Krakatoa
Tuesday: 14:00 - 01:00
Wednesday: 14:00 - 01:00
Thursday: 14:00 - 01:00
Friday: 14:00 - 03:00
Saturday: 14:00 - 03:00
Sunday: 14:00 - 01:00
About Krakatoa
Aberdeen's only tiki dive bar and the antidote to everything else. . .
Krakatoa Description
GREETINGS & WELCOME to Aberdeen’s only authentic tiki dive bar : )
This is a bar where people from all walks of life mingle together. The person sitting on the next barstool might be an accountant, a dentist, a road sweeper, a punk rocker, a dominatrix, or an ambulance driver. Here, it’s who you are that matters, not how you make a living. Like all dives, this is a clandestine haunt, located slightly off the beaten track, where nobody outside of the clientele is likely to notice you coming or going. This is an antidote to reality, a mysterious destination for illicit rendezvous, and forging those unexpected friendships.
The interior is dimly lit in true dive bar fashion, mostly just illuminated by the ethereal glow of neon. The decor and fixtures are functional and hard wearing, yet somehow evocative of an archetypal road movie; this place can get raucous at the weekend, and is built to withstand unrestrained revelry. You don’t have to worry about spilling a drink or scuffing the upholstery, so feel free to let your hair down. People frequent this establishment for a good time. Some may opt to remain in their work clothes, others may choose to dress up, or dress down. Posing is fine, but passing judgement is off limits. While the decor may not be particularly palatial, the selection of music, the surreally exquisite restrooms, and the vast range of exotic drinks more than compensate for that. The Moorings Bar specialises in beer, cider, absinthe, and of course tiki.
Tiki is a sub-genre of cocktail that dates back over 80 years. Tiki is a timeless mix of rum, citrus, sugar, and water. These cocktails are extrovert: big, bold, and outrageously garnished. The mixology is pragmatic, and our tiki recipes stipulate ‘dirty dumps’, where the fractured ice in the shaker forms an intrinsic part of the drink. More reassuringly, whereas conventional cocktails are measured in ounces, Moorings tiki manifests in pints. Due to the quantities of ice used, and the citric acid content, tiki is perhaps the smoothest alcohol delivery system ever conceived, and almost certainly the least hangover inducing. Just don’t lick the flames! Ours is a specialised skill set, and asking our bartenders to make a martini is akin to booking The Temptations to play rockabilly, so please endeavour to stick with the script!
If you’ve ever had a hankering for booze served in a giant skull with half a jungle growing out of it, then this free spirited little dive bar, where everybody minds their own business, is the ideal place to indulge. However… while we may pay lip service to tiki culture, don’t expect a surfboard for a table, or to be served by scantily clad hula girls: fakery ain’t on the menu.
Enjoy your time here. Bask in the freedom, and in the unlikely event that someone enters your orbit uninvited, a nod to the bartender, and the nuisance will be quietly ejected with a minimum of fuss. We don’t care about a person’s attire, the only entry requirements are dignity, decorum, tolerance, and discretion. And never, ever, under ANY circumstances, throw up in the urinal. That’s all we ask. Thank you, we appreciate your patronage.
Reviews
GUNS 2 ROSES [ ADVANCE TICKETS FLYING OUT THE DOOR ] GOT YOURS YET ? IF NOT THEY ARE JUST A CLICK AWAY ON THE EVENT PAGE BELOW
NEXT SATURDAY, THE RAMONAS [ female ramones tribute ] ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA THE LINK ON THE EVENT PAGE
LAST REFUGE OF THE JAMMED OPEN STAGE AND JAM SESSION OPEN TO FULL BANDS AND SOLOISTS [BACKLINE PROVIDED] 7PM - 11PM ADMISSION FREE
FREE ADMISSION TONIGHT BEFORE 8PM for our INDEPENDANT VENUE WEEK SPECIAL with SWEATY PALMS , DEPECHE CHOAD , CASPER HEYZEUS. £5 / £4 STUDENTS from 8pm ONWARDS
TONIGHT , FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 8PM to our INDEPENDANT VENUE WEEK SPECIAL with SWEATY PALMS , DEPECHE CHOAD , CASPER HEYZEUS. £5 / £4 students after
Oh what to pick - especially with such a mighty fine selection on our jukebox!
R.A.G.E " a righteous tribute to RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE performed by members of BOMBSKARE " ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA THE LINK ON THE EVENT PAGE BELOW
TONIGHT , PLEASE NOTE , ALTERED SKY HAVE CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS. SO WE WILL BE CELEBRATING INDEPENDANT VENUE WEEK WITH A CRACKING LOCAL ALT ROCK AND METAL LINE UP featuring COUNTERFALL, OFFLINE, NEW KINGS. " ANYONE WHO BOUGHT ONLINE TICKETS FOR THE ORIGINAL LINE UP WILL BE REFUNDED DIRECTLY BY TICKETWEB "
Fri - www.facebook.com/events/269594220419937/ Sat - www.facebook.com/events/2390516297690244/
GODTHRYMM [ ex my dying bride ] , with support from DEATHWATCH and WOUND . £6 DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW VIA THE LINK ON THE EVENT PAGE BELOW .
INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK XI Comin'atcha on Friday night!
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THE RAMONAS / FEMALE RAMONES TRIBUTE LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO GO ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA THE LINK ON THE EVENT PAGE BELOW
Cheers to Dave (sadly not on FB) for the cartoon! What a fan boy! Pretty good though, eh?
THIS SATURDAY , FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 8PM TO OUR INDEPENDANT VENUE WEEK SPECIAL with SWEATY PALMS , DEPECHE CHOAD , CASPER HEYZEUS.
This afternoon/evening, we announce the fabulous acts that have made it through to the GRAND FINAL of our ERUPTION battle-of-the-bands here at Krakatoa ...
TWO THOUSAND POUNDS IN CASH TO THE EVENTUAL WINNERS!!!
The competition is sponsored by our friends at Captain Toms for the third year running.
... SEE YOU SOON.
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THIS FRIDAY , ALTERED SKY, COUNTERFALL, OFFLINE. DISCOUNTED ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA THE LINK ON THE EVENT PAGE BELOW.
life wouldnt be worth living without the moorings to help me get drunk enough so that I don't wake up screaming in the night.
Was blown away by the new ladies toilets...
Never been so emotionally moved by a toilet refurb ever.
Oh and the place overall is pretty good.
Superb venue, Excellent staff,Great Drinks Great Atmosphere all round, + The Best Toilet signs in the western Hemisphere! If your in Aberdeen Get to the Krakatoa.
Practically lived here the past few weekends. Favourite venue in the deen.
Probably the only venue/bar i'd go to for a drink passing by without anything actually being on which is extremely out of character for me....
I was really impressed with Krakatoa. I came along because my son was playing in battle of the bands, so I'm probably not target market! I found the staff to be very friendly. And the loos were very clean and kept well stocked with loo roll (what can I say? I'm a mum!). My only criticism is that it took a long time to get served. Not the bar staff's fault - they could have done with an extra pair of hands!
I ordered a Zombie Pirate once. It fucked me up something rotten - like an outer body experience. I thought I could do cartwheels. I also thought I was a professional dancer - must have looked a right idiot. I canna mind getting home but it was probably the best night I've ever had. Staff are really nice too.
Great place.Been in twice now and have never left disappointed.Friendly atmosphere and a wide selection of drinks especially love the cocktails �.Would never go to Aberdeen and not pop in here �
Great music, live bands, awesome atmosphere and an amazing range of drinks! Also Student discount! Can't get any better :-). Love it!
Fantastic staff and jukebox xxx went with lots of friends from primordial radio and made lots of new ones I will definitely be back again!
Fantastic selection of beers, ciders and drinks. Really friendly and knowledgable staff. Unusual toilets, like the doors and what’s you see inside the toilet is amazing....there is also a great selection of neon signs and not forgetting a bank machine...it charges you though so get you cash first......the raspberry beer on draught was delist. X
Eveything you could want in a pub, great rockin' tunes, even better live bands, incredible veriety of proper beers, good company & in Aberdeen ! cant do much better than that, other than a sea view...
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Brilliant venue, great selection behind the bar, served by warm friendly staff. Nice atmosphere along with some funky stuff to look at around the place like cool signs and antique Nokias lol. Recommend to anyone looking for a great night!
Brilliant little ‘dive’ of a pub. Cheap booze. Great chat and now my local in Aberdeen �
Brilliant atmosphere, nice people, friendly, good range of drinks and great price for drinks , open till 3am, great night out
Best bar/music venue in Aberdeen. Like walking into a dive bar from an 80's movie. The place is pure escapism - you don't think you're in Aberdeen. Really lovely bar staff. Amazing cocktails. The decor is super cool. Great sounds, warm vibes. GO!!!
Best bar in Aberdeen hands down. Almost endless choice of drinks, friendly staff, quality jukebox. Live bands sound amazing thanks to the care these guys put in. Guaranteed good times every time
Been my drinking home from the age of 19 im 29 now and still going. with all the changes it remains. Great staff, great music and great people. the amount of drink is crazy buts its all good. 10/10
spent almost every birthday sine 18th in here including my 30th and things ave changed a lot both good and bad but still best damn bar in the 'deen
I like the atmosphere and the music but the bar was busy as it was battle of the bands and only 2/3 bar staff mostly serving one half of the bar one friend had to wait 20 minutes before he went and stood at the other end of the bar, another friend and myself sat ( as we were sitting on a stool) for yet again 20-30 minutes before being served. When we were served the staff were nice and apologetic for having to wait for sooo long.
More about Krakatoa
Tuesday: 14:00 - 01:00
Wednesday: 14:00 - 01:00
Thursday: 14:00 - 01:00
Friday: 14:00 - 03:00
Saturday: 14:00 - 03:00
Sunday: 14:00 - 01:00