Martinis is a new addition to Aberdeen’s hospitality scene. The show bar and nightclub is located at 3 Skene Terrace and is owned by pool player Martin McIntosh. who has fully refurbished the venue and has invested over £100k into the project.
The venue, with a capacity of around 900, is his first venture into the world of hospitality, and he took his inspiration from the iconic Ellen’s Stardust Diner in New York – even employing singing waiting staff! The building had been derelict for the past seven years and used to be home to the Forum bar and club.
Martin told DRAM, “We had to fully rebuild the venue and it’s taken a year. We’ve had to do a lot of work as it was just four bare walls and it didn’t even have a roof when we got the keys!
“Now it’s open we’re just excited to see what the year brings. We’ve got loads of entertainment lined up such as tribute acts, bands like The Overtones, Belfast Brunch Co. and even Zander Nation’s Bounce Bingo.
“We also have a sports bar upstairs on our balcony. This overlooks the stage but acts a chill out area with loads of sofas, American pool tables, English pool tables darts and Sky Sports. So, Martinis really does have something for everyone!”