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Makars Gourmet Mash Bar (Mound) Edinburgh Reviews
Best restaurant in Old Town Edinburgh
My wife and I have dined at Makers more than a dozen times in the past several months. Always outstanding. Looking forward to your next visit.
Goood
We came from Bristol and visited Edinburgh for the Reading Week. We learned about this restaurant from Redbook. The dishes are generous in portion and delicious. We are grateful for good service of Jess๏ผHennque and Hannah. Especially Hennque who ca
Being here felt like a warm hug!
We came across Makars Mash Bar online after reading rave reviews. We didnโt have a booking so we had to wait on our table. The text service was great as it allowed us to go away and get a notification when a table was available. Every single member
Worth booking ahead
Made a reservation a month and a half in advance due to the popularity. We arrived early and were able to get seated right away. The staff was friendly and the food came out promptly. The location for reservations is just down the block (walk-in rest
Too good for just one visit
Makarโs Mash Bar did not disappoint, in fact it was so good the first time we visited (26th Oct) that we came back the next day for more! Being Irish, mash is God Tier but this was just on another level! We tried the chicken with the applewood smok
This place should be on your dining experience if you are
This place should be on your dining experience if you are visiting Edinburgh. Reservation is needed or you will put in a waiting list that can ruin your plan for the rest of the day. They have 2 restaurants adjacent to each other with a bit of diff
Incredible Food and Fast, Friendly Service!
We absolutely loved our meal at Makars Gourmet Mash Bar! The food was incredible โ I had the Bonnie Prince Charlie Spatchcock Chicken in a whisky, peppercorn, and mustard sauce with cheddar cheese mash potatoes, and my husband had the lamb. Both di
Gorgeous food and amazing service. A must try for foodies.
After seeing so many great reviews on social media I am so glad we booked for our first day of visiting Edinburgh. Our food came so quick, drinks were lovely & the lamb fell of the bone! Loved it.
Eat here, it's amazing!!!
OMG, this is a must for tourists and residents alike. OK, I don't know how you can go wrong with mashed potatoes but the range of taters and toppings is completely satisfying. I had the beef shoulder over cheddar cheese potatoes. I'm still
Best mashed potatoes ever.
Do make reservations in advance though. We couldn't get in the first night we tried and had to return another day to try this place out. Well worth it!
Now I know why this place is famous!
During my visit to Edinburgh it had to be Haggis neeps n tatties for lunchโฆAnd wow did I choose the right place to go.From start to finish the service from Scott,Olivia and Bev was perfect.And what an amazing mealโฆsimply outstanding! I would high
Made a reservation a month and a half in advance due to the
Made a reservation a month and a half in advance due to the popularity. We arrived early and were able to get seated right away. The staff was friendly and the food came out promptly. I got rhubarb soda, scotch egg, and lamb shank with black pudding
10/10
Enjoyed a walk in experience. The wait was more than worth it. The staff was extremely pleasant and the food was just as amazing. Lovely atmosphere. Will be back!!
Great food!
We were able to get a table, which we were really happy about because this place is really popular. Make a reservation, friends! Anyway the food was great. I had the haggis, and the lion's mane appetizer. Others had the boar sausage. Everyone wa
Worth it all around..
We stumbled across this place at 4 a n the afternoon. Our party of 6 would only fit outside and even though it was a bit chilly, it was worth it. The lamb and horseradish mashed potatoes were absolutely delish! The Haggis was wonderful from one in ou
Amazing food
Food, service and atmosphere was amazing. But be sure to book. Even then expect to wait for a little while Well worth a try
Could not find it
Tried to locat it google maps failed terribly . Sad was looking forward to it ๐ข๐ข๐ข๐ข๐ข๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐คzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Amazing beef and mash!
We ate at Makars on a Sunday lunch. The queue was long (more than 30minutes) but they have this amazing app where you can track the queue time and they text you when the table is ready, so you can have a walk on the Royal Mile while waiting. I can ho
Outstanding!!
I had never before tried Haggis and was a little weary but WOW did this place ever nail it!! Probably one of the tastiest foods Iโve had this trip to Scotland - and itโs all about the seasoning!! Friendly service - we did have to stand in queue t
Amazing restaurant
Simply amazing! Must try! Dont miss this! The meat was spectacular. Worth waiting for. Very easy access from Royal Mile.
Highly recommended
Today I finally got to try one of the most popular Scottish dishes I had been looking forward to for a long time, together with my friends. The food was absolutely delicious and lived up to expectations. After the main course, there was also a tempti
Visited on 08/29/2025.
The main restaurant has a long wait, but the "no reservations" area (a couple of doors down) was able to sit us on the patio right away. I got the lamb shank, and my friend got the sausage. Everything was very tasty, but nothing that made m
The food and service was amazing! They have the best mashed
The food and service was amazing! They have the best mashed potatoes around and it is the first time that I've ever tried sticky toffee! Highly recommend. You must make a reservation or show up at noon to put your name on the list for lunch and
Food is good! Service is ok.
They're very popular so expect a really long wait. For a party of 6, we waited for less than an hour. Was notified through text or you can monitor status through the link they sent via text message. We ordered the following: * slow cooked lamb s
The best meal I had in Scotland.
Comfort with complexity. The lamb was our choice. Just give it a go.
We didn't have a reservation and got in line around 12:15,
We didn't have a reservation and got in line around 12:15, waited about an hour and 15 minutes, but it was absolutely worth it! The food was amazing. The Scotch egg was fantastic, and the beef with bacon mashed potatoes were delicious. Staff wer
Highly recommend. Best meal in Edinburgh!!
We loved this casual dining experience. We tried the haggis, it was our first time and it was just yum! I also had the chicken entree with the best mash potatoes, which was excellent. Roman and Neo looked after all our needs and were just amazing!! T
A little off the main road but easy to find.
The place does get very busy. We were sat outside and the Scottish weather did its thing and it started to lightly rain. Our tables umbrella didn't work and there were any other seats available right away which was a bummer. We were moved as soo
Best Lamb shanks and mash!
Best Lamb shanks I have ever tasted. Lamb shank alone is tasty, but add their special sauce which is really good too and even the mashed potato. Everything just tastes amazing and help each other elevate the experience. Definitely worth the wait. We
Best Place To Eat In Edinburgh!
I received a recommendation from our Loch Ness tour guide Keith who let us know this was the best and most authentic haggis we could get in Scotland. He wasn't wrong. The haggis was out of this world, we tried the appetizer due to this being my
A Must While in Edinbrough
We love this casual dining experience with the best mashed potatoes in town with several protein options. I had the chicken which was excellent and very good quality. I came here two years ago and I loved it then and loved it now! Recommend makin
EAT HERE!!
You MUST eat here while in Edinburgh! Our server, Anya, gave some much appreciated menu advice that led us to one of our favorite meals of our 3-week trip through Scotland. If you don't try the cheddar mash, you are cheating yourself. The servic
So easy to see why this restaurant is ranked high - they do
So easy to see why this restaurant is ranked high - they do what they do very well! Can't go wrong with any of the combinations - choose your meat and your mash, and DEF get the desserts. Have to stop here in Edinburgh.
Incredible
Food was amazing, every dish we tried was top quality. Hannah our waitress was also a legend and very sweet! Excellent experience would come again.
This place is absolutely wonderful! Make your reservation
This place is absolutely wonderful! Make your reservation well in advance! Jake, our server, started off by letting me know that nearly everything is always GF! Woohoo! He has a wonderful personality and was terrifically helpful with helping my h
One of the best meals I've had here in Scotland.
Yum yum yum. The wait is long if you don't have a reservation but is worth it. Come earlier and put your name on the waitlist. The gravies are rich and delicious and the meat for the all of the dishes just falls off the bone.
Amazing food! Friendly service and smells amazing inside.
Every meat we tried was delicious!
We enjoyed our neef dish here with the standard mash dish.
It was very tasty and reminded me of a pot roast. I'm not sure it was outstanding and worth the long wait though. Service was efficient but not anything special.
Food is as good as everyone says! I had the lamb, my wife
Food is as good as everyone says! I had the lamb, my wife had the beef. So good. This restaurant is BUSY!
Soooo good! This non-franchise restaurant has a big
Soooo good! This non-franchise restaurant has a big reputation (as seen by the lines and crowds around the entrances) and deserves it. The food is very hearty and filling. Essentially Sunday Roast type meals sans the Yorkshire Pudding. We tried the
Two words: Delicious offerings! Two more words: Good
Two words: Delicious offerings! Two more words: Good Service! Started with the Scotch Egg, the only "not excellent" element of the meal. Good flavor, but it seemed like it was prepared hours earlier, so not hot. Being a bit timid (and mo
Amazing Scran
I booked a table for dinner on our last full day in Scotland. We spent the day touring Edinburgh Castle, going underground into the Mary King's Close and being tourists on the Royal Mile. Makars has two separate entrances on the street. One is
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals at Makars! As
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals at Makars! As a party of 9, they were super accommodating of group as a walk in (but definitely recommend making reservations so you don't have to do this). Everyone enjoyed their entrees - even our picky
Great restaurant
Great food, fun place & Kallen was a great waiter. Would highly recommend Makars Gourmet Mash Bar Company. Highly recommend the Wild Boar sausages.
Delicious food, but BEWARE you may not get a table after waiting in the wrong line at the 2nd location
Beware - if you're a walk-in, wait in line at the corner location. We waited 30 minutes at the other location around 6:30pm on a Friday only to get to the front of the line to be told that location was full! We and the 20 people behind us had to join
Dinner
Excellent and quick service from the staff (Notis & Caitlin) and the food was great with the Haggis starter being top notch
Why does anyone go there?
Busy place, queue outside. Don't really know why though. Food was OK but tiny portion of beef on large pile of mash for quite a lot of money. Microscopic servings of slaw - like a teaspoon. Beef gone in seconds then just a plate of mash... Apple crum
Shoulder and service top tier
Been craving the beef shoulder ever since. So good. Only to be made better by the service, Alan was my servers name i think. Polite and informative. Would visit again when back in the city.
Birthday meal incredible
Incredible everything! Went for my birthday meal and was surprised by the staff with a birthday sticky toffee pudding and the whole restaurant singing! Couldnโt recommend enough
Fabulous food and great service
Fantastic food, lovely staff, and a friendly and warm welcome with prompt service, but we didn't feel rushed despite the obvious popularity. We ordered the hog sausage and haggis plus the fruit crumble desert. The dishes are just as delicious as th
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