🕐 Hours
Mo-Su 1700-late
About this spot
The Velvet Lounge is one of the best spots in Old Town (Royal Mile), Edinburgh. Whether it's a proper pub or a hidden gem, this is where locals actually eat.
💡 Tips before you go
- At pubs, order at the bar and find a seat
- Check if service charge is already on the bill before tipping
- Sunday roast is a tradition — book ahead
- Contactless payment works everywhere
Menu26 items
Appetizers
Caesar Salad with Anchovy Dressing & Corra Linn Cheese
¥12
Focaccia with Pesto, Mozzarella & Grilled Peppers
¥8
Gordal Olives
¥6
House Focaccia & Cultured Butter
¥5.5
House-Cured Capocollo
¥10
Smoked Cheese Puffs
¥6
Mains
60-day Dry-Aged Striploin, Beef Jus (to share)
¥78
Chicken Skewer with Fennel Hot Sauce & Gooseberry
¥10
Chickpea Flatbread with Sugar Peas, Wild Garlic & House Ricotta
¥12
Cod with Cocoa Beans & Smoked Celeriac Butter
¥26
Croque Monsieur
¥10
Fettuccine Alfredo
¥16
Grilled Chicken Cacciatore with Olives & Fennel
¥24
Orkney Scallop with Caramelised Buttermilk & Brandy
¥16
Pork Croquette with House Brown Sauce
¥13
Rösti with Mussels & XO Sauce
¥12
Venison with Apple & Red Wine Sauce
¥32
Sides
Grilled Greens
¥6
House Chips & Aioli
¥6
House Fries & Aioli
¥6
Leaf Salad with Mustard Dressing
¥6
Desserts
Chocolate Crémeux, Sea Salt & Olive Oil
¥8
Doughnut with Crème Fraîche & Caviar
¥18
Fernet-Branca Gelato with Cocoa Nibs & Coffee Caramel
¥8
Sticky Banana Pudding & Sesame Ice Cream
¥8
Other
Soup of the Day
¥6