PIGGS Bruntsfield is an intimate Spanish wine and tapas bar at 171 Bruntsfield Place in Edinburgh. The family run business was created by two brothers with a strong affection for Spanish food and wine, and its relaxed but upbeat atmosphere is designed to bring the sociable spirit of a Spanish bar to the neighbourhood.
Sharing shapes the dining experience, with the kitchen recommending a selection of tapas rather than a conventional sequence of individual courses. Pan con tomate, patatas bravas and croquetas provide familiar starting points, while cured ham, Manchego and fresh chorizo bring the flavours of Spanish charcuterie and cheese to the table.
Each tapa is cooked to order and arrives when ready, encouraging diners to pass plates around and discover the menu at an unhurried pace. Egg dishes with crisp potatoes, grilled meat, vegetables and changing blackboard specials add variety, while platters make a useful centrepiece for a group choosing several complementary dishes.
Wine is as important as the food, with bottles and glasses selected to suit the salty, smoky and savoury character of the tapas. The compact room works especially well for dates, small celebrations and informal catch ups, whether guests stop for a glass and a few plates or settle in for a fuller shared meal.
Address: 171 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4DG, Scotland
Piggs Bruntsfield Menu
Sandwiches
Served with chips (available Monday-Friday 12-5pm)
PEPITO DE TERNERA
100g Rump steak with Serrano ham, Manchego cheese and drizzled with olive oil, tomato and garlic
CHORIZO FRESCO
Spicy artisan chorizo served with Manchego shavings and rocket
JAMÓN Y MANCHEGO
Serrano ham, Manchego cheese and rocket drizzled with olive oil, garlic and fresh tomato
VEGETARIANO (V)
Roast sweet peppers, cucumber, artichoke, tomato, rocket and creamy grilled goats cheese
Bites
TORRES CRISPS
Artisan Spanish crisps, choose from Jamon, Black Truffle or Olive oil
BREAD (V)
Company bakery sourdough bread
GORDAL OLIVES
“Fat” juicy green olives
Salsas
Each 2.75
ALIOLI
Garlic mayonnaise
BRAVA SAUCE
Home-made spicy tomato sauce
PIGGS SAUCE
A blend of PIGGS homemade alioli and brava sauce
Platters to Share
Served with banderillas, olives, guindillas, almonds, walnuts and picos
SPANISH CHARCUTERIA
A selection of Spanish air-dried meats, Jamón Reserva, Chorizo, Salchichon, Lomo and Sobrasada
SPANISH CHEESES
A selection of Spanish artisan cheeses, Manchego, Mahon, Al Vino and Picos Blue with membrillo
MIXED PLATTER
PIGGS trademark Spanish Charcuteria and Spanish cheeses
Tapas
HUEVOS ROTOS (GF)
Deep fried skinny fries with free range egg and choice of: Spicy artisan chorizo or Reserva Jamón
PAN CON TOMATE (V)
Toasted sourdough bread served with garlic, oil & fresh tomato. Add Reserva Jamón +2.00
PATATAS BRAVAS (V) (GF)
Crispy triple cooked potatoes with a spicy homemade brava sauce and alioli
CROQUETAS (V)
Choice of Jamón or Mushroom served with PIGGS homemade sauce
FILETE CON SALSA PX (GF)
100g Rump steak served with a sweet Pedro Ximenez sauce
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA (V) (GF)
Spanish omelette, soft and runny in the centre, made with golden free-range eggs, confit onions
POLLO AL AJILLO (GF*)
A classic Spanish dish of chicken thighs cooked in a garlic and white wine sauce with charred rosemary and sourdough bread
GAMBAS AL AJILLO (GF)
Prawns cooked in a garlic infused oil with chili and paprika
PULPO (GF)
Charred octopus served with boiled baby potatoes and traditional mojo picón, finished with Maldon Sea salt and smoked paprika
PIMIENTOS DE PADRÓN (V) (GF)
Fried green peppers from Padrón in Galicia, sprinkled with Maldon Sea salt
MANCHEGO TRUFFLE FRIES (V) (GF)
Seasoned chips, tossed with truffle oil and topped with grated Manchego cheese.
ALBÓNDIGAS
Beef and pork mince meatballs with a rich sherry tomato sauce
CHORIZO A LA SIDRA (GF)
Spicy artisan chorizo with mixed sweet peppers cooked in cider
RULO DE CABRA (V) (GF)
Creamy grilled goat cheese topped with homemade orange marmalade, fresh rocket, walnuts and drizzled with balsamic vinegar
JAMÓN IBÉRICO (GF)
A smaller platter of hand carved Jamón Ibérico
Perfect Ending
CHURROS
A Spanish classic served with chocolate
MANCHEGO CHEESECAKE (GF)
Home-made creamy Manchego cheesecake.
PLATO DE QUESO
A selection of three traditional Spanish cheeses with quince jelly, almonds, walnuts and picos
Beers
ESTRELLA GALICIA PINT
ESTRELLA GALICIA CAÑA 2/3
ALHAMBRA RESERVA
ESTRELLA GALICIA
Spirits
25ml unless stated
ABSOLUT VODKA
EDINBURGH GIN
PUERTO DE INDIAS STRAWBERRY GIN
SAILOR JERRY RUM
Whisky
BALVENIE 12
OBAN 14
GLENKINCHIE 12
PIGS NOSE WHISKY
Brandy
VETERANO
Powerful brandy with beautiful harmony and aromas of vanilla, toffee, caramel and ripe plums.
MAGNO
Superb quality brandy with lots of rich, plummy notes and touches of hazelnut, citrus, vanilla and honey.
TORRES 10
A dark topaz colour with hues of gold. Intense aroma with warm hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Complete and persistent finish with aromatic notes of oak.
CARLOS 1 GRAN RESERVA
Outstanding brandy with scents of roasted almonds and butterscotch. Vanilla and nutmeg on the palate. Assertive, rich aftertaste.
Sherry & Dessert
70ml
GOYESCO AMONTILLADO
BARBIANA MANZANILLA
SAN EMILIO PEDRO XIMENEZ SOLERA
RESERVA EMILIO LUSTAU
Cocktails
SANGRIA
A Spanish classic!
SANGRIA BLANCA
White Sangria
SPANISH SPRITZ
Rose Cava, Ponche Santa Maria, lemonade
STRAWBERRY SPRITZ
Puerto de Indias Strawberry Gin, rose cava, grenadine, elderflower and lemonade
Tea & Coffee
POT OF TEA
Choose From: Scottish Breakfast Tea, Camomile, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Rooibos