Copper Still is a Scottish bar and restaurant at 154 High Street on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Its central Old Town position makes it convenient for breakfast, a meal during a day of sightseeing or a longer evening over food and whisky. The restaurant works with local suppliers and prepares its dishes fresh on site.
Breakfast includes a full Scottish option alongside eggs Benedict, salmon with poached eggs and lighter hot drinks. The all day menu moves into Scottish favourites, sandwiches and substantial plates suited to lunch or dinner. Seasonal changes allow the kitchen to respond to local produce rather than holding every dish static throughout the year.
Sandwiches on focaccia provide a flexible daytime choice, with fillings ranging from chargrilled steak to tomato, mozzarella and basil. Children have a dedicated selection, and gluten free adaptations are indicated for some items. Diners with allergies should consult the latest menu and discuss preparation directly with the team.
Scottish beer, lager and cider lead into a broad collection of whisky and gin, supported by cocktails and wine. That drinks range reinforces the restaurant’s sense of place without pushing food into the background. Copper Still offers visitors a practical introduction to Scottish ingredients and spirits in the middle of Edinburgh’s historic High Street.
Address: 154 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, United Kingdom
Copper Still Menu
Starters
Soup of the Day
v/gfo, sourdough bread
Scotch Egg
boiled egg wrapped in pork meat, bread crumb, pepper sauce
Haggis Bon Bons
with whisky sauce
Cullen Skink
gfo, Scottish traditional fish chowder soup, smoked haddock, potato, onion, cream & parsley, with sourdough bread
Sharing
Vinci Olives
gf, Mediterranean marinated
Sourdough Bread
v, butter & olive oil with balsamic
Garlic Bread
v
Garlic Bread with Cheese
v
Nachos
vo, cheddar cheese, salsa, smashed avocado, sauce, sour cream and tortilla chips. Add: Haggis 4, Bacon 4, Chargrilled Chicken 6
Charcuterie Board
serrano ham, chorizo curado, salami picante, sun dried tomatoes, onion chutney, Buffalo mozzarella, sourdough bread
Scottish Cheese Board
selection of Scottish cheeses, biscuits, caramelised red onion chutney
Mains
Haggis Tower
vo, award winning haggis, bashed neeps, mashed potato, whisky sauce
Fish & Chips
battered haddock, triple cooked chips, peas, lemon, tartare sauce
Scotch Steak Pie
homemade slow cooked beef, topped with puff pastry, triple cooked chips, buttered seasonal vegetables
Chicken & Peppercorn Sauce
gf, served with crushed potatoes, buttered seasonal vegetables
Flat Iron Steak & Chips
gf, flat iron steak, rich peppercorn sauce, rocket salad and triple cooked chips
Scottish Salmon
gf, oven roasted salmon, crushed potatoes with lemon and dill, broccoli, buttered greens, with a lemon cream sauce
Four Cheese Macaroni
v, smoked cheddar, gruyere, Scottish cheddar, parmesan. Add: Chicken 6, Truffle 5, Bacon 4
Chargrill Burgers
Hand-made 100% Scottish beef burgers, served on local artisan bakery bun (gfo), lettuce, gherkins, red onion chutney, tomato, mustard mayonnaise, and seasoned triple cooked chips (gf bun available)
Copper Still Burger
Scottish cheddar cheese, bacon
Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Burger
chipotle
Veggie Burger
v/vg, 100% plant based burger
Sides
Triple Cooked Chips
Truffle & Parmesan Chips
Creamy Mash
House Salad
Salads
House Salad
gf/v/vg, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, red onion with our house dressing. Add: Chicken 6
Caesar Salad
v, lettuce, croutons dressed, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing. Add: Chicken 6
Sandwiches
Served on our local artisan bakery’s focaccia roll (gfo) with triple cooked chips. Available till 5pm.
BLT – Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato
with mayonnaise and triple cooked chips
Bacon, Brie & Chilli Jam
served with triple cooked chips
Brie & Red Onion Chutney
served with triple cooked chips
Spicy Chicken & Cheddar Cheese
with spicy mayonnaise, onions, peppers and triple cooked chips
Chicken & Avocado
with mayonnaise and triple cooked chips
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
gf/v, salted caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
Cranachan
v, cream, honey, whisky, raspberries, toasted oats, raspberry gel
Scottish Cheese Board
selected Scottish cheeses, biscuits, caramelised red onion chutney
Vanilla Ice Cream & Salted Caramel Sauce
gf/v
Children's Menu
9.95 per child, for children under 10 years only
Chicken Goujons & Chips
Sandwiches
with chips, select option: Tomato and Cheese (v) / Cheese (v) / Chicken Mayo
Fish Finger Goujons & Chips
Mac & Cheese
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
A refreshing cocktail with an aromatic and citrusy taste. Aperol and prosecco charged with soda
Porn Star Martini
vanilla vodka shaken with passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit puree, pineapple and sugar. Served up with a shot of prosecco
Raspberry Mule
a delicious refreshing drink combining vodka with raspberry, lime and ginger beer, server tall
Copper Still Old Fashioned
Large measure of Bourbon, soft brown sugar, house bitters, stirred down and served over ice, finished off with a orange twist
Edinburgh Velvet
A very popular cocktail during cocktail week…! Special Rum, Disaronno Velvet, pineapple juice, honey, almond syrup
Classic Margarita
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Lime juice, a dash of sugar. Can be served either straight up or on the rocks – with or without a salt rim
Draught Beers
Innis & Gunn Lager
Scotland, Pint 4.6%
Tennents Lager
Scotland, Pint 4.0%
Paolozzi Craft Lager
Edinburgh, Pint 5.2%
Menabrea Lager
Italy, Pint 4.8%
Guinness
Ireland, Pint 4.0%
Thistly Cross Cider
Edinburgh, 4.4%
Scottish Bottle Beers
Edinburgh Gold
330ml 4.8%, a complex blend of noble hops and a little caramel sweetness
Session IPA
330ml 4.1%, the taste is light, crisp and refreshing with a smooth and hoppy finish
St Giles Ale
330ml 5.0%, a robust backbone of Scottish malt gives rise to distinct coffee, chocolate and nutty flavours.
Low Alcohol Lager and Stout
Guinness
Ireland, 440ml 0.05%
Menabrea Lager
Italy, 440ml 0.0%
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Balade Romantique
South of France, Delicate aromas of blackcurrant leaf, apple and gooseberry
Crescendo Pinot Grigio
Italy, A clean, fresh and fruity wine with lots of citrus and ripe pear flavours
Hillville Road Chardonnay
Australia, A juicy white peach, cream and hints pineapple
Red Wine
Malbec, Tierra Plata
Mendoza, Argentina, Big and bold Malbec leads with intense fruit
Pinot Noir Five Ravens
Romania, Classic bright red fruit flavours and spicy notes
Rioja Conde De Castillo
Crianza Spain, Full of black fruit with hints of cocoa, clove and cinnamon