The Mother Superior is a whisky and cocktail bar at 96–98 Leith Walk in Edinburgh. Its intimate, gothic-influenced interior connects the neighbourhood’s drinking culture with live music, comedy and other small-scale events.
The food menu takes inspiration from Irish comfort cooking. Colcannon soup, Irish stew made with Guinness and a spice bag of salt and chilli chips, vegetables and chicken provide warm, substantial choices rather than token bar snacks.
Burgers and chicken fillet rolls broaden the selection, while chips can be served plain, cheesy or with curry sauce. Vegan alternatives are available on several main dishes, allowing groups with different preferences to share the same casual format.
A deep whisky collection sits alongside local beer and cocktails, keeping drinks at the centre of the experience. With food served during the day and evening, The Mother Superior works for lunch, a relaxed meal before an event or a late gathering over drinks.
Address: 96–98 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5HB, Scotland
The Mother Superior Bar Menu
Food
Colcannon Soup
Made with potatoes, cabbage, onions, leeks, cream & butter served with Soda bread (vg)
Irish Stew
A traditional hearty Irish Stew with Guinness served with mash and Soda bread
Burger
A beef patty, cheddar, tomato, lettuce, bacon, Guinness glazed onions served with chips (vg opt available)
Chicken Fillet Roll
A beef patty, cheddar, tomato, lettuce, bacon, Guinness glazed onions served with chips (vg opt available)
Spice Bag
Salt & Chilli chips, veg & chicken served with Irish curry sauce. Sure, it’s a modern Irish classic!! (vg opt available)
Sides
Chips
Cheesy Chips
Curry Chips
Chips, Cheese & Curry
Cuppa Soup
Cuppa Stew
Lunch Deal – Mon- Friday
12.30pm – 3.30pm
Any main with a draught glass
Any main with a pint
Classic Cocktails
Sazerac
Manhattan
Whisky Sour
Smoky Old Fashioned
Old Fashioned
Gimlet
Clover Club
Bijou
Dead Man’s Fingers
Mezcal Sour
Jungle Bird
Paper Plane
Tommy’s Margarita
Bespoke Cocktails
Tommy
Portobello Road Old Tom gin, Rhubarb shrub, Watermelon Syrup, Cucumber Bitters topped with Soda
Renton
Angostura White Rum, Amaro Montenegro, Earl Grey Syrup & Citrus
Spud
Diplomatico, Pochle, King’s Ginger, Syrup & Clear Citrus
Sick Boy
Prosecco, Giffard Rhubarb, Raspberry Syrup & Kings Ginger
Diane
Leith Legacy blended malt, Luxardo Maraschino, Cranberry Syrup, Pomegranate Molasses, Chocolate Bitters
Begbie
Secret Garden Pinot Noir Gin, Select, Citrus, Syrup & Angostura
FREEZER Martini
Leith Vodka or Gin? Served straight from the freezer with Olives and Brine, to make it yours!
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