Style, Character and Ambience

That’s right, this year, our highly popular and pawtastic Christmas themed, charity breakfast event for dog owners and their beloved, four-legged friends ‘Santa Paws’ is back on!

Come on down on Sunday 5^th December from 10-11:30am and get into the festive spirit, have a great fun morning and help us raise vital funds for the Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home and Guide Dogs Scotland.

There will be tasty bacon or egg rolls served up with teas and coffees, a tantalising treat for the tail waggers and Christmas comes early, with a present for the pooches, compliments of Santa Paws! Tickets cost £10.  To book call 0131 665 3354 or email info@mercatgrill.com.

We’re holding a Whisky Tasting lunch on Tuesday 19^th October with a special guest from Lindores Abbey Distillery in Fife, which classes itself as the ‘spiritual home of Scotch whisky’!

Join us from 1pm and we’ll have a sociable, fun and informative session, which will be enjoyed over a delicious three-course lunch.

Murray Stevenson, the brand ambassador from Lindores Abbey Distillery will be talking to our guests, taking you through the intriguing history of Lindores Abbey (located in Lindores, Fife) which apparently has widely recognised links to the earliest written reference of Scotch whisky.  Its whisky has been revived after 523 years and the spirit is back flowing from its copper stills, of this ancient site.  And you can sample and enjoy it on 19^th October from 1pm for only £25pp! Join us for some great chat on this single malt whisky over a three-course lunch.

To book a place, simply call 0800 124 4112 or email info@mercatgrill.com.

Our new, ‘MG Business Hub’ opens this Friday! With so many of you, still working from home – we’ve created a new business hub, here at the Mercat Grill to help homeworkers looking for a change of work space and get back some of that ‘Friday feeling’!

We know how isolating it can sometimes feel, working alone from home – so we thought we’d create an area for locals looking for a change of scenery to get on with their daily tasks or for a socially distanced meeting.

We have a special seating area, in the quieter area of our venue, where for only £10 – you can spend a two-hour slot, anytime between 9am until 12pm every Friday working away. You’ll have access to power points; free Wi-Fi and we’ll bring you a bacon or egg roll and a fresh cup of coffee/tea!

Our new MG Business Hub will be available on a Friday from 9am to 12pm. Simply call us on 0131 665 3354 to book a socially distanced space, for up to two hours.

Join us for our ‘Four Corners of Scotland’ Whisky Tasting Event for Charity on Wednesday 28^th April at 19:30! Being organised by the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, we’re hosting the event together with 1775 Whisky Passport!

It will be a hybrid affair – held online (hosted via 1775 Whisky Passport’s Facebook Live and YouTube channels) and a small number of guests outdoors (up to 20 – weather dependent) can attend in person here at the Mercat Grill!

Hosted by co-owners of 1775 Whisky Passport, Neil Forbes and myself Graham Blaikie, we’ll take fellow whisky lovers on a tasting tour, of Scotland’s ‘four corners’ in a fun and informative session, talking through the;

Clynelish 14-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Highlands

Cardhu 12-Year-Old Single Malt from Speyside

Caol Ila 12-Year-Old Single Malt from the isle of Islay

Glenkinchie 12-Year-Old Single Malt from East Lothian

You can pre-order your tasting packs at https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/ZVQX78MARAP5A and for £20.  You’ll get 50ml of the four whiskies being sampled on the evening, delivered but you need to order by Friday 23^rd April, live in the UK and be over 18 years old.

All proceeds will go to The Ben, the Scottish Licensed Trade Benevolent Society, which supports people across the industry facing extreme financial hardship.

Thank you so much to all of you who completed our survey on your take-away preferences.  We’ve taken your feedback onboard and have decided to trial some new click & collect take-away options, which we can’t wait to dish up for you – starting this weekend😊.

Every Friday You Can Enjoy;

• Our hugely popular Hand Battered Haddock & Rustic Chips for two people with either a bottle of prosecco, wine or coke/diet coke for £22.50.

• Fondue (for two – £10 or four people – £22.50) – this is our handmade, rich cheese dish provided with a selection of fresh breads and just needs to be heated up. The Fondue for four, includes either a bottle of prosecco, wine or coke/diet coke for £22.50. We also have a gluten free option.

• Our Haggis Cigars (£10 per pack of four – vegetarian option available too) – lovingly produced by us – our Haggis Cigars are filled with wonderful, tasty haggis, encased in a light, crispy, spring roll style pastry and served with orange marmalade and a peppercorn sauce. Simply heat them by frying for five minutes or in the oven for 15-20 mins at 180°

• My talented mother’s homemade Cream Filled Crunchy Topped Choux Buns (two for £6), are made with delicious French pastry dough, chantilly cream, crispy layers and a chocolate base – enough to satisfy two people for dessert! She’s also created scrumptious Salted Caramel Cake (£6) – and you get two generous portions, to be enjoyed for dessert or whenever you like!

All of the above dishes are available for collection from 4-7pm.

This Saturday New Take-Away Treats that we’re delighted to be offering are;

• Fondue (for two – £10 or four people – £22.50) – this is our handmade, rich cheese dish provided with a selection of fresh breads and just needs to be heated up. The Fondue for four, includes either a bottle of prosecco, wine or coke/diet coke for £22.50. We also have a gluten free option.

• Chicken Balmoral (£12.95) – Back by popular demand – this tender, pan fried chicken breast is filled with wonderful, tasty haggis & served with a peppercorn cream sauce and rustic chips. This comes ready to eat – no heating required!

• Double Puffed Steak & Ale Pie (£12.95) – Homemade with prime diced beef from our local butcher J Gilmore; it’s slow cooked in beer, a tasty gravy & served with rustic chips. This comes ready to eat – no heating required!

• *New* Thai Green Chicken or Veg Curry – (£10.50/£9) – Our head chef has created a new tantalising Thai Green Curry, available with chicken or vegetables and dished up with rice. This comes ready to eat – no heating required!  

• Our Haggis Cigars (£10 per pack of four – vegetarian option available too) – lovingly produced by us – our Haggis Cigars are filled with wonderful West Lothian haggis, encased in a light, crispy, spring roll style pastry and served with orange marmalade and a peppercorn sauce. Simply heat them by frying for five minutes or in the oven for 15-20 mins at 180°. 

• My talented mother’s homemade Cream Filled Crunchy Topped Choux Buns (two for £6), are made with delicious French pastry dough, chantilly cream, crispy layers and a chocolate base – enough to satisfy two people for dessert! She’s also created scrumptious Salted Caramel Cake (£6) – and you get two generous portions, to be enjoyed for dessert or whenever you like!

All our hot, Saturday take-away dishes are available to collect from 4pm – 7pm.  Our Haggis Cigars, Fondue, Choux Buns & Salted Caramel Cake can be collected anytime from 11am-7pm. 

All orders must be placed by the night before but please order as far in advance as possible – to ensure you secure your favourite dish or dessert!    

Simply order via www.mercatgrill.com, info@mercatgrill.com or call 0800 124 4112 by the night before. 

We hope to continue providing great cuisine to you, on a click & collect basis and offer you different, weekly choices on a Saturday!

We look forward to seeing you.

Thanks so much in advance.

Graham Blaikie

Owner of the Mercat Grill