cosy, casual, shabby chic. followers of no trends, just a purpose to make you feel at home.
eat
no geographical boundaries or complication, thoughtful use of the best seasonal ingredients & trusted local suppliers lead to a tasty outcome.
small plates
mushroom tartare, capers, egg yolk dressing, crispy parsley, shaved pecorino (v) £5
pickled mussels, smoked tomato & herb dressing (gf) £5
root vegetable, coconut, lemongrass & green chilli stovies, oatcakes £4.50
oat crumbed haggis bonbons, green apple, arran mustard dressing £4.50
crispy crab matchsticks, salsa verde £5
beetroot & port terrine, avocado wasabi, dry roasted peanuts (veg/gf) £5
soup, bread & butter (v) £4.60
sourdough+dips (veg) £4.95
medium plates
hare agnolotti pasta, hare & sage consommé £7
smoked sweetcorn & clam chowder, sourdough £7
black turtle bean frijoles, spicy green sauce, flatbread (veg) £6
fennel puff pastry tart, gremolata, red amaranth (v) £6
cherry cola glazed bath chaps, lemon popcorn pureé, shallots £6.50
spicy sambal roast skate wing + lime, leek & coriander dressing £7.50
large plates
whole roasted mackerel, walnuts, parsley, shallots, jerusalem artichokes (gf) £10.50
venison osso bucco, goats cheese polenta, saffron tomato ragú £12.50
butterbean gnocchi, pumpkin & chestnut pesto, sage & soy burnt butter (veg) £10
pave of cold smoked beef, celeriac purée, pickled wild mushrooms, red cabbage slaw £12
lamb burger, spiced tomato relish, herb labneh, red onion, brioche bun £9.50
welsh glamorgan veggie sausage burger, red cabbage & apple slaw, brioche bun £9
+ burger sides: sweet potato fries / french fries £2
tasting boards
the taster // mushroom tartare, pickled mushrooms, haggis bonbons, crab matchsticks, beetroot & port terrine, black turtle bean frijoles £21.50
the med // olive selection, oils, balsamic, sourdough, roast tomato £10
the big cheese // seasonal cheeses, oatcakes, frozen grapes, cognac soaked raisins £18.50
sides
sweet potato fries (veg/gf) £3
soba noodle salad, leeks, chilli, pickled mushrooms, soy & peanut oil dressiing (veg) £4.50
french fries (veg/gf) £3
polenta chips, tomato relish & rosemary salt (v/gf) £4
watercress, hazelnut & pickled red onion salad (veg/gf) £3.50
olives (v/veg/gf) £3.50
house baked sourdough + butter (v) £2
puddings
vanilla poached pear, vegan chocolate mousse, lavender granola crumb (veg) £6.50
tonka bean & white chocolate rice pudding, crème brûlée, charred clementine, orange flapjack (v) £6.50
potato & plum pudding, honey & amaretto broth, crème fraîche (v) £6.50
treacle tart, salted toffee ice cream, roast banana purée (v) £6.50
drink
seasonal focus for wines & cocktails, a modest well formed list featuring interesting ingredients, supporting local or small producers best we can.
cocktails
he’s a real funghi
fruity, earthy, easy
evan williams bourbon, apricot liqueur, blood peach purée, citrus, sugar, porchini syrup, egg white £7.60
kung fu cantona
short, strong, aromatic
ophir spiced gin, rhubarb liqueur, domain de canton, hellfire bitters, coriander, white vermouth £7.60
red mist wash over
spicy, smoky, fruity
vida mezcal, apricot liqueur, orange bitters, sweet paprika, sun dried tomato, spices £7.70
pisco nap
tropical, zingy, sour
capel pisco, koko kanu rum, celery, lime, grapefruit bitters, sugar, egg white £7.50
what’s-a matter u hey!
intense, strong, bittersweet
campari, dark matter spiced rum, ristretto liqueur, porter reduction £7.80
midsummer spritz
crisp, refreshing, fragrant
martin miller’s gin, hallands fläder aquavit, gooseberry, prosecco £7.85
bloody tremendous
juicy, short, boozy
three corners gin, solerno blood orange liqueur, amaro vermouth, maraschino, bitters £7.70
mary stairs
spicy, medicinal, long
el dorado 3 rum or davna bison grass vodka,
basil, fermented chilli, cucumber, spices, tomato, £7.70
cactus jack
fruity, fresh, easy
ocho tequila reposado, prickly pear liqueur, basil liqueur, amaro vermouth, watermelon syrup, citrus £7.60
the rdj
punchy, aromatic, serious
wray & nephew overproof rum, yellow chartreuse, elderflower gin, citrus, sugar £7.60
classic
short, boozy, legendary
martin miller’s westbourne gin or ogilvy vodka, vermouth, lemon or olive –made your way £7.50
9 lives
fresh, savoury, spicy
ocho blanco tequila, apple liqueur, coriander, green pepper, chilli, yellow chartreuse, grapefruit bitters, citrus, sugar £7.50
maple manhattan
rich, short, luxurious
rittenhouse rye whiskey, vermouth di torino, maple syrup, smoke essence, bitters £7.80
blackflip
smoky, creamy, malty
smokehead whisky, espresso, ristretto liqueur, hop liquorice reduction, px sherry, egg £7.85
40 theives
fresh, light, aromatic
black pepper infused vodka, limoncello, saki, bay syrup, egg white, sesame, citrus £7.70
tropic thunder
tropical, dry, boozy
ciroc pineapple vodka, escubac, tarragon, dry vermouth, ginger bitters £7.70
fyi
– we operate by table service only, so sit down, relax & let us take care of you
– as we are a bar/restaurant it’s over 18’s only
– if you are a group coming to Under The Stairs & more friends may be joining you, please tell us how many so we can seat you appropriately
– a discretionary 10% service charge will be added to tables of 6 or more
– opening times mon-sat 12-1 / sun 12-12 / kitchen open 12-10 / late night eats available til midnight
contact us
t. 0131 466 8550
e. info@underthestairs.org
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find us
3a Merchant St.
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QD
sun-thurs 15:00-late
fri-sat 12:00-01:00
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