What to Eat in Edinburgh: A Food Guide

What to eat in Edinburgh

• Haggis, neeps and tatties

  Traditional Scottish plate — vegan versions widely available.

• Cullen skink

  Rich smoked-haddock soup from the Moray coast.

• Full Scottish breakfast

  Includes tattie scone and Lorne (square) sausage.

What to drink

Single malt whisky is the icon — Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a great tasting stop.

Dining etiquette and practicalities

• Tip 10–12.5% at sit-down (often included as service).

• Order at the bar in pubs; no table service traditionally.

Where to eat in Edinburgh

• Old Town (Royal Mile)

  Castle + Royal Mile + Holyrood + closes — Witchery, Radisson Collection Royal Mile, Old Waverley.

• New Town (Georgian)

  Princes Street + George Street + Charlotte Square — Balmoral (Rocco Forte), Kimpton Charlotte Square, Waldorf Astoria Caledonian.

• Stockbridge

  Village-feel bohemian + Water of Leith walk + Sunday market — Nira Caledonia, Ardmor House B&B.

• Leith + The Shore

  Regenerated waterfront + Michelin-starred Kitchin + Royal Yacht Britannia — Malmaison Edinburgh, Fingal (floating hotel), Ocean Hotel.