Tiles Cafe Bar occupies 1 St Andrew Square in Edinburgh’s New Town. The former Prudential Insurance office retains decorative tiled walls, a high ceiling and large period lamps around a central bar. Window seating looks onto the square, while outdoor tables add another option in suitable weather.
The bistro menu is based on Scottish and British comfort food. Breakfast dishes, salads, chargrilled plates, burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches allow the kitchen to serve from daytime into the evening. The selection works for a quick lunch, a full meal or food ordered around televised sport.
Vegetarian dishes appear alongside meat and fish choices, and the range of plate sizes accommodates different appetites. The cafe bar setting is informal, but the architecture gives the room more character than a typical city centre pub. Guests with allergies should check the current menu and discuss preparation with staff before ordering.
Classic cocktails, wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks form a broad bar list. The combination of central counter, large screens and high windows can make the venue lively during busy periods. Tiles Cafe Bar brings together everyday bistro food, a well stocked bar and one of St Andrew Square’s most memorable interiors.
Address: 1 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD, United Kingdom
Tiles Cafe Bar Menu
Wee Plates
Homemade Soup
served with crusty bread & butter
Cullen Skink
served with crusty bread & butter
Haggis Neeps & Tatties
served with whisky cream sauce; vegetarian haggis also available
Mac n Cheese
served with garlic bread
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce • bacon • croutons • caesar dressing • parmesan; add chicken £4.50, add salmon £6.00
Burgers
all served with triple cooked chips; NGCI burger buns available
6oz Beef
cheese • bacon • lettuce • tomato • mayo
Breaded Chicken
breaded chicken • lettuce • tomato • mayo
Homemade Falafel
falafel • chilli houmous • lettuce • tomato
Sides
triple cooked chips
beer battered onion rings
halloumi fries
mixed salad
mixed vegetables
Sharing
Sharing Platter
black pudding bon bons • chicken goujons • halloumi fries • beer battered onion rings • triple cooked chips • baconaise • bbq sauce • sweet chilli
Nachos
tortilla chips • cheddar • mozzarella • jalapeños • salsa • guacamole • soured cream; add spicy chicken, chilli beef, haggis, or vegetarian haggis £4.00
Sandwiches
Chicken & Bacon
grilled chicken • bacon • lettuce • tomato • soft white loaf
Breaded Chicken
breaded chicken • katsu sauce • lettuce • tomato • ciabatta
Fish Goujon
breaded fish goujons • lettuce • tartare • soft white loaf
Caprese
mozerella • tomato • pesto • ciabatta
Halloumi
halloumi • red onion • smashed avacado • ciabatta
Mains
Fish & Chips
haddock • chips • garden peas • tartare sauce; choose between breaded or battered; half portion £15.50
Steak Pie
puff pastry • mashed potato • mixed vegetables; add a portion of triple cooked chips £3.50
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
butterscotch sauce • vanilla ice cream
Homemade Mousse
served with shortbread; ask server for today’s choice
Cheesecake
homemade vanilla cheesecake
Cranachan
homemade traditional scottish dessert • cream • raspberries • oats • honey • raspberry coulis • whisky • shortbread
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Against typical prices in Edinburgh
- Sticky toffee pudding Typical in Edinburgh: £8.00 £12.95
- Fish and chips Typical in Edinburgh: £18.85 £15.50
- Caesar salad Typical in Edinburgh: £12.00 £4.50
- Nachos Typical in Edinburgh: £8.95 £4.00
- Cheesecake Typical in Edinburgh: £8.10 £12.95
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