The Magnum Restaurant & Bar occupies 1 Albany Street at the eastern edge of Edinburgh’s New Town. It combines the ease of a neighbourhood bar with a relaxed bistro style restaurant, giving guests a comfortable setting for drinks, lunch or dinner. Children are welcome, which helps the venue serve both local regulars and visiting families.
Fresh local produce and seasonal ingredients guide the cooking. The menu takes a contemporary Scottish approach, using familiar combinations while allowing the available produce to shape individual dishes. Starters, main courses and desserts provide the structure for a complete meal, but the informal bar setting also suits a shorter visit.
Because the menu changes with the seasons, diners can expect the precise selection to evolve rather than rely on an unchanging list of signatures. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should discuss the current dishes with staff before ordering. This flexibility helps the kitchen make sensible use of Scottish meat, fish and vegetables when they are at their best.
Wine, beer, spirits and other bar drinks accompany the food, making The Magnum as practical for an evening drink as for dinner. Service is intended to be friendly rather than formal, and the compact setting gives meals a personal feel. The restaurant’s appeal lies in straightforward hospitality, seasonal cooking and a location that is central without feeling impersonal.
Address: 1 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3PY, United Kingdom
The Magnum Restaurant & Bar Menu
Small Plates
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Anchovies, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, Crispy Bacon (add Buttermilk fried chicken for £5.90)
Scottish King Scallops
Creamy Leeks, Fennel and Pink Grapefruit, Pine Nuts
Mini Haggis Spring Rolls (3)
Clapshot, Parsnip Crisps, Green Peppercorn & Whisky Dipping Sauce
Serrano Ham Croquetas
Served with Romesco Sauce
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Asian Cucumber Salad, Gochujang Mayo, Sesame Seeds
Pistachio-Crusted Camembert Bites
Served with Serrano Ham and Cranberry sauce
4oz Grilled Flank Steak
Garlic Butter, Crispy Fried Shallots
Padron Peppers
Charred on the Hob, Sprinkled with Smoked Maldon Sea Salt
Potato Pave
Freshly grated Parmesan, Miso Creme Fraiche
Perello Gordal Olives
Large Andalucian Green Olives
Starters
Soup of the day
Homemade and served with Fresh Bread and Butter
Pan Seared King Scallops
Roasted Cauliflower Puree, Compressed Apple, Chicken Skin Crumb and Watercress salad
Traditional Cullen Skink
Delicate Flakes of Smoked Haddock, Potato, Leek and Cream, served with Rye Bread and Butter
Grilled Asparagus
Crispy Hen’s Egg, Hazelnut Brown Butter, Frisee
Haggis Neeps and Tatties
Clapshot, Chives, Parsnip Crisps, with Highland Park 12 Green Peppercorn Sauce
Mains
Pan-Seared Hake
Roasted Fennel, Poached Rhubarb, Pickled Golden Raisins, Crushed Jersey Royal Potatoes, Watercress Veloute
Lamb Rump
Mini Shepherd’s Pie, Jersey Royal Potatoes, Grilled Courgette, Pea & Wild Garlic Puree, Mint-infused Jus
Corn-Fed Chicken Breast
Potato Pave, Grilled Baby Gem, Charred Corn Salsa, Lemon Thyme Chicken Butter Sauce
King Prawn Linquine
Mangetout, Wilted Baby Spinach, Nduja Crumb, Coconut-Lemongrass Tomato Sauce
Spelt 'Risotto'
Wild Garlic, Spring Peas, Asparagus, Whipped Ricotta, Crispy Courgette, Lemon-infused Olive Oil
Lager-Battered Haddock
Skin-on-Fries, Home-Made Tartar Sauce, Lemon, Creamy Mint Peas, Rocket and Pickled Shallot Salad
Beef Burger
Soy and Honey-glazed Streaky Bacon, Lettuce, Pickles, Red Onion, Melted Cheddar, House Burger Sauce, and Skin-On Fries.
8oz Dry Aged Scottish Fillet Steak
Cherry Tomatoes, Dressed Lambs Lettuce
Sunday Roast
Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Roasted Root Vegetables, Broccolini, Gravy, Horseradish Sauce. Subject to availability, book to avoid disappointment
Sides
All sides £6.60
Grilled Chilli Broccolini
Jersey Royal Potatoes
Bread Selection
Rocket & Parmesan Salad
Creamy Mash Potatoes
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Spicy Fries
Triple Cooked Chunky Chips
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Marquise
Dark Chocolate Mousse, Salted Caramel, Toasted Hazelnuts, Mango Sorbet, Honeycomb
Selection of Scottish Ice Cream
Served with Fresh Berries, Fruit Coulis and Chocolate Soil
Bay Leaf Panna Cotta
Poached Rhubarb, Pistachio and Almond Crumb
Affogato
Vanilla Ice Cream, Shot of Espresso and a Liquor of Choice
Cheese Selection
Celery Ribbons, Assorted Wafers, Grapes, Quince and Bramley Apple Chutney
Table d'Hote
2-courses, £25 per person Monday-Saturday 12pm-5pm. Please be advised that this menu is subject to change.
Cullen Skink
Served with Rye Bread and butter
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Sweet chili Sauce, Frisée
BBQ Pulled Pork Slider
Creamy Slaw
Pan-seared Cod
Jersey Royal Potatoes, Broccolini, Watercress Velouté
Wild Garlic Spelt 'Risotto'
Asparagus, Ricotta, Courgette, Lemon
Venison Striploin
Venison Haggis, Beets, Jerusalem Articoke, Jus
2025 Christmas Group Set Menu
3-courses, £50 per person including a glass of Prossecco. THE SET MENU IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ONLY FOR GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECT
Celeriac & Apple Veloute
Apple, Hazelnut
Scottish Spiced Rum Cured Trout
Avocardo, Orange, Trout Roe, Cucumber
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Jerusalem Artichoke, Walnut, Sunflower Seeds
Duck and Orange Liver Parfait
Brioche, Fig, Chestnut
Turkey Ballontine
Served with all the Trimmings
North Sea Cod (or Monkfish for £10 supplement)
Fennel, Crayfish, Tomato, Buttermilk Sauce, Saffron Potato, Leeks
Cauliflower Steak
Cranberry and Chestnut Quinoa, Radicchio Salad, Herb Crumb
Slow-braised Beef Cheeks
Wholegrain Mustard Mash, Savoy cabbage, Carrot
Gingerbread Cheesecake
Chocolate, Orange, Pear
Chocolate Chestnut Brownie
Sea Buckthorn, Mint
Traditional Christmas Pudding
Brandy Sauce
Seasonal Berries
Chantilly Cream