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The Persevere Menu

September 7, 2026
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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

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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
£4.75

Served with crusty bread

Haggis bon bons
£6.45

served with whisky sauce

Lemons chicken skewers with chilli mayo
£6.45
Zuccini fritters with horseradish dip (v)
£6.45
Halloumi fritters with sweet chilli mayo
£6.45
Basket of chips (v)
£4.45
Nachos
£7.95
Dirty Fries
£8.50

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
£14.95

Served with salad and tartare sauce

Maccaroni cheese with chips (v)
£10.95

Add bacon for £1.50

Balmoral chicken
£15.50

Chicken breast stuffed with haggis, wrapped in bacon. Served with mash and whisky sauce.

Cauliflower schnitzel with baby potatoes and green pea puree (v)
£13.50
Steak and ale pie with chips and vegetables
£15.95
Bangers and mash with caramelised onion and mustard gravy
£12.50
Home-made cheeseburger and chips
£11.95

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
£11.95

Served with tomato, lettuce and horseradish sauce.

28day dry aged Sirloin steak with chunky chips and whisky sauce
£22.95
Sirloin steak sandwich with mustartd mayo caramelised onion, salad and chips
£12.95

Desserts

All Day Menu. Served Sunday – Thursday 12 to 8pm, Friday – Saturday 12 to 9pm.

Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream
£5.95
Chocolate Fondant with ice cream
£6.50
Homemade apple pie
£5.95
Homemade cheesecake
£5.95
Trio of ice cream
£4.95