Makars Mash Bar in Edinburgh: photos, reviews, menu

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Makars Mash Bar in Edinburgh offers a delightful blend of British and vegetarian cuisine, perfect for a laid-back lunch or family dinner. With an impressive Google rating of 4.8, this establishment has won hearts with its welcoming yet sophisticated atmosphere. The well-organized space features unique decorations and a fascinating mushroom grow room that adds a quirky touch. The menu is a culinary journey, featuring standout dishes like lamb shank, beef shoulder, and innovative mashes such as black pudding and horseradish. Desserts here are a pleasant surprise, with their rich flavors that are hard to resist. The attentiveness and friendliness of the staff enhance the dining experience, while options for outdoor seating and child-friendly meals cater to all kinds of diners. Whether it's sampling the recommended lion's mane mushroom or indulging in a glass of cider from Thistle Cross, Makars Mash Bar guarantees a memorable visit that balances excellent food with a warm and considerate service.

Price

$$$$ 8 - 26 USD

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

British, Vegetarian

Services

Reservations available, Outdoor seating

Offering

Serving alcohol

Payment

Payment by credit card

Dishes and Beverages

Discover the standout dishes and unique drinks that define Makars Mash Bar menu.

Bacon
Beef
Beer
Brownie
Cakes
Cheese
Chicken
Chocolate
Coffee
Cabbage salad
Draft beer
Duck
Fried sausages
Ham
Ice cream
Lamb
Lemonade
Mashed potatoes
Meat
Mushroom soup
Panna cotta
Pies

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Princes Street - Waverley Steps (Stop PM)

Bus stop 392 m walk

Royal Mile Cashmere

Bus stop 47 m walk

South St David Street (Stop PL)

Bus stop 352 m walk

The Mound (Stop MD)

Bus stop 270 m walk

Victoria Street

Bus stop 148 m walk

Forrest Road

Bus stop 433 m walk

4.8

based on 8,296 reviews

Google

4.8/5 8,296 reviews

He-Man

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

A must place to go in Edinburgh. Smashed potatoes and lamb chop with brown sauce and cold beer was what I needed! Good relaxed and fast (!) service also.

MARTIN Théodore

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Excellente cuisine à prix très correct

mikhael berlin

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Delicious traditional Scottish dished with half a dozen different gravies, and flavorful, unique mashed potatoes.

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Makars Mash Bar in Edinburgh