Edinburgh's American restaurant scene is much broader than a row of interchangeable burger counters. Across the city you can move from smokehouse barbecue and Nashville-style fried chicken to polished steak burgers, maximalist smash burgers and a full rock-and-roll dining room. The best places understand that comfort food still needs contrast: crisp coating against juicy chicken, sharp pickles against rich meat, or smoke and spice balanced by a properly fresh slaw.
Choosing among Edinburgh's American restaurants starts with the style of comfort food you want. Fried-chicken specialists suit diners chasing crunch and spice, while burger-led kitchens differ in patty style, toppings and how much the sides matter. Smokehouse plates work especially well for sharing, and lively city-centre rooms make sense for groups or pre-show dinners. Match the food, atmosphere and portion size to the occasion.
Compare current dishes and prices before ordering. Menus, deals and limited specials can change, and the biggest fried-chicken or stacked-burger builds are often better shared with sides than treated as an ordinary solo lunch. Ask the restaurant directly about allergens and cross-contamination, particularly where several coatings, sauces or buns are involved. Edinburgh's American-style comfort food now covers almost every appetite and occasion.

Buck's Bar – Grindlay Street
Buck's Bar on Grindlay Street is the specialist choice for buttermilk fried chicken. The kitchen builds around crisp coating, large chicken portions and the bright, forceful flavours of Nashville heat, buffalo sauce, hot honey and ranch. Chicken burgers are the obvious starting point, but wings, popcorn chicken and loaded fries let a table explore the same flavour range without committing to several enormous buns. The restaurant also maintains a separate non-gluten-containing-ingredients menu, although anyone with a serious allergy should still discuss kitchen handling directly with the team.
This branch is brighter and more open than its Hanover Street sibling, and its position near the Usher Hall and Lyceum makes it a useful pre-show or post-show stop. Hot, fresh chicken, generous portions and friendly service suit the energetic room and its rock soundtrack. The size of the food matters when ordering: one loaded burger can already feel like a full evening meal. Choose a heat level you will enjoy, use the sauce selection for fine tuning, and share a side before assuming everyone needs their own.
Address: 32-34 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AP
Buck's Bar - Grindlay Street Menu
Classic Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Our chicken is marinated for 24 hours in buttermilk and coated in our special recipe crust.
3 pieces
Nashville Hot Style Chicken
WARNING! SERIOUSLY ADDICTIVE!!!! Based on a local speciality from Nashville Tennessee. Our Nashville Hot Style Chicken is 3 pieces of our fried chicken dipped in a fiery red chilli oil then served on soft white bread with pickles. Heat levels: Hot - spicy fresh chilli heat; Damn Hot - enough to get your nose running; Double XX - strictly for chilli freaks.
3 pieces
Chicken and Waffles
Add: Gravy £2 or Hot Honey Ranch £2 or Pure Grade A Canadian Maple Syrup £2
Classic Chicken
3 pieces buttermilk fried chicken on a freshly pressed buttered waffle.
Mac'n'Cheesed Chicken
2 pieces buttermilk fried chicken with creamy mac'n'cheese. Served on freshly pressed buttered waffle
Flaming Mac'n'Cheesed Chicken
As above but with Sriracha mac'n'cheese and 2 pieces Nashville hot chicken
The Big Smoke Mac
2 pieces buttermilk fried chicken in smokey BBQ glaze with applewood mac 'n' cheese on a freshly pressed buttered waffle
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burgers
A whole buttermilk fried chicken breast served on a brioche bun with your choice of Koffmann's Fries or slaw. Upgrade: Salt'n'chilli chips £1, Sweet Potato 50p
The Mothership
Herb mayo and shredded iceberg (ng)
Country Boy
With Buck's 25 BBQ, creamy slaw and iceberg
Buff Chick
In a buffalo style glaze with iceberg and blue cheese mayo (ng)
The Buck Mac
Mac sauce, iceberg and American cheese in a sesame glazed bun (ng)
The Scotsman
Haggis and creamy peppercorn sauce with jalapeños and iceberg
Hot Cock
Nashville hot style chicken, Sriracha mayo, pickles and iceberg (ng)
Ninja
Tonkatsu glaze, togarashi spice, Japanese kewpie mayo, crispy onions and iceberg
Salt'n'Chilli
Salt'n'chilli seasoning, Chinese style curry sauce, fresh chillies, spring onion and iceberg
MexiCheese
Tex Mex cheese sauce, American cheese, jalapeños and crisp iceberg (ng)
Spicy BBQ Mess
Hot BBQ sauce, American cheese, jalapeños, crispy onions and iceberg lettuce
The King
Spicy peanut and sriracha satay sauce with sweet chilli jam and iceberg in a sesame bun. Contains nuts
The Gravy Train
Hash browns, American cheese and iceberg smothered in gravy
Hot Honey Ranch Burger
Hot honey ranch sauce and sweet pickles with American cheese and iceberg
The Chicken Kiev Burger
One for the garlic lovers! Garlic butter, aioli and a crispy onion and pecorino cheese crumb.
The Fussy Bucker
Plain buttermilk fried chicken breast in a bun with 'Buck all' else…
Wings
Pick your sauce from: Rock My Seoul, Buck's 25, Chinatown, Peking BBQ, Honey Sriracha, Classic Buffalo, Hot as Buck
4 wings
8 wings
12 wings
Sides
Chose a dip
Koffmann's Fries
Twice fried with skin on
Sweet Potato Fries
Skinny Fries
Hash Browns
Salt and Chilli Chips
Chinese takeaway style
Crispy Chicken Popcorn
With garlic mayo or ranch dip. Add Salt 'n' Chilli, spring onions and chillies 90p
Buckora!
6 chicken fillets in pakora coating with Indian style spicy dip.
Mac'n'Cheese
Flamin' Mac'n'Cheese
With sriracha and fresh chillies
Creamy Slaw
With celery seed mayo
Vegetarian & Vegan
Not Nuggets Southern Fried Halloumi
With your choice of dip: Herb Mayo / Buck's 25 BBQ / Sweet Chilli Sauce
Buffalo Cauli Bites
Crispy tempura cauliflower in buffalo glaze with blue cheese dip
Buck's Vegetarian Jackfruit
Southern fried jackfruit and seitan patty. Choose vegetarian version of any burger on our menu above, served with your choice of fries.
Vegan Burger
Southern fried jackfruit and seitan patty in a plant based bun. Served with your choice of fries. Choices available: Salt N Chilli Burger / Hot Cock / Mothership (with vegan herb mayo)
Salads
Classic Caesar Salad
Baby gem lettuce, Caesar dressing, garlic croutons and Parmesan cheese. Add crispy chicken popcorn: £7.95. Add halloumi: £6.00
Desserts
Chocolate Pudding Cake
Layers of moist chocolate sponge layered with chocolate, cream and brownie pieces
Home-Made Vanilla Cheesecake Dollop
Served by our team - just say "when"
Nutella Waffle
Freshly pressed waffle with whipped cream
Crunchy Biscoff Waffle
With vanilla ice cream
Shakes & Floats
Soft Shakes
Made with dairy ice cream and whole milk, topped with whipped cream. Vegan options available. Choose from Chocolate / Caramel / Vanilla / Strawberry / Nutella / Oreo / Banana
Hard Shakes
All with 2 shots of booze and vanilla ice cream (adults only). Made with dairy ice cream and whole milk, topped with whipped cream. Vegan options available.
Solero
Captain Morgan Tiki, passion fruit liqueur, mango purée
Pink Panther
Tequila Rose, Smirnoff, strawberry syrup
Nutjob
Baileys, Nutella
Hell's Bells Caramel
Smirnoff Vanilla, Oreo Crumb, caramel syrup
Coco Bongo
Coconut rum, banana syrup
Floats
Glass of soft drink with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Coke Zero / Irn Bru / Lemon & Lime. Spike your float for an additional £2.40 - £3.25 with coconut rum, Smirnoff, Morgan's Spiced or Smirnoff Vanilla
Hot Drinks
Freshly Brewed Filter Coffee
Served black or with a jug of milk

Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe's George Street branch combines a broad menu with a dining room that reads clearly as an American restaurant rather than a generic city-centre bar. The Original Legendary Burger is the reference point: a fresh steak burger layered with smoked bacon, Cheddar, a crisp onion ring, lettuce and tomato. From there, the menu moves through a BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, a hotter Spicy Diablo build and plant-based alternatives, so groups with different tolerances for heat and richness can still order from the same section.
The room adds something distinctive to the meal. Music memorabilia, polished service and a busy, celebratory atmosphere make this a particularly dependable choice for birthdays, visiting families and groups who want dinner to feel like an event. Smokehouse plates, wings and shareable starters provide a route around the burgers, while the central New Town address works well before a show or an evening around Princes Street.
Address: 20 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PF
Hard Rock Cafe New Town Menu
Starters & Shareables
Classic Nachos
Tortilla Chips | Black Beans | Queso | Pico de Gallo | Jalapeños | Cheddar Cheese | Monterey Jack Cheese | Green Onions | Lime Crema. (V)
One Night in Bangkok Spicy Shrimp™
Crispy Shrimp | Creamy Spicy Sauce | Spicy Coleslaw | Green Onions
House-Made Crispy Chicken Dippers
House Breaded Chicken Tenders | Choice of Two Dipping Sauces. Sauces: Ranch (GF), Honey Mustard (GF), Spicy Mayo (GF), Legendary Sauce (GF), Buffalo (GF), Herb Aioli (GF), House-Made Barbecue (GF), Sweet & Tangy
Wings
Signature Slow-Roasted Wings | Celery | Blue Cheese Dressing∆ (GF-A). Choice of Sauce: Stardust Dry Rub, House-Made Barbecue, Sweet & Tangy, Classic Buffalo, Gochujang†
Speciality Entrées
New York Strip Steak
10oz NY Strip Steak | Herb Butter | Golden Mashed Potatoes | Fresh Vegetables*. (GF)
Smokehouse BBQ Combo
Pulled Pork | Barbecue Chicken | House-Made Barbecue Sauce | Crispy Shoestring Onions | Seasoned Fries | Coleslaw∆. (GF-A)
Barbecue Chicken
Half Chicken | House-Made Barbecue Sauce | Seasoned Fries | Coleslaw. (GF)
Mac, Chicken & Cheese
Grilled Chicken Breast | Cavatappi Pasta | Cheese Sauce | Red Peppers | Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Grilled Salmon
Grilled Salmon | Sweet & Spicy Mustard Glaze | Golden Mashed Potatoes | Fresh Vegetables*. (GF)
Baby Back Ribs
Signature Spice Blend | House-Made Barbecue Sauce | Seasoned Fries | Coleslaw. (GF)
Famous Fajitas
Famous Fajitas
Classic Tex-Mex-Style Fajitas | Pico de Gallo | Mixed Cheese | Guacamole | Lettuce | Charred Corn | Pickled Onion | Warm Tortillas | Cilantro Lime Crema. Choice of Protein: Grilled Chicken, Grilled Steak*, Duo Combo*, Veggie Fajitas∆ (V, VG-A). Add Queso.
House-Made Crispy Chicken Tender Plate
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders | Seasoned Fries | Honey Mustard | House-Made Barbecue Sauce
Steak Burgers
Served with seasoned fries. Substitute for a Moving Mountains patty +£1.00.
Original Legendary® Burger
Steak Burger | Smoked Bacon | Cheddar | Onion Ring | Lettuce | Tomato | Toasted Artisan Bun*∆. (GF-A)
BBQ Bacon Burger
Steak Burger | Signature Spice Blend | Barbecue Sauce | Crispy Shoestring Onions | Cheddar | Smoked Bacon | Lettuce | Tomato | Toasted Artisan Bun*∆. (GF-A)
Smashed & Stacked
Served with seasoned fries.
Legendary® Smashed Burger
2 Smashed Burgers | Cheddar | Bacon Onion Jam | Cheese Sauce | Legendary Sauce | Pickles | Smoked Bacon | Toasted Artisan Bun*∆. (GF-A)
The Classic Smashed Burger
2 Smashed Burgers | Shaved White Onion | American Cheese | Lettuce | Tomato | Legendary Sauce | Pickles | Toasted Artisan Bun*∆. (GF-A)
Spicy Diablo Smashed Burger
2 Smashed Burgers | Pepper Jack Cheese | Pickled Jalapeños | Lettuce | Tomato | Spicy Mayonnaise | Toasted Artisan Bun*∆. (GF-A)
Sandwiches
Served with seasoned fries.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Pork | House-Made Barbecue Sauce | Coleslaw | Pickles | Crispy Shoestring Onions | Toasted Artisan Bun∆. (GF-A)
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast | Honey Mustard | Monterey Jack Cheese | Smoked Bacon | Lettuce | Tomato | Toasted Artisan Bun | Coleslaw∆. (GF-A)
Messi Chicken Sandwich
Milanese-Style Crispy Chicken | Provolone Cheese | Herb Aioli | Tomato | Arugula | Toasted Artisan Bun
Bowls & Salads
Caesar Salad
Romaine | Classic Caesar Dressing | Parmesan Crisps | Croutons | Shaved Parmesan Cheese∆. (GF-A)
Cobb Salad
Mixed Greens | Ranch Dressing | Tomatoes | Avocado | Egg | Blue Cheese Crumbles | Bacon | Charred Corn | Crispy Onions∆. (GF-A)
Southwestern Bowl
Quinoa Corn Salad | Pico De Gallo | Black Beans | Red Cabbage | Mixed Greens | Ranch Dressing
Add On Sides
Seasoned Fries
(GF, VG)
Loaded Cheese & Bacon Fries
∆ (GF, V-A)
Golden Onion Rings
Mac & Cheese
(V)
Market Vegetables
(GF)
Mashed Potatoes
(GF)
Side Caesar Salad
∆ (GF-A)
Side House Salad
∆ (GF-A)
Desserts
Hot Fudge Brownie
Warm Chocolate Brownie | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Hot Fudge | Chocolate Sprinkles | Whipped Cream | Cherry∆. (GF-A)
New York Cheesecake
NY-Style Cheesecake | Strawberry Sauce | Whipped Cream
Ice Cream
(GF)
Seasonal Fruit Cobbler
Seasonal Fruit Cobbler | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Caramel Sauce
Brunch
Avocado on Thick Toast
Guacamole | Arugula | Poached Eggs | Sautéed Breakfast Potatoes
Salmon and Quinoa Powerbowl
Grilled Salmon | Avocado | Quinoa Corn Salad | Grape Tomatoes | Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds | Miso Yogurt Citrus Dressing
Smashed Beef Hash
Beef and Potato Hash | Poached Egg | Sour Cream | Spinach and Kale
Classic Breakfast
Fried Eggs | Smoked Bacon | Sautéed Breakfast Potatoes | Thick Sliced Toast
Kids Belgian Waffle
Waffle | Icing Sugar | Strawberries | Maple Butter
Red Hot Chicken & Waffles
House Made Waffle | Milanese Chicken | Smoked Bacon | Pickled Chilli | Maple Butter
Brunch Burger
2 Smashed Burgers | American Cheese | Smoked Bacon | Fried Egg | Hollandaise | Sautéed Breakfast Potatoes
Vegendary Hash
Roast Sweet Potato | Black Beans | Breakfast Potatoes | Roast Corn | Pickled Red Onion | Arugula | Cilantro Pesto | Scrambled Egg | Garlic Aioli
French Toast & Strawberries
Thick Sliced French Toast | Marinated Strawberries | Maple Butter
Brunch Sides
Breakfast Potatoes
Bacon
Waffle
Toast
Not Brunch
These items are available from 11:30am.
Wings
Signature Slow-Roasted Wings | Celery | Blue Cheese Dressing. Choice of Sauce: Stardust Dry Rub, House-Made Barbecue, Sweet & Tangy, Classic Buffalo, Gochujang†
Caesar Salad
Mixed Romaine | Classic Caesar Dressing | Parmesan Crisps | Croutons | Shaved Parmesan Cheese. Add Grilled Chicken, Add Grilled Steak, Grilled Salmon.
The Classic Smashed Burger
2 Smashed Burgers | Shaved White Onion | American Cheese | Lettuce | Tomato | Legendary Sauce | Pickles | Toasted Artisan Bun*
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast | Honey Mustard | Monterey Jack Cheese | Smoked Bacon | Lettuce | Tomato | Toasted Artisan Bun | Coleslaw
Tupelo Chicken Platter
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders | Seasoned Fries | Honey Mustard | House-Made Barbecue Sauce
Cobb Salad
Mixed Greens | Ranch Dressing | Tomatoes | Avocado | Egg | Blue Cheese Crumbles | Bacon | Charred Corn | Crispy Onions. Add Grilled Chicken, Add Grilled Steak, Grilled Salmon.
BBQ Bacon Burger
Steak Burger | Signature Spice Blend | Barbecue Sauce | Crispy Shoestring Onions | Cheddar | Smoked Bacon | Lettuce | Tomato | Toasted Artisan Bun*
Baby Back Ribs
Signature Spice Blend | House-Made Barbecue Sauce | Seasoned Fries | Coleslaw
Famous Fajitas
Classic Tex-Mex-Style Fajitas | Pico de Gallo | Mixed Cheese | Guacamole | Lettuce | Charred Corn | Pickled Onion | Warm Tortillas | Cilantro Lime Crema. Add Queso. Choice of Protein: Grilled Chicken, Grilled Steak*, Duo Combo*, Veggie Fajitas.
Bubbles & Brunch
£35.00 per person. Includes one Brunch food item and 4 glasses of Bubbles or Spritz per person. Minimum 2 people. 'Not' Brunch and Kids items not included. Whole table must participate and be over 18. Challenge 25 applies.
Classic Mimosa
Prosecco | Orange Juice
Berry Mimosa
Prosecco | Berry Cranberry
Aperol Spritz
Aperol | Prosecco | Soda | Orange
Hugo
St‑Germain | Prosecco | Mint | Club Soda
Spritzer
White Wine | Sprite
Prosecco
Gluten-Free Menu
Processes and training are accredited by Coeliac UK. Dedicated gluten free fryer. Cannot guarantee completely free of allergens.
Wings
Signature Slow-Roasted Wings | Celery | Blue Cheese Dressing. Choice of Sauce: Sweet & Tangy, Classic Buffalo, House-Made Barbecue, Stardust Dry Rub.
Legendary® Smashed Burger
2 Smashed Burgers | Cheddar | Bacon Onion Jam | Cheese Sauce | Legendary Sauce | Pickles | Smoked Bacon | Gluten-Free Bun*
The Classic Smashed Burger
2 Smashed Burgers | Shaved White Onion | American Cheese | Lettuce | Tomato | Legendary Sauce | Pickles | Gluten-Free Bun*
Spicy Diablo Smashed Burger
2 Smashed Burgers | Pepper Jack Cheese | Pickled Jalapeños | Lettuce | Tomato | Spicy Mayonnaise | Gluten-Free Bun*
Original Legendary® Burger
Steak Burger | Smoked Bacon | Cheddar | Lettuce | Tomato | Gluten-Free Bun*. Without Onion Ring.
BBQ Bacon Burger
Steak Burger | Signature Spice Blend | House-Made Barbecue Sauce | Cheddar | Smoked Bacon | Lettuce | Tomato | Gluten-Free Bun*. Without Crispy Shoestring Onions.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Pork | House-Made Barbecue Sauce | Coleslaw | Pickles | Gluten-Free Bun. Without Crispy Shoestring Onions.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast | Honey Mustard | Monterey Jack Cheese | Smoked Bacon | Lettuce | Tomato | Gluten-Free Bun | Coleslaw
Baby Back Ribs
Signature Spice Blend | House-Made Barbecue Sauce | Seasoned Fries | Coleslaw
New York Strip Steak
10oz NY Strip Steak | Herb Butter | Golden Mashed Potatoes | Fresh Vegetables*
Grilled Salmon
Grilled Salmon | Sweet & Spicy Mustard Glaze | Golden Mashed Potatoes | Fresh Vegetables*
Smokehouse BBQ Combo
Pulled Pork | Barbecue Chicken | House-Made Barbecue Sauce | Seasoned Fries | Coleslaw. Without Crispy Shoestring Onions. Add a half rack of our famous baby back ribs +£13.00.
Barbecue Chicken
Half Chicken | House-Made Barbecue Sauce | Seasoned Fries | Coleslaw
Caesar Salad
Romaine | Classic Caesar Dressing | Parmesan Crisps | Shaved Parmesan Cheese. Without Croutons.
Cobb Salad
Mixed Greens | Ranch Dressing | Tomatoes | Avocado | Egg | Blue Cheese Crumbles | Bacon | Charred Corn. Without Crispy Onions.
Kid Bacon Cheeseburger
Gluten-Free Bun
Kid Messi Burger
Gluten-Free Bun
Kid Grilled Chicken House Salad
Kid Grilled Chicken Breast
Ice Cream
Vanilla Bean or Rich Chocolate
Hot Fudge Brownie
Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownie | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Hot Fudge | Chocolate Sprinkles | Whipped Cream | Cherry
Kids Menu
Hard Rock Kids Meal £11.75 includes an entrée, side, beverage and a collectible toy. Ages 10 & under. Ask your server for alternative plant-based options. Desserts and milkshakes are priced separately.
Messi’s Golden Chicken Sandwich
Messi’s Burger
Pepperoni Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Chicken Tenders
Hot Dog
Bacon Cheeseburger
Mac & Cheese
Grilled Chicken Breast
Pasta And Marinara Sauce
Grilled Chicken House Salad
Fresh Fruit
Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetable
Hot Fudge Sundae
Chocolate Milkshake
Vanilla Milkshake
Zero Proof Cocktails
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Lemonade | Muddled Strawberries | Agave Nectar | Basil
Mango Tango
Red Bull | Mango Purée | Orange Juice
Mango Berry Cooler
Mango Purée | Strawberry | Pineapple | Orange | Sweet & Sour | Sprite Zero
Chilli Pineapple
Pineapple | Fresh Lime | Simple Syrup | Fresh Jalapeño | Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic
Crafted Cocktails
Passion Fruit Mai Tai
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum | Bacardi Carta Negra | Passion Fruit | Orgeat Syrup | Lime Juice | Angostura Bitters†
Tiki Royale
Butterfly Peaflower Gin | Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila | Pineapple Juice | Fresh Lemon Juice | Simple Syrup
Zombie
Bacardi Superior Rum | Bacardi Carta Negra | Lime Juice | Pineapple Juice | Passion Fruit Purée | Angostura Bitters | Grenadine
Margarita Rita
Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila | Lime Juice | Agave Nectar | Spice Citrus Rim. Upgrade to Patrón Silver +£1.00.
Spritz Selection
Aperol Spritz
Aperol | Prosecco | Soda | Orange
Sarti Rosa Spritz
Sarti Rosa | Prosecco | Soda | Orange
Crodino Non Alcoholic
Orange - 175ml
Draught Beer
Stella Artois
4.6% ABV
Budweiser
4.5% ABV
Corona
4.5% ABV
Löwenbräu
5.2% ABV
Bottled Beer
Corona
4.5% ABV (330ml)
Budweiser
4.5% ABV (330ml)
Beck's Beer
4.0% ABV (330ml)
Heineken
5.0% ABV (330ml)
Wine
Selected wines available by the glass in 175ml or 125ml servings. Please ask your server.
Da Luca Prosecco
Italy
Galanti
Italy (200ml)
Bouché Pere Brut Champagne
France
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial NV
France
Coffee
Espresso
Cappuccino
Latte
Americano
Sodas & More
Coca-Cola
330ml
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
16oz
Diet Coke
16oz

Burgers and Beers Grillhouse
Burgers and Beers Grillhouse is a confident independent burger restaurant on the Royal Mile. Its kitchen says it forms its Aberdeen Angus beef patties in house and seasons the meat simply, which keeps the foundation of each burger more important than the toppings. The wider menu brings in Virginia-smoked bacon, baby-back ribs, wings, haggis and chargrilled chicken, so there is more range than the name initially suggests. Homemade sauces and a sturdy bun are especially useful when the builds become tall or heavily dressed.
The location beside St Giles' Cathedral makes it convenient for Old Town sightseeing, yet the food is substantial enough to be the plan rather than an emergency tourist stop. A front bar and outdoor Royal Mile terrace provide two different moods, while local craft beer gives the drinks list a clear Edinburgh accent. Recent diners repeatedly praise the quality and generous portions, though some also find the extras expensive. Check what comes with the burger before adding sides; a focused order and one shared plate usually gives a better balance than trying to cover every indulgent part of the menu.
Address: 192A High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RW
Burgers and Beers Grillhouse Menu
Desserts
Chocolate Torte
Perfect when you crave a knock-out chocolate punch! This flourless chocolate torte is gluten free, and served with soft serve vanilla ice cream.
Cookie Dough Cheesecake
A vanilla and chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake with a chocolate bourbon biscuit base, topped with cookie pieces and a chocolate drizzle. Served with soft serve vanilla ice cream.
Brookie
A chewy chocolate chip cookie cup layered with chocolate brownie, topped with a rich chocolate fudge sauce. Served with soft serve vanilla ice cream.
Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream
Various toppings and sauces available.
Draught
Orchard Thieves
Caledonian Coast to Coast
Heineken
Maltsmiths Lager
Scottish Beers
Black Isle Blonde
BrewGooder
Edinburgh. Pale Ale - 5%
Brewdog Punk IPA
Aberdeen. IPA - 5.6%
Brewdog Elvis Juice
Grapefruit. IPA - 6.5%
Cauld Reekie
Edinburgh. Stout - 6.2%
Gluten Free
Bellfield Brewery Lawless Village IPA
Scotland - 4%
Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer
Bellfield Brewery Bohemian Pilsner
Scotland. Lager - 4.5%
Ciders
Alcohol Free Old Mout
Berries & Cherries. New Zealand. 0%
Old Mout Berries & Cherries
New Zealand. 4%
Old Mout Pineapple & Raspberry
New Zealand. 4%
Cocktails
Edinburgh Gin Fizz
Pink Fizz
Gordon’s Pink Gin topped with Prosecco
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Pampero Añejo Especial Rum, Lime & Strawberries.
Passionberry Fizz
Gordon's Gin, Passoa, strawberries, lemon juice, apple juice and lemonade
White Wine
Boundary Hut Sauvignon Blanc
Pitmaster Viognier
Lawsons Dry Hills Pinot Gris
Whisky
Auchentoshan 12 Years
Glenfiddich The IPA Experiment
Speyside. Rich and sweet with notes of caramel, vanilla & oranges with a sweet spice. ABV 43%
Macallan Gold
Speyside. Light and fruity with notes of vanilla, Apple & raisins. ABV 40%
Balvenie Doublewood 17 Years
Speyside. Sweet with dried fruits, toasted almonds and spice, layered with toffee notes, oak and vanilla. ABV 43%
Spirits
Salted Caramel Kahlua
Pampero Blanco Rum
Sambuca White
Pampero Anejo Especial Rum

The Boozy Cow
The Boozy Cow brings Scottish ingredients and a playful dive-bar attitude to an American smash-burger format. Its current menu starts with a straightforward Boozy Cow Cheeseburger, then adds combinations such as the Sugar Cured Bacon Cheeseburger, a Brunch Burger with hash brown and haggis, and The Outlander with caramelised onions, haggis, cheese and peppercorn sauce. The smashed patties are cooked in beef tallow, giving the beef builds a particularly rich profile. Fried pickles, popcorn chicken and loaded fries offer sharper or crunchier counterpoints.
Downstairs on Frederick Street, the low-lit room, rock soundtrack and cocktail list create more of a late-evening bar atmosphere than a family diner. That makes it a strong fit for friends, casual dates and anyone who wants burgers followed by drinks without changing venue. Recent OpenTable diners praise the lively room and friendly staff, while a smaller number report uneven food or service at busy times. Book if the atmosphere is central to the plan, and resist treating the novelty additions as compulsory: the simpler burgers often show the crisp-edged patty and house sauce most clearly.
Address: 17 Frederick Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EY
The Boozy Cow Menu
Bites + Sides
Popcorn Chicken
Hot honey, green + crispy onions
Spicy Blue Hash Brown
Hash browns, buffalo sauce, blue cheese sauce, jalapeños + pickles (v)
Crispy Onion Rings
Ranch dressing, green onions (v)
Fried Pickles
A Boozy classic, with ranch sauce + buffalo (v)
Nashville Mac & Cheese Bites
Nashville dusted mac + cheese bites (v)
Crispy Tater Tots
Garlic butter + Parmesan (v)
Haggis Pops
Maple BBQ, truffle mayo
Cobb Salad
Boneless chicken + crispy bacon or grilled halloumi, baby gem + radicchio, tomato, boiled egg, Boozy Cow ranch dressing
Sharin' Nachos
Seasoned tortilla chips topped with cheddar, Pico de Gallo, cheese sauce, pimento cheese, sour cream + jalapeños (v)
Sliders
Mix n' Match ANY SLIDERS... 3 for 15 / 6 for 25. Pick your DIP... MAPLE BBQ / BUFFALO SAUCE, CHEESE FONDUE (v). Pick your DUNK... CRISPY ONIONS / CRUNCHY DORITOS.
Nacho Burger
2oz Scotch beef patty, Emmental cheese, tortilla chip, Pico de Gallo salsa
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Mozzarella, sriracha mayo
Pulled Brisket
Slow cooked beef brisket, BBQ glaze, homemade red slaw
Grilled Halloumi
Smashed avo, crispy onion (v)
Buttermilk Wings / Tenders
Boneless wings with our secret spice mix or buttermilk tenders, fried to crispy goodness. Pick your SAUCE... HOT HONEY / RANCH / BLUE CHEESE / MAPLE BBQ / BUFFALO.
Buttermilk Wings / Tenders
Boneless wings with our secret spice mix or buttermilk tenders, fried to crispy goodness.
Boozy Cow's Famous Burgers - Beef
ALL OF OUR BEEF BURGERS ARE SMASHED TO ORDER AND COOKED IN BEEF TALLOW. Any of our beef burgers can be upgraded to a Wagyu if you want to try.
Boozy Cow Cheeseburger
2 x 3oz smash patties, cheddar cheese, lettuce + tomato, burger sauce (ngc*)
Sugar Cured Bacon Cheeseburger
2 x 3oz smash patties, sugar cured bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce + tomato, burger sauce (ngc*)
Brunch Burger
3oz smash patty, crispy bacon, hash brown, haggis, caramelised onions, cheddar cheese, brown sauce mayo
Pig & Shroom
2 x 3oz smash patties, sugar cured bacon, grilled Portobello mushrooms, bacon jam, truffle mayo (ngc*)
The Outlander
2 x 3oz smash patties, caramelised onions, haggis + cheddar cheese, peppercorn sauce for dipping
BBQ Sweet Meats
3 x 3oz smash patties, pulled brisket, crispy streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, onion rings, BBQ sauce, Texas toast
Mac Daddy
3 x 3oz smash patties, cheddar cheese, beef brisket, mac n' cheese fritters + cheese sauce
Wagyu Royale
6oz Highland wagyu patty, on a gourmet Boozy branded bun with rocket, smoked cheddar cheese, smoked garlic mayo, sundried tomato, truffled Parmesan cheese sauce + sugar cured bacon
Boozy Cow's Famous Burgers - Chicken
Buffalo Chicken
Buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo + blue cheese, crispy + green onions
Cluckin' Seoul
Panko-breaded chicken breast, katsu curry sauce, kimchi mayo, lettuce, Japanese pickles
Chicken Parma
Panko-fried chicken, mozzarella, tomato sauce, Parmesan + rocket
Boom Boom Chicken
Buttermilk chicken, avocado salsa, jalapeños, lettuce, Dorito dust
Boozy Cow's Famous Burgers - Plant
Field Burger
Impossible patty, vegan feta, lettuce, burger sauce and tomato (vg, ngc*)
U.C.B. (Ultimate Cheese Burger)
Mozzarella topped grilled plant burger, grilled wedges of halloumi, mac n' cheese fritter, crispy hash brown + lashings of rich cheddar cheese sauce (v)
Fries
Nashville Skinny Fries, Nashville Dust
Fries dusted with Nashville seasoning (vg)
Buffalo Fries
Buffalo sauce, green + crispy onions (v)
Cheese & Onion Fries
Cheesy fries, salt + vinegar seasoning, green onions, cheese sauce (v)
Garlic Butter Parmesan Fries
Garlic butter + parmesan seasoning (v)
Poutine
Cheese curds + gravy
Desserts
Chocolate Caramel Sundae
Chocolate + vanilla ice cream, fudge + chocolate sauce, whipped cream, Biscoff crumb (v)
Deep Fried Mars Bar
Whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, caramel + chocolate drizzle + toasted peanut
Toffee Waffle Stack
Warm sweet Belgium waffle, vanilla ice cream, toffee popcorn and toffee sauce
Cocoa with Cinnamon Dusted Churros
Warm looped churros with dipping salted caramel sauce
Milkshakes
Add Whipped Cream to any shake for 50p.
Oreo
Crushed Oreo biscuits blended smooth, topped with Oreo crumb.
Biscoff
Creamy caramelised Biscoff shaken through vanilla ice cream, finished with Biscoff crumb.
Salted Caramel
Rich salted caramel syrup with a hint of Maldon Sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty balance.
Hershey's Cookies n Cream
Chunks of Hershey's chocolate bar blended with vanilla ice cream, finished with a cookie garnish.
Bangers
Loud, Messy, Unapologetic
The Wet T-Shirt
Served unapologetically in a frat cup, this electric-blue coconut crusher brings big beach flavour and even bigger 'why not?' energy. Malibu Miniature / Blue Curaçao / Pineapple Juice / Coco Real
Miami Vice
Why choose one? This iconic frozen duo layers creamy Piña Colada with icy strawberry Daiquiri for the ultimate Miami mashup. Angostura 3yo / Sailor Jerry / Strawberry / Pineapple / Coconut Sugar / Lime / Sugar
Zombie
Bright, tropical and a little dangerous-looking... this island favourite blends sweet pineapple with a dramatic splash of red and a fiery kick. Havana 7 / Tiki Fire / Velvet Falernum / Pineapple / Lime / Grenadine / Bitters
Jarritos Paloma
Your favourite Jarritos, shamelessly upgraded. Jarritos Soda (Choose from Grapefruit, Guava, Mango, Mandarin) El Jimador Blanco / Lime / Agave
Shots
Baby Guinness
Kahlua + Baileys
Fireball
Cinnamon Whiskey Liqueur
Cafe Patron
Coffee Tequila
Tequila Rose
Strawberry Cream Liqueur
The Classics
Amaretto Sour
Disaronno / Lemon Juice / Sugar / Bitters
Espresso Martini
Absolut Vanilia / Kahlua / Espresso / Sugar
Pornstar Martini
Absolut Passionfruit / Passoa / Passionfruit / Pineapple / Vanilla
Hugo Spritz
St Germain / Prosecco / Soda
Softs
Does it float? Add 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream for £1.50.
Coke
Diet
Zero
Irn Bru
Wine
White, Rosé, Red, Sparkling. Prices per 175ml, 250ml, Bottle, or 125ml as indicated.
Cruzares Airen
White
La Delfina Pinot Grigio
White
Curious Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc
White
Compass Point Zinfandel
Rosé
Beer
Draught and Bottles/Cans. Prices per Pint, 4 Pints, 6 Pints, or per bottle/can as indicated.
Cold Town Lager
Draught, ABV 4.0%
Cold Town Baltic IPA
Draught, ABV 5.3%
Seasonal Draught
Ask your server for our current brews!
Spirits
Bourbon/Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Brandy, Tequila/Mezcal, Gin, Rum, Vodka. Prices per measure.
Buffalo Trace
Bourbon/Whiskey
Jack Daniels
Bourbon/Whiskey
Jameson's Irish Whiskey
Bourbon/Whiskey

Fat Hippo Edinburgh
Fat Hippo is built for diners who like a burger to combine sauce, texture and a little excess. The American keeps matters familiar with beef, cheese, pickles, ketchup and mustard; Wild Bill adds bacon, jalapeños, ranch and barbecue sauce; and Swiss Tony moves towards mushrooms, Swiss cheese, tobacco onions and truffle mayonnaise. The kitchen also gives plant-based burgers proper attention instead of treating them as an afterthought. Fried pickles, tater tots and seasoned fries make more sense as shared contrasts than automatic additions to every order.
The Edinburgh restaurant sits on George Street and works for both a quick city-centre lunch and a relaxed evening with friends. Its current menu is unusually transparent about ingredients and allergens, and the official site offers non-gluten-containing information, though it also warns that the kitchen cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free product. Diners regularly praise the flavour and generous portions. For a first visit, compare one classic beef build with one of the more elaborate signatures; that reveals whether you prefer the kitchen's patties or its maximalist toppings.
Address: 95 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 3ES
Fat Hippo Edinburgh Menu
Starters
Frickles
Fried pickles + Fat Hippo sauce
Dirty Waffles
Waffle fries, bacon bits + Fat Hippo sauce
Trash Browns
Deep fried tater tots, liquid cheese + Cajun onion strings. Add bacon + £1, +45kcal
Cheese Balls
Beer battered cheese balls, hot honey Buffalo sauce + ranch. Add bacon +£1, +45kcal
Freddie's Fingers: Buffalo
Buttermilk chicken tenders, hot honey Buffalo + blue cheese ranch.
Freddie's Fingers: Crack
Buttermilk chicken tenders, smoked chilli jello, garlic butter mayo + Parmesan
FREDDIE'S FINGERS: BACKYARD
Buttermilk chicken tenders, BBQ, bacon bits + sriracha
Wachos
Waffle fries, smashed beef, liquid cheese, guacamole, ranch, Hippo Hot sauce + jalapeños
Veggie Wachos
Waffle fries, smashed plant based patty, vegan liquid cheese, guacamole, ranch, Hippo Hot sauce + jalapeños
Vegan Starters
Vegan Frickles
Fried pickles + vegan Fat Hippo sauce
Vegan Dirty Waffles
Waffle fries, Fat Hippo sauce + fakon bits
Vegan Trash Browns
Deep fried tater tots, vegan liquid cheese + Cajun onion strings
Vegan Wachos
Waffle fries, smashed plant based patty, vegan liquid cheese, vegan ranch, guacamole, Hippo hot sauce + jalapeños
Burgers
All burgers are served in toasted demi brioche. Includes a FREE SIDE of your choice.
American
Double patty, American cheese, pickles, ketchup + American mustard. Includes a FREE SIDE of your choice!
Wild Bill
Double patty, American cheese, smoked bacon, Cajun tater tots, BBQ sauce, ranch + jalapeños. Includes a FREE SIDE of your choice!
Swiss Tony
Double patty, Swiss cheese, smoked bacon, mushrooms, Cajun onion strings + truffle mayo.
PB+JJ
Double patty, American cheese, chunky peanut butter, bacon jam + smoked chilli jello.
Fat Hippo
Double patty, American cheese, smoked bacon, chorizo, onion rings + Fat Hippo sauce.
Born Slippy
Double patty, American cheese, garlic butter mayo, braised pork rib meat, jalapeños + hot honey.
Semi-Parmed Life
Buttermilk chicken, American cheese, cheesy garlic bacon crumb, lettuce, pickles + garlic butter mayo.
Hangover III
Buttermilk chicken, American cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, pickles, BBQ sauce + ranch.
The Honey Shot
Buttermilk chicken, hot honey, candied chillies, lettuce, pickles + blue cheese ranch.
Great White Buffalo
Buttermilk chicken, American cheese, smoked bacon, hot honey Buffalo sauce + purple 'slaw.
Caesar Sando
Buttermilk chicken breast, creamy Caesar, Hot honey buffalo, bacon bits, lettuce + Parmesan in toasted milk loaf.
Katsu Sando
Buttermilk chicken breast, Togarashi hot honey, Gochujang BBQ sauce, pickled slaw, Katsu mayo, in toasted milk loaf.
Five Lies
Single plant based patty, vegan cheese, pickles, ketchup, American mustard + Cajun onion strings.
Harlem Fake
Southern fried plant based chkn, vegan cheese, pink onions, sriracha mayo, lettuce + purple 'slaw.
Notorious VFC 2.0
Southern fried plant based chkn, Cajun tater tots, vegan cheese, lettuce, pickles, BBQ sauce + zinger mayo.
Sloppy Faux
Winner of the vegan national burger awards 2025 - Single plant based patty, vegan cheese, sloppy faux sauce, BBQ, Chipotle mayo + pickleback's law
Little American
Single beef patty, American cheese, pickles, ketchup + American mustard
Little Hippo
Single beef patty, American cheese, chorizo + Fat Hippo sauce
Little White Buffalo
Buttermilk chicken tenders, hot honey Buffalo sauce + purple 'slaw.
Little Lies
Plant based patty, vegan cheese, pickles, ketchup + American mustard. Suitable for: Vegan
Little Ceasar
Buttermilk chicken tenders, creamy Caesar, bacon bits, lettuce + Parmesan. Includes a FREE SIDE of your choice!
Little Crack Strips
Buttermilk chicken tenders, smoked chilli jello, garlic butter mayo + Parmesan
Sides
Hand Cuts
Now served in Hippo seasoning.
Fries
Purple 'Slaw
Tater tots
Waffle Fries
Superfries Me!
Half a tray of hand cuts, bacon bits, hot honey Buffalo sauce, ranch + Parmesan
Dirty Hand Cuts
Hand cuts, bacon bits + Fat Hippo sauce
Vegan Dirty Hand Cuts
Hand cuts, fakon bits + Fat Hippo sauce
Dirty Fries
Fries, bacon bits + Fat Hippo sauce
Hand Cuts
Suitable for: Vegan
Fries
Suitable for: Vegan
Tater tots
Suitable for: Vegan
Dirty tater tots
Tater tots, bacon bits + Fat Hippo sauce.
Vegan Dirty tots
Tater tots, fakon bits + Fat Hippo sauce. Suitable for: Vegan.
Dirty Waffles
Waffle fries, bacon bits + Fat Hippo sauce.
Vegan Dirty Waffles
Waffle fries, fakon bits + Fat Hippo sauce. Suitable for: Vegan.
Onion Rings
Beer battered
Purple 'slaw
Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, ranch, bacon + Parmesan
Vegan Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, vegan mayo, fakon bits + Cajun seasoning
Sauces
Chips need dips. Treat yourself! All £1.
BBQ
Fat Hippo Sauce
Vegan Fat Hippo Sauce
Garlic Butter Mayo
Hippo Hot Sauce
Hot Honey
Hot honey Buffalo Sauce
Liquid cheese
Vegan liquid cheese
Desserts
Baby Spice
Layers of Biscoff sauce, ice cream + Biscoff crumb
Lamar's Bar
Crispy deep-fried battered Mars Bar, drizzled with rich salted caramel, chocolate sauce, crunchy Biscoff crumb + ice cream
Gimme S'more!
Layers of Oreo crumb, chocolate sauce, ice cream + torched marshmallow
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Double chocolate cookies, ice cream, raspberry sauce + expensive sprinkles

Buck's Bar – Hanover Street
Buck's Bar on Hanover Street shares the group's buttermilk fried-chicken identity but offers a different setting from Grindlay Street. Chicken burgers, wings and chicken with waffles remain the core choices, with salt-and-chilli seasoning, hot honey, buffalo sauce and a wide hot-sauce selection providing the main points of contrast. The best order for two is often one full burger and a wing or loaded-fries side, which gives you both the substantial sandwich and the crunch of smaller pieces without repeating the same flavours across two oversized mains.
The Hanover branch has a more intimate, subterranean feel, with red lighting and a warren-like layout that suits a lively night out. Current branch-specific reviews praise the burgers and warm service, although the room can feel noisy and the portion size can overwhelm lighter appetites. Choose it over Grindlay Street when atmosphere and a central New Town position matter as much as the food; choose the other branch when you prefer a brighter, more open dining room. Both reward booking at peak weekend times and checking spice descriptions before ordering.
Address: 90 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1EL
Buck's Bar - Hanover Street Edinburgh Menu
Fried Chicken
Served 7 days until 10.30pm. Our chicken is marinated for 24 hours in buttermilk and coated in our special recipe crust.
Classic Buttermilk Fried Chicken
3 pieces
Nashville Hot Style Chicken
WARNING! SERIOUSLY ADDICTIVE!!!! Based on a local speciality from Nashville Tennessee. Our Nashville Hot Style Chicken is 3 pieces of our fried chicken dipped in a fiery red chilli oil then served on soft white bread with pickles. Hot: spicy fresh chilli heat. Damn Hot: enough to get your nose running. Double XX: strictly for chilli freaks.
Chicken and Waffles - Classic Chicken
3 pieces buttermilk fried chicken on a freshly pressed buttered waffle. Add: Gravy £2 or Hot Honey Ranch £2 or Pure Grade A Canadian Maple Syrup £2.
Chicken and Waffles - Mac'n'Cheesed Chicken
2 pieces buttermilk fried chicken with creamy mac'n'cheese. Served on freshly pressed buttered waffle.
Chicken and Waffles - Flaming Mac'n'Cheesed Chicken
As above but with Sriracha mac'n'cheese and 2 pieces Nashville hot chicken.
Chicken and Waffles - The Big Smoke Mac
2 pieces buttermilk fried chicken in smokey BBQ glaze with applewood mac 'n' cheese on a freshly pressed buttered waffle.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burgers
A whole buttermilk fried chicken breast served on a brioche bun with your choice of Koffmann's Fries or slaw. Upgrade: Salt'n'chilli chips £1, Sweet Potato 50p.
The Mothership
Herb mayo and shredded iceberg (ng)
Country Boy
With Buck's 25 BBQ, creamy slaw and iceberg
Buff Chick
In a buffalo style glaze with iceberg and blue cheese mayo (ng)
The Buck Mac
Mac sauce, iceberg and American cheese in a sesame glazed bun (ng)
The Scotsman
Haggis and creamy peppercorn sauce with jalapeños and iceberg
Hot Cock
Nashville hot style chicken, Sriracha mayo, pickles and iceberg (ng)
Ninja
Tonkatsu glaze, togarashi spice, Japanese kewpie mayo, crispy onions and iceberg
Salt'n'Chilli
Salt'n'chilli seasoning, Chinese style curry sauce, fresh chillies, spring onion and iceberg
MexiCheese
Tex Mex cheese sauce, American cheese, jalapeños and crisp iceberg (ng)
Spicy BBQ Mess
Hot BBQ sauce, American cheese, jalapeños, crispy onions and iceberg lettuce
The King
Spicy peanut and sriracha satay sauce with sweet chilli jam and iceberg in a sesame bun. Contains nuts
The Gravy Train
Hash browns, American cheese and iceberg smothered in gravy
Hot Honey Ranch Burger
Hot honey ranch sauce and sweet pickles with American cheese and iceberg
The Chicken Kiev Burger
One for the garlic lovers! Garlic butter, aioli and a crispy onion and pecorino cheese crumb.
The Fussy Bucker
Plain buttermilk fried chicken breast in a bun with 'Buck all' else…
Wings
Pick your sauce from: Rock My Seoul (Korean Gochujang, chilli, garlic, ginger and sesame), Buck's 25 (Our 25 ingredient BBQ mop sauce and crispy onions), Chinatown (Authentic Chinese salt and chilli style), Peking BBQ (Sweet'n'sour Capital sauce), Honey Sriracha (Sticky, sweet and hot assault on the taste buds), Classic Buffalo (The original blend of hot sauce and butter), Hot as Buck (Our hottest wings ever. Order at your own risk. Gloves provided).
Wings
Sides
Chose a dip.
Koffmann's Fries
Twice fried with skin on
Sweet Potato Fries
Skinny Fries
Hash Browns
Salt and Chilli Chips
Chinese takeaway style
Crispy Chicken Popcorn
With garlic mayo or ranch dip. Add Salt 'n' Chilli, spring onions and chillies 90p.
Buckora!
6 chicken fillets in pakora coating with Indian style spicy dip.
Mac'n'Cheese
Flamin' Mac'n'Cheese
With sriracha and fresh chillies
Creamy Slaw
With celery seed mayo
Vegetarian & Vegan
Not Nuggets Southern Fried Halloumi
With your choice of dip: Herb Mayo / Buck's 25 BBQ / Sweet Chilli Sauce
Buffalo Cauli Bites
Crispy tempura cauliflower in buffalo glaze with blue cheese dip
Buck's Vegetarian Jackfruit
Southern fried jackfruit and seitan patty. Choose vegetarian version of any burger on our menu above, served with your choice of fries.
Vegan Burger
Southern fried jackfruit and seitan patty in a plant based bun. Served with your choice of fries. Choices available: Salt N Chilli Burger / Hot Cock / Mothership (with vegan herb mayo)
Salads
Classic Caesar Salad
Baby gem lettuce, Caesar dressing, garlic croutons and Parmesan cheese. Add crispy chicken popcorn: £7.95. Add halloumi: £6.00.
Desserts
Chocolate Pudding Cake
Layers of moist chocolate sponge layered with chocolate, cream and brownie pieces
Home-Made Vanilla Cheesecake Dollop
Served by our team - just say "when"
Nutella Waffle
Freshly pressed waffle with whipped cream
Crunchy Biscoff Waffle
With vanilla ice cream
Express Lunch
Mon-Fri, 12pm-2pm. £14.95 includes a glass of draught soft drink or juice. Upgrade to any burger for an extra £5.
Chicken Popcorn
Choice of fries or slaw from our menu.
4 Wings
Choice of fries or slaw from our menu.
Halloumi Nuggets
Choice of fries or slaw from our menu.
Shakes & Floats
Soft Shakes
Made with dairy ice cream and whole milk, topped with whipped cream. Vegan options available. Choose from Chocolate / Caramel / Vanilla / Strawberry / Nutella / Oreo / Banana.
Hard Shakes
All with 2 shots of booze and vanilla ice cream (adults only). Made with dairy ice cream and whole milk, topped with whipped cream. Vegan options available.
Solero
Captain Morgan Tiki, passion fruit liqueur, mango purée
Pink Panther
Tequila Rose, Smirnoff, strawberry syrup
Nutjob
Baileys, Nutella
Hell's Bells Caramel
Smirnoff Vanilla, Oreo Crumb, caramel syrup
Coco Bongo
Coconut rum, banana syrup
Floats
Glass of soft drink with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Coke Zero / Irn Bru / Lemon & Lime. Spike your float for an additional £2.40 - £3.25 with coconut rum, Smirnoff, Morgan's Spiced or Smirnoff Vanilla.
Dirty Sodas
Beach Club Cola
Coconut syrup, sugar syrup, lime juice, Coke Zero, cream
Vanilla Cream Dream
Vanilla syrup, Coke Zero, cream
Sweet Cherry Pie
Cherry syrup, vanilla syrup, Coke Zero, cream
Pink Raspberry Rush
Pink grapefruit syrup, raspberry purée, lemonade
Tropical Splash
Mango purée, passionfruit purée, lime juice, lemonade
Spritz
Prosecco topped with soda. 40% Off All Cocktails Monday - Wednesday
Aperol
Campari
Limoncello
Sarti Rosa
Passion Fruit, Mango & Blood Orange Liqueur
Hugo
Elderflower Liqueur & Fresh Lime Juice
Draught Beer
Bucking House Lager
England, 4%
Staropramen
Czech, 5%
Madrí
Spain, 4.6%
Asahi
Japan, 5%
Alpacalypse IPA
England, 4.3%
Tennent's
Scotland, 4%
Guinness MicroDraught
Ireland, 4.2%, 558ml
Bottled & Canned Beer
Corona
Mexico, 330ml, 4.6%
Peroni Gluten Free
Italy, 300ml, 5%
Budvar
Czech, 500ml, 5%
Schofferhofer Grapefruit
Germany, 500ml, 2.5%
Bottled & Canned Cider
Magners Original
Ireland, 4.5%, 568ml
Rekorderlig Wild Berries
Sweden, 4%, 330ml
Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime
Sweden, 4%, 330ml
Rekorderlig Mango & Raspberry
Sweden, 4%, 330ml
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Asahi 0%
Japan, 330ml
Guinness 0.0% MicroDraught
Ireland, 558ml can
Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime
Sweden, 500ml, 0%
Gordon's 0% / Pink 0%
Captain Morgan Spiced 0.0%
Bombs
Jägerbomb
Jägermeister / Red Bull
Skittlebomb
Triple Sec / Red Bull
Fanny Bomb
Jägermeister / Irn Bru
Dr. Pepper Bomb
Amaretto / Coke / Lager
Buckin' Bomb
Buckfast / Red Bull
Boilermaker
Jack Daniel's Rye / Lager
Pornstar Bomb
Prosecco / Passion Fruit Liqueur
Shots
Pickleback
Jack Daniel's & Pickle Juice
Godfather
Four Roses & Amaretto
Baby Guinness
Baileys & Coffee Liqueur
Jam Donut
Chambord & Baileys
Kiss From a Rose
Coffee Liqueur & Tequila Rose
The Birthday Shot!
Amaretto, Baileys & Whipped Cream
Jägermeister
Sambuca
Fireball
£3.50 Drinks
Bottled beer and spirit & dash options.
Budweiser
USA, 330ml, 4.5%
Bud Light
USA, 300ml, 3.4%
Coors
USA, 330ml, 4%
Smirnoff Original / Raspberry Crush / Mango & Passionfruit Twist
Spirit & dash
Gordon's London Dry / Pink
Spirit & dash
Hot Drinks
Freshly Brewed Filter Coffee
Served black or with a jug of milk
Cocktails
40% Off All Cocktails Monday - Wednesday
Mango Passion
Smirnoff Mango & Passionfruit Twist, passion fruit liqueur, lime, mango purée, sugar, soda
Buck Cherry
Amaretto, Jack Daniel's, cherry syrup, vanilla, coke
Wham Bar!
Smirnoff Raspberry Crush, blue curaçao, fresh lime juice, sugar syrup, lemonade. Garnished with a Wham Bar
Mojito
Classic / Strawberry / Raspberry / Mango / Passion Fruit / Blackberry / White Peach / Coconut. Captain Morgan White, lime, sugar, mint, soda
Spicy Mango Margarita
El Jimador Blanco, triple sec, lime, sugar, mango purée. Salted or unsalted - with Tajín powder
Mocktails
40% Off All Cocktails Monday - Wednesday
Mojito
Classic / Strawberry / Raspberry / Mango / Passion Fruit / Blackberry — Captain Morgan Spiced 0.0%, fresh lime juice, sugar syrup, mint, soda
Gin Bramble
Gordon's 0% Gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, blackberry purée
Tom Collins
Raspberry / Strawberry / Blackberry / Mango / Passion Fruit / Cherry. Gordon's 0% Gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, soda
Crodino Spritz
Crodino Non-Alcoholic Spritz topped with lemonade
Wine & Fizz
CYT Sauvignon Blanc
Chile
Col Di Sotto Pinot Grigio
Italy
CYT Merlot
Chile
Black Rock White Zinfandel Rosé
USA
Borgo San Leo
Italy
Soft Drinks
Red Bull
Original, Sugar Free, Tropical, Watermelon
Fizz on the Gun
Lemonade, Fizzy Orange, Irn Bru, Ginger Beer, Orange Juice
Soft Drink Cans
Irn Bru, Diet Irn Bru, Appletiser, Fanta Orange, Fanta Lemon, Sprite Zero, Dr Pepper
Bottled Water
Strathmore Still, Sparkling
Spirits
All spirits are 25ml and priced without mixer.
Cîroc
Vodka
Smirnoff Vanilla
Vodka
Tito's Vodka
Vodka
Gordon's
Gin. Sicilian / White Peach / Mediterranean Orange / Tropical Passionfruit
Mixers
Mixer Dash
Coke Zero · Diet Coke · Lemonade · Fizzy Orange · Soda · Irn Bru · Ginger Beer · Fruit Juice
Schweppes 200ml Bottles
Tonic · Slimline · Ginger Ale

Bubba Q
Bubba Q is a focused barbecue restaurant. Ribs, pulled pork, wings, burgers and large smoked-meat trays give it a different centre of gravity from the burger specialists, and the best reason to visit is the chance to compare several cuts and sauces at one table. A Pitmaster-style sharing tray suits first-timers, while pulled-pork nachos and wings work as smaller tests of the kitchen. Recent reviews still praise the wings and generous portions, but opinions on the ribs and value are more mixed, so ordering for variety is wiser than staking the meal on a single huge item.
The restaurant sits at 213 High Street, directly on the Royal Mile and below street level, and its casual room is better suited to an informal group feed than a quiet occasion. Table sauces let diners adjust sweetness, smoke and heat, which is useful when a mixed platter brings several meats with different levels of richness. Share first, then add only what the table is missing: perhaps something crisp if the smoked meat dominates, or slaw and pickles if a heavy burger order needs acidity.
Address: 213 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PE
Bubba Q Menu
Starters
Wings
Tender and juicy hickory wood smoked, fall off the bone, chicken wings. Served with ranch and celery. Choose from: BBQ - BUFFALO - SOUTH CAROLINA - MANGO HABANERO - HONEY GARLIC - DRAGON'S BREATH
Chicken Bites
Fried boneless chicken breast pieces. Served on a bed of salad with your choice of homemade dip. Choose from: BARBEQUE - BUFFALO - CAJUN BUTTER - DRAGON'S BREATH - HONEY GARLIC - MANGO HABANERO
Nachos
Homemade corn tortilla chips topped with cheese, chilli, avocado, sour cream and fresh tomato salsa. Choose from: MEATLESS - PULLED PORK - CAJUN CHICKEN
Tacos
Boston Butt
Hand pulled pork shoulder, lettuce, cheese, pink onion, Jim Beam Bourbon BBQ
Mango Mayhem
Fried chicken, mango habanero sauce, lettuce, cheese, tomato salsa, peppers, pink onion, lime
Carne Asada
Grilled sliced rump steak, chimichurri, pink onion, coriander
BBQ Pollo
Chicken, bacon, lettuce, cheese, crispy onions, pickles, BBQ sauce
Honey-Garlic Hen
Fried chicken, honey & garlic sauce, lettuce, sesame, spring onions, red pepper and coriander
Hallumi
Grilled halloumi cheese, lettuce, avocado, tomato salsa, red pepper, sweet chilli sauce
Burgers
Wholly Smokie
Two Aberdeen Angus beef patties, smoked cheddar, mayo, lettuce, pink onion, gherkins and our homemade smoky BBQ
Original
Aberdeen Angus beef patty with cheese, mayo, lettuce, pink onion and gherkins
Cajun Royale
Premium beef, bacon, cheese, Cajun mayo
Dirty Donut
Aberdeen Angus beef patty with bacon and cheese, served in fresh donuts, drizzled with maple syrup. Served in donuts. GO XL for £4
Death by Bacon
Aberdeen Angus beef patty with cheese, bacon, hand pulled BBQ pork, one o'clock sausage, mayo, lettuce
Boom Boom
Beef patty seasoned with Cajun spices, lettuce, chilli, cheese, pink onion, homemade Boom Boom sauce
Big Easy
Triple Aberdeen Angus beef patty seasoned with New Orleans spices, triple cheese, lettuce, Cajun mayo and fried onion
Mother Clucker
Fried chicken, streaky bacon, maple syrup, melted cheese served in Belgian style waffle. LET US KNOW IF YOU'D PREFER IT SERVED IN BRIOCHE BUN
BBQ Chick'in Melt
Seasoned grilled chicken, bacon, smoked cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, onion rings
6ix O'Clock
Crispy fried chicken, lettuce, mayo, honey & garlic sauce, red pepper, pink onion and gherkins
Big V
Grilled red pepper, halloumi cheese, lettuce, guacamole, onion rings, sweet chilli sauce
Pitmaster Picks
Pitmaster Tray
Hand pulled pork & cheese quesadilla; Low & slow chopped brisket SW; BBQ chicken melt; One o'clock sausage. SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF FRIES & ONE SIDE
Ribs N Wings
Perfect combo. Slow cooked pork riblets with BBQ Bourbon sauce and hickory wood smoked chicken wings in BBQ or Buffalo sauce. SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF FRIES & ONE SIDE
Big Boss Feast
Great sharing for two. Big challenge for one. Boston butt quesadilla · Grilled cheese steak taco · BBQ chicken Melt · BBQ Bourbon Pork riblets · One o'clock sausage · Buffalo chicken wings · Tortilla chips with fresh tomato salsa · Slaw. SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF FRIES & ONE SIDE
Pork Ribs
Full rack of low & slow smoked pork ribs glazed with Jim Beam® Bourbon BBQ sauce. SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF FRIES & ONE SIDE
Steak Fries
Grilled sliced rump steak with fries, our homemade chimichurri and crispy onions
BBQ Chicken Stack
Seasoned chicken with bacon and cheese, drizzled with Kansas style BBQ sauce and topped with crispy and spring onions. SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF FRIES & ONE SIDE
Pulled Pork SW
Low & slow cooked pork shoulder with grilled cheese and tangy South Carolina BBQ sauce. SERVED WITH SLAW & CHOICE of FRIES
The Doug
Premium pork hot dog topped with yellow mustard, fried onion, kosher dill pickles and tomato ketchup. SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF FRIES
Cheesesteak SW
Classic! Finely sliced rump steak with onion, peppers, Monterey Jack cheese. SPICE UP with JALAPENOS for FREE. SERVED WITH SLAW & CHOICE OF FRIES
Chopped Brisket SW
Chopped slow-cooked beef brisket mixed with homemade BBQ sauce, fried onion, pickled gherkins and peppers. SERVED WITH SLAW & CHOICE OF FRIES. Limited availability.
Fries
Skin-On Fries
Cajun Dust
Pret-a-Pork
Cheese sauce, bacon, spring onions
Dynamite
Cajun spice, BOOM BOOM sauce, chilli
Garlic Kiss
Garlic mayo and cheese
La Truffe
White truffle oil, Parmesan cheese
Sides
Mac N’ Cheese
Halloumi Fries
Cajun Kick Mac
Dirty Tots
Onion Rings
Corn on The Cob
Homemade Slaw
House Salad
Lunch Deal
LUNCH DEAL | £13. ANY BURGER, SANDWICH OR TACOS. INCLUDES FRIES OR CAJUN FRIES AND SOFT DRINK.
Original
Aberdeen Angus beef, cheese, lettuce, pink onion, gherkins and mayo
Cajun Royale
Aberdeen Angus beef, smoked bacon, cheese and Cajun mayo
Dirty Donut
Aberdeen Angus beef patty with bacon and cheese, served in grilled donuts, drizzled with maple syrup.
Death by Bacon
Aberdeen Angus beef patty with cheese, bacon, hand pulled BBQ pork, mayo, lettuce
Boom Boom
Beef patty seasoned with Cajun spices, lettuce, chilli, cheese, pink onion, house BOOM BOOM sauce
The Bayou Bird
Fried chicken, streaky bacon, cajun mayo, melted cheese
BBQ Chick'n Melt
Seasoned grilled chicken, bacon, cheese, BBQ sauce, onion rings.
6ix O'Clock
Fried chicken, lettuce, mayo, honey & garlic sauce, red pepper, gherkins
Pulled Pork
Low & slow pulled pork shoulder, grilled cheese, gherkins, fried onion
Big V
Grilled halloumi cheese, red pepper, lettuce, guacamole, onion rings, sweet chilli sauce
Boston Butt
Hand pulled pork shoulder, lettuce, cheese, pink onion, Jim Beam's Bourbon BBQ
Honey-Garlic Hen
Crispy fried chicken, honey garlic glaze, lettuce, sesame, spring onions, coriander and peppers
Hallumi
Grilled halloumi cheese, lettuce, smashed avocado, tomato salsa, red pepper, sweet chilli sauce
Mango Mayhem
Fried chicken, mango habanero sauce, lettuce, cheese, tomato salsa, pickled peppers, pink onion
Kids Menu
£8.95 PER CHILD. ALL KIDS FOOD IS SERVED WITH FRIES AND INCLUDES A SOFT DRINK AND ICE CREAM.
Hamburger
Cheeseburger
Hotdog
Chicken Bites
Macaroni Cheese
Desserts
Bubba’s Waffle
Warm waffle with fresh banana, vanilla ice cream and drizzle of toffee sauce.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toffee sponge drenched with sauce and topped with vanilla ice cream.
Lotus Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, crushed lotus biscuits, and a drizzle of lotus caramel sauce.
Chocolate Brownie
Baked brownie with HERSHEY’S® chocolate served with vanilla ice cream.
Beers
Budweiser
ABV 4.5% 330ml, St. Louis, MO
Hawkstone
ABV 4.8% 330ml, Diddly Squat Farm, England
Stella Artois
ABV 4.6% 330ml, Leuven, Belgium
Corona
ABV 4.5% 330ml, Mexico City
Jubel Peach
ABV 4.0% 330ml, London, England
Cocktails
Passion Fruit Martini
Vodka, mango, passion fruit and a splash of orange juice.
Pina Colada
Rum, coconut and cayenne pineapples.
Strawberry Daiquiri
Rum, strawberries and limes.
Margarita
Tequila, limes and orange juice.
Cheeky Tiki
Spiced rum, strawberries, limes mango and passion fruit.
Ciders
Our ciders are made by a local producer in Leith. All ciders are gluten-free with no added sugar.
Arthur's Apple
ABV 6.6% 330ml
Princess St Pineapple
ABV 5.5% 330ml
Meadows Cherry Blossom
ABV 5.5% 330ml
Wines
Red, Rose or White
Prosecco
Soft Drinks
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Coke Zero
Fanta
Sprite
Dirty Sodas
Vanilla Float
Cola, vanilla ice cream
Raspberry Bliss
Sprite, raspberry syrup, vanilla syrup, cream
Dirty Doc
Dr Pepper, coconut syrup, cream, lime
Cherry Vanilla Cream
Cola, morello cherry syrup, vanilla ice cream, cream
Mango Tango
Fanta, mango syrup, coconut syrup, cream
Milkshakes
Vanilla Thriller
Cookie & Banana
Nutella Bomb
Chocolate Brownie
Sticky Toffee

Good Burger
Good Burger is a compact Fountainbridge-area takeaway with a clear smash-burger identity and an encouraging run of recent local feedback. The four-patty Good Burger is the maximalist namesake, but the two-patty choices are easier to compare: Moody Cow adds fried egg and caramelised onions, Ringostar uses onion rings and cheese sauce, and Superstar keeps to pickles, mayonnaise and American cheese. Fried-chicken options include the Nashville Chick, while wings, macaroni-cheese bites and loaded fries turn the box meals into shareable spreads.
This is a practical choice before or after the cinema and leisure venues around Fountain Park, particularly when speed, takeaway and halal-labelled choices matter more than a long sit-down meal. Current delivery menus and recent reviews agree on flavourful burgers and generous portions, though the small room is less suitable for a large group. The branch sits at 5 Dundee Terrace, within easy reach of the surrounding leisure venues. Start with a two-patty burger unless you specifically want a challenge; the four-patty version can obscure the balance of bun, sauce and crisp-edged beef.
Address: 5 Dundee Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 1DL
Good Burger Menu
Box Meal Deals
Box for 1
Choose 1 burger, stir fry donner, 3x fried wings cheesy chips.
Box for 2
Choose any 1 beef burger, any 1 chicken burger, stir fry donner, 6x wings, 4X mac n cheese bites, cheesy chips.
Good Parmos!
Original Parmesan
Parmesan sauce and mixed cheese. Served with cheesy stir fry donner, skin on fries and salad
Hot Shot Parmesan
Parmesan sauce, red onions, peppers, jalapeños, red chilli flakes and mixed cheese. Served with cheesy stir fry donner, skin on fries and salad
Hot Shot Parmo Burger
Fried chicken, parmesan sauce, red onions, peppers, jalapenos, red chilli flakes, house mayo and mixed cheese.
Beef Burgers
Simply Smashed
2X smash patty, stringy lettuce, house mayo, house sauce, American cheese.
Fat Cow
2X smash patty, cheesy donner stir fry, stringy lettuce, house mayo, American cheese.
Moody Cow
2X smash patty, fried egg, caramelised onions, stringy lettuce, house mayo, American cheese.
Ringostar
2X smash patty, onion rings, house cheese sauce, stingy lettuce, house sauce, American cheese.
Superstar
2X smash patty, gherkins, house mayo, stringy lettuce American cheese.
Parantha Smash Burger
2X smash patty, stringy lettuce, house burger sauce, house mayo, american cheese served in between a pan fried flatbread
Good Toasties
Smashed Toastie
2X smash patty, crispy fried onions, stringy lettuce, house mayo, house sauce, American cheese
Blazed Toastie
Grill chicken patty, crispy fried onions, stringy lettuce, house sauce, house mayo, american cheese
Premium Burger
Chick N Beef Bonanza
Beef patty, fried chicken patty, grilled chicken patty, stringy lettuce, house mayo, house sauce, American cheese.
Dexter Special
Smash patty, stir fry donner, smash patty, chilli cheese bites, smash patty, fried egg, stringy lettuce, house mayo, house sauce, American cheese.
Ed Special
Smash patty, stir fry donner, hash brown, grilled chicken patty, stringy lettuce, house mayo, house sauce, American cheese.
Good Burger
4X smash patty, caramelised onions, stringy lettuce, house mayo, house burger sauce, American cheese.
Veggie Burger
Breadcrumb vegetable patty, stringy lettuce, house mayo, American cheese.
Grill Chickn
Blazing Bird
Grill patty, caramelised onions, stringy lettuce, house mayo American cheese.
Sticky Bird
BBQ grill patty, stringy lettuce, house mayo, American cheese.

Bandits Burgers
Bandits Burgers is a compact Leith Walk independent built around five-ounce beef patties, crisp chicken and generously dressed loaded fries. Its current menu uses the beef patty as the platform for focused combinations: Loot adds smoky pulled brisket and melted Brie, Lifer brings beef chilli and jalapeños, and Cell Block B pairs blue cheese with smoked bacon and ranch. The Jail Bird covers crisp chicken with buffalo sauce and ranch, while the vegan builds receive their own toppings rather than a token substitution.
The kitchen began as a lockdown-era operation and now trades from a compact Leith Walk branch. Its burgers and loaded fries are designed to travel, making this a strong takeaway choice, while the space also suits a quick casual meal. Diners particularly value crisp fries, generous sauce and a texture that holds up on delivery. If you want the clearest measure of the beef, choose the simpler Bandit Burger; if the point is full comfort-food theatre, Loot and The Goods brisket fries show the kitchen at its most expressive.
Address: 166 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5EA
Bandits Burgers Menu
Bundle deals
Treat yourself and a friend to the perfect combo! Enjoy 2 juicy burgers, 2 loaded dirty fries, and 2 refreshing drinks – all in one unbeatable bundle. Whether you're sharing or just really hungry, this deal has everything you need for the ultimate meal experience. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you're craving flavor-packed goodness. Don't miss out!
Bundle special for 2
Choose any 2 burgers, 2 fries and 2 drinks
Sides
Add something extra?!
Mozzarella sticks
5 deep fried sticks of mozzarella in a breadcrumb coating. Vegetarian
Chicken Tenders
5 crispy breaded chicken tenders. Recommended with a pot of sauce 🙂
Onion rings
5 crispy onion rings served with a pot of chilli mayo
Sweetcorn ribs
Crispy sweetcorn ribs tossed in old bay seasoning and served with a freshy zingy salsa
Meal deals
A burger of your choice and a small portion of skin on fries
El Bandito and Fries deal
5oz Beef, crispy chorizo, mature cheddar, jalapenos, red onions and chilli mayo on a toasted bun and a small portion of skin on fries. Spicy
Bandit Burger and Fries deal
5oz beef, lettuce, tomato, pickles and bandits burgers sauce on a toasted bun with a small portion of fries
Cell block “B” burger and fries deal
5oz Beef, blue cheese, smoked streaky bacon, red onion, pickles and ranch dressing on a toasted bun And a small portion of skin on fries
Clean get away burger and fries deal
Vegan "Moving Mountains" patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, vegan mayo and a quick hand of the Bandit's sriracha on a toasted bun And a small portion of skin on fries. Vegan Vegetarian
Lifer and fries deal
5oz Beef patty topped with the Bandit's beef chilli, melted cheddar, jalapenos, red onions and Bandit's burger sauce on a toasted bun and a small portion of skin on fries. Spicy
Loot and fries deal
5oz Beef patty, smokey pulled-brisket, melted brie, red onions, pickles and Bandit's burger sauce on a toasted bun and a small portion of skin on fries
Jail bird and fries deal
Crispy breaded chicken breast drizzled with franks buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion and ranch dressing on a toasted bun and a small portion of skin on fries
Bandit bird and fries deal
Buttermilk chicken fillet, lettuce, tomato, red onion on a toasted bun with mayonaise And a small portion of fries
Green green west and fries deal
Vegan "Beyond Meat" patty, vegan cheese and "la Vie' vegan bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion with vegan mayo on a toasted vegan bun and a small portion of fries. Vegan Vegetarian
Great escape and fries deal
Vegan chicken "moving mountains" burger, lettuce, tomato and red onion on a vegan bun with vegan sriracha mayo and a small portion of fries. Vegan Vegetarian
Burgers
All our burgers are made to the Bandit's secret recipe using 100% black gold Highland beef that he rustled in broad daylight from Tom Courts butchers in Burntisland. Yes, you heard it right, black gold Highland beef generally reserved for the most premium of steaks. When it comes to the Bandit's Burgers, he doesn't mess about!
The Bandit Burger + cheese
5oz Beef, lettuce, tomato, pickles and Bandit's burger sauce on a toasted bun. Add cheese
Cell Block "B" Burger
5oz Beef, blue cheese, smoked streaky bacon, red onion, pickles and ranch dressing on a toasted bun
The Loot Burger
5oz Beef, smokey pulled-brisket, melted brie, red onions, pickles and Bandit's burger sauce on a toasted bun
El Bandito Burger
5oz Beef, crispy chorizo, mature cheddar, jalapenos, red onions and chilli mayo on a toasted bun. Spicy
The Lifer Burger
5oz Beef topped with the Bandit's beef chilli, melted cheddar, jalapenos, red onions and Bandit's burger sauce on a toasted bun. Spicy
The Jail Bird Burger
Crispy breaded chicken breast, Frank's buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion and ranch dressing on a toasted bun. Please note - this photo is the jail bird with cheese and bacon added

Chilo's Burgers – Clerk Street
Chilo's on Clerk Street is a value-led halal burger specialist. Its menu moves from conventional beef and chicken sandwiches into theatrical stacked builds such as the Kaiju and King Kong burgers, with Philly cheesesteak, wings and loaded fries offering alternatives. The strongest current customer comments focus on generous portions, crisp chicken and the beef sandwich, while repeated comments also show that consistency can vary. That makes a focused signature burger a better first order than the largest possible combination of patties, cheese and sides.
The narrow quick-service room suits students, solo diners and takeaway more naturally than a long celebratory dinner. Service is generally described as prompt and prices as competitive, and the Clerk Street address is convenient for the university and Southside. A recent independent review liked the burger but raised concerns about the dining-room condition during a very busy Festival visit, so diners who prioritise atmosphere may prefer a full-service restaurant. For sheer appetite, halal choice and late-day convenience, however, Chilo's fills a useful role that the polished city-centre chains do not.
Address: 30-32 Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9HX
Chilos Burgers Menu
Burger
Classic Burger
DOUBLE-STACK BURGER
King Kong Burger
Mad Angus Burger
The Big Bang Burger
KAIJU-BURGER
Gozilla Burger
King Ghidorah
Bobs Burger
BBQ Ranch Burger
Nashville Hot Burger
Gold Digger Burger
Peri Peri Burger
Big Mama (Peri Peri)
Awesome Veggie Burger
Halloumi burger
Original Kentucky Burger
Chick on Chick Burger
Wrap
Bobs wrap
BBQ Rancho wrap
Nashville hot wrap
Peri Peri Wrap
Grilled Halloumi Wrap
Philly cheese steak wrap
Kentucky Wrap
Veggie Wrap
Sandwich
Philly cheese steak sandwich
Rice Box
Peri Peri Chicken Rice
Philly cheese steak rice
Grilled Halloumi Rice
Fried Chicken Rice
Sides and Dips
French Fries
Ziggy Fries
Sweet Fries
5 Mozzarella Sticks
5 Chilli Cheese Bites
5 Onion Rings
5 Mac and cheese bites
5 x Halloumi crispy strips
4 Grilled Halloumi Sticks
5 x chicken nuggets
2 Hash Brown
Nachos and cheese
Rice Box
Dips.
Chilos Sauce Bottle 300ml
Chilos Sauce Bottle 800ml
Bobs Sauce 800ml
Cheesy Fries
Ziggy Cheesy Fries
Sweet Cheesy Fries
Chilos Tub 4.7 liters
Loaded Fries
Philly cheese steak loaded fries
Chicken Loaded Fries
Halloumi Loaded Fries
Fried Chic Loaded Fries
Veggie Loaded Fries
Loaded Salad
Grilled Chic and Salad
Fried Chic and Salad
Grilled Halloumi and Salad
Steak and Salad
Grill Chicken
5 Grilled Peri Peri Wings
5 x Grilled Peri Peri Strips
Full Chicken
Half Chicken
Quarter Chicken
Fried Chicken
5 x BBQ Kentucky crispy strips
5 x Original Kentucky crispy strips
5 x BBQ Kentucky crispy wings
5 x Kentucky crispy wings
5 x Nashville hot Kentucky wings
5 x Nashville hot Kentucky strips
5 x Sweet Nashville strips
5 x sweet Nashville wings
Kids Menu
Kids 2oz Smash Angus Beef Burger
Kids Grilled Peri Burger
kids 5 chicken nuggets
Kids Kentucky Burger
Desserts
Cookie dough
Ice Cream large
Chilos Classic Premium Shakes
4 x Churros Sticks
Drinks
Chilos Mandarin no added sugar 320ml
Chilos Cola 320ml
Chilos Nae Sugar 320ml
Irn Bru 330ml
Irn bru extra 330ml
Volvic Water 500ml
Fruit Shoot 200ml
Red Bull
411 Mango 330ml
411 Miami Blue 330ml
411 Strawberry 330ml
411 Kiwi and Apple 330ml
j20 orange and passionfruit
Blackcurrant ice drink
Coffee Frappe
pink lemonade ice drink
Strawberry Ice Drink
Passion Fruit Ice Drink
411 Watermelon 330ml
Chilos Tropical no added sugar 320ml
Mojito Ice drink
7up zero 330ml
Fruit shoot orange
Fruit shoot blackcurrant
Final Thoughts
Edinburgh's strongest American choices separate into clear styles. Hard Rock Cafe is the dependable large-room option for a celebratory group, Burgers and Beers Grillhouse gives the classic beef burger a strong independent treatment, and the two Buck's Bar branches lead when crisp fried chicken and bold sauces are the priority. The Boozy Cow and Fat Hippo suit diners who want an energetic room and highly dressed burgers, while Bandits and Good Burger are particularly persuasive for a focused takeaway. Bubba Q covers barbecue, and Chilo's supplies a useful halal, value-conscious alternative.
Check the live menus before travelling, especially if you are choosing for a particular sauce, dietary option or deal. Portion sizes at several of these restaurants are deliberately generous, so sharing one side or platter often produces a better meal than ordering every component individually. Most of all, match the venue to the occasion: Edinburgh now has enough American-style cooking that a burger, fried-chicken night, barbecue spread and music-led group dinner no longer need to be the same experience.