Makars Gourmet Mash Bar

Eight of us catered to with ease. Great combo of meat and mash that catered for all tastes. Veggie options too. Little bit of luxury sprinkled on your comfort food. It was a cold wet day and we were a little early for our booking, but they got us seated as soon as they could. Booking recommended, it's a popular place and deservedly so!

I had the haggis with black pudding mash. She had the lamb with cheesy mash. Honestly really nice food, but feels a bit pricey for what it is. Also would you please add a little bit more ice cream to the sticky toffee pudding!! (The picture doesn't do it justice but we both ran out of ice cream after 3 spoonfuls and the rest of the pudding was a bit dry without it)

Top place! I was impressed by the reviews and we went there around 17:30 without reservation, but they were so nice and we were seated almost immediately. The place was full and very cosy. Good quality of meat and all types of mashes. We’ve tried an egg and pork deep fried appetizer, then slow cooked beef and also the super famous Haggis and the amazing toffee pudding with melted butter and ice cream. This dinner cost us overall 50£ and was super delicious! Annie who served us was amazing, so polite, taking good care of us and gave us all the right food recommendations.

Came here with my partner as we are in Scotland for her birthday. She suggested we go somewhere to get some real haggis. Found this place by doing a bit of investigating so we had to try it. Absolutely would recommend and will definitely be back next time we come up! I had the wild boar sausage with black pudding mash and she ordered the haggis with chilli mash, we ended up sharing the meals together and they were both absolutely unbelievable! Staff were attentive and friendly, the food was unreal and it's amazing to know that this place is an independent restaurant that sources all their product locally, including the drinks! Top job from all

I’d recommend booking. Portions are quite small for the price but the quality of food was incredible so I forgave them quite quickly! Ordered a side portion of broccoli and never thought I would enjoy vegetables ever in my life as much as I did those. Picture is of vegetarian sausage and cheese mash

Wow. A truly impressive eating experience. Service is superb, quick, attentive, unobtrusive but friendly. The food is even better. All of the dishes (inevitably) revolve around mash (which I love) and a range of meat and vegetarian offerings. We tried the haggis (perfect), lamb (sublime) and the boar sausage (delightful). Portions are generous but it’s worth leaving a little room for the deserts. The sticky toffee pudding is just perfect with a light sponge laced with dates. I’d make sure you book a table which is easily done through their website as inevitably this is a hot spot to eat out when in Edinburgh.

Easy to book online On arrival and during the visit, the staff was great and couldn't do more for you asked. The venue is small, so it got a canteen experience to it. Small tables, etc. So i didn't feel too comfortable being rammed, so close to the next table. The food was quickly served. The wild bore mash meal was good!. But left a bit underwhelmed by the mash for the price of it. The starters of scotch egg were amazing. The taste was deep and filling, and unarguably the best i have ever had. But 5 prices were highly inflated for what you got. Overall, it was a good experience but wouldn't go back based on the price and the canteen vibe