The Abbey Whisky Bar is a pub and kitchen at 65 South Clerk Street in Edinburgh. Food is served from breakfast through dinner, making the kitchen a substantial part of the venue rather than an accompaniment to drinks. Comfortable surroundings, live sport and long opening hours give it the character of a busy local pub.
Traditional Scottish dishes lead the menu, including haggis with neeps and tatties, fish and chips and large steak mince burgers. Daily specials may bring dishes such as Scottish venison stew or the chef’s fish pie, depending on available produce. Sunday roast adds a separate weekly reason to visit.
Vegetarian and vegan options are included across the menu, allowing mixed groups to order more easily. Breakfast broadens the offer earlier in the day, while freshly prepared pub classics suit lunch and evening service. Guests with allergies should check the current menu and speak with staff because specials and locally supplied ingredients can change.
The whisky collection contains more than 700 Scottish and international bottles, supported by flights organised by region, flavour, age or style. Hand pulled ale, other beer and wine provide alternatives for diners who do not want whisky. The Abbey combines an unusually deep drinks specialism with hearty food, making it suitable for both a meal and a guided exploration of different drams.
Address: 65 South Clerk Street, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9PP, Scotland
The Abbey Bar Menu
Starters
Soup of the Day
(gf, v, vg by request) with crusty bread
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Strips
with BBQ or garlic mayo
Deep Fried Halloumi
(v) with a spiced tomato & 34yr single grain chutney
Haggis/Veggie (v) Haggis Bon Bons
with a whisky cream sauce
Loaded Potato Skins
choice of toppings: Cheese & Garlic Mayo (v) (gf) £4.50; Beef Chilli/Veggie Chilli with sour cream (v) (gf) £4.95
Buffalo Cauliflower
with sweet chilli dip (vg)
Salads
Chicken Caesar
(gf by request) grilled chicken, crispy lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, Caesar dressing
Vegan Salad
(vg) (gf) mixed leaves, pomegranates, vegan feta cheese, sliced new potatoes, avocado, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions. Drizzled with balsamic dressing
Smoked Salmon Salad
mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, onions, potatoes with house dressing
Handmade Burgers
The Edinburger (or Veggie Edinburger)
with haggis, cheese and caramelised onion
Classic American Burger
smoked streaky bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, BBQ sauce, sliced dill gherkin and mayo
Hot & Spicy Firecracker Burger
cheese, jalapenos, guacamole and Firecracker (sweet & spicy) sauce
The Abbey Burger
Monterey Jack cheese, smoked bacon, onion rings, fried egg, haggis, jalapenos and garlic mayo
Chicken Fillet Burger
with Monterey Jack cheese, smoked bacon & BBQ sauce
Spicy Cajun Chicken Burger
with Monterey Jack cheese, jalapenos & cajun spices
Moving Mountain Burger
plant based burger with avocado, smoked chilli mayo, Firecracker sauce, Monterey Jack cheese (gf) (vg without cheese)
Mains
Homemade Steak & Ale Pie
with fresh veg and a choice of mash/chips/potatoes
Highland Chicken
breast of chicken stuffed with haggis, topped with a creamy mushroom sauce. Served with fresh veg
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
fresh haddock, peas and chips
Breaded Whole-Tail Scampi
with chips, salad and tartare sauce
Haggis (or Veggie Haggis), Neeps & Tatties
Mac & Cheese
(v) topped with smoked Applewood cheese served with garlic bread or chips
Chilli or Veggie Chilli
(v) (gf) spicy beef chilli with crispy tortillas, rice, sour cream & jalapenos
Lambs Liver
pan fried with bacon in a red wine and onion gravy with spring onion mash
Steak Frites
8oz Flatiron, skinny fries & pepper sauce
Sharing Plates
Cheesy Nachos
(v) crispy tortillas, melted cheese, jalapenos, salsa, sour cream & guacamole
Beef Chilli/ Veggie Chilli
(v,gf) (vg option available)
Cajun Chicken
(gf)
Wraps and Sandwiches
Abbey Club Sandwich
chicken breast, bacon, gem lettuce, monterey jack, tomato, mayo, pickled gherkin served with chips
Chicken Caesar Wrap
with chips
Halloumi Salad Wrap
(v) with chilli mayo and chips
Firecracker Chicken Wrap
with cheddar & a sweet and spicy sauce & chips
Sides
Chips / Skinny Fries
Chilli Cheese Fries
(v,vg by request)
Fresh Vegetables
Garlic Bread
Kids Menu (Under 12 only)
Nachos bowl
Buttermilk Chicken strips & chips
Sausage,chips & beans
Small soup & bread
Mac & cheese
with garlic bread
Small glass of milk
1 scoop vanilla icecream
with chocolate sauce
Sunday Roast (Sunday Only)
Traditional Sunday Roast Beef
with chef’s Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, gravy & veg
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
(v) with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream
Banana Fudge Sundae
(v) chocolate and vanilla ice cream, fudge sauce, chopped banana, chocolate honeycomb, topped with M & M’s
Mango Cheesecake
with vanilla ice cream
Breakfast
Breakfasts include tea or regular Fairtrade coffee (before 1pm)
Abbey Breakfast
2 bacon, egg, sausage, black pudding, hash browns, mushrooms, beans, toast
Veggie Abbey Breakfast
2 eggs, tomato, veggie sausage, veggie haggis, hash brown, mushrooms, beans, toast
Vegan Abbey Breakfast
sweet potato, garlic mushrooms, vegan sausage, veggie haggis, beans, tomato, avocado with sourdough toast
Scottish Breakfast
2 bacon, egg, sausage, haggis, black pudding, white pudding, hash browns, mushrooms, beans, toast
Buttermilk Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes with smoked bacon and maple syrup
Buttermilk pancakes with chocolate spread and sliced banana
Buttermilk pancakes with vanilla ice cream & maple syrup
Eggs
Two eggs on toast (any style)
(v)
Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs on Toast
Eggs Benedict
poached egg, ham, hollandaise, toasted muffin
Eggs Royale
poached egg, smoked salmon, hollandaise, toasted muffin
Poached Eggs & Smashed Avocado
on sourdough toast (v)
Omelettes
Please allow 10min extra cooking time – served with toast & butter. (Gf by request)
Cheese and Ham
The Abbey Omelette
cheese, bacon, onion & mushroom
Veggie
(v) cheese, onion, tomato and mushrooms
Breakfast Rolls
£3.75 for one filling. Choose from: bacon, egg, black/white pudding, sausage, haggis, veggie haggis or vegan sausage. Extra topping £1.20.
Breakfast Roll
Choose from: bacon, egg, black/white pudding, sausage, haggis, veggie haggis or vegan sausage
Drinks
Americano
Flat White
Latte/Cappuccino/Mocha
Espresso
Double Espresso
Macchiato
Pot of Breakfast Tea
Other Speciality Teas
Choose from Earl Grey, Peppermint, Green, Chamomile
Hot Chocolate
The Abbey-Bloody-Mary
double shot vodka, tomato and all the trimmings
Good Morning Mimosa
Prosecco and orange juice
Juices
(Orange, cranberry, tomato, pineapple)