The Holyrood 9A is a warm, relaxed bar on Holyrood Road in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Its central setting makes it useful from breakfast until late evening, whether diners are beginning a day in the city or settling in for burgers and drinks. Cosy interiors and an informal service style keep the emphasis on comfort rather than ceremony.
Gourmet burgers are the speciality, using seasoned steak patties in sesame brioche buns with house slaw and chunky fries. The namesake Holyrood 9A combines beef with smoked bacon, onion rings, smoked cheese and beer mayonnaise, while Scottish variations add haggis, black pudding, venison or whisky peppercorn sauce. Chicken and wild boar broaden the choice beyond beef.
Meat free burgers use halloumi, vegetable haggis, mushrooms or a plant based patty, and smaller plates include cauliflower wings, salad and cheese. A flat iron steak and an aubergine steak provide alternatives for diners who do not want a burger. Breakfast ranges from a full Scottish plate to pancakes, granola and a vegetarian breakfast with vegetable haggis and sausage.
Beer is a natural partner to the food, with cocktails, spirits, wine and low alcohol drinks completing the bar selection. Truffle and parmesan fries, sweet potato fries and onion rings allow diners to customise a meal, while lemon tart or ice cream offers a simple finish. The Holyrood 9A succeeds as an approachable neighbourhood style bar in the centre of Edinburgh.
Address: 9A Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AE, United Kingdom
The Holyrood 9A Menu
Brunch
Served till 12
Full Scottish Breakfast
Link pork sausage, smoked bacon, haggis, black pudding, fried egg, mushroom, tomato, baked beans, potato scone, sourdough toast
The Veggie Breakfast
Vegan sausages, veggie haggis, mushroom, tomato, baked beans, fried egg, potato scone, sourdough toast
Holyrood Hash Skillet
Chorizo, black pudding, hashbrown bites, fried egg, chipotle ketchup
Avocado Toast
Smashed avocado, sundried tomato salsa, chilli flakes, sourdough toast. Add fried egg or halloumi for £1.50/£1.95.
Waffles – Smoked bacon & maple syrup
Waffles – Biscoff & raspberry compote
Waffles – Strawberries, bananas & Nutella
Breakfast Brioche Roll
Warm sesame seeded brioche roll with any breakfast filling. Extra filling £1.75.
Wee Plates
Haggis Bon Bons
Rocket, whisky peppercorn sauce
Crispy Cauliflower Wings
Smoky chipotle ketchup, sesame seeds
Nuts & Cheddar
Roasted crushed walnuts coated cheese balls, plum and apple chutney, wholegrain crackers
Chips & Dip
Cajun tortilla chips, sundried tomato salsa, garlic chilli aioli
Halloumi Salad
Grilled hot honey halloumi, crispy chickpeas, quinoa, pomegranate, herby croutons, mustard citrus dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken, cos lettuce, parmesan, herby croutons, homemade Caesar dressing
Sides
Seasoned Chunky Fries
Salt & Chilli Skinny Fries
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Holyrood Made Sauces
All sauces £1.00
Whisky Peppercorn
Bourbon BBQ
Caesar Dressing
Highland Blue Murder
Garlic Chilli Aioli
Chipotle Ketchup
Leith Juice Beer Burger Sauce
Gourmet Burgers
Served with chunky fries, sesame seed brioche bun, gem lettuce, beef tomato & pickle
The Original
Steak burger, fried onion, Leith Juice beer burger sauce
The Holyrood 9A
Steak burger, smoked bacon, smoked Applewood cheese, beer battered onion ring, Leith Juice beer burger sauce
The Highlander
Steak burger, black pudding, plum and apple chutney, Highland Blue Murder dressing
The Smoky Coo
Steak burger, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeño, smoky chipotle ketchup
The Forager
Steak burger, Monterey Jack cheese, portobello mushroom, garlic chilli aioli
The Rancher
Steak burger, loaded with smoked bacon, chilli Applewood cheese, Bourbon BBQ sauce
The Louisiana
Grilled chicken breast, sundried tomato salsa, garlic chilli aioli
The Emperor
Grilled chicken breast, smoked bacon, parmesan, Caesar dressing
The Smoky Bird
Grilled chicken breast, fried onion, smoked Applewood cheese, Bourbon BBQ Sauce
The Big Squeak
Grilled halloumi, pear and apple chutney, garlic chilli aioli
The Herbivore
Holyrood made salt & chilli chickpea burger, vegan cheddar cheese, fried onion, chipotle ketchup
Upgrades
Add extra steak burger
Add grilled chicken breast
Upgrade to truffle parmesan fries
Upgrade to salt & chilli skinny fries
Load Your Burger
Smoked bacon
Haggis
Black pudding
Beer battered onion rings
Grilled halloumi
Sweet Treats
Citrus Limoncello Cheesecake
Raspberry compote, shortbread crumb
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream (vegan alternative available)
Giant Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich
Vanilla ice cream
Kitchen Sink
Everything in from vanilla, strawberry, chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, Biscoff sauce, crushed Oreo, Biscoff crumb, chocolate flakes, topped off with cream and cherries, best eaten with friends