Unfussy restaurant specialising in mashed potatoes flavoured with meat or vegetarian toppings. Summary via Google
About Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar sits on Bank Street in Edinburgh's city centre and serves Scottish comfort food built around mashed potatoes topped with meat or vegetarian options. The kitchen offers dishes such as lamb shank, beef shoulder and haggis, with a choice of mash flavourings.
The restaurant takes bookings and welcomes children and groups. Walk-ins can register for a text alert when a table is ready, rather than waiting in the venue. Service is attentive and efficient.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 8:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 8:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 8:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 8:30 PM
What's nearby
- Wash Bar next door
- The Writers' Museum next door
- Café on the Mound next door
- Scott Monument 250m away
- Royal Mile 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and hearty Scottish comfort food, especially the tender lamb shank, beef shoulder, and flavorful haggis, along with a wide variety of mash options. They also highlight the friendly, attentive, and efficient staff, who provide excellent service. Many guests mention the reasonable prices and the convenient text-alert system for walk-ins, which allows them to explore while waiting for a table.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (11,003 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- Pass
- Destination
- Edinburgh
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.