The Black Rose Tavern is a rock bar and food pub at 49 Rose Street in Edinburgh’s New Town. Dark wood, records and an alternative soundtrack give the room a distinctive personality, while its central location makes it an easy stop between Princes Street and the surrounding galleries and shops.
The food follows a hearty pub format, with burgers, sausages and other substantial plates designed to work alongside a drink. Beer battered haddock and chips remains a familiar choice, while panini, salads, soup and vegetarian dishes provide lighter alternatives through the day.
Sharing platters and bar snacks suit groups settling in for a longer visit, and the kitchen serves lunch, dinner and late meals. The range is broad enough for the Black Rose to operate as a genuine food destination rather than only a music venue with token snacks.
Beer, whisky and a full bar underpin the tavern experience, with a small outdoor area available when the weather allows. Open mic sessions, karaoke and quiz nights add variety across the week, while live rock and metal keep the atmosphere energetic into the evening.
Address: 49 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 2NH, Scotland
The Black Rose Tavern Menu
The Support
Soup of the day
Served with white or brown bread
Guac An' Roll
Tortilla chips, served with guacamole dip.
Rings Of Fire
Onion rings, served with spicy sauce.
Chunky Chips
Classic fried chips.
Picklebat
Beer battered pickle slices, served with BBQ dip.
Haggis Balls
Beer battered haggis served with peppercorn dip.
Dracula's Enemy
Garlic bread, add cheese for 80p.
Chicken Nuggets
Served with sweet chilli dip.
Fresh Haddock Bites
Beer battered haddock, served with tartar dip.
Chicken Wings
Seasoned chicken wings, served with sweet chilli dip.
Paninis
Grilled, served with chips and side salad.
Crazy Train
Chicken, BBQ & Cheese
Whole Lotta Love
Bacon, Cheese & Tomato
Metalhead
Mozzarella, Pesto & Tomato
Loaded Fries
Banging Beans
Baked beans and cheese.
The Lindsey | Buckingham
Chicken, cheese and bbq sauce.
Dirty Fries
Beef chilli and cheese.
True Scotsman
Haggis (meat or veggie), cheese and peppercorn sauce.
Paradise City Poutine
Bacon, cheese and gravy.
Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy
Curry sauce, picklebats and vegan cheese.
Nachos
Nachos
Tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese topped with tomato salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and a sprinkle of jalapeño chillies.
Fiery Scotsman Nachos
Tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese topped with haggis (meat or veggie), peppercorn sauce, and a sprinkle of jalapeño chillies.
Headliners
Holy Diver Fish & Chips
Beer battered haddock, served with chips, peas, tartare sauce and wedge of lemon.
Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
Meat or veggie haggis, mashed turnip and potato, served with peppercorn sauce.
Balmoral Chicken
Chicken breast topped with bacon, haggis and peppercorn sauce, served with chips and a side salad.
Savage Steak Pie
Steak pie, served with chips, peas and a side of gravy.
Fleetwood Mac & Cheese
Classic mac and cheese, served with garlic bread.
Chicken Caeser Salad
Gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes, croutons, red onions, peppers, parmesan cheese, grilled chicken served with ceaser dressing.
Kids Menu
Kids welcome in venue until 7pm
Tiny Dancer Chicken Nuggets
Junior Riff Grilled Cheese & Bacon Toastie
Little Monster Beans On Toast
Burgers
Cult Classic Beef
Beef burger, cheese, pickles, lettuce and tomato, served on a brioche bun with chips, and burger relish.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Fried chicken, lettuce and mayo, served on a brioche bun with chips, and burger relish.
Peace Sells.. But Who's Buying?
Moving mountains vegan beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, served on a bun with chips, and burger relish.
Flying Scotsman
Beef burger, haggis, bacon, and cheese, served on a brioche bun with chips, and burger relish. Optional add jalapeño chillies.
Hot Dogs
Classic Dawg
Hot dog, served in a bun with chips
Crushing Chilli Cheese
Hot dog, topped with beef chilli and cheese, served in a bun with chips
Encore
Vegan options available
Sinful Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served with vanilla ice cream or hot custard
Belgian Waffles
Served with vanilla ice cream, hot custard or fruit
Ice-Scream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and fruit