The Cambridge Bar is an independent free house at 20 Young Street in Edinburgh’s New Town. Set on a quieter side street near Charlotte Square and George Street, it offers a relaxed alternative to the busier central thoroughfares. The pub is known particularly for burgers, beer and televised sport.
Homemade gourmet burgers are the kitchen’s speciality, with Scottish beef, chicken and a bean patty available under a wide range of toppings. Seasonal lamb, pork and venison specials add variety, while nachos, salads and sides round out the savoury menu. Much of the produce is sourced locally and sauces are prepared in house.
Vegetarian and vegan burgers sit alongside gluten free bun choices, so groups have meaningful alternatives to the meat selection. Children can order a smaller burger meal, and homemade desserts offer a simple finish. Guests with allergies should discuss current ingredients and shared preparation directly with the team.
Scottish craft beer and changing cask guest lines are central to the bar, supported by cider, wine, whisky, spirits and alcohol free beer. Major sporting fixtures are shown on a large screen without dominating quieter days. The Cambridge Bar succeeds by keeping its focus clear: carefully made burgers, well chosen drinks and an easygoing city centre pub atmosphere.
Address: 20 Young Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JB, United Kingdom
The Cambridge Bar Menu
Snacks/Appetisers
Nachos
Tortilla chips, sour cream, guacamole, hot salsa, Monterey Jack & jalapenos. Top with haggis, pulled pork or fajita chicken. Add £5.75
Salads
Caesar salad
Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, croutons, bacon & Caesar dressing.
Kids
Kids items (under 12 years)
Kids Meal
3.5oz beef burger (cheese optional) on a plain bun, served with fries, choice of juice (apple/orange) or milk and a scoop of ice cream (vanilla/chocolate/strawberry) for dessert.
Vegetarian Burgers
Portobello
Whole Portobello mushroom, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, chargrilled peppers, rocket & mayo.
Halloumi
Chargrilled halloumi, chargrilled peppers, olive tapenade, rocket & mayo.
Vegan Burgers
Moo-less Burger
A vegan ‘beef’ patty topped with tomato, lettuce, red onion and vegan mayo on vegan brioche bun. (Add some vegan cheese for an extra 50p)
Cluck-free Burger
Another cute name, another delicious burger. This time we have a crispy ‘chicken’ patty topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion and vegan mayo on a vegan brioche bun. (Add some vegan cheese for an extra 50p)
Burgers
Choose a patty: Beef (7oz), Chicken (grilled chicken breast), Vegetarian (bean burger). Choose a topping. Gluten-free (GF) / vegan (VE) bun options available.
Venison burger
Topped with brie, cranberry sauce & mayo.
Classic
lettuce, tomato, red onion & homemade burger sauce. (v)
Cajun
Cajun spices & homemade burger sauce. (v)
Cheese
mature cheddar & homemade burger sauce. (v)
Blue
melted Stilton & mayo. (v)
Italiano
homemade pesto, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes & mayo. (v)
MOS
sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions, melted Swiss cheese & mayo. (v)
Camembert
Camembert, cranberry sauce & mayo. (v)
Three alarm
Monterey Jack, jalapenos, chipotle mayo and a mighty spicy homemade salsa. (v)
Five alarm
with an even hotter homemade salsa! (v)
Bacon guac
bacon, guacamole & homemade burger sauce
Luau
bacon, pineapple, mature cheddar, homemade Hawaiian BBQ sauce & mayo.
Breakfast
bacon, fried egg, mushrooms & homemade burger sauce
Chilli
chargrilled peppers, mature cheddar, homemade veggie chilli & mayo. (v)
BBQ bacon
bacon, mature cheddar, homemade BBQ sauce & mayo.
Fajita
fajita spices, sautéed peppers & onions, mature cheddar, sour cream, guacamole & salsa. (v)
Haggis
haggis, homemade whisky sauce, rocket & mayo.
Aussie
bacon, pineapple, mature cheddar, beetroot, fried egg & homemade burger sauce.
Smokehouse
homemade pulled pork, homemade coleslaw & homemade BBQ sauce.
Double burger
add an extra patty. Add £6.00
Sides
Fries
Cajun fries
Sweet potato fries
Cajun sweet potato fries
Halloumi fries
Onion rings
Side salad
Coleslaw
Giant pickle
Garlic mayo, chipotle mayo, burger sauce or sweet chilli sauce
Extra Toppings
Fajita spices, Cajun spices
Cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce, luau sauce, sour cream, pineapple, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions, beetroot, sliced pickles, sautéed peppers, pickled jalapeno
Stilton, Camembert, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, brie, Swiss cheese, chilli sauce, pesto, guacamole, sundried tomatoes, whisky sauce, 3 or 5 alarm salsa
Pulled pork, haggis, bacon, fried egg
Homemade desserts
Three-Cheese Cheesecake
with berry coulis.
Fudgy Cocoa Brownie
with Mackie’s vanilla ice cream.
Mackie's ice cream
Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry with chocolate or toffee sauce.
Milkshakes
Milkshakes
Made with Mackie’s ice cream – vanilla, chocolate or strawberry, server with whipped cream
Milkshake add ins
Banana Add £1.00, Peanut butter Add £1.00, Espresso Add £1.50
Affogato
Affogato
a scoop of Mackie’s vanilla or chocolate ice cream with a shot of espresso.
Affogato add ins (35ml)
Baileys Add £4.50, Tia Maria Add £5.55, Amaretto Add £5.55