The Persevere is a traditional bar and restaurant at 398 Easter Road in Edinburgh. Its mahogany woodwork, tiled details and established local character create a classic pub setting for lunch, dinner and drinks with friends.
The all-day menu covers hearty British and Scottish favourites, including haddock and chips, steak and ale pie, bangers and mash and Balmoral chicken stuffed with haggis. Burgers, steak sandwiches and lighter starters provide alternatives across different appetites.
Vegetarian choices include cauliflower schnitzel and macaroni cheese, while dirty fries and nachos work well as snacks or shared plates. Sticky toffee pudding, apple pie, cheesecake and chocolate fondant continue the comfort-food approach through dessert.
A weekday lunch menu offers a shorter two-course format, and food is served later on Friday and Saturday. Beer, lager, wine, spirits and soft drinks accompany the meal. Guests with allergies should discuss gluten, dairy, mustard and shared fryer or kitchen cross-contact with staff.
Address: 398 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH6 8HT, Scotland
The Persevere Bar Menu
Lunch Menu
Served Monday to Friday 12 to 4pm. 2 courses £12.95.
Soup of the Day
served with crusty bread
Zucchini fritters (v)
served with horseradish dip
Lemon chicken skewers
served with chilli mayo
Haggis bon bons
served with whisky sauce
Half Fillet of Breaded or Beer Battered Haddock
With chips, salad and tartare sauce
Bangers and mash with caramelised onion and mustard gravy
Cauliflower schnitzel with baby potatoes and green pea puree (v)
Creamy Cajun chicken with chips
Starters and Snacks
All Day Menu. Served Sunday – Thursday 12 to 8pm, Friday – Saturday 12 to 9pm.
Soup of the day
Served with crusty bread
Haggis bon bons
served with whisky sauce
Lemons chicken skewers with chilli mayo
Zuccini fritters with horseradish dip (v)
Halloumi fritters with sweet chilli mayo
Basket of chips (v)
Nachos
Dirty Fries
Choose from: Cheese and bacon, Haggis and whisky sauce or Beef chilli.
Mains
All Day Menu. Served Sunday – Thursday 12 to 8pm, Friday – Saturday 12 to 9pm.
Breaded or beer battered fillet of haddock and chips
Served with salad and tartare sauce
Maccaroni cheese with chips (v)
Add bacon for £1.50
Balmoral chicken
Chicken breast stuffed with haggis, wrapped in bacon. Served with mash and whisky sauce.
Cauliflower schnitzel with baby potatoes and green pea puree (v)
Steak and ale pie with chips and vegetables
Bangers and mash with caramelised onion and mustard gravy
Home-made cheeseburger and chips
Served with tomato, lettuce, gherkins and our special sauce. Add beef chilli for £2, Bacon for £1.50 or Haggis for £1.50.
Chicken burger and chips
Served with tomato, lettuce and horseradish sauce.
28day dry aged Sirloin steak with chunky chips and whisky sauce
Sirloin steak sandwich with mustartd mayo caramelised onion, salad and chips
Desserts
All Day Menu. Served Sunday – Thursday 12 to 8pm, Friday – Saturday 12 to 9pm.
Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream
Chocolate Fondant with ice cream
Homemade apple pie
Homemade cheesecake
Trio of ice cream
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Against typical prices in Edinburgh
- Nachos Typical in Edinburgh: £8.95 £7.95
- Cheesecake Typical in Edinburgh: £8.10 £5.95
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