Waterloo Bistro Blog

Refurbished courtyard Cafe/Bar Now Open

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:31:15 +0000

Welcome to the newly refurbished Courtyard Café / Bar at the Waterloo Bistro, Poldrate, Haddington.

We are pleased to be open seven days from 10am serving freshly brewed coffee and tea, homemade cakes, scones and shortbread.

From 12pm our new bar menu features fresh open sandwiches, light snacks and Spanish Tapas.

In the evening why not join us with a glass of wine, classic cocktail or one of our boutique beers of the world.

The Courtyard Café / Bar is the place to relax and socialize with friends, the perfect meeting place and has something for everyone.

EAT – DRINK – RELAX – ENJOY

New Cafe / Bar Opening at The Waterloo Bistro Poldrate Haddingon

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:00:22 +0000

We are currently refurbishing the Courtyard Bar at the Waterloo Bistro, the new look courtyard Cafe / Bar will be open on the 9th of May.
Speciality Coffees – Homemade Cakes – Open Deli Sandwiches – Spanish Tapas – Wines of the World – Boutique Bottled Beers – and more……
Keep watching the Waterloo web site news page www.waterloobistro.co.uk for further information or sign up to our Face Book Page

* Please note the Courtyard Bar is open for business as usual during this change over *

Waterloo Bistro @ North Berwick Fringe By The Sea 2010

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:52:40 +0000

We are delighted to be back for the third year running providing the Bar and Catering at the ever successful Fringe By The Sea Music Festival @ North Berwick. 10th August – 15th August
This year we have three bars The Spiegel Tent ( harbour esplanade ) and new for the this years festival The WATERLOO BISTRO YURT adjacent to the Speigel tent, the YURT will be open from 10am in the morning for tea / coffee and cakes, there will be a full food menu available from 12noon til 6-00pm and then takeaway Andersons Burgers, Sausages and more straight through the night. The bar will be open from 11am daily with an extended licence each night. Open to everyone.
Whats on in the Yurt – Wed 11th 8-00pm Brugal Dominican Rum Promotion, Thursday Southern Comfort New Orleans Night and Sunday afternoon 2-30pm Live Music Jim Wilson, Stuart Davie and Friends.
Our third bar will be in the St Andrews Blackadder Concert Hall serving pre concert and interval drinks.
This is an event not to be missed visit www.fringebythesea.co.uk for full details.
Hope to see you there…

Summer Offer at The Courtyard Bar

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:34:25 +0000

Prosecco Frizzante Cortigiano £11-99 per Bottle served Chilled with Fresh Strawberries
Mill Cellars Rose £9-99 per Bottle, Unoaked, red summer fruits, crisp with a sweet finish
(Offer available June 2010 until September 2010 subject to availability)

Alfresco Drinks and Dinning

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:28:56 +0000

Now that the summer is finaly arrived we pleased to introduce a new Courtyard Bar menu, twelve bottled lagers from around the world, new food menu including our famouse 13″ Stonebaked Thin Crust Pizza’s, Shetland Mussels with French Fries, Fresh Sardines with Herb Tomatoes and Open Sandwich selection. We are also pleased to have an extended fully licensed outside seating area.
Catering for everyone including the Family Dog we welcome you for Relaxed Drinks and Great Food seven days.

New Cocktail Menu @ The Courtyard Bar

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:16:15 +0000

I am please to announce that the new cocktail menu is now available at The Waterloo Bistro and Coutyard Bar
We have kept some of the old favourities and introduced a great summer list including Cocktails and Cream, increased the Champagne range and added Classic Jugs to share. Now available every day.

Alfresco Waterloo & Courtyard BBQ

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 23:35:54 +0000

Now that the summer has arrived the courtyard at the bistro is in full bloom and is already proving to be a popular venue for alfresco dinning or just relaxed drinks. The gates open at 10am for freshly brewed tea or coffee with homemade scones and shortbread then 11am onwards we are serving drinks, lunch is available from 12-00pm from light snacks to full menu, we like to think there is something for everyone. From Friday to Sunday we are pleased to serve food all day. This Saturday we will be striking up the BBQ all afternoon fish, chicken and steaks are on the menu, fresh sardines cooked with garlic and herbs, a basket of bread and a ice cold bottle of Sagres Portugese lager or 175ml glass of Chilean Savignon Blanc £6-95.Book your table now

Courtyard Bar News

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 11:51:25 +0000

I pleased to say the Courtyard Bar is taking of really well in particular Friday and Saturday nights, over the next few weeks we will be bringing in new tables and chairs, summer offers, new brasserie menu and of cousre a brand new cocktail menu including sharing pitchers as promised.
Our new bottled lagers of the world are prooving a great success,from nine different countries italy, spain, portugal, poland, usa, turkey, holland, singapore, thailand and mexico.
The new size 440ml Jacques Fruit Cider is now available a refreshing drink for the summer.
Keep checking the Waterloo web site News page for all up to date information.
Details of the New Cocktail Menu Launch night will be posted next week.

Regards

Paul

Jazz Guitar Duo

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 11:31:13 +0000

WATERLOO BISTRO: Thursday 3rd June JAZZ GUITAR DUO & ITALIAN DINNER: featuring Dougie Harrison and Duncan Mcallum. 7-00pm for 7-30pm

Duncan and Dougie have, playing as a guitar duo for almost ten years, known each other since their teens.
Their lively and varied set features their own unique arrangements of Jazz classics from Hot Club to Be-bop, Blues to Swing, occasionally daring to reduce ‘big band’ pieces to arrangements for their two guitars.
Festival appearances to date include: Glasgow International Jazz Festival: Glasgow West End Festival
Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival: Alford Jazz Festival: Borders Festival of Jazz and Blues
Birmingham International Jazz Festival: Haddington Festival: Callander Jazz and Blues Festival
Visit the website www.jazzguitarduo.co.uk to hear some of their music.
We are pleased to welcome them back to the Haddington Festival for the fourth year running.
Book early a evening not to be missed
Tickets £17-50, including 2 course Authentic Italian Dinner available from The Waterloo Bistro. www.waterloobistro.co.uk, tel: 01620 822100.

Special Offer 2 Course Italian Menu £9-95 available mon – fri 12-30pm til 2-30pm and 5-00pm til 6-30pm

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:01:17 +0000

the waterloo bistro and courtyard bar TYNE HOUSE, POLDRATE, HADDINGTON EH41 4DA TEL: 01620 822100
Combining traditional style bistro food with authentic Italian menu Serving Lunch and Dinner 7 Days Sunday Carvery

2 course Italian menu £9-95
Available Monday – Friday 12pm til 2-30pm and 5-00pm til 6-30pm
Starters
Traditional minestrone soup with black pepper and garlic croutons (v)
Garlic pizza with melted mozzarella (v)
Tomato and mozzarella salad with aged balsamic and rocket (v)
Cozze mariniara fresh mussels cooked with herb tomatoes and garlic
Deviled whitebait with sea salt, pepper and fresh lime
Bruschetta pomodoro (warm ciabatta bread with fresh tomato, garlic, basil and oil) (v)
Main Courses
Baked penne napoletana, herb tomato sauce, glazed with parmesan and mozzarella (v)
Roasted vegetable lasagne with fresh tomato and herb sauce (v)
Chicken escalope with mushroom cream and marsala wine sauce, tuscan style potatoes
Tagliatelle carbonara, garlic, pancetta, egg, parmesan and cream
Penne primavera, sunblushed tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, garlic and olive oil (v)
Breaded pork fillets milanese on a bed of penne pasta, garlic cream
Tagliatelle alla vodka, chopped tomato, garlic, oil, pancetta and vodka
Linguini pollo pesto rosso with chicken, red pesto, spring onion and cream
Lasagne alforno sheets of pasta layered with mince meat, herb tomatoes and white sauce
Pizzas stone baked and thin crisp base
Margherrita – tomato, mozzarella and oregano (v)
Napoli – tomato, mozzarella, anchovies and black olives (v)
Funghi e pollo – earthy flavours of mushroom and thyme with roasted chicken
Tre formaggi – blue cheese, mozzarella and goats cheese (v)
Funghi a prosciutto – ham and mushroom
Americana – salami, fresh chillies and black pepper
www.waterloobistro.co.uk or visit us on face book