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We are delighted to welcome you to Alba Flamenca's sister premises El Bar, Edinburgh's only dedicated flamenco Spanish tapas bar! Whether you're looking to catch up with friends for a drink, pop in for a quick coffee, take in a flamenco show or simply relax over a meal of our delicious tapas, here is an opportunity to treat yourself to a little taste of Spain on your very own Scottish doorstep!

If you have any questions regarding booking a table, outside catering for private events or our fixed menu options for larger groups then please do not hesitate to contact us.





★★★VERDURAS / VEGETABLES★★★

Patatas Bravas : extra fried baby potatoes smothered in a hot, spicy sauce  £3.50

Espinacas Rehogadas con Piñones y Pasas : soft spinach with garlic, pine nuts and raisins  £4.25

Tortilla de Patatas : Spanish style potato and onion omelette  £3.50

Champiñones al Ajillo : mushrooms sautéed in garlic and olive oil  £3.75

Escalivada : marinated roasted peppers, aubergine and onion in olive oil  £4.25

Pastel de Berengenas : baked aubergine topped with a cheese and pesto sauce  £4.25

Pisto : mixed vegetable stew in a rich tomato sauce  £3.50




★★★CARNES / MEAT★★★

Albóndigas a la Jardinera : pork and beef meatballs served in a chunky vegetable gravy  £4.75

Chorizo Frito al Vino : spicy Spanish sausage pan-fried in white wine  £5.50

Pincho de Cordero : lamb stew in a blackened, spicy sauce  £5.75

Pollo al la Cerveza : tender chicken pieces sautéed in beer  £5.00

Estofado de Ternera : beef stew in a mushroom and vegetable gravy  £5.50

Cerdo a la Pimienta : roast pork loin in a rich brandy and black pepper sauce  £4.75

Plato : mixed platter of spanish ham, Manchego cheese and olives  £5.50




★★★PESCADOS / FISH★★★

Gambas Pil-Pil : sautéed king prawns in garlic and chilli  £5.50

Calemares Andeluza : crispy fried squid drizzled with lemon juice  £5.50

Pescado Blanco a la Bilbaina : deep fried white fish with a topping of garlic and peppers  £5.00

Boquerones en Vinagre : fresh white anchovies soaked in vinegar and olive oil  £4.25

Lomo de Atún con Tomate : fresh tuna pieces cooked in a thick tomato sauce  £5.50

Croquetas de Bacalao : crispy deep fried salt cod croquettes  £5.00

Mejillones al Vino Blanco : fresh mussels swimming in a white wine and onion sauce  £4.25




★★★BOCADILLOS / SANDWICHES★★★

Bocadillo de Tortilla de Patatas : Spanish style potato and onion omelette  £3.25

Bocadillo de Chorizo : spicy Spanish sausage pan-fried in white wine  £4.25

Bocadillo de Calamares : crispy fried squid smothered with mayonnaise  £4.25

Bocadillo de Cerdo : thin cut pork loin with salt and garlic or pepper sauce  £3.50

Bocadillo de Jamon : cured Serrano ham  £3.50

Bocadillo de Queso : Spanish Manchego cheese drizzled with pesto  £3.50

Bocadillo de Escalivada : marinated roasted peppers, aubergine and onion in olive oil  £3.25




★★★POSTRES / SWEETS★★★

Torrijas : bread soaked in milk, fried with sugar, cinnamon and honey  £3.00

Churros : Spanish doughnuts with thick, chocolate sauce or dusted with icing sugar  £3.50

Crema Catalana : Spanish style créme brulée  £3.00

Pastel de Manzana : moist apple cake  £3.50

Flan de Huevo : thick vanilla custard soaked in caramel sauce  £3.00

Mousse de Chocolate : rich chocolate mousse  £3.50

Peras al Vino : soft pears in a cinnamon and red wine sauce  £3.50


Alba Flamenca is the trading name of El Bar (Edinburgh) Ltd, Company Number : 387854, Vat Registration Number: GB 103 9828 14

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