Makars Mash Bar Edinburgh

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Average Price
££££ - Under £30
Cuisines
British, Scottish
Ambience
Cosy, Lively, Traditional
Food Occasions
All day dining, Dinner, Lunch
Special Features
Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Child friendly, Group dining [8+]
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About

Makars Mash Bar is a family-run restaurant in Edinburgh’s Old Town that offers a fresh take on Scottish comfort food. Located just off the Royal Mile, it has become a favourite among locals and visitors alike for its generous portions, warm hospitality and focus on quality Scottish produce. The concept is simple but effective: pair traditional mains with your choice of mashed potato, elevated through creativity and craft.

At the heart of the menu are slow-cooked dishes such as beef shoulder in horseradish gravy, wild boar and apple sausages, and house-made haggis that is prepared fresh each morning. Each main comes with your choice of mash, with options ranging from the classic buttery variety to bolder alternatives like black pudding mash, whisky and mustard, or a horseradish-infused version with a subtle kick. The flexibility allows guests to tailor their meal without compromising on flavour or quality.

Vegetarians and vegans are well catered for, with dishes such as roasted chestnut and carrot haggis and vegan skirlie sausages served with a rich plant-based gravy. Allergen-friendly dining is a priority, with gluten-free and dairy-free options clearly marked and thoughtfully executed.

The restaurant’s ethos extends beyond flavour. Makars sources its ingredients from small Scottish farms and food producers and even grows its own Lion’s Mane mushrooms on-site for use in vegan and vegetarian dishes. This commitment to sustainability and locality is evident in both the menu and the atmosphere.

Inside, the space is warm and rustic, with exposed stone walls, dark wood furnishings and literary touches that pay homage to Edinburgh’s cultural heritage. Service is friendly and knowledgeable, creating a relaxed environment that feels welcoming at any time of day.
Makars Mash Bar is a comforting, thoughtful place to eat that delivers tradition with just the right amount of innovation.

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Does Makars Mash Bar accommodate walk-ins?

Yes, the restaurant welcomes walk-ins and has areas dedicated to walk-in customers.

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Does Makars Mash Bar allow dogs?

Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant but they're allowed on the terrace.

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Location

9 North Bank Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2LN

0131 226 1178 0131 226 1178

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Opening Times

All day
Mon 12:00-20:30
Tue 12:00-20:30
Wed 12:00-20:30
Thu 12:00-20:30
Fri 12:00-21:30
Sat 12:00-21:30
Sun 12:00-20:00

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Ian H

01 March 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
A birthday treat.

A birthday like no other. An evening in which the rules of the last three years no longer applied, our host paid us the most supreme attention, gave myself and my four guests a terrific time, and the meal was outstanding, a finer haggis I have never tasted. This is a wonderful place to eat, to visit when in one of the most beautiful capitals on Earth. 

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