The Boston Bar New Town is an Irish-American inspired pub at 104 Hanover Street in central Edinburgh. Spread across two levels, it combines casual food with live sport, intimate gigs and late night entertainment, creating a lively setting for groups as well as daytime meals.

Small plates draw on bar food from both sides of the Atlantic, with chicken wings, smoky pork ribs, hot links, Cajun shrimp and seasoned corn ribs designed for sharing. Sauces such as hot honey, Jameson glaze, buffalo and spicy barbecue give the selection its bold character.

Larger dishes include an Irish spice bag, loaded fries, mac and cheese, nachos and burgers built around beef, fried chicken or halloumi. Weekend breakfast dishes and a Sunday roast extend the menu beyond evening service, while vegetarian choices are available among both the snacks and mains.

Beer, whiskey, cocktails and soft drinks accompany a programme of live music and televised sport. The energetic atmosphere suits a social meal, though guests with allergies should check the current menu and speak with staff because gluten, dairy, nuts and shared frying may be relevant.

Address: 104 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DR, Scotland

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The Boston Bar New Town Menu Menu updated on 4 Sep 2026

Small Plates

Fried Chicken Wings

£8

Boston Hot Honey/ Jameson Glaze / Buffalo Sauce / Salt & Pepper. Served with Blue Cheese Sauce.

Smoky Pork Ribs

£8

Served with Spicy BBQ Sauce.

Hot Links

£8

Maple Mustard Glaze.

Cajun Shrimp Skewer

£8

Garlic butter dip, charred lemon & Aoili.

House Seasoned Corn Ribs

£8

Served with dill ranch and green onion.

Large Plates

Halloumi Spice Bag

£17

Salt & Chilli Halloumi, Fries, Green Peppers & Red Onion, Served with Hot & Sour Sauce On The Side (V)

Boston Nachos

£15

Sour Cream, Jalapenos, Pickled red onion, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Crumbled feta, Mixed cheddar & Mozzarella (v,gF). Extras: Chicken + £2, Guacamole + £1, Cheese +£1.

Caeser Salad

£13

Romain lettuce, Garlic butter croutons, Parmesan & Caeser dressing.

Loaded Mac & Cheese

£14

Topped with Cheesy Crumbs, Crispy Onions & Green Onions (V). Extras: Chicken + £2.

Pulled Pork Loaded Fries

£15

Smoked pulled pork, Fries, Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, Jalapenos & Green onion.

Irish Spice Bag

£17

Salt & Chilli chicken, Fries, Mixed peppers & Onion (DF). With Curry & Sweet chilli sauce on the side.

Brisket Chilli Loaded Fries

£15

Slow Cooked Brisket & Short rib chilli, Fries, Sour cream & Green onion. Extras: Jalapenos £1, Guacamole £1, Three Cheese £1.5.

Burgers

Add bacon or cheese £1.

You're Lucky Enough

£16

Brisket & Short Rib Smash Burger. Double beef patty, Swiss cheese, Sticky Guinness onions, Smoked bacon, Dijonnaise, Toasted Brioche bun, Lettuce, Tomato & Fries. Extras: Cajun prawn skewer £4.

Boston Hot Chicken Burger

£16

Fried spiced chicken thigh, Spice fat glaze, Hot honey mayo, Toasted brioche bun, Rocket, Pickles & Fries.

Halloumi Burger

£15

Fried halloumi, Roasted red pepper, Pickled red onion, Smoked chilli mayo, Rocket Toasted brioche bun & Fries.

Irish Breakfast

Breakfast served weekends until 3PM.

Breakfast Bagel

£12

Double herby pork patty, smoked bacon, Swiss cheese & Fried egg, hash browns & BBQ sauce on the side. Extras: Egg + £1, Bacon + £1, Patty + £1.5.

Sunday Roast

Sunday’s only – from 12PM – til it’s gone.

Boston Roast

£22

Roast Highland topside, Honey & Whisky glazed carrots and Parsnips, Savoy cabbage, Green beans, Pork & Herb Stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, Roast Potatoes, Guiness gravy. Extras: Beef £4, Pig in Blanket £2, Yorkshire Pud £1, Mac n Cheese £2.5.

Dessert

Chocolate Doughnut Pie

£8

Doughnut stuffed with 70% chocolate mousse, strawberries, black Russian syrup, and shaved chocolate.

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