George IV Bar is a traditional Scottish pub at 54 George IV Bridge in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Its central position among historic streets, museums and theatres makes it a practical place to pause for a drink or a full meal while exploring the city.
Scottish flavours appear throughout the food menu, with Cullen skink, haggis fritters and locally smoked salmon providing a strong sense of place. Soup, Scotch egg and halloumi fries give diners a mix of familiar starters before moving on to a larger dish.
Burgers, sandwiches and salads cover casual lunches, while pub classics and more substantial meat or fish dishes suit dinner. Vegetarian haggis and falafel choices help mixed groups eat together, and sharing boards work naturally with a round of drinks.
The bar offers more than one hundred whiskies alongside craft ale, cocktails and other familiar pub drinks. The combination of a substantial kitchen, long food service and a characterful Old Town setting makes George IV Bar useful for anything from a quick lunch to an unhurried evening.
Address: 54 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EJ, Scotland
The George IV Bar Menu
Starters
Tomato & Basil Soup
Served with warm bread & butter. (VE) (GF bread option available)
Cullen Skink
Classic creamy Scottish smoked fish soup with velvety leeks & potatoes with warm bread on the side.
Haggis Bon Bons
Bite-sized balls of traditional haggis, breadcrumbed & deep-fried until crispy. Served with a sweet chili glaze.
Pork & Herb Scotch Egg
Soft-boiled egg wrapped in seasoned pork sausage meat, breadcrumbed & deep-fried until crispy. Served with garlic mayonnaise.
Burgers
All burgers are served as described on a toasted brioche bun with crisp gem lettuce, tomato, red onion & accompanied by fries.
The Beef
Ground beef burger with homemade burger sauce. (GF option available)
The Chicken
Charred Cajun & roasted garlic chicken breast with sriracha & herb mayonnaise. (GF option available)
The Veggie
Beyond Meat patty with vegan garlic mayo. (GF & VE option available)
Bar Snacks & Sides
Chips
Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Wings
Served with your choice of BBQ or Buffalo sauce.
Crispy Chicken Goujons
Served with your choice of BBQ or Buffalo sauce.
Garlic Bread
Onion Rings
Side Salad
(VE)
Mains
Classic Fish & Chips
Beer battered haddock with chips, peas, tartare sauce & lemon.
Traditional Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
Traditional haggis, mashed turnips & creamy mash potatoes. Served with a whisky cream sauce. (Vegetarian option available)
Highland Chicken
Stuffed with locally caught haggis, wrapped in bacon with parsnip & celeriac puree, roasted vegetables, mashed potato & whisky cream sauce.
Bangers & Mash
Local butchers finest sausage of the week served with mash potato, peas & rich onion gravy. (V option available)
Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Cheesy sauce with a bread crumb & cheese topping, served with a side of garlic bread. (v)
Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in caesar dressing, topped with bacon lardons, chicken, croutons & shaved parmesan.
Beef & Ale Pie
A traditional style beef & ale pie, chunks of Scottish beef in a rich gravy topped with flaky puff pastry.
Curry of the Week
The chef’s curry of the week, served with naan bread & rice. (V option available)
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Warm toffee sponge with vanilla ice cream & toffee sauce.
Cranachan
A fresh & delicious Scottish dessert with raspberries oats, cream, whisky & honey.
Chef’s Special Desert
A selected dessert from the chef. Ask our team for more information.
Cocktails
Bramble
Tanqueray Royale Blackcurrant, lemon juice, gomme topped off with Crème De Mure.
Old Fashioned
Singleton 12, Brown Sugar & Angostura Bitters garnished with a maraschino cherry.
Spicy Tequila
Casamigos Blanco, Triple Sec, lime juice, pineapple juice & green Tabasco.
Peach Mule
Smirnoff Miami Peach, lime juice, topped with ginger beer.
Shooters
Baby Stout
Kahlua & Bumbu Cream.
Baby Lager
Licor 43 & Bailey’s.
Pickleback
Bourbon with a pickle juice chaser.
Draught
Asahi
5.2%
Caledonian Best
3.2%
Camden Pale
4.0%
Guest Ale
Variable
Bottles & Cans
Ask our staff about our rotating Guest Ales!
AU Vodka Can Flavours
Becks
Budvar
Budweiser
White Wine
Vina Temprana Viura
Spain. An off dry wine with excellent balance, full of citrus fruit flavours & a round juicy mouth feel. (Vegan)
Folonari Pinot Grigio
Italy. This soft, fresh tasting wine has a pleasant flowery bouquet & an enjoyable lingering finish of ripe pear.
Vistamar Sauvignon Blanc
Chile. Delicious, award-winning wine with an elegant bouquet. Gooseberry & melon flavours on the palate. (Vegan & Sustainable)
False Bay Chardonnay
South Africa. Crisp, unoaked, naturally fermented Chardonnay with purity of fruit & good depth of flavour. (Vegan & Sustainable)
Rosé Wine
Vina Temprana Garcnacha Rosado
Spain. Light pink in colour with a delicate concentration of strawberry flavours & an off dry, elegant finish. (Vegan)
Folonari Pinot Grigio Blush
Italy. This light pink Pinot is off dry with light berry fruit flavours & a fresh delicate palate.
Hilmar Zinfandel Blush
California, USA. A youthful wine with aromas & flavours of fresh ripe berry fruit & sweet candy, very sumptuous & moreish. (Vegetarian)
Red Wine
Vina Temprana Tempranillo
Spain. Medium bodied with a bouquet of ripe cherry fruit which is carried through to the palate & soft tannins. (Vegan)
Landings Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
South Aus. The blend of these two grapes gives blackcurrant, plum fruit flavours with a hint of spice. (Vegan)
Vistamar Brisa Merlot
Chile. This wine has intense aromas of red fruits & plums, overlaid with notes of oak. Fruity & soft on the palate. (Vegan & Sustainable)
Camarada Malbec, Mendoza
Argentina. Soft, medium bodied Malbec with a pleasurable palate of ripe red fruit flavours & a touch of spiciness. (Vegan)
Sparkling Wine
Scavi Ray Prosecco Brut NV
Italy. On the nose, you get subtle hints of fruit, citrus, apple, slightly minerality & smokiness. Extra dry & clean on the palate, it’s juicy, with a distinct note of acidity. (Vegan)
Moutard Gran Cuvee Brut NV
France. Refined rich nose with notes of brioche & almond, lively elegant & balanced. palate with a good mouth fill.
Moët & Chandon Brut
France. Moët was created in 1869, it embodies their unique style. Crisp, dry with a citrus fruit. (Vegetarian)
Veuve Clicquot Brut
France. This Champagne is elegant & perfectly balanced. Ripe citrus fruit with biscuit, toasty flavour. (Vegetarian)