PIGGS is a Spanish wine and tapas bar at 276 Canongate on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The compact room has an intimate, convivial character, with much of the seating arranged on high chairs around a space made for relaxed food and wine.
Tapas encourages diners to order across the menu and share several plates, creating a meal from different flavours and textures. Meat, seafood, cheese and vegetable dishes reflect the Spanish bar tradition and allow the table to pace its own experience.
The focused food selection makes wine an important part of the visit rather than an afterthought. Staff can help guests navigate the list and find bottles or glasses that complement the mix of dishes being shared.
Bookings are available for small groups, while larger parties can contact the venue directly to discuss arrangements. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should confirm current dishes and preparation procedures with staff before ordering.
Address: 276 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8AA, Scotland
PIGGS Menu
Bites
TORRES CRISPS
Artisan Spanish crisps, choose from Jamon, Black Truffle or Olive oil
BREAD
Company bakery sourdough bread
GORDAL OLIVES
“Fat” juicy green olives
Bread (V)
Company bakery sourdough bread
Salsas
ALIOLI
Garlic mayonnaise
BRAVA SAUCE
Home-made spicy tomato sauce
PIGGS SAUCE
A blend of PIGGS homemade alioli and brava sauce
Perfect Ending
CHURROS
A Spanish classic served with chocolate
MANCHEGO CHEESECAKE
Home-made creamy Manchego cheesecake.
PLATO DE QUESO
A selection of three traditional Spanish cheeses with quince jelly, almonds, walnuts and picos
Manchego Cheesecake (GF)
Home-made creamy Manchego cheesecake.
Platters to Share
Served with banderillas, olives, guindillas, almonds, walnuts and picos
SPANISH CHARCUTERIA
A selection of Spanish air-dried meats, Jamón Reserva, Chorizo, Salchichon, Lomo and Sobrasada
SPANISH CHEESES
A selection of Spanish artisan cheeses, Manchego, Mahon, Al Vino and Picos Blue with membrillo
MIXED PLATTER
PIGGS trademark Spanish Charcuteria and Spanish cheeses
Tapas
At PIGGS we believe in the concept of sharing food. We recommend two to three tapas per person or a platter along with a couple of tapas. Each tapa is cooked to order and served when ready, so they may be served at different times. Check the Blackboard for our Daily Specials.
HUEVOS ROTOS
Deep fried skinny fries with free range egg and choice of: Spicy artisan chorizo or Reserva Jamón
PAN CON TOMATE
Toasted sourdough bread served with garlic, oil & fresh tomato. Add Reserva Jamón +2.00
PATATAS BRAVAS
Crispy triple cooked potatoes with a spicy homemade brava sauce and alioli
FABADA
White bean soup with Jamón, chorizo, pork belly and sourdough bread.
CROQUETAS
Choice of Jamón or Mushroom served with PIGGS homemade sauce
FILETE CON SALSA PX
100g Rump steak served with a sweet Pedro Ximenez sauce
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA
Spanish omelette, soft and runny in the centre, made with golden free-range eggs, confit onions
PINCHO MORUNO
Marinated chicken skewer inspired by the Moorish flavours of southern Spain served on a bed of mixed leaves.
PULPO
Charred octopus served with boiled baby potatoes and traditional mojo picón, finished with Maldon Sea salt and smoked paprika
PIMIENTOS DE PADRÓN
Fried green peppers from Padrón in Galicia, sprinkled with Maldon Sea salt
MANCHEGO TRUFFLE FRIES
Seasoned chips, tossed with truffle oil and topped with grated Manchego cheese.
ALBÓNDIGAS
Beef and pork mince meatballs with a rich sherry tomato sauce
CHORIZO A LA SIDRA
Spicy artisan chorizo with mixed sweet peppers cooked in cider
RULO DE CABRA
Creamy grilled goat cheese topped with homemade orange marmalade, fresh rocket, walnuts and drizzled with balsamic vinegar
JAMÓN IBÉRICO
A smaller platter of hand carved Jamón Ibérico
Huevos Rotos (GF)
Deep fried skinny fries with free range egg and choice of: Spicy artisan chorizo or Reserva Jamón
Pan con Tomate (V)
Toasted sourdough bread served with garlic, oil & fresh tomato. Add Reserva Jamón +2.00
Patatas Bravas (V) (GF)
Crispy triple cooked potatoes with a spicy homemade brava sauce and alioli
Fabada (GF*)
White bean soup with Jamón, chorizo, pork belly and sourdough bread.
Croquetas (V)
Choice of Jamón or Mushroom served with PIGGS homemade sauce
Filete con Salsa PX (GF)
100g Rump steak served with a sweet Pedro Ximenez sauce
Tortilla Española (V) (GF)
Spanish omelette, soft and runny in the centre, made with golden free-range eggs, confit onions
Pincho Moruno (GF)
Marinated chicken skewer inspired by the Moorish flavours of southern Spain served on a bed of mixed leaves.
Pulpo (GF)
Charred octopus served with boiled baby potatoes and traditional mojo picón, finished with Maldon Sea salt and smoked paprika
Pimientos de Padrón (V) (GF)
Fried green peppers from Padrón in Galicia, sprinkled with Maldon Sea salt
Manchego Truffle Fries (V) (GF)
Seasoned chips, tossed with truffle oil and topped with grated Manchego cheese.
Chorizo a la Sidra (GF)
Spicy artisan chorizo with mixed sweet peppers cooked in cider
Rulo de Cabra (V) (GF)
Creamy grilled goat cheese topped with homemade orange marmalade, fresh rocket, walnuts and drizzled with balsamic vinegar
Jamón Ibérico (GF)
A smaller platter of hand carved Jamón Ibérico
Beers
ESTRELLA GALICIA PINT
ESTRELLA GALICIA CAÑA 2/3
ALHAMBRA RESERVA
ESTRELLA GALICIA
Spirits
25ml unless stated
ABSOLUT VODKA
EDINBURGH GIN
PUERTO DE INDIAS STRAWBERRY GIN
SAILOR JERRY RUM
Whisky
BALVENIE 12
OBAN 14
GLENKINCHIE 12
PIGS NOSE WHISKY
Softs
COCA COLA
DIET COKE OR COKE ZERO
FANTA
7 UP
Brandy
VETERANO
Powerful brandy with beautiful harmony and aromas of vanilla, toffee, caramel and ripe plums.
MAGNO
Superb quality brandy with lots of rich, plummy notes and touches of hazelnut, citrus, vanilla and honey.
TORRES 10
A dark topaz colour with hues of gold. Intense aroma with warm hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Complete and persistent finish with aromatic notes of oak.
CARLOS 1 GRAN RESERVA
Outstanding brandy with scents of roasted almonds and butterscotch. Vanilla and nutmeg on the palate. Assertive, rich aftertaste.
Tea & Coffee
POT OF TEA
Choose From: Scottish Breakfast Tea, Camomile, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Rooibos
CAFÉ SOLO
CAFÉ DOBLE
AMERICANO
Sherry & Dessert
70ml
GOYESCO AMONTILLADO
BARBIANA MANZANILLA
SAN EMILIO PEDRO XIMENEZ SOLERA RESERVA EMILIO LUSTAU
Cocktails
SANGRIA
A Spanish classic!
SANGRIA BLANCA
White Sangria
SPANISH SPRITZ
Rose Cava, Ponche Santa Maria, lemonade