The Salisbury Arms Edinburgh is a pub and restaurant at 58 Dalkeith Road, close to Holyrood Park and the south side of the city. Its comfortable rooms and beer garden provide a polished but relaxed setting for lunch, dinner and drinks. Families and dogs are welcomed within the venue’s stated areas, making it a flexible neighbourhood meeting place.
Seasonal pub cooking shapes the menu, with starters, sharing plates, burgers and substantial meat, fish and vegetable dishes. Sunday roasts are a particular weekly focus, bringing roasted meat and traditional accompaniments together for a longer meal. Smaller plates and bar friendly choices also make it possible to visit without committing to several courses.
Vegetarian and vegan dishes are offered, and staff can guide diners through current dietary information. Gluten, dairy, nuts and other allergens are used in shared kitchen areas, so guests with allergies should explain their requirements before ordering. Larger bookings and events can be arranged directly with the pub when a standard table is not sufficient.
Cask ale, beer, wine, cocktails and alcohol free drinks provide a broad match for the food. The garden is a draw in suitable weather, while the interior offers a more traditional pub atmosphere through the Edinburgh winter. The Salisbury Arms balances a familiar local identity with enough menu and service range to suit both everyday meals and celebrations.
Address: 58 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AD, United Kingdom
The Salisbury Arms Menu
Nibbles
Nocellara Olives (ve)
Crispy Courgette Fritters (v)
Stonebaked Garlic & Mozzarella Pizzette (v)
Pulled Pork, Cheek & Aspall Croquettes*
Halloumi Fries (v)
Artisan Rustic Breads* (v)
Wild garlic butter, tomato tapenade, balsamic & olive oil
Starters
Pan-Fried Wild Scallops
Spicy chorizo, red pepper romesco, samphire
Beetroot Carpaccio* (v) (vgo)
Goat’s cheese, orange segments
Beetroot Carpaccio* (ve)
Greek style Violife, orange segments
Chicken Yakiniku Skewers*
Ginger & carrot salad, togarashi seed crumb, satay sauce‡
Port & Cheddar Mushrooms* (v)
Toasted rosemary & sea salt focaccia
Pan-Fried King Prawns
Harissa & lemon butter
Chicken Liver & Fig Parfait*
Cherry amaretto compôte, toasted focaccia
Sea Salt & Black Pepper Squid
Wild garlic aioli
Baked Gilot Camembert (v)
Hot honey, toasted focaccia
Charcuterie Board
Coppa, Fennel Salami, Milano Salami, Nocellara olives, pickles, sweet peppers, parmesan
Mains
Pan-Roasted Lamb Rump*
Baby potatoes, chorizo, Tenderstem® broccoli, cavolo nero, jus
Pan-Fried Sea Bass Fillets*
Crushed baby potatoes, clams, samphire, saffron velouté
Asparagus & Squash Orzo (ve)
Roasted courgette, balsamic tomatoes, Greek-style Violife, wild garlic salsa verde, cavolo nero
Chicken, Leek & Davidstow Cheddar Pie*
Sautéed green beans, Tenderstem® broccoli, chive mashed potato, rich gravy
Super Green Salad* (ve)
Red chicory, avocado, courgette ribbons, asparagus, apple, grains, samphire
Tarragon-Battered Line-Caught Haddock
Thick-cut chips, minted pea purée, caper & tarragon tartare sauce
Tarragon-Battered Halloumi (v)
Thick-cut chips, minted pea purée, homemade tartare sauce
King Prawn, Crab & Chorizo Pappardelle*
White wine, tomato, garlic & chilli sauce
King Prawn, Crab & Chorizo Pappardelle & Scallops*
White wine, tomato, garlic & chilli sauce
British Half Rotisserie Chicken
Smoked garlic aioli, skin on fries, rich chicken gravy, Finished with: BBQ or hot honey
Signature Duo of Pork & Scallops
Slow-cooked pork belly, pork fillet wrapped in prosciutto, roasted apple ketchup, dauphinoise potato, Tenderstem® broccoli, rich gravy
Signature Duo of Pork
Without scallops
Pan-Roasted Salmon
Balsamic tomatoes, crispy capers, harissa lemon butter, green beans, pearl potatoes
Premium Steak Cuts
All our beef is aged for a minimum of 21 days and served with rustic thick-cut chips, caramelised Roscoff onion, sautéed mushrooms and parsley butter
7oz Fillet Steak
Lean, tender and delicate in flavour, recommended rare
10oz Rib-Eye Steak
Juicy in texture and bursting with flavour, recommended medium
Burgers & Pizzas
All our burgers are served with baby gem lettuce and tomato in a brioche bun with stokes relish, pickles and fries on the side
Our Dirty Burger
Prime beef patty, streaky bacon, lashings of cheese, slow-cooked pulled beef
Prime Cheeseburger
Beef patty, Cheddar cheese
Buttermilk Chicken Burger*
Crispy chicken, ginger slaw, gochujang aioli
Crispy Halloumi Burger (v)
Sautéed mushrooms, hot honey, breaded halloumi
Diablo Pizza
Chorizo, pepperoni, sweet peppers, mozzarella, chilli, hot honey
Margherita Pizza (v)
Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil
Sides
Halloumi Fries (v)
Sautéed Greens (ve)
Onion Rings (v)
House salad* (ve)
Fries & sea salt (v)
Mac & Cheese (v)
Thick-Cut Chips (v)
Billionaire's Fries
Parmesan, prosciutto, truffle flavour mayonnaise
Desserts
Raspberry Crème Brûlée (v)
Home-baked sable biscuits
Home-Baked Chocolate Brownie (v)
Bourbon vanilla ice cream
Timperley Rhubarb & Apple Crumble (v) (vgo)
Vanilla custard
Timperley Rhubarb & Apple Crumble (ve)
Vegan custard
Tiramisu* (v)
Bourbon vanilla ice-cream, shot of espresso
Our Chocolate Bomb
Amarena cherry, brownie, Bourbon vanilla ice cream, popping candy, chocolate sauce
Sticky Toffee & Rum Pudding* (v)
Stem ginger ice cream
Ice Cream or Sorbet (v) (vgo)
Choose three scoops: Ice Cream (v): Double Chocolate, Bourbon Vanilla, Stem Ginger / Sorbet (ve): Raspberry
Mini Dessert & Hot Drink
Choose any hot drink from our selection of coffee, hot chocolate & teas available
Mini Dessert & Cocktail
The perfect after-dinner treat. Choose your cocktail: Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini or Passion Fruit Martini