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Whether you’re looking for food or drinks, we’ve got the menu for you. Choose from our standard bar menus or have a look through our bespoke food and drinks package deals – perfect when you book our private venue or a table for a large group!

For the designated driver, we have a range of non-alcoholic cocktails, beers and ciders

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PASSIONBERRY FIZZ
‍Gordon’s Gin, Passoá Passion fruit Liqueur, strawberry purée and fresh lemon juice topped with apple juice and lemonade. Non booze option available

PORN STAR MARTINI
Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Passoa Passionfruit liqueur, vanilla syrup, fresh lime, passionfruit puree, pineapple juice & a shot of prosecco.

RHUBARB CRUMBLE MARTINI
‍Edinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger gin (40%), Calvados Cognac, Disaronno Amaretto with lemon Juice, cranberry juice and orange bitters.
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BRAMBLE-BERRY
Edinburgh Seaside Gin, Edinburgh Raspberry Gin liqueur, crème de cassis fresh lime juice & simple syrup.


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Classic

FRENCH MARTINI
Ciroc Pineapple Vodka, Smirnoff Red Vodka, Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur, raspberry purée and pineapple juice.
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NEWSROOM BLOODY MARY
Chilli infused Smirnoff Vodka, Schweppes Tomato Juice, fresh lemon juice, salt n’ pepper, Tabasco & Worcester Sauce with a splash of Noval Quinta Port to finish.
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ESPRESSO MARTINI
Ketel One Vodka, Café Patron XO Tequila, vanilla syrup and a double shot of espresso.

THE PERFECT STORMY
Kraken Dark Spiced Rum with fresh lime juice & honey all topped with zingy ginger beer.


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Fresh

BANANA DAIQUIRI
Bumbu Caribbean Rum, lime juice and banana syrup.

MOROCCAN COLLINS
Hendricks Gin, Limoncello liqueur, fresh lemon juice and muddled cucumber topped with ginger beer. Non booze option available.

MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DRAM
A delicate blend of Belvedere Vodka with lemon juice, mint, elderflower & jasmine syrup - light & refreshing.
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RASPBERRY MULE
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka, Chambord, fresh lime juice and raspberry puree, all topped up with zingy ginger beer.


Strong

THE 'ALE' FASHIONED
‍Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky stirred with brown sugar, orange bitters & topped with Coast to Coast Pale Ale.
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MANHATTAN ON RYE
‍Bulliet Rye Bourbon and Punt es mes sweet vermouth, stirred together with orange and Peychaud bitters.
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AULD NEGRONI
‍From Glasgow, Makars Barrel-Aged Gin stirred with Campari, Punt em Es, orange bitters and served over ice.
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SMOKING RON BURGUNDY
Hickory smoked Ron Zacapa 23 Centenario Rum, Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur, cherry brandy, chocolate bitters with maple syrup & a shot of apple juice on the side.


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Twisted

WHITE CHOCOLATE RUSSIAN
‍Belvedere Vodka, Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, milk & cream.
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MIDNIGHT MAI TAI
‍Koko Kanu Coconut Rum, Cointreau, lime juice, pineapple juice, Angostura Bitters, orgeat syrup all topped with pinot noir.

XANTE, WARRIOR PRINCESS!
‍Appleton Signature Rum, Xante Pear Cognac, fresh lime juice & simple syrup, finished with a hint of Absinthe.
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SPRITZ ROYALE
‍Italicus Bergamot Liqueur, Beefeater Blood Orange Gin topped with soda water and prosecco.



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To Share

PASSIONBERRY FIZZ
Gordon’s Gin, Passoá Passionfruit Liqueur, strawberry purée and fresh lemon juice topped with apple juice and lemonade. Non booze option available.
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THE CAPTAINS PUNCH
Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum, Oloroso Sherry, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, fresh blackberries and topped with apple juice.
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PINK ISLAND TEA
Beefeater Pink Gin, Chambord, Cointreau, Sauza Reposado Tequila, Brugal Anejo Rum, Lanique Rose Liqueur with lemon juice & simple syrup’.


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Full Selection


ARKIKIE KIRSTY'S GIN
Suggested garnish: Orange peel

BEEFEATER 24
‍Suggested garnish: Orange peel

BEEFEATER PINK
Suggested garnish: Strawberry & lime wedge
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BOË PASSIONFRUIT
Suggested garnish: Orange peel

BOË VIOLET
Suggested garnish: Blackberry & lime wedge

BOMBAY GIN
‍Suggested garnish: Lime wedge

BOTANIST
Suggested garnish: Pink grapefruit
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BROCKMANS
Suggested garnish: Pink grapefruit & blueberries

BEEFEATER BLOOD ORANGE GIN
‍Suggested garnish: Orange wedge

CAORUNN
‍Suggested garnish: Red apple

DAFFY'S
Suggested garnish: Mint & lime
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DARNLEY'S VIEW
‍Suggested garnish: Lemon peel

EDINBURGH GIN
‍Suggested garnish: Orange wedge

EG CANNONBALL
Suggested garnish: Lemon peel
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EG ELDERFLOWER
‍Suggested garnish: Lime peel

EG POMEGRANATE AND ROSE
‍Suggested garnish: Lemon peel & raspberry




EG RASPBERRY
‍Suggested garnish: Raspberry & lime wedge

EG RHUBARB AND GINGER LIQUEUR
‍Suggested garnish: Large ginger baton & lime wedge

EG RHUBARB AND GINGER GIN
‍Suggested garnish: Large ginger baton & lemon peel

EG SEASIDE GIN
‍Suggested garnish: Thyme & lemon peel

GIN SUL
‍Suggested garnish: Lemon peel
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GORDON'S GIN
‍Suggested garnish: Lime wedge

HENDRICKS
‍Suggested garnish: Sliced cucumber

HENDRICKS MIDSUMMER SOLSTICE
‍Suggested garnish: Sliced cucumber & orange peel

JINZU
‍Suggested garnish: Pink grapefruit

JJ WHITLEY ELDERFLOWER
‍Suggested garnish: Cucumber & mint

MAKARS BARREL AGED GIN
‍Suggested garnish: Orange zest
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ROKU
‍Suggested garnish: 3 Gigner batons

STAR OF BOMBAY
‍Suggested garnish: Orange peel

TANQUERAY
‍Suggested garnish: Lime wedge

TANQUERAY 10
Suggested garnish: Pink grapefruit
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TANQUERAY SEVILLA
‍Suggested garnish: Orange wedge

‍WILDCAT GIN
‍Suggested garnish: Thyme
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WHITLEY NEIL - QUINCE
‍Red Apple. Original Tonic/Slimline Tonic.

White

VALDEMORO SAUVIGNON BLANC
GREEN FISH VERDEJO, BODEGAS GALLEGAS
‍VILLA ROSELLA PINOT GRIGIO
ANGELS TEARS MUSCAT CHENIN BLANC
LAWSON’S DRY HILLS RIESLING

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Champagne

PIPER HEIDSICK BRUT NV
MOET & CHANDON IMPERIAL
MOET & CHANDON IMPERIAL ROSE‍

Rose

WILLOWOOD WHITE ZINFANDEL
‍BOTTER PINOT GRIGIO ROSATO

Sparkling Wine

GALANTI PROSECCO
‍CHANDON BRUT SPARKLING WINE
CHANDON BRUT SPARKLING ROSE WINE


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Red

LA PODEROSA MALBEC
ANGELS TEARS MERLOT CABERNET SAUVIGNON
TORREON DE PARADES PINOT NOIR RESERVA
‍BODEGAS LAN RIOJA CRIANZA
CHOCOLATE BOX DARK CHOCOLATE SHIRAZ

Highlands

DALWHINNIE 15YR
DEANSTON 10YR
GLENDRONACH 12YR
GLENGOYNE 12YR
GLENGOYNE 15YR
GLENGOYNE 21YR
GLENMORANGIE 10YR
GLENMORANGIE QUINTA RUBAN
OBAN 14YR
OLD PULTENEY 12YR
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Islay

ARDBEG 10YR
BOWMORE 12YR
BRUICHLADDICH CLASSIC LADDIE BRUICHLADDICH ISLAY
BUNNAHABHAIN 12YR
CAOL ILA 12YR
LAGAVULIN 16YR
LAPHROAIG 10YR

Speyside

ABERLOUR 12YR
BALVENIE 14YR - CARIBBEAN CASK
CARDHU 12YR
GLENFARCLAS 10YR
GLENFIDDICH 12YR
GLENFIDDICH IPA
GLENFIDDICH PROJECT XX
GLENFIDDICH FIRE & CANE
THE GLENLIVET FOUNDER'S RESERVE
KNOCKANDO 12YR
MACALLAN GOLD
MACALLAN 12YR SHERRY OAK
TAMDHU 10YR
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Lowlands

AILSA BAY
AUCHENTOSHAN 3 WOOD
AUCHENTOSHAN 12YR
GLENKINCHIE 10YR

Irish

BUSHMILLS 10YR
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Japanese

THE CHITA, SUNTORY
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The Islands

ARRAN 10YR
HIGHLAND PARK 12YR
HIGHLAND PARK VALKNUT
JURA 10YR
JURA 18YR
TALISKER 10YR

Blends & Liqueurs

HANKEY BANNISTER
JAMESONS IRISH
MONKEY SHOULDER
JOHNNIE WALKER RED
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK
THE WOODSMAN
DRAMBUIE
GLAYVA
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STARTERS
MAINS
BURGERS
HOT DOGS
SALADS
BRUNCH MENU

Starters

SOUP OF THE DAY - £4.25
Freshly made in house & served with locally sourced crusty white bread
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HAGGIS FRITTERS - £5.00
Our top-quality haggis in salt n’ vinegar batter, deep fried until golden & brown sauce (Veggie haggis available too)

NEWSROOM CHICKEN WINGS - £7.00
Succulent chicken wings tossed in your choice of fiery Korean BBQ, sticky Thai Honey & Chilli or sweet n’ smoky BBQ‍
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BREADED MUSHROOMS - £5.25
Sliced Portobello Mushroom coated in thyme & breadcrumbs, lightly fried, served with garlic mayo & dressed mixed leaves

DRUNKEN SAILOR - £8.00/£13.00
Layers of Scottish Smoked Salmon & succulent North Atlantic Prawns in Marie Rose sauce, laced with scotch whisky & topped with herb croutons

CHICKEN TIKKA SKEWERS - £8.00
Tender pieces of locally sourced chicken in a delicious tikka rub, served with a spicy, sweet chilly mayo
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NEWSROOM NACHOS - £7.0/£13.00
Tortilla chips piled high & oozing with Scottish Cheddar Cheese, sour cream, guacamole, hot jalapeños & your choice of:
SMOKY BBQ PULLED PORK • TEXAN CHILLI BEEF OR • HAGGIS N’ PEPPER SAUCE


Our Mains

FISH N’ CHIPS - £14.00
‍Haddock fillet in salt n’ vinegar batter, deep fried until golden served with garden peas, seasoned chips & tartare sauce
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THAI GREEN CURRY - £18.00
‍A fresh & spicy Thai Green Curry with pan-fried sea bass, wild rice & finished with Japanese Yuzu pearls

HAGGIS, NEEPS N’ TATTIES - £11.00
‍The elusive creature itself, freshly caught & prepared. Our famous haggis is served with buttery mash, turnip puree, turnip crisps & pepper sauce(Veggie haggis available too)

BALMORAL CHICKEN - £13.50
‍Succulent chicken breast stuffed with our famous haggis, served with creamy mash, seasonal veg & peppercorn sauce
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SCAMPI & CHIPS - £12.00
‍Golden Scottish Scampi in breadcrumbs, chips, Newsroom Tartare Sauce &your choice of mixed salad or seasonal veg
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SIZZLING FAJITAS
Flour tortillas, cheese, salsa & sour cream - spicy mixed peppers & onions served on a sizzling skillet with your choice of:

SLICED FILLET - £17.00
CHICKEN BREAST - £13.00
OR WHY NOT HAVE BOTH - £14.00
EXTRA TORTILLAS x 3 - £1
ADD PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM - £10
STEAK N’ GUINNESS PIE - £14.00
‍Tender chunks of Scottish Beef in a rich Guinness gravy, topped with puff pastry, served with seasonal veg & your choice of creamy mash or new potatoes
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BEEF STROGANOFF - £20.00
‍Sliced fillet steak & wild mushrooms in unctuous sauce with mustard & brandy served with fragrant mixed brown & white rice

NEWSROOM SHARING PLATTER - £17.50
‍A hearty platter of The Newsroom’s best - Haggis fritters, breaded mushrooms, crispy onion rings, chicken wings, smoked paprika & parmesan garlic bread - all served with house slaw, seasoned fries & dips of brown sauce, garlic mayo & BBQ sauce
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ADD KING PRAWNS FOR £3.50
ADD CHORIZO FOR £2.50
ADD CRISPY ONION RINGS £3.50
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Our Burgers

THE NAKED TRUTH - £8.25
Chicken or beef patty with mixed lettuce, sliced beef tomato & red onion

THE BIG STORY - £9.25
All the details of The Naked Truth embellished with sliced gherkin, smoked bacon
& Scottish Cheddar
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THE FUN GUY(v) - £7.75
Lettuce, tomato & onion with a whole, roasted Portobello Mushroom, gooey melted cheddar cheese topped with chargrilled tomato chutney
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DR CHEESE - £12.00
The Doctor is in! Two smashed burger patties generously covered in our signature Dr Pepper sauce with Scottish Mature Cheddar & topped with deep fried pickles
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THE CRAZY CHICKEN WAFFLE BURGER - £11.00
Juicy chicken breast, chilli & honey Asian-style slaw topped with grilled pineapple, sandwiched between two sweet Belgian Waffles


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Extra

WEE - £1.00
Scottish Cheddar, Gherkins, Jalapenos, Slaw, Guacamole, Sun-blush tomato chutney

MUCKLE - £2.00
‍Smoky BBQ pulled pork, Haggis frittersSmoked bacon, Texan Beef Chilli, Creamy Goat’s Cheese, Pulled Buffalo chicken breast

DIPS - £0.80
‍Smoky BBQ, Hot Korean BBQ, Soothing sour cream, Warming salsa, Gutsy garlic mayo, Sweet chilli mayo, Thai Honey & Chilli

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Hot Dogs

TEQUILA MOCKING DOG - £8.75
‍Classic Bockwurst hotdog topped with Texas chilli beef, crushed nachos and deep fried jalapenos all drenched in our signature tequila cheese sauce
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NAUGHTY PIGGY - £10.00
‍Classic Bockwurst hotdog smothered in smokey pulled pork topped with toffee apple fritters and house cider slaw
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POPPIN’ BUFFALO DOG - £9.50
‍Classic Bockwurst hotdog topped with hot & spicy pulled buffalo chicken, house slaw, sweet & salty popcorn
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THE BLT - £8.50
‍Classic Bockwurst hotdog topped mixed leaves, chopped tomato & crispy bacon bits all tossed in ranch dressing
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Salads

WARM CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD - £12.00
‍Mixed leaf salad with salsa style dressing, peppers & onions, topped with warm Cajun Chicken breast & sour cream

FRUIT & NUT SALAD £11.00
‍Mixed leaf salad with crispy smoked bacon, candied walnuts & creamy goats cheese, garnished with vibrant strawberries & balsamic dressing.
Add king prawns for 3.5 • add chorizo for 2.5

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Brunch Menu
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served
Monday to Sunday
10am-1pm
BREAKFAST AT SCOOBY'S - 9.50
Toasted hot dog bun & grilled Bockwurst Sausage
topped with baked beans, hash brown, tattie scone,
crispy bacon bits & a soft fried egg finished with
a dollop of ketchup, brown sauce & sprinkled
with mixed cereal

WAKE N' BACON - 10.00
Toasted bun with lettuce, a coffee rubbed beef patty
topped with crispy bacon & a fried egg, finished
with sweet & spicy chilli jam
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THE RISING SUN - 10.00
A warm, toasted croissant filled with mixed leaf,
soft cream cheese, smoked salmon & cucumber, finished
with yuzu citrus pearls
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OATY BOWL OF GOODNESS - 6.00
‍Chef’s own granola mix topped with fruit compote,
toasted oats & chopped banana, served with oat-milk

NEWSWORTHY STACKS - 8.50
A light & fluffy pancake stack with a choice
of 2 mouth-watering combos…

The Sweet n’ Savoury Stack
Smooth peanut butter with banana & crispy bacon bits, smothered in sea salt & caramel sauce

The Fruity Greek
Mixed fruit compote & Greek Yoghurt with toasted oats, drizzled in runny honey

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Are you booking for a large group or private function? Check out our buffet menu below then give us a call!

Party Food

‍Choose from our standard buffet items or spoil yourself & go for the premium option, the beauty is, you can mix and match from both! All prices are per item, per person with select items subject to a minimum order.
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STANDARD - £1.50

‍• Mini slider burgers
• Mini cheese pizza
• Mini pepperoni pizza
• Haggis bon-bons (veggie too)
• Chicken wings
• Skinny fries
• Sausage rolls
• Mini BBQ sausages
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PREMIUM - £2.00

‍• Mini cheese & bacon sliders(min 10)
• Smoked salmon pate & oatcakes (min 10)
• Curly fries or sweet potato fries (min 10)
• Pulled pork or beef chilli nachos (min 5)
• Chicken goujons & BBQ sauce
• Black pudding & chorizo bruschetta
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SANDWICHES

‍Min persons 15, mix & match fillings.
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STANDARD - £1.50

‍• Egg mayo
• Tuna mayo
• Savoury cheese
• Ham & mustard
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PREMIUM - £2.50

‍• Smoked salmon & cucumber
• Pesto chicken & spinach
• Peppery pastrami & cheeseslaw
• Sriracha chicken salad
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Book your drinks in advance! Check out our drinks packages below then give us a call to reserve, we know you want that mini keg…

Moretti Mini Keg— £75.00

‍Want to up your game on the next stag or work night out? This innovative beer dispense system changes your whole drinking experience and it’s perfect for large groups. Get your very own Mini Keg with it's unique 8ltr Moretti Brewlock keg for your table!
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Beer Bucket - £65.00

‍A hoppy and malty variety bucket of 10 Scottish craft and 5 imported beers featuring:
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• 5 Sol 330ml
• 2 Innis & Gunn 440ml
• 2 Williams Bros. Joker IPA 300ml
• 2 Maltsmiths Lager 330ml
• 2 Lagunitas 12th of Never 330ml
• 2 Brewgooder Cleanwater Lager 330ml
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Bellini Buffet - £45.00

‍Now it’s time for something bubbly… Our Bellini Buffet includes a super-chilled bottle of Botter Prosecco Superiore with a selection of Edinburgh Gin Liqueurs - Pomegranate & Rose, Elderflower, Rhubarb & Ginger & Raspberry – all served with a selection of fruit to garnish.


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Contact

FIND US

OPENING TIMES
Monday 11.00 - 01.00
Tuesday 11.00 - 01.00
Wednesday 11.00 - 01.00
Thursday 11.00 - 01.00
Friday 11.00 - 01.00
Saturday 11.00 - 01.00
Sunday 11.00 - 01.00

Newsroom Bar and Eatery, 5-11 Leith Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3AT


0131 557 5830