"... soup is very good, haggis is traditional and tasty and desert...very..."(10 Tips)
"£8.95 for a 2 course lunch 7 days a week.Great value."(4 Tips)"daily fish special and casserole"(3 Tips)
"Venison stew was reasonable and desserts looked good."(3 Tips)
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- Dean McVeyNovember 6, 2018An Edinburgh favourite. Come here for lunch or dinner. A great gin selection & super friendly service. The haggis is fantastic & with a daily fish special and casserole there is something for all.
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Jilly FlemingApril 14, 2017The Hake and chicken were top notch. Super service and a lovely atmosphere, I would highly recommend this for lunch. £10.95 for two courses.Upvote4Downvote- Dean McVeyNovember 8, 2018An Edinburgh favourite. Come here for lunch or dinner. A great gin selection & super friendly service. The haggis is fantastic & with a daily fish special and casserole there is something for all.UpvoteDownvote
- Anastasia AgafonovaMay 3, 2017Very nice place! Mushroom soup is very good, haggis is traditional and tasty and desert...very very good. Very nice inside and stuff are also good.UpvoteDownvote
Samuel IsaacsFebruary 24, 2019What an incredible meal and ambiance ! - the fresh produce and flavors are incredible . Magnificent . Special mention to brilliant waitress Dovile !UpvoteDownvote
manal87August 11, 2018We had beef casserole it was good, super friendly staff . Fair prices
UpvoteDownvote- Samuel IsaacsFebruary 24, 2019Fresh fish , biscuits , cheese board and seasonal vegetablesUpvote1Downvote
Debora CrescenzoApril 11, 2017Quick service, friendly staff and delicious fresh food! Great lunch time deal on 2 or 3 courses.UpvoteDownvote- Helen LawsonJune 19, 2016Had a great experience taking a group of 40. Good value group menu and well paced service.UpvoteDownvote
Rachel WongSeptember 27, 2013Red legged partridge starter was disappointing (salad was drenched in a lot of shallot oil) but the haggis starter is pretty good!UpvoteDownvote
Ivan DiazDecember 24, 2012Very recommended, food was great and the service was awesome as well.UpvoteDownvote
CarrieSeptember 16, 2020Generally not a fan of haggis but the haggis here was actually really good.UpvoteDownvote
Hazel MorganJuly 7, 2012Took a group of 27, and the staff were really organised and friendly. Recommended!UpvoteDownvote- rfrlyApril 15, 2019Good food and the lunch menu was good value however the service could have been betterUpvoteDownvote
- James StewartJuly 24, 2016Venison stew was reasonable and desserts looked good. Service at the bar very slow.UpvoteDownvote
- GustavoAugust 12, 2010The sign said large tea and a cake 2.85p instead I got a regular cup of tea and a pastry.Upvote1Downvote
Meron GurkiewiczJuly 14, 2013Great food and even better service. If you're into whiskey make sure to ask for recommendations regarding what's NOT listed on the menu.UpvoteDownvote1
Gix FantastixOctober 13, 2024Dovete assolutamente provare l'haggies! Quello tradizionale. I dolci sono molto buoni, consiglio la Howie banoffee che è molto particolare
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Luis UreaOctober 25, 2022El haggis aquí está muy muy rico y combina muy bien con el whiskyUpvoteDownvote
David CánovasSeptember 22, 2014Pro: Comida bien elaborada para saborear sin prisas. Contra: los platos principales llevan poca cantidad de comida.Upvote1Downvote
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Howies Waterloo at the foot of Calton Hill.
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- Mon–Sun
- Noon–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
+44 131 556 5766
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