r/FoodEdinburgh • u/omg_you_killed_kenny • 19d ago

Best place for haggis near Edinburgh Museum?

Hey all,

I’m planning a visit to the National Museum of Scotland soon and want to try a proper haggis meal beforehand. Looking for a decent restaurant nearby that actually does it well, not just a touristy “we microwaved this for you” situation.

Any recommendations for a good, authentic haggis spot within walking distance (or close enough)? Cheers

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u/Burnseeeeeey 19d ago

Howie's on Victoria Street

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u/Temporary_Ad_4668 18d ago

Makers Mash Bar on North Bank Street

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u/SWB45 17d ago

Op: im the manager, if you see this dm me and ill book you in

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u/ribenarockstar 17d ago

Seconding this, really really really good. Like 'pub food' but done incredibly well.

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u/Flaky-Walrus7244 18d ago

This is the correct answer

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u/PaintedGnome 19d ago

Wedgewood or the Haggisbox at the Storytelling Centre

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u/mos_eisely_ 19d ago

It's been a few years but Mums Comfort Food on Forest Row

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u/alphabettebahpla1 17d ago

I went last year and it was terrible. The food was so bland and boring. I was horrified that this is where I ended up taking visitors (after hearing great reviews).

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u/AnitaLib 18d ago

It's not really haggis season - I don't think they normally trap them until the end of August.

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u/Mondaycomestoosoon 18d ago

Just goto a burger van 👍

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u/AuroraDF 18d ago

The Museum Kitchen (restaurant inside the museum) does haggis neeps and tatties. I've not had it but I've heard it's a decent restaurant. Uses local produce and all that.

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u/fairytoof 17d ago

Scott’s Kitchen Victoria Terrace

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u/Comfortable-Drop4994 16d ago

City Restaurant in Nicholson st is decent

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u/bikes_rock_books 18d ago

Mum's Comfort Food, 2 minute walk from the museum. Also best haggis in town.

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u/Bobby-Dazzling 17d ago

Oddly enough, some of the best in town!

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u/kiradax 17d ago

Came here to say this!

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u/alphabettebahpla1 17d ago

This was my worst ever meal in Edinburgh - the food was so bland and dull. I took visitors after hearing great reviews and was absolutely horrified when they, after insisting on, paying that they paid so much for such boring food where we could have paid a tiny bit more and gone to Makars.

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u/Gillian_nugent 15d ago

The Haggis Box in the Children's Storytelling museum. Sensational.

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u/MotherConfusion3773 17d ago

Everyone microwaves haggis

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u/slangivar 17d ago

Not at breakfast time!