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Food and Drink at Macdonald Houstoun House, Edinburgh West

Enjoy fine hotel dining at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel. Our elegant Tower Restaurant has been awarded a prestigious AA Rosette in recognition of the quality of its food and service. Serving only the finest Scottish beef, lamb and wild white fish, our menus offer an ever-growing range of organic food and drink - good for you and the environment.

For a less formal dining experience, relax in our Vaulted Bar with a pre-dinner drink, freshly brewed tea or coffee, snack or light meal.  

Macdonald Houstoun House The Tower RestaurantThe Tower Restaurant

Climb the winding staircase of a 16th Century tower to enjoy the award-winning cuisine of the Macdonald Houstoun House's restaurant. With panelled walls, shuttered windows and open fireplaces, the Tower Restaurant's drawing room décor offers a relaxing and refined atmosphere in which to dine. Make an enquiry

  • The Tower Restaurant

    Start your day well with fresh fruit, freshly baked bread and pastries, sweet comb honey, or a full Scottish breakfast made from the finest organic produce and free range eggs. Entertain clients with an impressive business lunch and return later for a candlelit meal.

    Choose from the innovative a la carte menu and dine on specialities such as spinach, ricotta and pine nut tart with basil oil, followed by Highland game venison sausages served with creamed potatoes and red onion jus. Finish the perfect meal with a tempting dessert like Scottish cranachan made with heather infused honey oats. Ask your waiter to recommend one of our many fine wines to complement your meal.

    Opening Hours

    • Breakfast 7am - 10am daily
    • Dinner 6.30pm - 10pm daily

    At Your Service

    • Dress code: Smart-casual. No jeans, trainers or mobile phones please
    • Child policy: Accompanied children welcome. Children's menu available.
    • Seats: 59
    • Special requirements: Catered for on request
    • Open to non-residents

    Booking Information
    Due to the popularity of the Tower Restaurant we advise you to book your table when you make your hotel reservation.

    Make a Reservation
    If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about a table reservation, please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9043.

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  • Starters

    Cullen skink, snipped chives £5.50

    Carpaccio of Scottish beef, horseradish panna cotta £7.95

    Pan fried wood pigeon, braised chicory, juniper jus £7.00

    Shitaki mushroom and goats cheese tart, tomato pesto £5.95

    Ugie smokehouse classical smoked salmon, lettuce and capers £7.00

    Classic prawn cocktail £6.00

    Main course

    Pan fried duck breast, roasti potato, savoy cabbage, thyme jus £18.85

    Loin of Atholl estate venison, Dauphinoise potatoes, roasted celeriac £21.00

    Hake fillet, cockle and saffron broth £18.00

    Free range corn fed chicken, herb mash, tarragon café au lait £15.50

    Risotto of green vegetables, free range poached egg £14.50

    Duo of outdoor reared pork fillet and belly, apple and sage gravy £16.50

    Grills

    21 day aged 12oz Scottish rib steak £20.50
    21 day aged 8oz Scottish sirloin steak £18.95
    Roast Highland rack of lamb 4 cutlets / 7 cutlets £20.00/
    £23.50

     

    Sauces

    Peppercorn £2.00
    Drambuie & Wholegrain Mustard Jus
    Red Wine Jus

    Side Orders

    Seasonal Greens £2.90
    Award Winning Hand Cut Chips from Carroll's Heritage Potatoes of Tiptoe Farm
    Roasted Celeriac & Carrots
    Side Salads

    Weekly Specials

    Monday Outdoor reared Pork & Parsley Sausages, caramelised onion jus £12.95
    Tuesday Scottish Beef Stroganoff, braised rice £15.95
    Wednesday Beer Battered Fish & Chips, tartare Sauce £13.95
    Thursday Braised Shin of Scottish Beef, roasted root vegetables £13.95
    Friday Poached Loch Fyne Haddock, rosti potatoes, hollandaise £13.95
    Saturday Cote Du Bouef, Bernaise Sauce (For Two) £48.00 each
    Sunday Chef's Special of the Day £15.95

    Desserts

    Vanilla crème brulee, homemade shortbread £6.50
    Dark chocolate tart, vanilla ice cream £6.50
    Trio of homemade ice cream £6.50
    Selection of British & Continental cheese, grapes, biscuits & pear chutney £8.00
    Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce £6.50

    Coffee

    Caffetiere of Coffee £3.95
    Espresso £3.95
    Cappuccino, Americano, Latte Mocha £3.95
    Selection of Fruit & Herbal Tea £4.00
    Liquor Coffees - Italian, Irish, Russian, Calypso, Royale £5.95

Macdonald Houstoun House The Vaulted BarThe Vaulted Bar

Located in the historic cellars of Macdonald Houstoun House, the welcoming Vaulted Bar is composed of three connected rooms, with large open fireplaces, antique paintings and leather couches. Relax with friends and enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar or read the paper over Afternoon Tea.

 

  • The Vaulted Bar

    Take a mid-morning break with a pot of English Breakfast tea in the antique surroundings of Macdonald Houstoun House's Vaulted Bar or sink into one of the wing-backed armchairs with a pint of local cask ale. After a long morning walk around the grounds stop for a well-deserved lunch or return after dinner for a convivial drink with friends.

    Opening Hours

    • 11am-11pm daily

    At Your Service

    • Dress code: Relaxed
    • Child policy: Accompanied children welcome. Children's menu available.
    • Seats: 50
    • Special requirements: Catered for on request

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Macdonald Houstoun House Room ServiceRoom Service

Tired after a long day? Tempted by a leisurely breakfast in bed? Our Room Service menu has been designed with your convenience in mind. So kick off your shoes, pick up the phone and let us serve you in comfort.

  • Room Service

    Sandwiches, salads, side dishes, beverages, light meals and desserts can all be served to your room between 8am and 10pm and there is a limited menu available 24 hours a day.

    Opening Hours

    • 8am - 10pm daily
    • Limited menu available at all other times

    At Your Service

    • Child policy: Children's room service menu available on request
    • Special requirements: Catered for on request

    Booking Information
    We like to deliver your room service requests as quickly as possible.

    Enquiry Form
    If you have a question about our room service policy please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9043.

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  • Light Bites

    Seared yellow fin tuna loin, nicoise salad
    Char grilled corn fed free range chicken, Caesar salad
    Loch Fyne smoked salmon, lemon, caper berries
    Home made soup of the day, freshly baked bread
    Greek salad, feta, cucumber, olive, red onions, tomatoes
    Classic prawn cocktail

    Mains

    East Anglia Farms, premium pork sausage, creamed mash, shallot gravy
    North Sea beer battered cod, hand cut chips, tartar sauce
    21 day aged prime Scottish rib eye steak, traditional garnish
    Traditional cottage pie, seasonal greens
    Smoked Loch Fyne haddock, omelette, "Arnold Bennet"
    21 day aged prime Scottish beef burger, hand cut chips
    Goats cheese, mozzarella, sundried tomato, black olive panzotti
    Traditional fish pie, seasonal greens

    Sandwiches

    21 day aged prime Scottish steak ciabatta, caramelised onions
    Loch Fyne smoked salmon, rustic baguette
    Club sandwich with free range chicken and eggs
    Corn fed free range chicken Caesar wrap
    Greek salad, feta cheese wrap
    Seared tuna niçoise wrap
    Home cooked ham, grain mustard, bloomer
    Prawns, Marie Rose, bloomer

    24 hour food

    Homemade soup of the day, freshly baked bread
    Corn fed free range chicken Caesar wrap
    Greek salad, feta cheese wrap
    Seared tuna niçoise wrap
    Home cooked ham, grain mustard, bloomer
    Prawns, Marie Rose, bloomer

    Desserts

    Granola, natural yogurt, berry compote
    Ice cream, from Arran Dairies
    Cut fresh fruit
    British cheese
    , oat cakes
    Dark chocolate and orange truffle
    Classic lemon tart

    Hot Beverages

    Cafetière of coffee, served with shortbread
    Cafetière of coffee (decaffeinated), served with shortbread
    Large Cafetière of coffee (serves 2), served with shortbread
    Pot of tea, served with shortbread traditional English, Earl Grey, Assam, Ceylon, Darjeeling or Lapsang Souchong

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  • Champagnes

    Champagne Mansard Brut
    Blended with the three main champagne grape varieties; Pinot Noir
    gives elegance and length, Pinot Meunier gives bodyweight and
    Chardonnay contributes aroma and finesse. There is a good amount
    of bottle age on the brut non-vintage, making this a very attractive
    and enjoyable champagne.

    Sparkling Pinot Grigio Rosé, San Orsola
    A fashionable pink sparkling version of Italy's most popular white grape;
    light, dry and refreshing.

    White Wine

    Sancerre, les Comtesses, Paul Thomas, Chavignol, Loire Valley, France
    The wine comes from a particular slope called 'les Comtesses' on
    the best part of the south facing hill of Chavignol, just outside the
    hill town of Sancerre. This is an elegant and appealing Sancerre, full
    of 'gooseberry' fruit with a delicious citrus tang.

    Chablis, J Moreau et Fils, Burgundy, France
    Very dry, crisp flinty wine with excellent fruit and acidity, yet retains
    its essential elegance.

    Sauvignon Blanc, Dos Hermanos, Curicó Valley, Chile, Fairtrade
    Fairtrade Wine means that the growers are guaranteed a fair and
    stable price for their grapes. Winemaker Peter Bright was one of
    the original flying winemakers and this Sauvignon is typical of his
    excellent wines - fresh, zesty and aromatic with a lively crisp acidity.

    Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Fortant, France
    A delicate wine with subtle aromas of pears, figs, hazlenut and honey.

    White Rioja, Marqués de Cáceres, Spain
    The best of new style wines from Spain with ripe, lively fruit and
    a fresh, dry finish. This young white is perfect as an aperitif.

    Colombard/Chardonnay, Katherine Hills, Australia
    Lifted, tropical fruit characters, balanced by citrus and melon
    flavours, dominate the nose. These enticing characters follow
    through to a palate showing length and lingering fruitiness.

    Pinot Grigio, Marchesini, Italy
    A crisp, dry wine with the fuller style typical of this highly popular
    grape variety. Cool fermented for maximum fruit and acidity
    retention, the wine is bottled while young and fresh.

    Chenin Blanc, Cape Bay, South Africa
    This popular young wine gives delicious ripe Chenin fruit balanced
    by a dry, long finish.

    Chardonnay, Willowood, California
    Made using state of the art techniques to produce a crisp, dry
    white wine with refreshing citrus fruit characters and a typical
    light buttery finish.

    Red Wines

    Fleurie, le Roitelet, Henry Fessy, Beaujolais, France
    Soft, silky, raspberry fruit and an attractive purpley red colour
    characterise this well made wine from the Gamay grape.

    Pinot Noir, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Robert Skalli, France
    Intense flavours of small black fruit, chocolate and liquorice give
    wonderful complexity to this smooth, delicious wine.

    Pinotage, Cape Bay, South Africa
    From a grape variety unique to the Cape, this is a delicious red
    wine with attractive berry fruit and full flavours. Once you have
    tasted this grape variety, it will become a firm favourite.

    Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Fortant, France
    A smooth, generous wine with intense aromas of blackcurrant,
    vanilla and pepper.

    Merlot, Willowood, California
    A delicious soft rounded red with hints of ripe red berries and
    supple tannins.

    Shiraz/Cabernet, Katherine Hills, Australia
    This wine has smooth, ripe fruit with soft tannins. The delicate
    spice of the Shiraz blends perfectly with the red fruit characters
    of the Cabernet Sauvignon.

    Merlot Refosco, Altana di Vico, Italy
    A light bodied yet convincing all-rounder. Fruity and well balanced -
    great with pasta dishes and cold meats.

    Rose

    Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault Rosé, Wild Boar, Provence, France
    A refreshing dry rosé from the heart of Provence. Bright red berry
    and mint aromas with a supple yet dry and crisp finish. Very versatile
    and matches perfectly with grilled white meats, seafood, dry cheeses
    and salads.

    Pinot Grigio Rosé, Marchesini, Italy
    Pinot Grigio is neither dark or light skinned (actually somewhere in
    between) as such it lends itself well to the production of pink wines.
    Just off-dry and subtly flavoured this fashionable combination is a
    good choice for many wine lists.

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