Unfussy restaurant specialising in mashed potatoes flavoured with meat or vegetarian toppings.
At a glance
#4 of 40 Bars in Edinburgh #8 of 128 Restaurants in EdinburghLocalGuideWorld score: 4.80
Rating breakdown
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5 ★84%
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4 ★11%
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3 ★3%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★1%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Makars Mash Bar?
- Makars Mash Bar is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 16,235 reviews.
- How does Makars Mash Bar rank in Edinburgh?
- Makars Mash Bar is #4 of 40 Bars in Edinburgh by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Makars Mash Bar located?
- Makars Mash Bar, 9-12 Bank St, Edinburgh EH1 2LN, United Kingdom — 0.2 km from the center of Edinburgh.
- How can I contact Makars Mash Bar?
- Phone: +44 131 392 8390 · Website: makarsmash.com
Beef shoulder was delicious. Soft and juicy. 4 stars
Lamb shank was the best. Flavourful, soft, and juicy. The sauce was so addictive. 5 stars
Scottish egg was special. The wrapper sausage was flavourful. Great appetiser. 5 stars
Toffee pudding with ice cream was the best so far for all restaurants we ever tried. Indescribable good taste. WOW. 5 stars
Mushroom with wild rocket was so special. Especially its own grown mushroom wad so delicious when eat together with mash potatoes and wild rockets. WOW. 5 stars
Veggie haggis was delicious. Very unique taste. 4 stars
Waiting for a table about 30 minutes. Serving within 20 minutes upon ordering
Lamb shank was the best. Flavourful, soft, and juicy. The sauce was so addictive. 5 stars
Scottish egg was special. The wrapper sausage was flavourful. Great appetiser. 5 stars
Toffee pudding with ice cream was the best so far for all restaurants we ever tried. Indescribable good taste. WOW. 5 stars
Mushroom with wild rocket was so special. Especially its own grown mushroom wad so delicious when eat together with mash potatoes and wild rockets. WOW. 5 stars
Veggie haggis was delicious. Very unique taste. 4 stars
Waiting for a table about 30 minutes. Serving within 20 minutes upon ordering
The best food we’ve had in Edinburgh by far. We were looking for traditional Scottish food and this restaurant was a great choice. The mash and beef was delicious. So savoury, flavourful, and hits the spot. The gravy was rich and yummy.
I am not a big dessert lover but we ordered The sticky toffee pudding and it was phenomenal. Truly a must order you would not regret.
The girls working were very lovely and sweet. Beth managed to seat us despite us being late to our turn and was very helpful.
Overall a fabulous experience. A great last meal before leaving Edinburgh 🏴
I am not a big dessert lover but we ordered The sticky toffee pudding and it was phenomenal. Truly a must order you would not regret.
The girls working were very lovely and sweet. Beth managed to seat us despite us being late to our turn and was very helpful.
Overall a fabulous experience. A great last meal before leaving Edinburgh 🏴
A fantastic experience! The food was wonderful and the proportions were perfect. I had the crown of slow cooked beef shoulder w/horseradish infused gravy and the smoked bacon and spring onion mash. Absolutely delicious! The sticky toffee pudding was the perfect way to top off the meal. The staff were also very kind and attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant when you are visiting Edinburgh!
Definitely a must try in Edinburgh! We got the mushroom mash and lamb chop mash, both of which were flavorful. The meat fell off the lamb chop so easily and it was tender. Service is quick too and the staff are friendly and attending. We made a reservation and were able to get seated immediately!
Very friendly and helpful staff. Loved the choice of food on offer. Really tasty meals and very generous portions.
Very easily accessibly from Victoria Street with lovely views across the road of the Christmas Markets.
Hoping to get the opportunity to come back here again!
Very easily accessibly from Victoria Street with lovely views across the road of the Christmas Markets.
Hoping to get the opportunity to come back here again!
Wonderful Scottish food. The dishes were delicious! Just wish they had more options, especially for people who don’t consume beef and the atmosphere could be better. The service was really good. Overall would highly recommend the restaurant.
Absolutely delicious!! We were able to walk in and get a table for an early dinner tonight. The lamb and beef options were both so so good. Love the range of mash options available including vegan and low calorie options. Really inclusive.
Scott was also a great waiter, brilliant with his recommendations and really friendly.
Go and support this independent business in Edinburgh!
Scott was also a great waiter, brilliant with his recommendations and really friendly.
Go and support this independent business in Edinburgh!
Easy to book online
On arrival and during the visit, the staff was great and couldn't do more for you asked.
The venue is small, so it got a canteen experience to it. Small tables, etc. So i didn't feel too comfortable being rammed, so close to the next table.
The food was quickly served. The wild bore mash meal was good!. But left a bit underwhelmed by the mash for the price of it.
The starters of scotch egg were amazing. The taste was deep and filling, and unarguably the best i have ever had. But 5 prices were highly inflated for what you got.
Overall, it was a good experience but wouldn't go back based on the price and the canteen vibe
On arrival and during the visit, the staff was great and couldn't do more for you asked.
The venue is small, so it got a canteen experience to it. Small tables, etc. So i didn't feel too comfortable being rammed, so close to the next table.
The food was quickly served. The wild bore mash meal was good!. But left a bit underwhelmed by the mash for the price of it.
The starters of scotch egg were amazing. The taste was deep and filling, and unarguably the best i have ever had. But 5 prices were highly inflated for what you got.
Overall, it was a good experience but wouldn't go back based on the price and the canteen vibe
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