Salt Horse is a beer shop, bar and kitchen on Blackfriars Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Founded in 2016, it brings a specialist retail selection and a rotating tap list into the same relaxed venue. Half of the tables are held for walk ins, while bookings offer certainty for diners planning around the compact room.
The food menu is deliberately tight: smash burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, wings and chips. Dry aged beef brings depth to the burgers, while hand cut potatoes are cooked twice for a crisp exterior. Loaded chips and a few sharing dishes provide enough variation without distracting from the kitchen’s clear comfort food focus.
Vegan options are designed as complete dishes rather than reluctant substitutions. The kitchen publishes allergen information, but guests with specific needs should still confirm current ingredients and shared preparation. Salt Horse is an adults only, card only venue, details worth knowing before a visit.
Craft beer is the defining drink, with fresh draught pours joined by cans and bottles from the shop. Staff can help match different styles to the salt, fat and spice of the burgers and chicken, and takeaway beer is available from the bottle shop. Salt Horse succeeds because its concise food has been built specifically to accompany a serious beer selection.
Address: 57–61 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NB, United Kingdom
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