Arcade Haggis & Whisky House is a Scottish gastropub at 48 Cockburn Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Its compact location sits only a short walk from Waverley station and the Royal Mile, making it convenient for visitors as well as local diners. The restaurant is informal and characterful, with Scottish food and drink providing a clear sense of identity.
Haggis is the speciality and appears in several forms rather than as a single ceremonial dish. Traditional presentations sit alongside more contemporary combinations, allowing first time visitors and established fans to explore it at different levels of richness. The kitchen also serves a wider selection of locally sourced Scottish and European dishes for diners who prefer another route through the menu.
Vegetarian and gluten free choices broaden the offering, and food is served for lunch and dinner with weekend breakfast also available. This makes the venue practical for a complete meal rather than only a late night bar visit. The menu’s central theme remains recognisably Scottish even when the kitchen adds a modern twist.
Whisky is the natural partner to the food, with a broad list drawing from Scotland’s different producing regions. Guided tasting selections help guests compare styles, while beer, wine, vodka and organic tea provide alternatives. Arcade’s appeal lies in making haggis and whisky approachable within a relaxed Old Town pub rather than turning them into museum pieces.
Address: 48 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PB, United Kingdom
Arcade Bar Menu
Starters
Bruschetta
goat’s cheese / sun dried tomatoes tapenade
Haggis bon bons
whisky marmalade / crispy kale
Scottish cheese board
isle of mull cheddar / auld reekie smoked / hebridean blue / grapes / olives / caramelised onions
Soup of the day
sourdough bread / butter
Smoked Schottish salmon bites
crackers / horseradish cream cheese
Marinated beetroot
grilled goat’s cheese / rocket salad
Nachos
guacamole / sour cream / spicy salsa (add haggis nachos £8.50)
Mains
Robert Burn’s famous haggis
take a tour with three different layers including: mashed potatoes, turnip and haggis of course! (add some whisky sauce or bacon £2.50)
Gluten free and vegan haggis
(please advise your server)
Princes Diana Haggis
same as above but with specially made to order sauce with cream, tomatoes, mushrooms and Drambuie – Scotch whisky liqueur from Isle of Skye
Scottish salmon & haddock fishcakes
mix salad / tartare sauce
Halloumi burger
rocket salad / sun dried tomatoes / mushrooms / skinny red cabbage slaw / chips
Deconstructed Angus steak & ale pie
creamy mash / steamed veg
Scottish lamb or beef & haggis bur
tzatziki sauce (lamb) / skinny red cabbage slaw / chips
North Sea haddock & chips
petit pois / tartare sauce
Pork, stilton & asparagus sausages
mash / red wine jus / steamed veg gluten free sausages: smoked garlic, cumin & black pepper
Haggis stuffed chicken
bacon / mash potatoes / pea shoots / cracked black peppercorn sauce
Desserts
Homemade cranachan
traditional Scottish dessert oatmeals / raspberry coulis / whisky / whipped cream
Homemade sticky toffee pudding
vanilla ice cream / caramel sauce
Homemade cheesecake of the day
ask your server for more details
Afogato
vanilla ice cream / espresso
“Cheeky” afogato
with your favourite liqueur
Scottish cheese board
Isle of Mull Cheddar / Auld Reekie Smoked/ Hebridean Blue / grapes / olives / caramelised onions
Tea Menu
Earl Grey
Our Earl Grey is made with fresh Sicilian bergamot oil. We urge all Earl Grey drinkers to try one.
Darjeeling
An earthy and robust Second Flush Darjeeling black tea from the Margaret’s Hope tea garden in India. Very smoky and earthy – perfect for a morning wake up!
Masala chai
Blend of black tea and Indian spices. Traditionally with hot milk and lots of sugar but tastes great just black too!
Berry Hibiscus
A luscious blend of fruity berries and hibiscus petals. A great pick-me-up when you think you have had enough caffeine.
Chocolate & Ginger
Perfectly smooth blend of ginger, cocoa husk and liquorice root. Naturally caffeine free. Great Taste Award Winner each year since 2016!
Rooibos & Orange Organic
Tropical blend of organic South African rooibos with refreshing citrus fruit flavours. This is also known as African Nectar Rooibos.
Vanilla Rooibos
Vanilla, blue cornflowers and white cornflowers compliments the natural rooibos flavour perfectly – a great balanced caffeine-free infusion.
Vanilla Rose
Vanilla pieces and rose petals work perfectly together in this new black tea infusion!
White Peony
The Chinese name is Pai Mu Tan and a light, refreshing and slightly sweet tea is produced from the hand picked bud and first two leaves of the tea plant.
Chun Mee Organic
A straight forward organic green tea – if you’re after just a plain green tea with no flavourings then this is the one.
Golden mate
A combination of green tea, ginger, green maté, cardamom seed, lemon peel and turmeric creates unforgettable cup full of flavour!
Tropical Green
A refreshing blend of Sencha green tea and tropical fruits with a hint of ginger. Great Taste Award Winner 2018.
Chamomile
A simple infusion of pure chamomile. Great Taste Award Winner 2016.
Lemongrass & Ginger
The classic combination of lemon & ginger. The smell and taste of sherbet lemons but none of the sugar. Great Taste Award Winner 2018.
Peppermint
A simple refreshing and soothing infusion of chopped peppermint leaves. Everyone’s cuppa!
Coffees
Americano
Americano White
Cappuccino
Latte
Mocha
Macchiato
Espresso
Double Espresso
Extra shot
Hot Chocolate
Liqueur Coffees
Finest coffee served with double cream and a liqueur of your choice Scotch Whisky, Brandy, Tia Maria, Sambuca, Baileys.