McLarens on the Corner is a neighbourhood bar and restaurant at 8 Morningside Road in Edinburgh. Set in a converted former bank where Bruntsfield meets Morningside, it combines a restaurant, bar and garden terrace in a characterful multi level building.
The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, using fresh Scottish produce in hearty, approachable dishes. The format works for morning coffee, a relaxed meal or dinner with drinks, rather than limiting the venue to a single occasion.
Several distinct rooms give the building different moods. The Parlour and Teller Rooms suit gatherings, the Loft offers a more tucked away space, and the main floor accommodates everyday dining alongside screenings of major sporting events.
Cocktails, wine, spirits, beer and soft drinks support the food menu, while live music, quizzes and wine dinners add variety during the week. Families and dogs are welcome under the venue’s current policies. Guests with allergies should check the latest menu and speak with staff before ordering.
Address: 8 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4DD, Scotland
McLarens on the Corner Menu
Bar Bites & Shareables
Gordal Olives
VG
Mini Roasted Spanish Chorizo
In a honey & wholegrain mustard glaze. NGC
Haggis & Peppercorn Loaded Hashbrowns
Mini hashbrowns loaded with haggis and peppercorn sauce.
Tempura Oyster Mushrooms
Buffalo sauce and ranch. VG
Haggis Bonbons
Chilli jam.
Confit Garlic Baked Camembert
Confit garlic, rosemary, grilled sourdough. V
Breads & Dips
Toasted Sourdough
Whipped herb butter. V
Confit Garlic & Lemon Hummus
Homemade flatbread. V
Baked Artichoke, Spinach & Cheddar Dip
Toasted sourdough. V*, NGC*
Small Plates
From fresh, protein-led plates to richer favourites, perfect for sharing over a bottle of wine, or as a starter!
Charred Tikka Skewers
Mango glaze. NGC
Whisky-Cured Salmon
Pickled beetroots, avocado, fried onion, bread crisps. NGC*
McLarens Homemade Sausage Roll
Seasoned pork & caramelised onion roll served with chutney & pickles.
Burrata
Heritage tomatoes, grilled artichokes, sherry vinegar dressing, toasted pine nuts, crostini. NGC*
French Onion Soup
Mozzarella crouton.
Perfect with a pint…
Perfectly paired with a pint of our own Edinburgh-brewed COLD TOWN LAGER!
McLarens Chilli Cheese Toastie
Sourdough, Mull cheddar, chilli jam. V. Add Koffman Fries for £4.
Steaks & Classics
All our steaks are supplied by Edgefield Craft Butchers and served with Koffman skin-on fries, roast tomato and a rocket & Parmesan salad. NGC*
8oz Flat Iron
8oz Sirloin
Add grilled tiger prawns for £6.95. Choose a sauce below for £2: Whisky & Green Peppercorn, Homemade Garlic Butter, Red Wine Jus, Béarnaise.
Fresh, protein-led plates
Cajun Spiced Salmon
Lemon & chilli broccoli, capers, crushed potatoes, romesco sauce. NGC
Asparagus & Burrata Pearl Barley Risotto
Creamy pearl barley risotto with sautéed asparagus, garden peas and burrata. V, VG*
Harissa Chicken Supreme
Roasted peppers, tahini yoghurt, watercress & carrot salad. NGC*
Pub classics
Battered Peterhead Haddock & Chips
Thick cut chips, mushy peas, homemade tartare sauce, grilled lemon. NGC
McLarens Steak Pie
Braised beef, mushroom & red wine ragu topped with crisp puff pastry, served with seasonal garlic greens and your choice of creamy mash or Koffman fries.
Veggie Haggis & Wild Mushroom Wellington
Crushed garden peas, new potatoes, red wine gravy. VG
Pan-Fried Lamb Rump
Roasted courgette, olive oil mash potato, red wine jus. NGC
Salads
Sesame & Ginger Rice Salad
Choose from Shredded Chicken or Crushed Avocado. Tossed in creamy cashew teriyaki sauce with fresh cucumber, sticky jasmine rice, pineapple, shredded carrots, pickled red onion & torched lime. VG*, NGC*
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken breast, baby gem, crispy bacon, sourdough croutons, shaved Parmesan & anchovies tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing. NGC*
McLarens Chopped Salad
Packed with fibre & plant protein – cherry tomatoes, marinated artichokes, pineapple, cucumber and chickpeas with a bright lemon dressing. Served with hummus and corn tortillas. VG, NGC*. Add Grilled Chicken for £5 or Baked Cajun Salmon for £8.
Specialty Burgers
Made with award-winning 100% Scotch beef mixed with our own seasoning blend. All served with slaw & skin on Koffman fries
Signature Cheeseburger
2x 3oz burger patties in a brioche bun with caramelised onions, Monterey cheese, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, house burger sauce. NGC*. Add Extra Bacon, Stornoway Black Pudding, Mull Cheddar or Monterey Jack for £2.
The Goat
2x 3oz burger patties, truffle aioli, rocket, goat’s cheese, bacon jam. NGC*
Impossible Plant Burger
In a vegan brioche bun with baked beets & pomegranate hummus, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, gherkin & garlic mayo. VG
Crispy Fried Chicken
Corn-crusted chicken thigh in a brioche bun with buffalo Caesar dressing, Romaine lettuce, bacon and pickles. NGC*
Sides
Mac & Cheese
Award-winning dish developed by our junior chefs! 10p from every dish is donated to the Burnt Chef Project. V
Koffman Fries
Skin on or chip shop chunky. V, NGC. Add a Béarnaise Dip or Parmesan & Truffle Oil for £1.
Vinegar-Dusted Onion Rings
VG, NGC
Crushed New Potatoes
Capers, confit garlic & herbs. V
Lemon & Chilli Tenderstem Broccoli
V
Our Famous Sunday Roast
Served every Sunday from noon, until it’s gone. We recommend booking in advance to avoid missing out! Choose from Roast Sirloin, Roast Chicken or Slow-Roast Pork Belly, served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, roast root vegetables, red wine jus, creamed cabbage, and your choice of an extra side to share. A Team Favourite!
Roast Sirloin
Roast Chicken
Slow-Roast Pork Belly
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Vanilla ice cream. V
New York-Style Cheesecake
Maraschino cherries. V
Espresso Crème Brûlée
Homemade shortbread. V
White Chocolate & Raspberry Pavlova
Meringue nest filled with white chocolate & raspberry crémeux, fresh raspberries. V
Selection of Scottish Cheeses
Mull cheddar, Blue Murder, Morangie brie, chutney, oatcakes & crudités. NGC
Breakfast – Corner Classics
Served daily 9am – 12 noon
McLarens Full Scottish
Pork sausage, Lorne sausage, bacon, black pudding, haggis, tomato, mushroom, potato scone, baked beans, toasted sourdough & egg cooked your way.
McLarens Full Vegetarian
Link sausage & Lorne, haggis, tomato, mushroom, spinach, avocado, potato scone, hash brown, toasted sourdough, baked beans & egg cooked your way. V, VG*
Smashed Avo on Toast
Fresh smashed avocado topped with Pico de Gallo on grilled sourdough. V, NGC*. Add Poached Eggs £2, Add Hot Smoked Salmon £3, Add Crispy Bacon £2, Add Feta £2.
Merguez Sausage & Hash Brown
Cream cheese, herb oil, poached egg, watercress.
Smoked Salmon & Hash Brown
Cream cheese, herb oil, poached egg, watercress.
Granola Bowl
Natural vanilla yoghurt, homemade fruit compote, fresh berries. V
Breakfast Crolls
McLarens famous croissant roll served with your choice of fillings from: Streaky Bacon, Pork Sausage, Haggis, Black Pudding, Lorne Sausage, Tomato, Hash Brown, Mushroom, Smashed Avo, Potato Scone, Free Range Egg Cooked Your Way.
Breakfast Croll
1 Filling
Breakfast Croll
2 Fillings
Breakfast Croll
3 Fillings
Eggs Bennies
Poached free range eggs on grilled sourdough with Hollandaise sauce and your choice of:
Benedict
with streaky bacon. NGC*
Royale
with hot smoked salmon, chive crème fraiche & watercress.
Brioche French Toast
Sweet & fluffy brûléed French toast, piled high with:
Streaky Bacon & Maple Syrup
Banana & Nutella
V
Raspberry Cheesecake
Whipped cheesecake with raspberries compote.
Cakes & Bakes
Freshly Baked Scone
with butter & jam.
Freshly Baked Fruit Scone
with butter & jam.
Croissant
Pain Au Chocolat
Cakes & Traybakes
Ask your server for today’s selection.
Little One’s Breakfast
French Toast
Sweet & fluffy brûléed French toast. Served with choice of: Streaky Bacon & Maple Syrup, Banana & Nutella V.
Little Big Breakfast
Scrambled egg, bacon, sausage & beans on toast.
Sunday – Small Plates
Gordal Olives
VG
Toasted Sourdough
Whipped herb butter. V
Haggis Bonbons
Chilli jam.
Whisky-Cured Salmon
Pickled beetroots, avocado, fried onion, bread crisps. NGC*
Charred Tikka Skewers
Mango glaze. NGC
French Onion Soup
Mozzarella crouton.
Mini Roasted Spanish Chorizo
In a honey & wholegrain mustard glaze. NGC
Tempura Oyster Mushrooms
Buffalo sauce, ranch. V, NGC
Baked Artichoke, Spinach & Cheddar Dip
Toasted sourdough. V*, NGC*
Sunday – The Main Event
Look out for our seasonal special cuts!
Sharing Roast
Choose from a sharing platter of roast Borders beef sirloin, whole roast chicken or slow-roast pork belly. Served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, roast root vegetables, gravy, creamed cabbage and your choice of an extra side to share!
“I’d Rather Not Share”
Your choice of roast Borders beef sirloin, half roast chicken or slow-roast pork belly served with a homemade Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, creamed cabbage, roast root vegetables and gravy.
McLarens Steak Pie
Braised beef, mushroom & red wine ragu topped with crisp puff pastry, served with seasonal garlic greens and your choice of chunky Koffman chips or creamy mash.
Veggie Haggis & Wild Mushroom Wellington
Homemade Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, creamed cabbage, roast root vegetables, red wine jus. V, VG*
Smaller Roast
Sliced roast Borders beef sirloin or roast chicken, mini Yorkshire pudding, roast root vegetables, roast potatoes & gravy.
Sunday – Fancy Something Else?
Battered Peterhead Haddock & Chips
Thick cut chips, mushy peas, homemade tartare sauce, grilled lemon. NGC
Asparagus & Burrata Pearl Barley Risotto
Creamy pearl barley risotto with sautéed asparagus, garden peas and burrata. V, VG*
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken breast, baby gem, crispy bacon, sourdough croutons, shaved Parmesan & anchovies tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing. NGC*
Cajun Spiced Salmon
Lemon & chilli broccoli, capers, crushed potatoes, romesco sauce. NGC
Signature Cheeseburger
2x 3oz burger patties in a brioche bun with caramelised onions, Monterey cheese, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, house burger sauce. Served with skin-on Koffman fries. NGC*. Add Extra Bacon, Stornoway Black Pudding, Mull Cheddar or Monterey Jack for £2.
Impossible Plant Burger
Vegan brioche bun, baked beets & pomegranate hummus, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, gherkin & garlic mayo. Served with skin-on Koffman fries. VG
Crispy Fried Chicken Burger
Corn-crusted chicken thigh in a brioche bun with buffalo Caesar dressing, Romaine lettuce, bacon and pickles. Served with skin-on Koffman fries. NGC*
The Goat Burger
2x 3oz burger patties, truffle aioli, rocket, goat’s cheese, bacon jam. Served with skin-on Koffman fries. NGC*
McLarens Chopped Salad
Packed with fibre & plant protein – cherry tomatoes, marinated artichokes, pineapple, cucumber and chickpeas with a bright lemon dressing. Served with hummus and corn tortillas. VG, NGC*. Add Grilled Chicken for £5, Add Baked Cajun Salmon for £8.
Children's Menu
This summer, every Kids Menu helps support Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity & Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. Includes: Complimentary crudités & dip on arrival, Unlimited draught soft drink refills, A kids activity pack & chef’s hat. For teens or kids with a bigger appetite, ask for our bigger portions menu!
Fish and Chips
non-gluten containing
Cheeseburger and Chips
Bangers and Mash
Mac and Cheese
vegetarian
Cocktails – House Originals
Pompeii Paloma
Smokey / Refreshing / Sweet. Ojo De Dios Mezcal, Lucky Liquor Grapefruit, Spiced Agave Syrup, Club Soda.
The Beesness
Sweet / Citrusy / Fresh. Patron Blanco, Apricot Liqueur, Lemon, Honey Syrup.
Life's a Peach #2
Fruity / Light / Vibrant. The Botanist, Rinquinquin Aperitivo, Lemon, Raspberry Syrup, Sugar Syrup.
Green Appletini
Sweet / Acidic / Clear. Cîroc, Manzana Verde, Falernum, Citric Blend, Sugar Syrup.
Wines – Red Wine
125ml measures also available
Hillville Road
Merlot, Australia. Soft & juicy with the perfect balance of red fruits, sweet vanilla oak & spice.
Five Ravens
Pinot Noir, Romania. All the classic bright red fruit flavours and spicy notes you would expect.
Oltre Piano
Primitivo, Italy. Mouth-coating palate of dried prune, date & cherry, with notes of sweet spice and a hint of chocolate.
Cape Wild — The Team Recommends
Shiraz, South Africa. Aromas of summer pudding, black cherry and vanilla lead to rich black fruits, smoke & spice.
Wines – White Wine
125ml measures also available
The Old Gum Tree
Chardonnay, Australia. Lifted peach & cream with lemon blossom. Soft, juicy palate, crisp cleansing finish.
Lua Nova — The Team Recommends
Vinho Verde, Portugal. Fresh, zesty and zippy, with notes of white flowers, tropical & stone fruits.
Riscos Viognier
Viognier Reserva, Chile. Ripe peach & soft floral aromas. Fruity notes, with silkiness & freshness on the palate.
Adria Vini Convivale
Pinot Grigio, Italy. Fresh & dry with ripe peach & citrus. A crisp acidity with a hint of honey & nuts on the finish.
Beer & Cider – Draught
Cold Town Lager
ABV 4.0
Cold Town Baltic IPA
ABV 5.3
Cold Town Nitro XPA
ABV 5.3
Cold Town Seasonal
Ask us for our seasonal brew!
Spirits – Single Malt
Benromach 10
Speyside
Bowmore 12
Islay
Bruichladdich Laddie
Islay
Dalmore 10
Highlands
Spirits – Rum
Angostura 3
Angostura 5
Bumbu
Diplomatico
Spirits – Liqueurs
Aperol
Baileys
50ml
Cointreau
Hot Drinks – Coffee
Skinny, oat or soy alternatives available.