Edinburgh’s favourite Irish-American bar, The Boston Bar, is about to level up your lunch break with the launch of Boston Spud Co. – a new baked potato concept serving up bold toppings, comforting flavours and unbeatable value from the heart of the city.
To celebrate the launch on Wednesday 23rd July, the team will be giving away free baked potatoes from 11am, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Boston Spud Co. menu puts a new twist on the classic baked potato, with big, fluffy, buttery spuds loaded with a mix of comforting, character-filled toppings. Drawing inspiration from both traditional Irish staples and Boston Bar favourites, each option offers a generous, flavour-packed meal that’s quick, affordable and seriously satisfying.
The new offering brings some familiar flavours into a fresh format, including a spice bag-inspired mix of chicken, peppers and onions with rich curry sauce, nodding to one of the bar’s most popular dishes.
You’ll also find a slow-braised Irish beef stew with mushrooms, carrots and green beans; a warming Balti curry (available with chicken or chickpeas); and a whipped beer cheese option topped with bacon crumb and spring onions. Cheese lovers can go for a loaded triple cheese spud, while a Greek-inspired version with feta, olives and cherry tomatoes adds a lighter, Mediterranean option.
Each spud is priced at £8 and comes with a half pint of any draught or a soft drink, making it an ideal lunch option for nearby offices, shoppers and students alike. Available daily from 11am to 4pm Mondays to Fridays, the full menu can be enjoyed sitting in, taken away, or soon to be available via Deliveroo.
Owner Edward Fox comments: “We’re really excited to launch Boston Spud Co. as a new chapter for The Boston Bar. We wanted to create something that felt fun, filling and full of flavour – something that gives people a reason to look forward to lunch again.
“The baked potato is such a classic, but we’ve given it a Boston twist with bold toppings and great value. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite on your break or sitting in with a pint, we think it’s going to hit the spot.”
The Boston Spud Co. menu is a permanent addition to The Boston Bar’s offering, bringing a new daytime option to one of the city’s most characterful venues.
The Boston Bar will be launching a brand new space, Downtown Boston, on Friday 1st August. To celebrate, keep an eye on their socials for the chance to win the ultimate prize: a trip for two to Boston, including flights, hotel accommodation, a tour of Fenway Park, and visits to some of the city’s best pubs.
