The Voyage of Buck is an independent bar and restaurant at 29–31 William Street in Edinburgh’s West End. Its fictional traveller theme gives the room a distinctive identity without displacing the food and drink. The atmosphere is stylish but approachable, supporting lunch, dinner, cocktails and private gatherings.
The kitchen uses seasonal Scottish produce and cooks dishes to order. Menus change as ingredients move through the year, combining smaller plates with substantial meat, fish and vegetable mains. Recent selections have drawn on Scottish seafood, game and carefully prepared vegetables rather than relying only on standard pub staples.
A compact menu encourages diners to consider the whole selection, from house baked bread and starters through to larger plates and sides. Vegetarian choices appear within the seasonal offer, while the kitchen clearly identifies dishes made without gluten containing ingredients. Guests with allergies should alert the team because nuts, animal products and gluten are handled in the kitchen.
Cocktails are a defining feature, with menus inspired by cities, cultures and the imagined journeys of William Buck Clarence. Wine and local beer sit alongside those original drinks, making the bar as considered as the food. The Voyage of Buck works particularly well for diners who want seasonal Scottish cooking and creative cocktails in the same relaxed West End venue.
Address: 29–31 William Street, Edinburgh EH3 7NG, Scotland
The Voyage of Buck Menu
Summer Menu
Summer 26. We operate a sustainable kitchen. Our plates use seasonal Scottish produce and are cooked to order. (ngc) made with non-gluten containing ingredients (v) vegetarian. All dishes created in a kitchen that handles nuts, animal products and gluten containing ingredients. Allergy matrix available on request. We apply a discretionary 12.5% service charge.
Strawberry Negroni
Spiced Mango Daiquiri
non-alcoholic
Elderflower Spritz
low
Olives
gordal picante (v ngc)
Focaccia
hazelnut and sesame dukkah (v)
Banderillas
(ngc v)
Salami
venison and pork, cornichons (ngc)
Arancini
summer squash and goat’s cheese (v)
Sweet Breads
“Kentucky fried”, harissa
Mussels
today’s Shetland mussels, house focaccia croutons
Burrata
pea and mint pesto, red chilli, sourdough
Tartine
baby carrots, whipped feta, walnut pesto, sorrel (v)
Mackerel
lardo, gooseberry, tomato consommé (ngc)
Tartare
venison, confit egg yolk, house focaccia
Tagliatelle
wild mushrooms, sherry, thyme, crispy chicken skin pangrattato
Risotto
red pepper, summer vegetable ratatouille, basil, Stracciatella (v ngc)
Sea Trout
summer courgette, ricotta, lemon, almond dressing (ngc)
Hogget
braised hogget shoulder, fregola, pea, mint, pickled onions
Bavette
polenta chips, heritage tomatoes, basil puree (ngc)
Chicken
lardons, parmesan, croutons, shallot, Caesar dressing
Tomato Salad
Isle of Whyte tomato, broad beans, red wine vinaigrette (v ngc)
Fries
rosemary (v ngc)
Crispy Potatoes
mustard, rocket (v ngc)
Waldorf Salad
walnut, apple, celery, red grape (v ngc)
Sunday Menu
Summer 26. We operate a sustainable kitchen. Our plates use seasonal Scottish produce and are cooked to order. (ngc) made with non-gluten containing ingredients (v) vegetarian. All dishes created in a kitchen that handles nuts, animal products and gluten containing ingredients. Allergy matrix available on request. We apply a discretionary 12.5% service charge.
Bloody Mary
Strawberry Sbagliato Cocktail
Elderflower Spritz
low
Olives
gordal picante (v ngc)
Focaccia
hazelnut and sesame dukkah (v)
Arancini
summer squash and goat’s cheese
Tagliatelle
wild mushrooms, sherry, thyme, crispy chicken skin pangrattato
Burrata
pea and mint pesto, red chilli, sourdough (v)
Salami
wild venison and pork, cornichons (ngc)
Moules Frites
today’s Shetland mussels, focaccia croutons, rosemary fries
Chicken
lardons, parmesan, herb croutons, pickled shallot, Caesar dressing
Risotto
red pepper, summer vegetable ratatouille, basil, Stracciatella
Sunday Roast
roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, crispy potato terrine, today’s vegetables, beef gravy
Pannacotta
Scottish strawberry, elderflower, honey, oat crumb (ngc)
Affogato
vanilla pod ice cream, espresso (v ngc)
Cheese
Today’s Scottish cheeses, Buck’s chutney, crackers (ask for today’s selection)
Desserts
Summer 26. We operate a sustainable kitchen. Our plates use seasonal Scottish produce and are cooked to order. (ngc) made with non-gluten containing ingredients (v) vegetarian. All dishes created in a kitchen that handles nuts, animal products and gluten containing ingredients. Allergy matrix available on request. We apply a discretionary 12.5% service charge.
Cheese
Today’s Scottish cheeses, Buck’s chutney, crackers (ask for today’s selection)
Pannacotta
Scottish strawberry, elderflower, honey, oat crumb (ngc)
Tarte au Citron
crème fraiche (v)
Sticky Toffee Pudding
vanilla pod ice cream, toffee sauce (v ngc)
Affogato
vanilla pod ice cream, espresso (v ngc)
Grasshopper
Lucky white chocolate liqueur, crème de Menthe, cream, chocolate
Summer Old Fashioned
Aberfeldy 12yr, lemon sugar, house bitters
Spiced Vietnamese Coffee
Mount Gay Silver rum, Mount Gay spiced rum, coconut, condensed milk, drip coffee (served hot)
Copenhagen Organic Blue Tea, Denmark
Organic Zero Sparkling; White tea, green jasmine, tropical fruit, honeysuckle 0.0% (vegan)
Buck’s Whisky
Own label 70cl Craigellachie Whisky (2011). Limited numbers available
Wine List
Red, White, Orange / Rosé, Dessert, Sparkling. Prices are per 125ml, 175ml, or bottle as indicated.
2024 Big Red Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
13% | Dark berries, smoke
2024 Les Gres Grenache/Syrah, France
13.5% | Ripe berries, black pepper, spice, chocolate
2022 Franschhoek Cellar Merlot, South Africa
13.5% | Dark plum, Christmas cake, red cherries
2023 Goru Monastrell, Spain
14% | Blueberry, coffee, caramel, vanilla
2023 Ensedune Malbec, France
13.5% | Spice, red fruit, black cherry
2022 Lianto Primitivo, Italy
13% | Red cherries, plum, black pepper
2020 Somewhere Else Cabernet Franc, Argentina
13.5% | Red fruit, bell pepper, spice, clove
2021 Casalforte Valpolicella DOC, Italy
13% | Ripe cherries, cinnamon, red fruit
2023 Herxheim Spatburgunder Trocken (Pinot Noir), Germany
12.5% | Morello cherries, berries, vanilla, fine spice
2021 Don’t Tell Gary Shiraz, Australia
14.5% | Oak, spice, blueberry
2023 Portia Roble Tempranillo, Ribero de Duero, Spain
15% | Dark cherry, blackberry, bramble, blueberry, toast, nuts
2017 Springfontein Akua’ba Heritage, South Africa
14.5% | Blackcurrant, mineral, tobacco leaf
2021 Riva Leone Barolo DOC, Italy
13.5% | Earthy dark fruit, oak, sour cherry
2019 Hubert Brochard Sancerre Rouge, France
13% | Pinot Noir grapes, soft oak, cherry fruit
2024 Big White Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
11.5% | Green apple, gooseberry
Cocktails
Volume V. Zero proof, Mexico City, Amalfi Coast, Hanoi, Seoul, Buck’s Greatest Hits. *Aqua faba – we use a plant-based house alternative to egg white *(Vegan) – all vegan drinks prepared in an area that also handles non-plant-based ingredients * We cannot guarantee the absence of nuts in any of our drinks. Please make us aware of any allergies. Allergen matrix available on demand.
Zero Peach Margarita
Feragaia non-alcoholic spirit, lime, Buck’s house peach cordial (vegan)
Zero Spiced Mango Daiquiri
Feragaia non-alcoholic spirit, lime, Buck’s house mango and chamoy cordial (vegan)
Zero Passionfruit and Red Chilli Mojito
Feragaia non-alcoholic spirit, mint, lime, soda, Buck’s house passionfruit and red chilli shrub (vegan)
Everleaf Marine, Fever-Tree light tonic, lemon
(vegan)
Everleaf Marine, green apple, Fever-Tree ginger ale
(vegan)
Copenhagen Organic Blue Tea, Denmark
White tea, green jasmine, tropical fruit, honeysuckle 0.0% (organic, vegan)
Lucky Saint Lager
UK, 0.5% (vegan)
Lucky Saint Lemon Lager
UK, 0.5% (vegan)
Guinness
Ireland, 0.0% (vegan)
Erdinger Alkoholfrei
Germany, 0.5% (vegan)
Beavertown Lazer Crush IPA
UK, 0.3% (vegan)
Campervan Off-Piste Pale
Scotland, 0.5% (gf)
Mango and Chamoy Paloma
Patron Silver tequila, grapefruit, Buck’s house mango and chamoy cordial, Fever-Tree pink grapefruit soda (vegan)
On the Road
Botanist Distillers Strength gin, Smokehead whisky, Cointreau, passionfruit, pineapple, clarified coconut milk, prosecco
El Charro Hold Up
Grey Goose vodka, Buck’s house orange sherbet, Passoa passionfruit, pineapple, lime (vegan)