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Tried the Haggis and Steak Ale Pie for our mains. I would have to say the Steak Ale Pie is magnificent! For Haggis, I cant say much since this is my f…
Yohanna Wijaya
Arcade
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I was excited to show my Dutch friend around one of my favourite cities; and was surprised to find out shed never tasted haggis or whisky - so Arcade …
Dolly Sharma
Arcade
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Great haggis and excellent scotch selection. A warm yet interesting decor. Had the luxury whiskey tour and enjoyed every one! Definitely worth a visit…
Brodie Jumbo Wild Smith
Arcade
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6 Reviews on “Arcade”
Tried the Haggis and Steak Ale Pie for our mains. I would have to say the Steak Ale Pie is magnificent! For Haggis, I cant say much since this is my first time trying Haggis, and I dont quite like the taste nor the texture of it.
I was excited to show my Dutch friend around one of my favourite cities; and was surprised to find out shed never tasted haggis or whisky – so Arcade was the perfect place to stop.A fantastic seat in the window, the staff recommended a couple of whiskies and we ordered the haggis balls (I wondered how many Harris had to be caught?).What a perfect introduction for her – the haggis balls were incredible, and its at this point I discovered shed never had kale before either!!The atmosphere in this bar was great, the staff were friendly and helpful; and Ill definitely be returning – especially if I want to introduce other friends to the delights of Scottish cuisine!
Great haggis and excellent scotch selection. A warm yet interesting decor. Had the luxury whiskey tour and enjoyed every one! Definitely worth a visit!
A whiskey bar with good food and reasonable prices. Score! I loved the top hat lamp shade along with the long list of whiskeys and substantial choice of food.Its a quiet little place. Maybe we were there too early 🙂 The beetroot and goat cheese salad was delicious. It was a pleasure for me tired eyes and hungry stomach to see the haggis with mashed potato, turnip and some bacon on top.
Few times in my life I have experienced a service worst than this one. So bad in fact it didn’t let me enjoyed the food which might have been good. Don’t recommend it at all.
Nestled towards the top end of quaint Cockburn Street, Arcade Haggis and Whiskey House could quite easily be regarded as just another cleverly worded tourist trap. In reality this little pub goes a long way to offering some of the best haggis and possibly the largest selection of whiskey one might find in the city. The place itself is small and the dcor is a mash of styles; stone walls, Gothic tables and chairs and a large classic telephone sit amongst beige carpet, pot plants and colourful artwork. Sound confusing? It is a bit. What isn’t confusing, however, is the excellent attention to quality when it comes to the food. The most noteworthy of dishes on the menu are none other than the Robert Burns’ Famous Haggis and the Princess Diana Style Haggis. The former comes in the traditional stack of of mashed turnips, potatoes and of course the haggis, with an added choice of whisky sauce or bacon. It’s an impressive dish that will leave those who have never ventured into the realm of sheep’s pluck (that’s the heart, liver and lungs) cooked in the animals own stomach, either on the right or wrong side of curiosity. The Diana Haggis includes a made to order creamy sauce infused with tomatoes onions and Drambuie. The haggis operates along the same lines as Marmite, in the fact that it won’t be to everyone’s taste. But paired with the traditional turnips and mash, or neeps and tatties to those in the know, the full meaty taste of the haggis with it’s light spices and onions would surely appeal to the majority of carnivores out there. And the Arcade does it so well, taking joy in the presentation of the dishes and coaxing you into adding the whisky sauce, which, to be fair, you were never not going to order. But if the thought of haggis isn’t quite whetting your appetite then there are plenty of other options, such as the king prawns roasted in garlic, thyme and soy sauce or the excellent pork, Stilton and asparagus sausages with roasted veg and rocket mash. Once your stomach is well lined you can sit back and indulge in a few choice whiskeys from their extensive menu blending together a selection of malts from across the country. Highlights include the North Port Brechin 1982, infused with ground ginger, soft wood smoke and heather root and the Talisker 10 Year Old, with notes of kippers (yes, kippers), seaweed, and apple peel. If you really want to push the boat out then the wallet crunching Secret Stills 1986 will hit all the right spots with its rich nose of vanilla and caramel and intense notes of sherry and peat. A must for anyone in search of good food and drink, and both at very reasonable prices, Arcade Haggis and Whiskey House is certainly one to note down when you plan your next visit to Edinburgh.