Golden Square, Aberdeen
A building with a past.
A restaurant with a future.
The story of Hammerman's — and the corner of Aberdeen that made it.
Our Story
Golden Square was built by the people we're named after.
In the early nineteenth century, Aberdeen was growing fast — and the craftsmen leading the charge were the Hammermen. The most senior of Aberdeen's Seven Incorporated Trades, they represented every craft that needed a hammer: blacksmiths, goldsmiths, silversmiths, clockmakers, armourers, locksmiths.
Between 1810 and 1821, they developed the land to the west of the Denburn and laid out Golden Square — a planned Georgian space designed to be the finest address in Aberdeen. The streets around it carry their legacy: Crown Street. Silver Street. Diamond Lane. The square itself was described as an apple of gold in a basket of silver.
Inside Hammerman's
Good food. Nice drinks.
A proper reason to come out.
The Clark family — Ryan, Darren and Brian — who also run The Atrium on Chapel Street, were clear from the beginning about what Hammerman's needed to be: a hybrid venue that does everything well. Great Scottish small plates from a kitchen led by Executive Chef Ryan Pirie, Head Chef Matthew Stewart and Senior Sous Chef Adam Stewart. A cocktail programme that earns its reputation. Live entertainment and events that give Aberdeen something genuinely new.
The building at 1 Golden Square has seen many lives — and this one suits it best. Step through the grand archway entrance and you'll find a room that manages to feel grand and intimate at the same time. Two cherry blossom trees stand as centrepieces. Dark, considered tones. Warm lighting. It's also a stunning setting for private events and celebrations.
"You have to give them a reason."
— Ryan Clark, Co-owner
The People Behind Your Evening
We're a small team. We like it that way.
Every evening at Hammerman's runs on the people who make it happen.
Ryan Clark
Owner
Darren Clark
Owner
Matthew Stewart
Head Chef
Adam Stewart
Senior Sous Chef
Ian Davanna
Restaurant Manager
Join the Team
We're always looking for good people.
If you take pride in what you do — whether that's behind the bar, on the floor, or in the kitchen — we'd love to hear from you.
Also by the Clark family:
Ready when you are.
Book your table online — and if you have any special requests, let us know in the notes. We'll do our best to make it exactly right.
Prefer to call us? Speak to the team on +44 7480 564059
Get in Touch
Got a question? We're all ears.
Whether it's a table query, a special request, or you just want to know more about what we do — drop us a message and one of the team will come back to you.