The Castle Arms Edinburgh is a Scottish bar and restaurant at 6 Johnston Terrace, a short walk from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Its relaxed pub atmosphere makes it a convenient stop for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks during a day in the Old Town. Food is prepared from fresh ingredients purchased from local and reputable suppliers.
Scottish and British pub classics dominate the kitchen. Cullen skink, haggis fritters, smoked salmon and Scotch eggs lead into fish and chips, sausage and mash, lamb shank and haggis with neeps and tatties. Steaks, burgers, salads and sandwiches broaden the selection for diners seeking a different kind of meal.
Breakfast includes a full Scottish plate and filled rolls, while vegetarian sausage, burgers and five bean chilli provide meat free alternatives. Seasonal changes allow the kitchen to vary dishes and accompaniments over time. Guests with allergies should consult the current menu and speak with staff before ordering because the broad selection shares preparation areas.
More than fifty Scotch whiskies make the bar a useful place to explore different regions and styles. Cask ale, lager, wine, cocktails, spirits, coffee and soft drinks complete the range. The Castle Arms Edinburgh brings together local ingredients, traditional food and a whisky led bar in a practical location below the castle.
Address: 6 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PW, United Kingdom
The Castle Arms Menu
Breakfast
Served daily from 09:30
Full Scottish Breakfast
Egg, bacon, link sausage, haggis, mushroom, tomato, beans and tea or coffee. Bread or roll
Breakfast roll
Choose from any 2 fillings: egg, bacon, link sausage, haggis. Add another filling for and extra £1
Starters
Seasonal Home Made Soup
Served with crusty bread
Beer Battered Chicken Goujons
Served with salad and dip.
Haggis Fritters
Deep fried battered haggis with chilli dip
Prawn Twisters
Herb and garlic prawns in crispy spring rolls with sweet chilli dip.
Nachos Single
Cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa and topped with your choice of: 5 bean chilli (V), Beef, Chicken, Haggis
Nachos to Share
Cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa and topped with your choice of: 5 bean chilli (V), Beef, Chicken, Haggis
Smoked Salmon
Delicious smoked salmon strips served with mixed salad.
Scotch Egg
Boiled egg covered in sausage meat and breadcrumbs served with side salad and bread
Cullen Skink
Traditional Scottish soup containing potatoes, smoked fish, onions, celery, leeks and cream
Mains
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Fresh haddock fillet hand-battered in our own real ale batter. Served with chips and garden peas.
The Castle Arms Sandwich
Chargrilled chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, served with fries.
Handcrafted Link Sausage and Mash
Your choice of two beef or pork sausages, creamy mash and rich onion, herb and red wine gravy. (Veg. Option available).
Grilled Chicken Breast
With fries or creamy mash, vegetables and your choice of peppercorn, mushroom sauce or gravy.
Breaded Scampi
Served with fries and garden peas.
Haggis, Neeps and Tattiest
The Scottish classic! Haggis, mushed tattiest and turnip with whisky and pepper sauce.
Lamb Shank
Scottish lamb with creamy mash and rich red wine gravy or mint sauce.
Traditional Yorkshire Pudding
Served with your choice of beef or pork sausages, creamy mash and red wine gravy.
Castle Arms Steak Sandwich
Steak strips, cheese and caramelised onion served on a bun.
Scotch Eggs
Boiled eggs (2). covered in pork sausage meat and breadcrumbs, peas, mash and gravy
Salads
Scottish Smoked Salmon Salad
Smoked salmon served with fresh salad, olives, crusty bread and sour cream.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Roman salad, grilled chicken breast, served with croutons, Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes and Caesar dressing.
Steaks
All our steaks are Scottish beef served with grilled tomato, mushroom, peas and your choice of fries or mash. Plus choose from peppercorn sauce, mushroom sauce or garlic butter to accompany with your steak.
7oz Scottish Fillet
8oz Scottish Sirloin
Burgers
All our burgers are freshly made, served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo with your choice of fries, mash or salad.
8oz Angus
Highlander
Topped with haggis and onion rings
Chilli
The Breaded Veggie
Made with mixed vegetables and beans
Chicken
Extra Toppings
Cheese, bacon, guacamole, salsa (each)
Sides
Straw fries
Garlic fries
Mixed vegetables
Bread & Butter
Side Salad
Garlic Bread
Onion rings
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served with your choice of cream or ice cream
Cranachan Cheese Cake
A traditional Scottish dessert of whisky infused cream, mixed with crushed oats and berries.
Ice cream
Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry with a choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauce.
Apple Crumble
Apples with a crumble topping
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Hot Drinks
Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea available
Cappuccino
Latte
Mocha
Americano
Beer and Cask Ales
IPA
Brilliant gold colour with hints of fresh citrus, blend of malt and hop character. ABV 3.8%
Edinburgh Gold
From Stewart Brewery, a refreshing balanced and full flavoured Cask Ale. ABV 4.8%
Castle Arms No 3
Brewed for The Castle Arms, Stewart Brewery’s roasted malt and caramel flavour. ABV 4.3%
Guinness
The famous Irish stout, originated in Dublin in 1759, dark body and thick and creamy head. ABV 4.1%
Bottled Beers
Newcastle Brown Ale
4.7% abv 500ml btl
Erdinger
5.3% abv 500ml btl
Alcohol free beer
275ml btl
Peroni
Gin
Guest gins – please ask a member of staff.
Gordon's
37.5% abv
Bombay Sapphire
40% abv
Hendricks
41.4% abv
Tanqueray
43% abv
Rum
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
40% abv
Bacardi (Original or Gold)
37.5% abv40% abv
Lambs (Spiced and Dark)
40% abv
Kraken
40% abv
Liqueurs & Others
Tia Maria
Disaranno
Amarretto
Drambuie
Soft Drinks Bottled
Coca-Cola
330ml
Diet Coke
330ml
Coca-Cola Zero
330ml
Whisky Selection
We also stock older whiskies! Please ask at the bar for details.
Johnnie Walker Black
Blended whisky
Johnnie Walker Blue
Blended whisky
Grouse Original
Blended whisky