It’s that time of year again when wild haggis roam the Pentland Hills. One of Scotland’s delicacies, it’s something that must be tried on a visit to the Capital. Whether that’s the traditional meat option, or the equally delicious vegetarian and vegan varieties.
We asked readers on our Facebook page their recommendations for the best restaurants and pubs serving haggis in Edinburgh. From fancy restaurants to delicious takeaways, this is what they said.
Head down to Leith's bustling Shore and try Teuchters Landing, the bar on the water, for some tasty scran and a pint. Sample the lip-smacking haggis, neeps, and tatties, haggis (and vegan haggis) stovies, and veggie haggis burger here. Photo: supplied
Found in Rose Street, New Town, The Abbotsford Bar is an ornate Edwardian pub with a lavish island bar carved from mahogany. There's both regular and vegetarian haggis on the menu here, which you can pair with a cask ale or two. Photo: Google Maps
With restaurants in the picturesque Victoria Street and Waterloo Place, below Calton Hill, Howies is a family-run business showcasing seasonal Scottish dishes. The menu changes regularly, but if you can try the award winning Haggis, neeps and tatties here. Photo: Google Streetview
A striking piece of architecture in New Town's George Street, The Dome is a decadent dining experience. The illustrious Grill Room here has a distinctly Scottish menu, with haggis neeps and tatties and filo wrapped haggis with whisky sauce among the options. Photo: Google Streetview
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