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6-10 S. Sarah St. St. Louis, MO 63108

314-535-0551

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Riverfront Times
Recommended
Best Whiskey Selection in a Restaurant
Award Winner 2009

Cuisine(s): English, Irish

Price: $, $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit

Attire: Casual attire
Features: Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party

Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Entertainment: Live Entertainment

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Lot Available, Street

Description

A taste of the Highlands in the Central West End. Scottish Arms owner and native Scot Alistair Nisbet has turned out an invitingly dark and welcoming space, perfect for downing pints or attempting to down haggis (which really isn't bad!). More fanciful-sounding items include cock-a-leekie pie (think cream of chicken soup with a baked-over crust), the Ptarmigan (chicken wrapped in bacon) and, well, a fried Mars bar for dessert. Some of the servers actually wear kilts; they're the ones likeliest to know the menu like they were raised on it, and to talk Scotch for hours on end - which makes for a pretty magical restaurant-going experience.

Trivia

9:00 p.m. every other week Tue.

St. Louisians are known for their delight in answering questions while swilling beer, which is why you can find us posted up at Scottish Arms every...

2009 | Best Whiskey Selection in a Restaurant

Yes, you'd expect to find a decent selection of scotches at a joint called the Scottish Arms, especially when the place is owned by a Scot. That said, Alastair Nisbet's three-ring binderful of scotches tells you something special is happening here. The list runs to about 75 selections, and, with new whiskies replacing bottles as they are drained, there is always something interesting to try. Every scotch-producing region is represented in depth, and a thoughtful tasting note accompanies each... More »
2008 | Best Sports Bar

The Scottish Arms is hands-down the best place to watch football in St. Louis. Unless, of course, you're trying to catch the Rams game. Then you should head to any of the city's sports-bar staples -- like Tom's, Lester's or Sports Zone. At the Arms, football means soccer, and the crowd that frequents the place is passionate about it. During a Euro Cup match earlier this year, a Netherlands fan cried when his team was eliminated from the tournament, smearing the orange paint that covered... More »
2006 | Best Bar Food

The apostle Paul offered an opinion about those who drink lots of beer and eat lots of food: "Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things." But if we're headed to Gluttony in a handbasket, we're going via the Scottish Arms. Fish and chips, crisp and flaky (vinegar for ours, thanks); mince �n' tatties (that's beef and potatoes to you); and cock-a-leekie (chicken breast, leeks, cream). After an evening of indulgence at the ... More »

Iron Fork 2012: The Slideshow

By Ian Froeb | Fri, March 23, 2012

If you didn't attend Iron Fork 2012, we can't possibly recreate the experience for you. (Though arming yourself with the list of the participating restaurants and a hearty appetite might be a good pla... More »
Iron Fork 2012 Is One Week Away!

By Ian Froeb | Fri, March 16, 2012

Oh, hello. Ian here on behalf of Gut Check. You know, we often use exclamation points in our headlines -- usually ironically or sarcastically or because our finger slipped and we're too lazy to fix th... More »
Five Irish Drinks To Sip On St. Patrick's Day

By Erika Miller | Wed, March 14, 2012

With March 17 right around the corner, Gut Check's thoughts turn to pub food, leprechauns and all things green. St. Patrick's Day is a festive occasion in St. Louis, with revelers flocking to celebrat... More »
The Adventures of Tintin and Haddock at the Scottish Arms

By Deborah Hyland | Fri, January 6, 2012

With the spate of recent comic book adaptations, it's not surprising to finally see a Tintin movie. The real surprise is how long it took. Christopher Reeve reestablished the Superman franchise in 197... More »
# 68: Lamb Burger at The Scottish Arms

By Erika Miller | Thu, August 11, 2011

Pubs seem to come in one of two varieties -- those filled with kitsch and bland fish and chips, or those filled with authentic food, drink and conversation. The Scottish Arms (8 South Sarah Street, Ce... More »
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rftbestof | St Lous, MO | 149 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

The Scottish Arms is hands-down the best place to watch football in St. Louis. Unless, of course, you're trying to catch the Rams game. Then you should head to any of the city's sports-bar staples � like Tom's, Lester's or Sports Zone. At the Arms, football means soccer, and the crowd that frequents the place is passionate about it. During a Euro Cup match earlier this year, a Netherlands fan cried when his team was eliminated from the tournament, smearing the orange paint that covered his entire face. Virtually every Saturday and Sunday morning year-round, a group gathers to tip pints and watch matches broadcast from around the globe. For big games, such as the Champions League final, the seating turns to standing-room-only and the atmosphere is electric. Add the ambiance to the incredible beer selection (including the deadly 7.2 percent alcohol Doppelbock Spaten Optimator) and gourmet bar food and you've got world-class sports viewing � or at least viewing of the sport favored by the rest of the world.
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lwrightenator | St Louis, MO | 20 Reviews

| Wed, December 22, 2010

I highly recommend this restaurant for an upscale sit down meal. Try the bangers and mash, you won't be disappointed!
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JessicaG4 | St. Louis, MO | 101 Reviews

| Thu, May 27, 2010

Great bar!
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Dinner Menu

Starters & Small Plates

$13.00

Cheese Board
with crostinis, fresh fruit, house baguette, pickled grapes cave aged alpine - marcoot jersey creamery, illinois mold ripened bloomsdale goat - baetje farms, missouri tomato-basil jack - marcoot jersey creamery, illinois honey almond goat chèvre -heartland farms, missouri

Focaccia $2.00
House Scotch Rye $2.00
Hallah $2.00

House Made Breads
served with honey butter & seasonal compote, great treat alone or along with cheese board

$5.00

European Union Bread Basket
sampling of all three house made focaccia, rye, and hallah

$10.00

Fruit & Cheese Plate
seasonal fruit, local artisan cheeses, baked croissant

$12.00

Smoked Scallops
cold smoked, pan seared scallops, rocket tossed in lemon vinaigrette, toasted hazelnuts, blood orangie-chili gastrique

$9.00

The Stinger
two slices of house sourdough, local honeycomb, goat’s beard purple haze cheese, white truffle oil, pickled grapes, & fresh greens tossed in lemon vinaigrette

$7.00

Brie & Black Garlic Baguette
black garlic butter on toasted baguette with melted brie

1/2 Lb $7.00
1 Lb $12.00

Black Atlantic Mussels
white wine, garlic, chilies, ginger, lemon-lime zest, grilled bread

$10.00

Baked Goat Cheese
with tomato basil ragout, balsamic, fresh basil, grilled bread

$10.00

Scottish Smoked Salmon
cucumber crème fraiche, crostinis, crispy capers, hardboiled egg

$7.00

Strawberries & Cream
classic british treat of lightly whipped cream and fresh strawberries

$5.00

Celtic Crisps
house made potato chips with hot cheese or cold curry sauce (both for $.50)

$8.00

Scotch Eggs
hard cooked egg encased in pork sausage, breaded, baked, served with honey mustard

$8.00

Baby Bridies
well season minced beef in puff pastry triangles

$8.00

Haggis Fritters
ground lamb, heart, liver, kidney, oats, spices, breaded, fried – with whisky sauce

$14.00

The Highland Gathering
1 scotch egg, 2 haggis fritters, 2 baby bridies, & smoked salmon

Soup & Salads
Add Grilled Or Breaded Chicken $4, Smoked Salmon $6-

$5.00

Bowl Of Soup

Half $5.00
Whole $9.00

Caesar Salad
fresh romaine, parmesan, hardboiled egg, garlic dressing, croutons, bacon

Half $6.00
Whole $10.00

Apple-fennel Salad
black garlic-fig vinaigrette, apples, fennel, spinach, toasted walnuts, blue cheese

Half $6.00
Whole $10.00

Cantaloupe Panzanella
cantaloupe, house cured-smoked bacon, baby arugula, grilled house made bread, lemon vinaigrette.

$10.00

Drunken Lass On The Green
white wine marinated & smoked chicken breast, white wine poached pear, whipped goat cheese & chives on bed of romaine with pear-white wine vinaigrette

Half $6.00
Whole $10.00

Shaved Raw Asparagus Salad
grilled roma tomatoes, feta cheese, dill, olives, lemon juice

Entrées

$16.00

Peat Smoked Hen
half cornish hen cold smoked with scotland’s ancient source of heat & single malt whisky’s smoky flavor, pan roasted, served with bubble & squeak, and sautéed brussel sprouts

$24.00

House Smoked Prime Rib
horseradish encrusted, cold smoked, slow roasted, served with herb & garlic roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetable

$14.00

Aberdeen Haggis With Neeps & Tatties
ground lamb, heart, liver, kidney, oats, spices, served with mashed potatoes & whisky glazed rutabagas

$22.00

Smoked Scallops
cold smoked, pan seared scallops, rocket tossed in lemon vinaigrette, toasted hazelnuts, quinoa pilaf, blood orange-chili gastrique

Chef’s Market Fresh Fish

Pub Fare

$10.00

Currywurst Sliders
house made berkshire banger, grilled, topped with whisky caramelized onions with chillup curry sauce served with house cut fries

$14.00

Berkshire Bangers ‘n Mash
house-made sausages using locally raised berkshire hog, rosemary-garlic demi, sautéed baby carrots, creamy mashed potatoes

$14.00

Drunken Lass
white wine marinated & smoked chicken breast, white wine poached pear, whipped goat cheese & chives, on house made brioche with shaved raw asparagus salad

$14.00

Fish & Chips
north atlantic haddock in scottish ale batter, house fries, sautéed peas, lemon caper sauce

$12.00

Shepherd’s Pie
wine braised lamb, onions, root vegetables, baked with mashed potatoes

$12.00

Cock-a-leekie Supper
bowl of slow cooked, shredded chicken, leeks, white wine, cream, served with puff pastry lid and a choice of salad, house cut fries, crisps (sub additional side $1.00

$11.00

Lamb Burger
with fennel jam, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and house cut fries (add goat cheese for $1

$11.00

Berkshire Pork Burger
caramelized apples & onions, irish cheddar, bacon, house cut fries

$10.00
Add White Cheddar, American, Blue Cheese $50.00
Goat Cheese $1.00
Bacon $1.00
*choice Of Artisanal Cheese From Our Cheese Board $1.50
Sautéed Onions $1.00
Sautéed Mushrooms $1.00

The Scottish Arms Burger
house ground chuck, lettuce, tomato, onion, and house cut fries

Additional Sides

$3.99
Substitutions $1.00

Creamy Tatties

$3.99
Substitutions $1.00

Whisky Glazed Neeps

$3.99
Substitutions $1.00

Sautéed Spinach

$3.99
Substitutions $1.00

Bubble & Squeak

$3.99
Substitutions $1.00

Sautéed Brussel Sprouts

$3.99
Substitutions $1.00

Seasonal Vegetable

$3.99
Substitutions $1.00

Side Of Fries

$3.99
Substitutions $1.00

Colcannon

$3.99
Substitutions $1.00

Side Of Crisps

$3.99
Substitutions $1.00

Sautéed Peas

$3.99
Substitutions $1.00

Seasonal Fruit

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The Scottish Arms

6-10 S. Sarah St. St. Louis, MO 63108

314-535-0551

Description

Trivia

9:00 p.m. every other week Tue.

2009 | Best Whiskey Selection in a Restaurant

2008 | Best Sports Bar

2006 | Best Bar Food

Iron Fork 2012: The Slideshow

By Ian Froeb | Fri, March 23, 2012

Iron Fork 2012 Is One Week Away!

By Ian Froeb | Fri, March 16, 2012

Five Irish Drinks To Sip On St. Patrick's Day

By Erika Miller | Wed, March 14, 2012

The Adventures of Tintin and Haddock at the Scottish Arms

By Deborah Hyland | Fri, January 6, 2012

# 68: Lamb Burger at The Scottish Arms

By Erika Miller | Thu, August 11, 2011

rftbestof | St Lous, MO | 149 Reviews

lwrightenator | St Louis, MO | 20 Reviews

JessicaG4 | St. Louis, MO | 101 Reviews

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