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Howies Waterloo Place

Scottish Bistro, Vegan Haggis

Worth ordering: #5 Haggis in Edinburghnamed in 7 reviews

Try the vegan haggis with neeps and tatties, a recurring favorite among reviewers.

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Top tips

  • Consider booking ahead, especially at busy times; reviewers reported queues and recommended reservations.
  • Check current prices and set-menu deals before ordering; some reviewers found individual dishes and drinks expensive, while others liked the dinner special.
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  • Ask about the soup of the day; reviewers particularly enjoyed the miso, burnt onion and parsnip soup.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Soupnamed in 5 reviews

People also mention roasted cauliflower steak, cauliflower steak and apple crumble.

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Also pea risotto, veggie haggis, risotto, beetroot starter and cauliflower.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, good value, generous portions, fast service and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Howies Waterloo Place serves traditional Scottish dishes alongside clearly marked vegan choices, including vegan haggis with neeps and tatties, risotto and roasted cauliflower steak. It’s a polished, busy bistro with attentive service; reviewers describe the vegan selection as limited, and some find the prices high, though dinner deals can be better value.

Vegan menu

See all 17 dishes and drinks

Howies Waterloo Place · dine-in · 17 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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29 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–14:30, 17:15–21:15
Tuesday
11:30–14:30, 17:15–21:15
Wednesday
11:30–14:30, 17:15–21:15
Thursday
11:30–14:30, 17:15–21:15
Friday
11:30–15:00, 17:15–21:15
Saturday
11:30–15:00, 17:15–21:15
Sunday
11:30–15:00, 17:15–21:15

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Good service
  • Good atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
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