Have to say i disagree with you! i recently took the family here for a meal and it was a really nice experience. When we arrived we received a warm welcome from the staff just like the sign says you would outside, we were then shown to a very tidy and reasonably sized dining area complete with comfortable seating, a snacks machine which was quite cheap and a pool table for the kids. 10-15 minutes later the food began arriving and unlike the majority of other pub meals you can find in aberdeen, it was all cooked exactly how we had asked for it, was very tasty and being a sunday afternoon i even managed to catch a glimpse of some of the football from the tv's they had there and ended up chatting to a few of the regulars (who were all very friendly). The staging post also has accomodation for customers who may be looking for a room, i've spoken to a couple of people who decided to rent a room there and the feedback wasn't bad at all .. all in all it was a great experience for all involved and since then me and the wife have went back a few times and have enjoyed our time there each and every time. i highly recommend the staging post whether that be for a quick pint, a meal or renting a room. 5 stars. read more