Do you feature in our past party photos of Paramount Bar?
2009: The RGU swimming and water polo team having a laugh in fancy dress. Image: DC Thomson Paramount Bar has stood the test of time and been a stalwart of Aberdeen’s night scene for 30 years. The Bon Accord Street bar opened in May 1995 when Aberdeen’s night scene was booming. Paramount quickly made headlines […]
2009: The RGU swimming and water polo team having a laugh in fancy dress. Image: DC Thomson
Paramount Bar has stood the test of time and been a stalwart of Aberdeen’s night scene for 30 years.
The Bon Accord Street bar opened in May 1995 when Aberdeen’s night scene was booming.
Paramount quickly made headlines for quirky publicity stunts like television screens on urinals featuring Rangers players, which didn’t go down well with Gers fans.
But that didn’t stop it being named best new bar at the Scottish Discotheque Pub and Club Awards in 1995.
Paramount Bar underwent a huge revamp in 2024, but it’s been a long time since it looked like this. Image: DC Thomson
Then-proprietor Mike Wilson pointing out there was “something for everyone at Paramount”.
He added: “It is an excellent venue for a reasonably-priced business lunch. At the weekend, however, people can really let their hair down and take advantage of our extensive cocktail list in a fun, relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere.”
In 2001, the Evening Express’ pub spy reviewer described Paramount as “one of the city’s hippest, busiest hang-outs”.
And fast-forward nearly 25 years later, it remains one of the top spots for going out in town.
2001: Tom McDermott, who starred in the first series of Big Brother in 2000, was at Paramount Bar serving drinks and signing autographs. Image: DC Thomson
While Paramount dropped its food offering over the years, it firmly established itself as a premier cocktail bar.
A favourite spot for birthdays and university nights out, our photographers were often on hand to capture the celebrations.
Perhaps you’ll spot some familiar faces in our gallery of past party pics from Paramount?
Gallery: 30 past party photos from Paramount
Hogmanay 2003-04 was a washout outside, but a warm welcome was awaiting inside at Paramount. Image: DC Thomson
2007: Ahaf Arran, centre, enjoyed her hen night at Paramount with pals Gemma Roy and Jenny Bissett. Image: DC Thomson
2007: Rikki Gutcher, Owen Forsyth and Graeme Miller enjoyed a catch up. Image: DC Thomson
2007: Gillian Ross and Rachael McGrotty. Image: DC Thomson
2007: Annette Brown celebrated her 50th in style with friends and family. Image: DC Thomson
2008: Scott Moore, Michael Braid and Tony Stokes. Image: DC Thomson
2008: Lisa Campbell and Ruth Deans. Image: DC Thomson
2012: Lisa McCann, Shiree Dawson, Kayleigh Ross, Sam Cassie, Rhiannan Mercer and Lynne Benzie. Image: DC Thomson
2011: Emma Walker, Caroline Shewan, Briony Stewart and Steph Pirie. Image: DC Thomson
2011: Thomas Taylor, Kyle Lewis, Richard Smith and Ali McLachlan. Image: DC Thomson
2008: Emma Baton and Lorraine Beroonien. Image: DC Thomson
2012: This group of pals enjoyed a girls’ night out at Paramount. Image: DC Thomson
2009: Louise Wallace enjoyed her 30th birthday with friends at Paramount. Image: DC Thomson
2008: Brothers David and Neil Cargill enjoyed a drink. Image: DC Thomson
2009: Hannah Proctor, Andrea Strachan and Anna Beaumont. Image: DC Thomson
2011: All smiles from Rachael Naylor and Emma Birrell. Image: DC Thomson
2011: Rebecca West, Natalie Robertson, Kim Mann and Claire Flett. Image: DC Thomson
2011: Malena Carry and Kimberleigh Wallace. Image: DC Thomson
2011: Hayley Adams, Holly Phillips and Ashleigh Stables. Image: DC Thomson
2009: Marian Chauvedu and Marie Bailly. Image: DC Thomson
2009: The RGU swimming and water polo team having a laugh in fancy dress. Image: DC Thomson
2010: Karen Davidson and Sam Jarvis at the reopening night of the newly-refurbished Paramount on Bon Accord Street. Image: DC Thomson
2009: Paul Whitelaw celebrated his 22nd birthday with friends. Image: DC Thomson
2009: David Cameron and Helen Taylor. Image: DC Thomson
2011: Gemma Twigg, Petra Go, Jay Welsh and Duncan Coghlan. Image: DC Thomson
2011: Dionne Pearson and Rachael Krempa. Image: DC Thomson
2011: Back from left, Daniel Findlay and Stuart Lamont, and, front, Johnathon Findlay, Martin Brown and Craig Brechin. Image: DC Thomson
2009: Neale Kelman, Marc Wilson and Barry Bethel. Image: DC Thomson
2011: Andrew Gray, Lee Watson, Steve Pickup, Jake Quigley and Ross Stephen. Image: DC Thomson
2011: Leigh Ewen and Ashleigh Lovie. Image: DC Thomson
