The Balerno Inn is a family run restaurant, bar and inn at 15 Main Street in Balerno. Its dining rooms combine a refined finish with an unstuffy village atmosphere, and an enclosed garden with a children’s play area makes it practical for family visits.
The kitchen works with Scottish suppliers and draws produce from growers and producers around the Pentland Hills where possible. Head chef Andrew Robson brings local ingredients together with international influences, keeping the focus on freshness, provenance and value.
An all day menu is joined by weekday saver choices, children’s dishes and afternoon tea. Haggis bon bons, fresh sandwiches and house desserts show how familiar Scottish ingredients sit beside broader contemporary ideas, while seasonal specials allow the kitchen to change course.
The inn opens daily and also offers private dining and guest rooms. Wine, beer, cocktails, coffee and tea accompany the food. Guests with allergies should use the venue’s current allergen information and speak with staff before ordering about ingredients and shared preparation areas.
Address: 15 Main Street, Balerno, Edinburgh EH14 7EQ, Scotland
The Balerno Inn Restaurant Menu
Nibbles
Chips n Dips
Tortilla chips, aioli dip, salsa dip GFA, DFA
Chorizo & Black Pudding
Tapas style dish with bread to mop up
Marinated Olives & Sun Blused Tomatoes
V, VGN, GFA, DFA
Warm House Bread
Olive oil & balsamic GFA, DFA
Our Favourite Starters
Dishes marked with ** save £1 when bought with a main (for the same diner).
Haggis Bon Bons
Chippy broon sauce DFA
Classic Bruschetta
Tomato, garlic and basil, GFA, DFA, V
Caesar Style House Salad
Baby gem, caesar style dressing, smoked bacon crumb, anchovies, shaved grana padano, brioche croutons GFA
Soup of the Day
Warm bread, salted butter. V, VGN, GFA, DFA
Basket of Crumbed Scampi
Whole tail scampi, lemon & tartare, quality, proper whole tail scampi DFA
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
Oven roast mushrooms, creamy garlic sauce, sea salt and rosemary croutons GFA
Classic Hummus
Roast garlic and rosemary salt croutons GFA, DFA
Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail
North sea prawns, plump crayfish, shredded lettuce, creamy & spicy marie rose, brown bread GFA, DFA
Balerno Burgers
Upgrade your burgers – add haggis, cheese or bacon for £1.95 each.
Classic Cheeseburger
Homemade beef pattie, monterey jack cheese, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, baltoi ketchup, french fries GFA, DFA
The ‘McNaughty’ Burger
Pure filthy goodness – homemade smash beef pattie, secret seasoning, haggis, lorne sausage, fried tattie scone, cheddar cheese, nacho cheese, spiced ketchup, fries
What the Cluck- Pakora Edition
Andy’s pakora battered tender chicken breast, spice onion, baltoi pakora mayo, french fries, GFA
Our Favourite Mains
Homemade Fishcake
All the gorgeous scottish flavours of cullen skink in cripsy fried fishcakes, french fries, tartare, lemon
Balerno Inn Pie
Proper homemade puff pastry pie, seasonal vegetables, hand cut chips
Chicken Fajita Flatbread
Tender chicken, sweet peppers, onions, fajita spice, ranch style dressing, french fries, salad
Haddock and Chips
Beer battered haddock fillet, chips, mushy peas, tartare. Small or large. GFA, DFA
Mains
Baked Isle of Mull Cheddar Mac
Creamy, gooey, rich isle of mull cheddar sauce, macaroni pasta, french fries, salad V
Big Chicken Caesar Salad
Warm chicken, crunch baby gem, smoked bacon, anchovies, crispy croutons, grana padano GFA
Roast Vegetable Flatbread
Sweet chilli dressing, hummus, heirloom tomato mix, spiced onions, french fries V, VGN, DFA
Boneless Pork Loin Steaks
Chargrilled, with our handcut chips, celeriac slaw, warm apple & cider chutney, peppery rocket GFA, DFA
Scottish Coley Fillet
Buttermilk crumbed & fried, pea puree, asparagus, tender broccoli, sweet chorizo, new potatoes, wilted gem GFA
Tomato & Roast Veg Gnocchi
Roast spiced vegetables in tomato sauce, nut free pesto & wild rocket, flatbread. GFA, DFA, VGNA
Great to Share
Level up with essential extras: Campbells haggis or chicken fajitas £4.45.
Baked Nachos
Tortilla chips, house seasoning, nacho cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, homemade salsa, pickles, jalapenos V, GFA
Mike’s Durty Fries
Absolutely over loaded french fries! Amazin! House seasoning, nacho cheese, sour cream, jalepeno’s, homemade salsa
Sunday Roast
Available every Sunday while stocks last.
Sunday Roast
Slow roasted borders beef, homemade yorkie, roasties, vegetables, proper gravy, GFA, DFA
Sides
Upgrade your fries by adding: hot honey drizzle £1, chippy broon sauce £1, smoked chorizo salt £1.
Fries or Handcut Chips
Rocket & Parmesan Side Salad
Pudding
Dishes marked with ** offer a £1 saving when bought with a main (for the same diner).
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Demerara toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream GFA
Hamiltons Award Winning Cheesecake
Please ask your server for todays flavour
Rich Chocolate Brownie
Caramac crumb, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream GFA
Tunnock’s Sundae
Your choice, classic teacake or a coconut snowball! Your fav scottish treat with vanilla & milk chocolate ice cream, homemade toffee & chocolate sauces, whipped cream GFA
Ice Cream Trio
Ask server for current flavours GFA
Fruit Sorbet Trio
Ask server for current flavours GFA, DFA
Balerno Bairns Starters
Wee Bairns aged 3-7, Bigger Bairns aged 8-12.
Garlic Naan bread with cheese
Bairns Soup and bread
Crudities and hummus
Balerno Bairns Mains
Wee Bairns aged 3-7, Bigger Bairns aged 8-12.
Cheeseburger with fries
Cheddar Macaroni with fries
Baked Pitta Pizza with fries
Fish Goujons or scampi with mushy peas & fries
Crispy chicken goujon fillets with fries
Fresh pasta bound in tomato sauce and melting mozzarella cheese
Balerno Bairns Sweets
Wee Bairns aged 3-7, Bigger Bairns aged 8-12.
Strawberry or Vanilla Milkshake
Sticky Toffee Pudding with ice cream & toffee sauce
Ice Cream Sundae
Saver Menu Starters
Monday – Friday 12:00-17.00 (Chef takes short break Mon-Thur 3pm-4pm). 1 course £10.95, 2 course £14.95, 3 course £18.95.
Today's Vegetable Based Soup
With warm bread and butter. GFA, DFA, V, VGN
Balerno Inn Hummus
With warm pitta. GFA, DFA, V, VGN
Feta Bruschetta
Tangy feta, tomatoes, onion, sourdough. V
Crispy Black Pudding
Carrot & parsnip puree
Saver Menu Mains
Monday – Friday 12:00-17.00 (Chef takes short break Mon-Thur 3pm-4pm). Mains £10.95.
Balerno Burger
Special recipe smash burger & fries GFA. Add cheese, bacon or haggis £2.
Smoked Coley Kedgeree
Leeks, garden peas, boiled egg. GFA DFA
Today's Sandwich with Fries
Please ask your server for today’s freshly prepared filling and bread option. GFA, DFA, (V option available)
Wild Mushroom & Parmesan Risotto
Mushroom, parmesan, arborio rice GFA, DFA. Add chicken £3.
Saver Menu Dessert
Monday – Friday 12:00-17.00 (Chef takes short break Mon-Thur 3pm-4pm). Dessert £4.
Wee Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream GFA
Ice Cream or Sorbet Duo
Ask for current flavours, GFA, DFA
Baking
Fruit/Plain Scones
With butter and jam, baked fresh daily
Cocktails
Old Fashioned, Classic or Scotch
Buffalo trace bourbon or monkey shoulder scotch, demerera, bitters
Balerno Bramble
Bombay gin, lemon juice, sugar, creme de cassis
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower liqueur, prosecco, sparkling water, mint leaves, lime
Scald Law Negroni
Edinburgh gin, vermouth rosso, campari
Low and No Alcohol
Estrella Galica 0%
Erdinger <0.5%
Guinness Zero 0%
Tanqueray London Gin 0%
Gin
We aim to garnish for the perfect serve when seasonality allows and stock Fever Tree tonic for the perfect pairing.
Edinburgh Gin, w/Orange 43%ABV
Edinburgh Raspberry w/Raspberry 20%ABV
Edinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger w/Lime 20%ABV
Gordons Pink w/Raspberry 37.5%ABV
Spirits & Liqueurs
Smirnoff, Vodka 37.5%ABV
Grey Goose, Vodka 40%ABV
Absolut Vanilla, Vodka 38%ABV
Absolut Raspberry, Vodka 38%ABV
Whisky
Glenmorangie 10 – Highland 40%ABV
Dalwhinnie 15 – Highland 40%ABV
Dalmore 12 – Highland 40%ABV
Highland Park 12 – Island 40%ABV
Draught Beers
San Miguel, Pilsner Lager 5%ABV
Staropramen, Pilsner Lager 5%ABV
Madri, Lager 4.6%ABV
Harlaw, Pale Ale 4.5%ABV
Soft & Mixers
Draught Coke
Draught Lemonade
Draught Coke Zero
Hot Beverages
Speciality Tea
Green, peppermint, red berry, earl grey, lemon & ginger