Makars Mash Bar Edinburgh
9 North Bank Street, Old Town
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Unfussy restaurant specialising in mashed potatoes flavoured with meat or vegetarian toppings. Summary via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Makars Mash Bar Edinburgh
Makars Mash Bar sits on North Bank Street in Edinburgh's Old Town and specialises in mashed potatoes topped with meat or vegetarian fillings. The kitchen prepares Scottish comfort food in generous portions at reasonable prices, with lamb shank, beef shoulder and haggis among the regular offerings.
The restaurant takes bookings and operates a walk-in system with text alerts for table availability. Outdoor seating is available. The menu includes a children's section, and the venue serves coffee, beer, wine and desserts alongside lunch and dinner.
Menu & facilities
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
- Museum on the Mound next door
- The Writers' Museum next door
- Zebra Coffee Company next door
- Edinburgh Castle 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this restaurant offers delicious, hearty Scottish comfort food, with the lamb shank, beef shoulder, and haggis being particularly tender and flavorful, complemented by a wide variety of mashed potato options. They also highlight the generous portions and reasonable prices, making it great value for money. Visitors appreciate the friendly, attentive staff and the efficient walk-in system that texts when a table is ready.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Cuisine
- British
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (10,695 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Old Town