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    The Haggis Box

    4.7 (15 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Juan N.

    Extremely friendly staff. I love how the inside building looks. Ordered their Haggis with their whisky sauce which was amazing and the very first Haggis I ever had. My wife order the Scotch Eggs which was good. We also ordered a Latte and it was served on a large cup. The latte was good too. Highly recommend when visiting Edinburgh.

    VEGAN HAGGIS - lentil "meat mixture" on top of mashed regular and sweet potatoes on a bed of whiskey and mustard gravy.
    Deana Marie L.

    I ventured to The Haggis Box on a rainy day, and it was the perfect place. Comfort food, a hands-on storytelling wall, and unique Scottish books. What more does one want on a rainy afternoon in Edinburgh, Scotland? Also, the vegan haggis was the most comforting meal I've had throughout my entire European trip. VEGAN HAGGIS - lentil "meat mixture" on top of mashed regular and sweet potatoes on a bed of whiskey and mustard gravy. Once the haggis was placed in front of me, I received a light, airy fragrance of mustard. I don't think I've ever had anything quite like this dish. It warmed my soul. The portion was generous. I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but it didn't taste like lentils. The mashed potatoes were smooth and fluffy. The sauce was rich and bold. The only negatives were that the haggis ate a little salty, and I would have loved more sauce. The potatoes did a great job of soaking it up. You could order extra sauce on the side, but I didn't feel like spending more money. EXTRA: Comfort food Friendly service Cute space Could spend hours here I had some slight difficulty in finding the location. First I walked right by it, I didn't realize it was attached to a bookstore. Watch me visit The Haggis Box and eat amazing vegan food all over Edinburgh on my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw-0mh0q3iM&t=1s

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    Kandee H.

    This place is tucked away behind a bookstore from one entrance and up the stairs at the other entrance located on high street. If you walk too fast you will miss it like I did. Many people/ foreigners like myself are afraid of trying this dish because they don't know what it's made of. So I watched a you tube video if this guy talking about haggis and this was the spot to get it. It's made of sheep meat including heart, lung and liver, spices and fat to bind it together and usually eaten with mashed potatoes and mashed sweet turnips. It's a peasant food so they use all of the sheep kind of like how we make hot dogs but not in a casing. Anyway they put the potatoes in the bottom, then the turnips and then the haggis. They top it with either a red wine gravy or a white whiskey sauce. You have to get each ingredients on the fork for that first bite and it's a perfect medley of flavors. The sauce is creamy and a wonderful addition to the meal. I could have asked for extra sauce it was that good. They also have a vegan option as well. They do have a variety of drinks and other things to eat but I came for the Haggis so i didn't bother with the rest of the menu. Very happy with the hard cider as well. Come to Scotland and when your here try the Haggis the way the Scott's do. The Haggis Box is the jam. You will not be disappointed.

    Traditional Haggis: neeps & tatties (£8.50) with Auchentoshan Whisky and Mustard Sauce (£1.50).
    Ting A.

    Being in Scotland, we made sure to try its national dish: haggis (not to mention that it is also banned in the US). It is a savory pudding made from a sheep's pluck (including heart, liver, and lungs) that is minced with onions, oatmeal, suet, and seasoning. The Haggis Box offers a vegetarian option too. ----- Traditional Haggis: neeps & tatties (£8.50). Add Auchentoshan Whisky and Mustard sauce or Red Wine Gravy for an additional £1.50. Quite a palatable dish with the haggis tasting like well-seasoned ground meat. The neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes) were soft. We were recommended the whiskey and mustard sauce. It did not overpower and complimented the dish rather well. ----- The stall is located inside of The Scottish Storytelling Centre, which has restrooms and a guest Wi-Fi. A few tables are present as well, most of which were taken during our late Monday afternoon visit. Take-out orders are accepted.

    Andrew M.

    Finally, i was able to try the authentic traditional haggis of scotish food. For those who do not know what haggis is. Its basically mince meat mixed with some organs such as lungs. It was lovely in my opinion because of the mashed potato. Honestly the haggis itself is already wet so you dont need some more sauce. It is better without the sauce in my opinion. But haggis is perfect! Cheers!

    Hannah K.

    The haggis was so tasty! First time trying it and I'd definitely eat it again here. This play was in a cultural center, and they usually have a lot of events in the spot. They have take out or you can eat in. The waiters were pleasant. Highly recommend!

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    Thank you for your kind review Juan!

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    Thank you for your kind review Cole!

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    Thank you Andrew! I’m glad you enjoyed the haggis.

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    Thank you for your review Hannah. Great you enjoyed the haggis.

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    Thank you Marcela! I’m glad you enjoyed it all!

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    Thanks John! Glad you enjoyed your haggis experience!

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    Thank you for such a great review!

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    We ordered a Traditional Haggis with the Whisky and Mustard Sauce and an order of the Scotch Eggs (served cold).

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    Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - Crown Of Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder With A Rich Horseradish Infused Gravy

    Makars Gourmet Mash Bar

    4.8(525 reviews)
    0.1 miOld Town, Royal Mile
    ££

    I was a solo traveler so I did not make a reservation and just stood outside for opening for…read moredinner! I was able to put in my name and about 45 min later I got in. It is like the bar sitting area in a small room but it is perfect. Nicely decorated and cozy. The server and receptionist are both very friendly! I ordered lamb shank with bacon green onion mashed potatoes and an elder flower cider! It did not take too long for the food to show up and I did not have lunch so this was perfect and just right to the spot! Lamb shank was soft and tender and full of flavors! It was so so good. Mash potatoes is also very yummy and flavorful! The elder flower cider is very floral and I really like that!

    We were a group of 6 and waiting time was less than an hour on a busy Monday at 2pm. Notification…read morewas via text or through a link which you can monitor your table's availability. We had a lovely meal here at Makars Mash Bar (technically called The Makar's Rest) We ordered the following: - Coke & Ginger Kombucha - Free Range Gourmet Scotch Egg (deliciousness to share and a great way to begin a meal) - Home Grown Lion's Mane pan-fried bites, served with vegan aioli wasn't a hit with the group but I really liked it. - Slow Cooked Lamb (rich and full of flavor) - Crown Of Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder (incredibly tender and literally fell apart) - Makars Wild Boar Sausage With Beef Dripping Gravy (got a bite in and it didn't taste gamey) - Sides of Black pudding mash and Scottish cheddar cheese & onion mash which we really enjoyed. - Sticky Toffee Pudding was a perfect end to the meal. Great comfort food, generous portions, and a really enjoyable experience overall. Would definitely recommend. Atmosphere outside in the chilly air was a challenge at first. Outdoor heaters would have been a plus. At least we were seated.

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    The Devil's Advocate - Smoked fish plate

    The Devil's Advocate

    4.3(632 reviews)
    0.2 miOld Town, Royal Mile
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    Just an awesome, rockin' final meal in Edinburgh - fantastic food, good service and energized local…read morevibe! Absolute must to get reservations! We tried on our first week in Edinburgh and failed, but were able to make reservations 3 weeks out for our last night in Scotland, and we are glad we did. Pork cracklins were a bit hard and crunchy, but everything else was perfect. We had fresh bread and langostinis for starters, along with a smokey whiskey cocktail, the Smoked Indiscretion! For mains we enjoyed the poached Cod, and the Pork with Barley. Service was very good, and wine selection was extensive. Atmosphere was loud with music and locals' chatter in the bar below, but dark tables and heavy wood panels made it a perfect place for a couple celebrating 3 weeks of travel. Highly recommend a visit to the Devil's Advocate, if you can book a table in advance.

    The Devil's Advocate is undoubtedly a treasure to find in Old Town Edinburgh, especially if you…read moreaccidentally take the News Steps to get there, only to realize you should have simply taken the steps up Advocate's Close from Cockburn Street. But they call these lessons, "character building," apparently. No matter, the Devil's Advocate is worth the search. Located in an old Victorian pump house halfway up (or down) Advocate's Close, the Devil's Advocate is known for a killer whisky shelf of more than 300 different bottles from various distilleries across the Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Campbelltown, the Islands, and Islay. I finally sipped on a 15-year Tamdu that has convinced me to keep a bottle at home. Then there's the Clydeside 2024 Limited Edition Cask Strength that was wicked impressive. The bartenders are class at making and serving seasonal and regular cocktails that have their spin and character. My wife enjoyed gin-based cocktails such as the Clean Slate (with St-Germain, citrus, and sugar), Rose Garden (with Yellow Chartreuse, Cocchi Rosa, apple, lemon, and mint), and Bee's Knees (honey and lemon). I went full speed ahead with the scotch cocktails, which are essentially classics with a scotch-substituted twist. The Double Shot is an Espresso Martini with Dalmore 12 in addition to Kahlua, espresso, and demerara -- quite smooth without being too sweet. The Scotzia is a Negroni with Fettercairn 12, while the Boxcar is a Sidecar only with Aberfeldy 12. We enjoyed the bar for a few hours, watching the bartenders make magic while sipping on cocktails, while listening to 80s pop tunes. A great evening indeed.

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