Mackays on the Mile is a Scottish pub and restaurant at 223 Canongate on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Set just off the busy historic thoroughfare, it offers breakfast from the morning and food into the evening, making it a convenient stop for visitors as well as a lively city centre meeting place.
The kitchen celebrates Scotland’s larder through familiar dishes and locally focused ingredients. Cullen skink, haggis spring rolls, Scottish smoked salmon and Scotch eggs form part of the smaller plate selection, while a sharing platter brings several of those pub favourites together.
Larger dishes include fish and chips, haggis with neeps and tatties, braised beef, Scottish salmon and traditional mince and tatties. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives appear across the menu, including meat free haggis, vegan fish and chips, vegetable chilli and macaroni that can be kept simple or supplemented with added toppings.
The drinks list is led by a collection of more than one hundred Scottish malt whiskies, joined by cocktails inspired by Scottish distilleries, beer, wine and alcohol free choices. Guests with allergies should consult the current menu and speak with staff because the kitchen and bar handle gluten, dairy, nuts, fish and other allergens.
Address: 223 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BJ, Scotland
Mackays On The Mile Menu
Wee Plates
Served 12pm – 9:45pm
Soup of the Day
Freshly prepared soup served with bread and butter.
Cullen Skink
Creamy Scottish smoked fish soup with leeks and potatoes. Served with bread and butter.
Haggis Spring Rolls
Locally sourced haggis rolled in filo, served with Hot Scottish Honey and a wee salad. Vegetarian Option Available. Recommended.
Scottish Smoked Salmon
Served with smoked mackerel and horseradish pâté, beetroot gel and herb crostini.
Antipasti
Continental cured meats with bread and mixed olives.
Scotch Egg
Classic pork and herb Scotch egg with garlic aioli.
Halloumi Fries
Lightly seasoned halloumi fries with whipped feta and beetroot dip. (v)
Wild Mushroom on Toast
Sautéed wild mushrooms in a garlic and cream sauce on toasted sourdough. (v)
Bread and Olives
Mixed marinated olives with bread. (v)
Mackays Sharer
Scotch egg, haggis spring roll and black pudding bon-bon with salad and sauces.
Sides
Fries
House Slaw
(gf)
Garlic and Parmesan Fries
Mackays Side Salad
(gf)
Hand Battered Onion Rings
Roasted Vegetables
(gf)
Mash and Gravy
(gf)
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Frickles
Beer-battered sweet dill pickles with Mojo Rojo.
BBQ Sauce, Garlic Mayo or Mackays Burger Sauce
(gf)
Big Plates
Served 12pm – 9:45pm
Fish and Chips
Beer battered haddock, rustic fries, mushy peas and Mackays tartare sauce. Vegan Option Available.
Haggis Neeps and Tatties
Locally sourced haggis with bashit neeps and mashed tatties. Doused in whisky cream sauce. Vegetarian Option Available.
Highland Chicken
Stuffed with locally caught haggis, wrapped in smoked streaky bacon with carrot puree crushed new potatoes, and roasted market vegetables. Served with a rich whisky cream sauce.
Roasted Scottish Salmon
With green beans, pesto and baby new potatoes. (gf)
Scottish Braised Beef
12-hour slow-braised featherblade with Arran mustard mash, rich gravy and market veg. Recommended. (gf)
Steak Pie
Slow-braised prime Scottish beef cooked in a rich red wine and root vegetable gravy served with buttery mashed potato and a flaky puff pastry lid.
Five Bean and Roasted Vegetable Chilli
Served on lemon and coriander rice with tortilla chips. (vg)
Burgers
Served 12pm – 9:45pm. All burgers are served on a lightly toasted brioche bun with baby gem lettuce, beef tomato, red onion and dill pickle. Side of rustic fries and house slaw.
The Bacon, Beef and Cheese
Ground Scottish beef patty with Ayrshire smoked bacon, Monterey Jack cheese and Mackays burger sauce.
The Chicken, Bacon and Cheese
Panko-coated fried chicken breast in roasted garlic and Cajun spices, Ayrshire smoked bacon, Monterey Jack cheese and sriracha mayo.
Veggie Burger
Spinach and falafel topped with roast peppers, melted cheese and Mackays burger sauce. (v) (vg option)
The Beef
Ground Scottish beef patty with Mackays burger sauce.
The Chicken
Panko-coated fried chicken breast in roasted garlic and Cajun spices with sriracha mayo.
BBQ Pulled Pork Burger
Mackays pulled pork in a toasted brioche bun with baby gem lettuce and dill pickle. Served with our rustic cut fries and house slaw.
Sandwich of the day
Please ask your server for todays sandwich. Served with rustic cut fries, house slaw and a wee salad or a cup of soup. Served 12pm – 5pm.
Salads
Served 12pm – 9:45pm
Salmon Nicoise
Flaked Scottish salmon with new potatoes, green beans, mixed olives, heirloom tomatoes and boiled egg in a light mustard dressing. (gf)
Hearty
Mixed leaf salad with roasted vegetables, mixed beans, orzo and heritage tomatoes. (vg)
Caesar
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan and house caesar dressing. (v)
Traditional Sunday Roast
Served every Sunday from 12pm until sold out. Enjoy our delicious Sunday roast complete with all of the trimmings and lashings of rich roast gravy. Vegetarian Option Available.
Traditional Sunday Roast
Puddings
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Warm toffee sponge with vanilla ice cream and toffee sauce. (v)
Warm Chocolate Brownie
Served with vanilla ice cream. (v) (Gluten-free/Vegan option available)
Crème Brulée of the Day
Served with Scottish Shortbread. (gf)
Scottish Tiramisu
Made with Edinburgh roasted espresso and whisky liquor. (v)
Trio of Ice Cream
Choose from vanilla, strawberry, chocolate and salted caramel. (v) (gf)
Affogato
A shot of espresso over ice cream. (Vegan option available) (gf)
Breakfast
Served 9am – 12pm
Traditional Scottish Breakfast
Sausages, Ayrshire smoked bacon, wild haggis and Stornoway black pudding. With tattie scone, slow-roasted tomato, fried egg and baked beans.
Veggie Breakfast
Toasted muffin topped with seasoned avocado, fried egg, sautéed mushrooms, baked beans, slow-roasted tomato, and veggie haggis. (v)
Breakfast Rolls
Choose from sausages, Ayrshire smoked bacon, wild haggis, Stornoway black pudding, tattie scone, slow-roasted tomato, fried egg, baked beans, vegan haggis, sautéed mushroom.
Poached Eggs on Toast
Two large poached eggs on a white toasted bloomer. (v)
Avocado on Toast
Smashed avocado with sun dried tomatoes, feta and mixed seeds. (v)
Toast and Jam
White toasted bloomer with fruit jam. (v)
Warm Croissant
Served with butter and fruit jam. (v)
Benedict
Two large poached eggs with Ayrshire smoked back bacon and hollandaise. Served on top of a lightly toasted muffin.
Royale
Two large poached eggs with Scottish smoked salmon and hollandaise. Served on top of a lightly toasted muffin.
Shakshuka
Two large, oven-poached eggs in a rich, lightly spiced spiced tomato sauce with mixed beans and roasted mediterranean vegetables, served with lightly toasted bread. (v)
Mackays Muesli
Served with natural yoghurt and fresh raspberries. (v)
Waffles
Choose from: Mixed Berries (v), Ayrshire smoked back bacon and maple syrup, Sliced banana topped with chocolate sauce and chocolate chips (v).
Fresh Juice Blends
Freshly squeezed fruit and vegetables. Orange / Apple / Carrot, Apple and Ginger / Pink Grapefruit and Apple / Apple and Strawberry.
Afternoon Tea
Served 12pm-4pm. Sample menu. Afternoon tea for 2 or 4 with optional Prosecco. Please note that we do not serve our Afternoon Tea menu during the month of August.
Just tea for two
Just tea for four
With Prosecco for two
With Prosecco for four
Coffee
Our coffee is roasted in Edinburgh by the Machina Coffee Company.
Americano
Espresso
Double Espresso
Latte
Flat White
Cappuccino
Hot Drinks
Hot Toddy
Hot Chocolate
Boozy Hot Chocolate
Pick from Cointreau, Frangelico, Baileys, Disaronno Amaretto.
Pot of Tea
Our tea is supplied by The Howdah Tea & Coffee company based in Stockbridge, Edinburgh.
Scottish Breakfast
Earl Grey
Decaf Breakfast
Green Jasmine
Peppermint Gunpowder
Grandpa’s Garden Berry
Wine & Sparkling
Full wine list available on request. White Wine (175ml / 250ml / Btl), Red Wine (175ml / 250ml / Btl), Rosé Wine (175ml / 250ml / Btl), Sparkling (125ml / Btl).
Vina Temprana Viura
White Wine
Folonari Pinot Grigio
White Wine
Vistamar Brisa Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine
False Bay Chardonnay
White Wine
Vina Temprana Tempranillo
Red Wine
Draught
Tennents Lager
Scotland
Caledonia Best
Scotland
Stewart’s Hollyrood IPA
Scotland
Innis and Gunn Lager / IPA
Scotland
Pilot Cask Ale
Scotland
Soft Drinks
Coca Cola / Diet / Zero
Irn Bru
Sugar free option available