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Food

Chef James Dillon runs the kitchen. He cooked at Howies and La Garrigue before here. The kitchen uses local suppliers such as Armstrongs Fishmongers and George Bower Butcher and Game Dealer.

The menu is updated weekly and the specials board daily to accommodate the seasonal nature of sourcing fresh produce. We can provide a menu to suit any occasion and we can cater for any private parties. Please pop in or ring 0131 225 2858 to discuss your requirements, or contact us by email.

The Christmas menu is on. See the card, two or three courses, served 26th November to 19th December.

christmas 2026

Christmas menu

Served from 12pm to 9pm, 26th November to 19th December. We may be able to accommodate other dates, please just ask.

  • All Christmas dinners must be pre-ordered a week in advance.
  • A deposit of £10 per head is required for all bookings.
  • Three courses £38.95
  • Two courses £33.95

starters

  • French Onion Soup served with gruyère croutons
  • Smoked Salmon Salad served with reduced balsamic & herb oil on leaves
  • Deep Fried Breaded Brie served with salad and cranberry sauce
  • Duck Pate served with red onion marmalade, salad & oatcakes

mains

  • Traditional Roast Turkey served with a red wine, rosemary & thyme jus with all the traditional trimmings
  • Vegan Roast vegan sausages & vegan haggis served with sage & onion stuffing & Christmas trimmings
  • Venison Casserole venison & root vegetables cooked in merlot, served with mash & parsnip crisps
  • Pan Fried Sea Bass Fillet served with smoked salmon & lemon potato salad, reduced balsamic & a fresh garden salad
  • Wild Mushroom Risotto with spinach, vegetarian parmesan & truffle oil

desserts

  • Christmas Pudding served with brandy cream
  • The Wife’s Homemade Chocolate Brownie served with berries & ice cream
  • Raspberry Cranachan laced with Drambuie & Whisky
  • Champagne Sorbet topped with a splash of prosecco

Booking required, minimum group size of 8 people. Send a request and we will confirm by reply.

Request a table or ring 0131 225 2858

Any allergies please let us know in advance. Vegan options available. A 10% discretionary service charge is added to each booking.

the menu

breakfast

Served Saturday until noon. Sunday breakfast has its own menu.

  • Full Scottish or veggie breakfast £17.95
  • Wee Scottish or veggie breakfast £15.95

light bites and starters

  • Soup of the day served with bread £6.95
  • Spicy chicken wings JimJams homemade spicy BBQ sauce and salad £8.95
  • Haggis, black pudding or veggie haggis fritters salad and chilli dip (v) (vg) £7.95
  • Fish bites salad and tartare sauce £7.95
  • Cajun cauliflower wing fritters vegan mayonnaise, sriracha and salad (vg) £8.95

burgers

All homemade, served with salad and hand cut chips or skinny fries.

  • Classic plain burger £14.95
  • Cheeseburger £15.95
  • Bacon cheeseburger £16.95
  • The Gourmet brie, bacon and onion jam £17.95
  • The Highlander cheese and haggis £16.95
  • The Islander cheese and black pudding £16.95
  • The Atomic cheese and atomic sauce £16.95
  • The MacDillon cheese, onions, gherkins, lettuce and The MacDillon sauce £16.95
  • Cajun chicken burger chicken breast in cajun spices. Add atomic sauce or cheese for 1.50 £16.95
  • Fish burger beer battered, topped with homemade tartare sauce £16.95
  • Veggie burger veggie haggis between aubergine and tomato, battered (v) (vg) £15.95

sandwiches and salads

Sandwiches come with salad and french fries.

  • Classic chicken and bacon club £15.95
  • Vegan spicy club veggie haggis, peppers, salad, atomic sauce and vegan mayo (vg) £15.95
  • Chicken and bacon caesar romaine, croutons, anchovies and parmesan £17.95
  • Smoked salmon nicoise smoked salmon, french dressing, boiled egg and new potatoes £17.95
  • Vegan roast vegetable salad roast vegetables, crispy potatoes, olives, balsamic and herb oil (vg) £17.95

mains

Daily specials on the board, or ask your server.

  • Pie of the day £19.95
  • Fish of the day £19.95
  • Classic haddock beer battered, hand cut chips, homemade tartare and peas. Small or large £15.95 / 18.95
  • Macaroni cheese (v) hand cut chips and salad. Add bacon, mushroom, tomato or haggis for 1.50 each £16.95
  • Risotto mushroom, spinach and truffle oil (vg), or smoked salmon and spinach. Small or large £10.95 / 17.95
  • Gnocchi rich tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, spinach, olives and a hint of chilli (v) (vg) £17.95

sunday roasts

Sundays from noon until 6pm, with all the trimmings.

  • Roast beef, chicken or veggie (or vegan) roast £23.95
  • Special roast see the board £23.95

sides and puddings

  • Hand cut chips, skinny fries or side salad £4.95
  • Loaded chips or fries atomic sauce and cheese, gravy and cheese, cheese with mushroom and garlic oil, or chip shop curry sauce £8.95
  • Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream £7.95
  • Hot chocolate fudge cake with ice cream £7.95

From the January 2026 card. The menu changes weekly, so the board in the pub is always current. If you have any allergies, tell us. The chef can tweak most dishes, and coeliacs are well looked after. Everything is cooked to order, so it may take a little longer.

sundays

Sundays

Breakfast runs from 11am to 12.30pm and the full menu starts at noon, with three roasts plus a vegetarian roast until 6pm. Please be advised that depending on demand the roasts can sell out. Booking on a Sunday is recommended.