The Black Bull is a lively pub and dining venue at 12 Grassmarket in Edinburgh. Its central Old Town position, multiple sports screens and regular live music give it an energetic character, while table bookings and family access make it suitable for meals as well as drinks.
The menu mixes pub classics with distinctly Scottish touches. Fish and chips, steak and ale pie and macaroni cheese sit alongside haggis with neeps and tatties, while loaded fries and small plates offer a more informal way to eat.
Burgers, sandwiches and sharing dishes cover everyday appetites, with a traditional roast and a vegetarian haggis Wellington forming the Sunday selection. A children’s menu and meat free alternatives make the venue practical for family and mixed-group dining.
Beer, whisky, cocktails and other bar drinks accompany the food, and the pub is also dog friendly. Guests with allergies should use the current menu information and tell their server, as the kitchen handles common allergens and cannot rule out cross-contact.
Address: 12 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU, Scotland
The Black Bull Menu
Pub Classics
Award-Winning Steak Pie
Gold winner at the British pie awards! Slow-cooked beef in our Cold Town Robert the Juice ale with braised carrots, wrapped in golden shortcrust pastry. Served with seasonal vegetables, proper beef dripping gravy and your choice of mash OR chips.
Homemade Mac & Cheese
Smoked cheddar with our 3 cheese sauce, baked to a crispy top, served with a side salad and your choice of chips OR garlic bread. V
Bangers & Mash
3 Cumberland sausages, mash, peas and a rich gravy.
Fish & Chips
Cold Town Beer battered Peterhead landed haddock, seasoned chips, peas and tartare sauce.
Scampi
Wholetail breaded scampi, served with seasoned chips, peas, tartare sauce, and a wedge of lemon.
Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
A real taste of Scotland! Haggis, mashed potato & turnips, creamy whisky peppercorn sauce. VEGGIE OPTION AVAILABLE
Sunday Roast
Served every Sunday from 12 noon until we run out!
Roast Rump of Scotch Beef
Tender slices of Scotch beef rump, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and a side of rich gravy.
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served with toffee sauce & vanilla ice cream. V / NGC
Chocolate Lava Cake
Salted caramel ice cream, chocolate sauce. V
Cranachan
Roasted oats, whipped cream, honey, raspberry, whisky flavour. V
Selection of Ice Creams & Sorbets
Your choice of ice cream or sorbet, sauce & wafer. V / VG* Ask your server for today’s flavours.
Small Plates
Homemade Soup
Served with bread & butter. V / NGC* / VG*
Haggis Bonbons
Beer battered haggis, served with a creamy whisky peppercorn sauce & pickled red onion. VEGGIE OPTION AVAILABLE
Halloumi Fries
Coated with a spiced flour and fried to a crisp, served with sriracha & garlic mayo over a house salad. V / NGC*
Boneless Chicken Wings Bites
Buffalo sauce & blue cheese ranch. NGC*
Buffalo Ranch Fries
Crispy fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, served over a bowl of fries, topped with onions, crispy onions & ranch dressing. NGC*
Scotsman Fries
Bowl of fries, topped with haggis, cheese sauce and a creamy whisky peppercorn sauce. VEGGIE OPTION AVAILABLE
Mac Fries
Bowl of fries loaded with a smoked cheddar mac & cheese, crispy onions & sweet chilli sauce. V
Nachos
Baked tortilla chips topped with nacho cheese sauce, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa & guacamole. V / NGC*
Sandwiches & Salads
Halloumi Sandwich
Fried halloumi, grilled red peppers, sundried tomatoes, pesto, garlic mayo and rocket. Served on a warm ciabatta with chips and coleslaw. V
Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast & streaky bacon, salad greens, sliced tomato & confit garlic mayo. Served on a warm ciabatta with chips and coleslaw. NGC*
Roast British Beef Sandwich
Ciabatta, horseradish mayo, caramelised onion, rocket, melting cheese sauce. Served on a warm ciabatta with chips and coleslaw.
Caesar Salad
Gem lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing, Parmesan. V
Summer Halloumi Salad
Fire-roasted red peppers, pomegranate, bulgur wheat, rocket, cashew, sunflower & pumpkin seeds, zesty citrus dressing.
Burgers
All served with lettuce, tomato, chips & salad
The Bull’s Burger
6oz Scotch beef burger patty, topped with grilled onions, streaky bacon, melting cheese, sliced tomato, gherkins & homemade burger sauce. NGC*
Buffalo Chicken Burger
Buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo glazed with blue cheese ranch.
The Highlander
6oz Scotch beef burger patty, topped with grilled onions, deep fried haggis fritter, onion rings & sliced cheese. Served with a side of creamy whisky peppercorn sauce.
Mac & Cheese Burger
6oz Scotch beef burger, cheddar cheese, mac & cheese fritters and nacho cheese sauce.
Impossible Burger
Impossible patty, vegan mozzarella, tomato, gem, garlic mayo, burger bun, pickles, fries, house slaw. VG, NGC*
Sides
Fries
Seasoning. V / VG* / NGC*
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Cheddar & mozzarella. V
Battered Onion Rings
V / VG*
Coleslaw
V / NGC
Side Salad
Fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red & spring onions, served with our house dressing. VG / NGC
Little Foodies Menu
Includes: Complimentary crudités & dip on arrival, Unlimited draught soft drink refills, A kids activity pack. This summer, every Kids Menu helps support Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity & Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. MAIN & DESSERT | £7.50
Mini Macaroni Cheese
Garlic bread. V
Cheeseburger
Chips. NGC*
Chicken Goujons
Mashed potatoes, peas & gravy.
Scoop of Ice Cream with Wafer & Sprinkles
To finish!