Indigo Yard is a bar and restaurant at 7 Charlotte Lane in Edinburgh’s West End. Open since 1996, it combines an industrial inspired interior with a yard and a lively social atmosphere. The venue serves food every day and continues with drinks into the evening, making it useful for brunch, lunch, dinner and late gatherings.
Freshly prepared pub food forms the core of the menu. Scottish steak burgers, aged steaks and beer battered haddock sit alongside haggis bonbons, chicken dishes and vegetable curries. An all day set menu condenses several favourites into two or three courses, while the full à la carte selection supports a more flexible meal.
Weekend breakfast and brunch introduce a different pace before the main menu begins. Children have their own choices, and desserts such as sticky toffee pudding or chocolate and orange tart complete the later menus. A dedicated allergen menu helps diners review dietary information, though guests should still speak with staff about current ingredients and preparation.
Craft beer and cocktails are central to Indigo Yard’s identity, allowing a meal to turn naturally into a longer evening. The mezzanine can be hired for birthdays, business gatherings and private celebrations, while the main room suits smaller groups. The restaurant’s longevity comes from balancing dependable, substantial food with the energy of a West End bar.
Address: 7 Charlotte Lane, Edinburgh EH2 4QZ, Scotland
Indigo Yard Menu
Breakfast
Available 10am – 12pm
IY Breakfast
pork & herb sausage, smoked bacon, eggs, hash brown, Heatherfield haggis, black pudding, tomato, mushrooms, baked beans & toast.
IY Veggie Breakfast
veggie sausage, egg, hash brown, tomato, mushrooms, smashed avocado & chilli, wilted spinach, baked beans & toast.
Eggs on Toast
2 eggs, poached, fried or scrambled on toast (v)
Benedicts
toasted muffin with poached eggs & hollandaise. Choices: smashed avocado & chilli, crispy smoked bacon, haggis & caramelised onion, Scottish smoked salmon.
Morning Butty
choice of: smoked streaky bacon, pork & herb sausage, haggis, black pudding or scottish egg
Spanish Chorizo & Potato Rosti
roasted red pepper, mozzarella & poached eggs
Buttermilk Chicken Waffle
chive sour cream, warm honey sriracha
Avocado 'Croast'
smashed croissant, avocado, poached eggs, rocket, parmesan
Apple Pie French Toast
cinnamon, vanilla cream & baked apple
Mexican Tortilla
slow cooked Mexican beans, mozzarella, fried eggs, guacamole, spring onion
Breakfast Sides
Button Mushrooms
Hash Browns
Smoked Bacon
Pork Sausages
Haggis or Black Pudding
Baked Beans
Scottish Smoked Salmon
Toast
For the Table
Breads
balsamic & olive oil (VG)
Sundried Tomato Houmous
olive tapenade,chargrilled flatbread (VG)
Picante Olives
(VG)
Mini Hot Roast Chorizo
red wine & freshly baked bread
Starters
Crispy Buffalo Wings
Frank’s hot sauce & ranch dressing
Spicy Falafel
organic coconut yoghurt tzatziki, sun-dried tomato & rocket (VG)
Baked King Prawns
chilli, garlic, lemon, paprika & ciabatta
Pulled Pork Tacos
sriracha slaw, chipotlemayo & crispy shallots
Haggis Croquettes
peppercorn & caramelised onion mayo
The Indigo Nacho Mound
a summit built for 2-3 people. Choose from IY Chilli Beef or Five Been Chilli (VG)
Mains
Aubergine Katsu Curry
steamed onion seed basmati rice, spring onion & katsu curry sauce
IY Superfood Salad
roasted butternut squash, jumbo couscous, tenderstem broccoli, sun blushed tomatoes, radish, basil, red onion & house dressing (VG). Add halloumi £3.
Steak Frites
tenderised prime sirloin scottish steak, fries & peppercorn sauce
Pan-Fried Sea Bass
chorizo, red wine, new potatoes, avocado cream & tomato salsa
Scottish Battered Haddock
double cooked hand-cut chips & tartare sauce
Chicken Schnitzel
little gem, smoked bacon, green goddess dressing
Crispy Thai Beef Salad
sticky beef, lettuce, green bean, cucumber, radish, cherry tomato, chilli, hot & sour dressing
Burgers
All served with fries
Cheese Burger
Scottish steak burger, scottish cheddar, lettuce, tomato & burger sauce
IY Chicken & Gravy Burger
buttermilk chicken breast, smoked bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, crispy onion, hash brown & gravy
Vegan Burger
onion rings, lettuce, gherkin, tomato & creamy vegan mayo (VG)
Sides
Mac & Cheese
herb & crumb
Battered Onion Rings
Shoestring Fries or Double Cooked Hand-Cut Chips
chimichurri mayo
Mixed Salad
house dressing
Tenderstem Broccoli
chilli & garlic (VG)
All-Day Set Menu
2 courses £19.50, 3 courses £23.50
Sundried Tomato Houmous
olive tapenade,chargrilled flatbread (vg)
Slow-Cooked Squid & Chorizo
white wine, garlic & tomato ragù, toasted ciabatta
Haggis Croquettes
peppercorn & caramelised onion mayo
Panko Garlic Mushrooms
wild garlic aioli
Lemon & Rosemary Chicken Skewer
sweet pea, smoked bacon & gem lettuce salad, green goddess dressing
Pan-Fried Sea Bass
chorizo, red wine, new potatoes, avocado cream & tomato salsa
Lamb Kofta
pickled onion, black sesame & mint salad, hot honey, cucumber & elderflower raita, chargrilled flatbread
Aubergine Katsu
steamed onion seed basmati rice, spring onion & katsu curry sauce (vg)
Chargrilled Sirloin Steak
fries & rocket salad. Choice of peppercorn or Béarnaise sauce. +£5 supplement.
Vanilla Panna Cotta
poached peach, ginger crumble
Dark Chocolate & Orange Truffle Torte
orange sorbet (vg)
Sticky Toffee Pudding
salted caramel sauce, S. Luca vanilla ice-cream (v)
Affogato
S. Luca vanilla ice-cream & shot of espresso. Add a shot of: Frangelico, Tia Maria, Drambuie – £3.95; Amaretto, Lucky Liquor Orange – £4; Diplomático Reserva rum – £4.25.
Desserts
Dark Chocolate Orange Truffle Tart
with raspberry sorbet (VG)
Warm Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
with vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce
Sticky Toffee Pudding
with caramel sauce & S.Luca vanilla ice cream
Apple & Black Cherry Crumble
with vanilla custard
Affogato
S.Luca vanilla ice cream & shot of espresso. Add a shot of: Frangelico, Tia Maria, Drambuie – £3.75; Amaretto – £3.95; Lucky Liquor Orange – £4; Diplimatico Reserva – £4.25.
Brunch
Served until 3pm
Benedicts
toasted muffin with poached eggs & hollandaise. Choices: with smashed avocado & chilli, with crispy smoked bacon, with haggis & caramelised onion, Scottish smoked salmon.
Buttermilk Chicken Waffle
chive sour cream warm honey sriracha
Avocado 'Croast'
smashed croissant, avocado, poached eggs, rocket, parmesan
Apple Pie French Toast
cinnamon, vanilla cream & baked apple
Mexican Tortilla
slow cooked mexican beans, mozzarella, fried eggs, guacamole, spring onion
Spanish Chorizo Rosti
roasted red pepper, mozzarella & poached eggs
Breakfast Burger
beef burger, scottish cheddar, egg, burger sauce, potato scone. Add haggis, black pudding, pulled pork £1.50 per item; add fries £2.50; add tattie tots £3.50.
Kids Menu
1 course & soft £7.5, 2 courses & soft £9.5
Cheese Burger
with shoestring fries
½ Battered Haddock
with shoestring fries
Mac & Cheese
with garlic bread (v)
Breaded Chicken Goujons
with shoestring fries
Sticky Toffee Pudding
with caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream
Churros
with chocolate sauce
St. Lucas Vanilla Ice Cream
& chocolate sauce
Really Good Coffee
Espresso
Double Espresso
Flat White
Latte
Cappuccino
Americano
Macchiato
Mocha
IY Hot Chocolate
Fresh Juice & Sodas
Juice
orange | apple
Appletiser
Fever-Tree Sparkling Raspberry & Rose Lemonade
San Pellegrino Limonata
TRIP CBD Infused Elderflower & Mint
TRIP Magnesium Infused Wild Strawberry
Classic Sodas
Coca-Cola Classic, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite Zero, Fanta, Irn-Bru
Dessert Cocktails
Double Chocolate Martini
Mozart White, Mozart Dark, Dairy Cream, Salted Caramel, Tonka Bean
Limoncello Cheesecake
Isolabella Limoncello, Yuzu Sake, Almond, Dairy Cream, Pressed Lemon
Coffee Godfather
Disaronno, Tia Maria, Maker’s Mark
Make It Boozy
Your choice of brunch dish plus 2 cocktails £25
Electric Blue
Sipsmith Gin, Yuzu, Blue Curaçao, Orange Blossom, Lemon Oil
Floradora Spritz
Highland Moon Rawberry, Raspberry, Ginger, Prosecco, Club Sod
Pink Paloma Spritz
Neurita Rosa Tequila, Catalan Rosé, Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit, Citrus Salt
Blood Orange Spritz
Reyka Vodka, Sarti Aperitivo, Fever-Tree Blood Orange
Piña Colada
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum, Mozart Coconut Liqueur, Pineapple, Coconut, Cream
Bloody Mary
Grey Goose Vodka, Port of Leith Sherry Pressed Tomato, Signature Spice Blend
Jasmine & Apple
Suntory Haku Vodka, Jasmine Pearl, Pink Lady, Club Soda
Clean Mojito (Non Alc)
CleanCo R 0%, Mint, Pressed Lime, Cane Sugar
Clean Pornstar (Non Alc)
CleanCo V 0%, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Vanilla