The Kenilworth is a historic pub at 152–154 Rose Street in central Edinburgh. Part of the Nicholson’s collection, it retains an ornate traditional interior and places visitors close to Princes Street, making it a convenient stop during a day in the city centre.
Food follows a British pub direction, with substantial mains, sandwiches and smaller dishes designed for lunch or dinner. The menu gives familiar comfort food a central place while allowing diners to choose a quick bite or settle in for a longer meal.
A sandwich menu supports daytime visits, and buffet choices can accommodate prearranged groups. Vegetarian and vegan filters on the current online menu help guests narrow the available selection, though recipes and availability can change.
Cask ale is a defining part of the bar, supported by other beers, wine, spirits and alcohol free choices. The pub takes bookings as well as walk ins. Anyone with an allergy should review the current allergen information and tell the team before ordering because cross contact can occur.
Address: 152–154 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JD, Scotland
The Kenilworth Menu
Sandwiches
Available Monday – Friday until 4pm. Served with your choice of skin-on fries, chunky chips or house salad.
Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich
With Gochujang mayo, little gem lettuce, pickled pink onions and crunchy slaw. On rustic ciabatta.
Fish Finger Sandwich
Nicholson’s Pale Ale battered fish goujons with tartare sauce, in a brioche bun.
Grilled Halloumi Sandwich (V)
With grilled red peppers and basil pesto, on rustic ciabatta.
Nicholson's Club Sandwich
Triple decker sandwich. Grilled chicken breast, crispy smoked back bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise, in toasted farmhouse bread.
Chargrilled Sirloin Steak Sandwich
21-day aged sirloin steak, served medium. With chimichurri sauce & baby watercress on rustic ciabatta.
Sandwich Choices
Choice of side included with sandwiches.
Choice Fries V
Choice Chips V
House Salad (VE)
Tomatoes, cucumber and mixed leaves in a pineapple & lemongrass dressing.
Truffle & Parmesan Fries
Gold Buffet Dishes
£25 per person
Cheeseburger Slider
Chorizo And Chicken Skewers
Goats Cheese And Spinach Croquettes (V)
With tomato salsa.
Lightly Dusted Calamari
with a sweet chilli & mango salsa.
Mini Lamb & Mint Pies
Salmon & Dill Fish Cakes*
With tartare sauce.
Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings
with a BBQ glaze.
Smoked Scottish Salmon & Avocado
Spiced Grains Salad (VE)
Sweet Potato & Apricot Falafel * (VE)
Silver Buffet Dishes
£20.50 per person
Goats Cheese And Spinach Croquettes (V)
With tomato salsa.
Salmon & Dill Fish Cakes*
With tartare sauce.
Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings
with a BBQ glaze.
Crispy Chicken Sliders
Lightly Dusted Calamari
with a sweet chilli & mango salsa.
Spiced Grains Salad (VE)
Smoked Scottish Salmon & Avocado
Pulled Beef Rib Croquettes*
Bronze Buffet Dishes
£17.50 per person
Wholetail Scottish Scampi
with tartare sauce
Beer-Battered Mushrooms (V)
With a sour cream dip
Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings
with a BBQ glaze.
Tossed Grain Salad (VE)
With a pinapple and lemongrass dressing.
Pulled Beef Brisket Sliders
Smoked Scottish Salmon & Avocado
Vegetarian Buffet Dishes
£19.50 per person
Goats Cheese And Spinach Croquettes (V)
With tomato salsa.
Beer-Battered Mushrooms (V)
With a sour cream dip
Sweet Potato & Apricot Falafel * (VE)
Spiced Grains Salad (VE)
Halloumi & Veg Skewers (V)
Sharing Boards
Sandwich Board
Roast beef & horseradish, grilled chicken & avocado, mature Cheddar cheese & chutney* and free-range egg mayonnaise sandwiches.
Desserts
Finish your buffet with some savoury or sweet treats.
British Cheese Selection (V)
Double Gloucester, Farmhouse Cheddar, Blue Shropshire and Somerset Camembert cheese with a selection of crackers, English beer chutney and celery. £3pp
Dessert Platter (V)
Salted caramel profiteroles with chocolate sauce and baked vanilla cheese cake, with a raspberry sauce.