The Neighbourhood Kitchen, Bar and Garden is the public restaurant at The Bruntsfield, 69 Bruntsfield Place in Edinburgh. Set opposite Bruntsfield Links, it brings a relaxed local character to the hotel and welcomes visitors for food, drinks and time with friends or family.
The kitchen focuses on homely food with a Scottish influence, using a broad menu that can suit an afternoon bite or a more complete evening meal. Homemade dishes and familiar flavours fit the restaurant’s easy-going identity rather than a formal hotel dining format.
The bar pours cocktails alongside a selection of local drinks, giving guests the option to stop in without committing to a full meal. A garden extends the experience outdoors and welcomes dogs, while the main dining space remains cosy in cooler weather.
Its position in Bruntsfield makes the restaurant convenient for neighbourhood diners as well as hotel guests and visitors exploring the nearby parks and city centre. Anyone with allergies should check the current menu and speak to the team because dishes and shared preparation can change.
Address: The Bruntsfield, 69 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4HH, Scotland
The Neighbourhood Menu
Bar Snacks
Nachos
Tortilla chips, melted cheese, house dips
Olives
Marinated mixed olives
BBQ Chicken Wings
Glazed in smoky barbecue sauce
Cajun Fries
Crisp fries, Cajun seasoning
Warm Baked Foccacia
Garlic, rosemary, olive oil
Onion Rings
Crisp battered onion rings
Mac ‘N’ Cheese Bites
Golden fried macaroni bites
Prawn Crackers
Light prawn crackers, mango chilli chutney
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded mozzarella
Wee Loaded Haggis Fries
Crisp fries, haggis, peppercorn sauce
Small Plates
Soup of the Day
Seasonal soup, warm focaccia
Haggis PIerogi
Hand-folded pierogi, traditional haggis, whisky sauce
Beetroot, Spinach & Pomegranate Salad
With goat’s cheese
Garlic Prawns
Mango & pineapple salsa, rum reduction
Tempura Courgettes
Ponzu dipping sauce
Whisky Glazed Shredded Beef Fries
Shredded beef, jalapenos, melted cheese, whisky glaze
Neighbourhood Classics
Irn-Bru Fish & Chips
Crisp battered fish, hand-cut chips, tartare sauce
Caesar Salad – Add Chicken
Caesar Salad – Add Smoked Salmon
Thai Green Curry
Seasonal vegetables, basmati rice
The Bruntsfield Classic Burger
6oz beef patty, mature cheddar, lettuce, tomato, gherkins, brioche bun
Vegan Burger
Plant-based patty, gem lettuce, tomato, red onion, vegan bun
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan, garlic butter breadcrumbs
Signature Plates
Lamb Skewers
Tzatziki, pitta, herb quinoa
Sea Bass Niçoise
Potatoes, egg, green beans, olives
12oz Rump Steak
Chips, chimichurri
The Morning Stack Burger
6oz beef patty, mature cheddar, bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, gherkins, brioche bun
The Balmoral Burger
6oz beef patty, mature cheddar, haggis, lettuce, tomato, gherkins, brioche bun
The Neighbourhood Stack Burger
6oz beef patty, mature cheddar, bacon, onion rings, lettuce, tomato, gherkins, brioche bun
Sides
House Salad
Baby Potatoes
Butter, fresh herbs
Green Beans
Mango, Rocket & Spinach Salad
Tomato, almonds
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate sauce.
Eton Mess
Meringue, cream, orange, mango.
Caramelised White Chocolate Mousse
Apple sorbet, muscovado, pistachio.
Deep-Fried Mars Bar
Lightly battered and fried to a crisp finish, revealing a molten centre, served with vanilla ice cream.
Offers
Three Plate Special
Choose any 3 bar snacks for £15. Available Wednesday to Sunday until 9pm.
My Favourite Combo
Choose any of the Neighbourhood Classics items with a pint of Best or Heineken, or a glass of bubbly at £21 per person. Available Wednesday to Sunday.
Get Together Deal
For 2 people. Enjoy a main course from our Neighbourhood Classics, plus either one starter per person or one dessert per person, alongside a bottle of red or white wine to share.
White Wine
The Veldt Range Chenin Blanc
South Africa
Senora Rosa Sauvignon Blanc
Chile
Miao Organic Pinot Grigio
Italy
Goye Chardonnay
Argentina
Red Wine
The Veldt Range Merlot
South Africa
Caleo Nero d’Avola
Italy
Santa Ema Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile
Always on a Friday Pinot Noir
Portugal
Cocktails
Hugo
The garden party flirt. Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco and a splash of soda light, floral, and sparkling with charm.
Spritz Faced
A playful Scottish take on the Aperol Spritz, blending Aperol, Prosecco, and Irn-Bru for a bright, effervescent treat.
Kir Royale
Crème de cassis topped with crisp, bubbly prosecco – elegant, sweet, and ready to elevate any moment.
Auld Reekie Rummer
Reapers Rum meets lime and simple syrup in this spiced twist on a classic daiquiri, perfect for an adventurous palate.
Bottled Beer & Cider
Belhaven 80/ Shilling
Scotland. 80 Shilling: A rich copper ale with malty, toffee, and soft fruit notes, brewed from 3 local malts and 2 hops
“Punk AF”
Scotland 0.5%. Juicy tropical fruit mixes it up with grassy, pine notes on a solid malt baseline for a beer that’s all flavour, no alcohol
Schiehallion Lager
Scotland 4.8%. Crisp, dry taste and grapefruit finish
Punk IPA
Scotland 5.4%. Fresh new hops combined with a tweaked brewing process give a lighter, bolder, brighter IPA
Gin
Hendrick’s
Scotland. Scottish gin with cucumber and rose
The Botanist Islay
Crafted with 22 botanicals
Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger
Sweet and spicy
Pickering’s Edinburgh
Edinburgh, smooth with citrus and spice
Rum
Reaper’s Rum
Bold and spicy
Havana Club Original
Classic Cuban rum.
Havana Club Dark
Rich and molasses-heavy
Diplomatico
Venezuelan, rich and complex
Single Malt Whisky
Glenkinchie
Lowlands light and grassy — think fresh-cut meadow with a whisper of sweet malt and a hint of citrus zest. Easy-drinking and unpretentious, it’s the kind of whisky that slides down like a gentle Scottish breeze.
Glenmorangie
Highlands elegant and fruity — bursting with orchard fruit notes like peach and apricot, balanced by a smooth vanilla sweetness. It’s a whisky that’s refined but never boring, perfect for sipping and showing off your taste buds.
Balvenie American Oak
Speyside vanilla sweetness — rich with creamy vanilla, honey, and a dash of oak spice. Like a warm dessert hug that lingers gently, it’s a smooth operator that never overplays its hand.
Liqueurs
£5 each
Baileys Irish Cream
Smooth, velvety cream blended with Irish whiskey, offering notes of cocoa and vanilla.
Cointreau
Clear orange liqueur with a crisp, citrus-forward character and subtly sweet finish.
Amaretto Disaronno
Italian almond liqueur with a rich, nutty sweetness and a hint of apricot.