Howies Victoria in Edinburgh, City of

We came here as a group of 6. The waitress was really nice , and the food was amazing. Not big portions but more than enough. I had beef casserole which was lovely , the steak looked good as well. It had such a nice atmosphere and I’ll definitely be back.

Excellent service and food. So helpful and positive without being over involved. Perfect. Would go back and will recommend to friends

We absolutely loved every minute of our time at Howies. We arrived a bit early for our reservation (highly recommended as it is a very busy restaurant) and had a chance to talk with the gentleman serving drinks. He gave terrific suggestions for whiskey and we thoroughly enjoyed both. I was told to try Cullen Skink and I am so glad that I did. Such a treat! It's a creamy chowder with smoked haddock, potatoes and leeks. My husband had the Duo of Scottish beetroot roasted and pickled spiced cardamom. It was bursting with flavor! For our main dish, I had the salmon special and my husband had the hake. Both were cooked perfectly and had great flavor profiles. We were too full for dessert, but a great selection of sweet treats is offered. Everyone was very helpful and attentive. Great experience!

Busy spot with good food. You would definitely need to make a reservation. Friendly staff and good atmosphere. Maybe a little on the pricy side but not too bad.

Fomos em uma segunda-feira à noite, por indicação do Staff do hotel que estávamos hospedados. Quando chegamos, estava bem cheio, e eles tinham acabado de mandar um grupo de 5 pessoas embora por não terem mais lugar e por estarem trabalhando com Reservas. Mesmo assim fui até o balcão e perguntei se havia uma mesa para 2, mesmo não tendo feito reserva. O atendente prontamente nos atendeu com muito entusiasmo e buscou nas listas de reservas se havia algo, e ele realmente achou uma mesa de 2 lugares vaga para mim e minha esposa, na qual poderíamos ficar por até 1h30 até a próxima reserva. Fomos muito bem atendidos por uma garçonete que ofereceu as melhores sugestões da Casa, a comida chegou rapidamente e com um ótimo preparo e todo o Staff trabalha com muita agilidade e praticidade. A comida estava maravilhosa, pedimos um Steak Ribeye e um pescado do dia (que era salmão), ambos bem preparados e deliciosos. Foi uma ótima experiência na Rua Victoria, e uma ótima experiência com os residentes da Cidade de Edimburgo.

When my friend booked Howies for lunch he was unaware of a 2 hour table time. When we arrived at Howies we were shown to our table and the 2 hour table time was certainly not mentioned. We were given menus and then we waited and waited - then the waiter came and took our drinks order, which was a bottle of wine - the waiter seemed very nice and affable. Then we waited and waited and then after maybe 40 minutes our order was taken - we were fine with this as we were enjoying the craic. The starter arrived and it was lovely. The main arrived and was good. The same waiter came and asked if we would like a dessert and no mention of being under pressure for the table was mentioned - we ordered a dessert. The dessert came and all of a sudden the pressure came on for the table - the waiter was unpleasant and rude. We needed the toilet and came back, I met the waiter and asked for the bill to be told that it was on the table waiting to be paid. We were not offered the option to have coffee or any further drinks anywhere else in the restaurant! Being annoyed by this turn of events we challenged the waiter and told him of our disappointment at being treated in this poor manner - when we felt that they caused the delay in the first instance - 40 mins to take a food order - he seemed to think we were wrong. At this stage there was still nobody at our table and still nobody waiting to take the table. I have this to say, the paying customer is always king and staff would do well to remember this. I am a regular diner in Edinburgh and will be taking my custom elsewhere going forwards.

Very impressed, cannot fault anything, food was delicious, the staff were friendly and efficient and the whole operation ran like a well oiled machine.

We had a great pre theatre meal last Saturday. The food is difficult to beat in terms of balance and flavours. Special mention to the front of house staff, attentive , courteous and friendly. Well worth a visit

Nos hicieron hueco para comer a las 12h porque se reserva con tiempo, comimos muy bien, gracias a las recomendaciones de Tania, camarera ibicenca del Restaurante. Servicio muy profesional.y amable. Tania de 10 Comimos sopa escocesa, salmón y cazuela típica de Escocia Además tienen menú con 2 o 3 platos

Muy mal. La primera vez estuvo bien, y reservamos para una segunda. Con la segunda, nos negaron que tuviéramos reserva y nos trataron tremendamente mal y con cero profesionalidad. Van de sobrados, pero falla por parte de la misma dueña, una prepotente y maleducada. No volveremos jamás. Mala y desagradable experiencia.

Came here for my birthday as a recommendation from a colleague. The staff are lovely and attentive. Food was incredible, so tasty and well presented. Got a birthday icecream which was rich and creamy. Would recommend for a romantic evening meal.

Bang average, tiny portions, chaos at door and just a boring menu that they have had for years. Usual commercial wines, dull and tasteless. Deffo for gullible tourists.

Great for a quick bite! Tried this place after seeing it on Somebody Feed Phil and it's as good as Phil said. The pulled pork/hog roast is a blank canvas for you to add sauces, so go for something with lots of flavour like their homemade BBQ sauce (the meat is not BBQ flavoured by itself) or the sage stuffing and apple sauce. I got the 'Oink' size which looked small but was just right and filling. I'd advise going to the cannongate branch instead of this one as it's got much more seating and was much less busy when I went. That said the queue goes down quickly because staff work very efficiently in spite of the queues/language barriers/ etc (Hats off to them!). I recommend adding haggis and extra pork cracklings, they're great!

Had read some of the reviews so thought we would check it out. Turned up without a reservation, the place was very busy, the staff were amazing and could really see them working hard to fit us in. The said we could have a table but only if we could leave after an hour or so, as they had a large party booked in. A lovely restaurant filled with great decor, we had the casserole of the day. Beef, reading the reviews I think it may always be beef !!!! Very very tasty, and well complimented with a very nice glass of house red. Staff very friendly and chatty. We really didn’t feel rushed at all, very good price for some good tasty dishes.

Nice atmosphere and service was pleasant. We didn’t feel rushed at all. The food was ok with balanced flavours but all of the plates lacked much of the main ingredient. Beef in the casserole was chewy and the beetroot was undercooked. I wouldn’t rush back.

This restaurant is a gem. This was our 1st visit and won’t be our last. We tried the 2 course lunch menu and everything we ate was very tasty and cooked superbly. The staff were very attentive and special mention to our Hungarian waitress who was a credit to your restaurant. We will be back when we visit Edinburgh again .

Fast service Great Pork batch (roll, bun or burger) Definitely would come past again to grab another.

Came here to try the famous pork sandwich and after a 15 min wait finally got one . Had the pork haggis and chilli cheese large The pork was perfectly cooked and god bless the staff they had to work fast to get through the queues . But overall the sandwich didnt live up to the hype but overall was ok

20min waiting time (around 12:40) for the oink buns but they really tasted good. No space for seating. Just eat outside and take a napkin. It might get messy. Had the oink with haggis and chili jam.

Highly recommended, it is very rich. We ordered the medium one and we were fine, if you are hungry it is better to get the large one. The delicious apple sauce, it suits you very well. There is gluten-free bread.

Really lovely little venue , food was amazing , found this place thanks to TikTok , great value

Come to Oink for the experience. Spoiled by American barbecue, the pulled pork at Oink was just alright. It's a bit dry and bland, so you want the sauce they offer. But the experience of eating the hot sandwich while enjoying the sights on the Royal Mile was a joy. Kudos to the friendly staff. The long line outside in the cold moved rather fast and the staff always greet you with a warm smile.

It is a good option for a quick bite. We got the medium size (oink), and it had a good portion of meat. But, it was a bit dry, and it had very little sauce. The crackling on top of the sandwich was really good and it was worth getting extra ones (0.5 pounds extra).

We went to this place recently based on rave reviews. Four of us got sandwiches and none of us really liked them. They were so mushy. The bread, meat, sauce, and strange stuffing mix or haggis they put on it created a mushy mess. They really did not have a lot of flavor other than the strong sage from the stuffing and the chosen sauce. The staff was very helpful but the food was just not good, lacking flavor and the texture was unappetizing.

Absolutely delicious pulled pork sandwich. It was my first time trying one by I wasn’t let down. Recommend 👏

We ordered two buns, one with haggis and one with sage and onion. With haggis is definitely the better choice as the sage and onion flavour is a bit tasteless. The pulled pork is nice but I’ve had better though. The service is very friendly and fast.

Fast service but unfortunately the oink did not meet my expectations. The pulled pork was cold and didn‘t have much flavor. But a very good snack.

During my culinary exploration of Edinburgh, I came across a gastronomic gem called Oink Victoria Street, a temple dedicated to lovers of porchetta and pork. The experience here was unforgettable, especially for the porchetta sandwich that I had the pleasure of enjoying. The porchetta, the main dish of the restaurant, was delicious and full of flavor. Its quality and strong taste made every bite an unparalleled tasting experience. We ordered three sandwiches - two medium-sized and one large - and the difference between the portions was noticeably noticeable, making the large option perfect for the hungriest. Despite the venue's popularity, the service was incredibly fast. Although often crowded, with a queue that testifies to the quality of the offer, our wait was minimal. Given the limited possibility of sitting inside, we opted to eat our sandwiches at Grassmarket, not far away, an experience that added a touch of charm to the entire meal. The porchetta, as mentioned, was the true protagonist of the sandwich. Even in the presence of other ingredients, its flavor remained prominent, without being overpowered, demonstrating the restaurant's ability to balance flavors excellently. However, a small note goes to the bread: although it was of good quality, its too soft texture, once soaked in toppings, slightly reduced my appreciation of the sandwich. A slightly crispier, tarter bread would definitely have elevated the experience further. Despite this small detail, a visit to Oink Victoria Street remains a must for anyone visiting Edinburgh and wanting to savor high quality porchetta, enjoyed in one of the liveliest corners of the city. A culinary experience that I highly recommend to everyone, both for the quality of the food and the efficiency of the service.

A customisable hog roll, interesting sauces and prompt service - what more can you ask for! I loved my hog roll here, the pork was absolutely delicious. The chilli jam was very tasty and just right spicy. Got some sandwiches for takeaway too, which were equally good

The pork sandwich is excellent. Try it

Me and the wife grabbed 2 sandwiches after seeing it on ‘Somebody Feed Phil’. We both opted for the Oink (medium) and then chose different fillings and sauces. Burgers were REALLY good, however the venue itself is incredibly small and due to the queue going into the seating area it’s almost impossible to actually sit down. Would still absolutely recommend anyone go here. Pork was cooked perfectly and the crackling was sublime.

The meat to sauce ratio is 10:1 , making the meat very dry and basic bread . For the price not worth it

The treatment and patience of the employees is unbeatable.

We stood in line and with great luck we got a small table to eat, it was no big deal. But the staff is fast and friendly.

Came here full of excitement due to seeing it on rate my takeaway I opted for the sage and onion stuffing with bbq sauce. It was very bland and I could only really taste the sauce. Im gutted as I was expecting to be wowed by it but I wasn’t at all. However the staff were lovely and very helpful

Does one thing but does it well. Had to stop myself going back for a second sandwich. Really good quick lunch for ten pounds in Edinburgh. Can't go wrong!

Very rich!!! It's worth trying...

We went on a recommendation and we liked it a lot! We ordered the normal one with mustard and mayonnaise and haggis. Very rich. Don't be scared by the line that goes out into the street because it goes very fast. To eat it there are many benches in the grassmarket

This is a place I visited after being featured on a TV program. I remember Jung Hae-in enjoying it very much, but not me. First of all, it is a taste that is likely to be unpalatable to Koreans. I remember feeling like it was braised soybean paste and it had a strange taste, like something fishy. The line was very long, so I deliberately went and ate when I was free, but I am satisfied with my one-time experience. But other people may never have to experience it! he

Very good pork sandwich. Price according to what is expected and a little more. You accompany it with local haggis sauce plus some spicy or sweet sauce.

Simple little place with friendly staffs. Tender pork!

A bit expensive (especially the 2 sips of espresso!). Very good meat but I didn't enjoy it (bland sauce or not enough other condiments...). It's not easy to find a place to sit.

If you go to Edinburgh, you have a must with the pork sandwich that Oink sells: it is the most representative of the gastronomy of this incredible city. The place is very visually striking and the aroma of roast pork fills the entire emblematic Victoria Street; It doesn't have much space inside, just a few small tables, it is mainly made for the office, but you eat your sandwich in the surroundings. There is always a line of people to buy, but don't be fooled, because even if it is long, inside they have a very agile billing system that allows for quick and comfortable circulation. The prices are very affordable and it is worth taking that magnificent memory with you in your gastronomic memory.

Small place, the ideal is to pick up the order. The meat is quite good but you must choose the sauces well, some are not as delicious as others. The hard crust is spectacular.

Unexpectedly delicious. The filling is very solid and full of shredded pork. It is paired with a unique sauce. Delicious😋

There is absolutely nothing wrong with Shisheng Food. I have never tried this kind of meat food, made in the way of burgers, but the meat scraps are full of gravy and very delicious. When you eat it, you don’t just eat the meat, you eat the whole broth and meat scraps, and It's not a whole piece of meat, the meat is very soft, delicious and has a soupy feel. It is a highly recommended food in Edinburgh.

in Indonesia there is Babi Guling, in Edinburgh there is a pork sandwich... in my personal opinion, this food is unique and the pork is juicy, the bread is soft, and we will get crispy pork skin... before buying this food, we can specify it first, they gave a little pork tester... the staff was very friendly❤️👍

After watching Rate my take away I decided to come up from that their Yorkshire and give it a go, I had high hopes but was a little disappointed, as I wasn’t getting the flavour coming through, I love the presentation, very photogenic, people were queuing out the door I was really excited just didn’t meet the hype. Had the Grunter with haggis and apple sauce.

Algo rápido para seguir visitando la ciudad. Buena relación calidad precio

Really cool street food local with main focus on the pork food. Tried the typical oink (sandwich) with haggis and mustard mayo and was really delicious. Also the service was really great and they helped us picking our "oinks". Would really recommend to give it a try and taste something new in the heart of Edinburgh.

We grabbed two sandwiches to take away because the place was crowded. It's ok eating outside in the street. Nice and fast service. The sandwich was not much big, but it was quite tasty and the meat really tender.

Leckeres Pulkes pork und sehr freundliches Personal.

Es un lugar para encargar comida para llevar mayormente, aunque dispone de algunas plazas de consumo en el local. Nosotros tuvimos la suerte de conseguir la única mesa del local (lo otro son banquitos como la barra de un bar). Así que como restaurante para comer allí, no esperes un espacio amplio, pero repito, que está pensado para llevar, así que todo perfecto. Pedimos el “bocata” típico, tamaño medio de 3 posibilidades y la verdad que estaba muy bien. Hay una opción de menú donde entra bocata+papas+bebida, que es la que adquirimos, y sin pegas. La carne está buenísima y ves en todo momento de donde cogen la carne y salsas. Cada día preparan la carne de cerdo para los menús y no se enfría ni un grado. A nosotros nos lo recomendaron y yo lo recomiendo 100%.

Ordered the piglet, and it was quite filling. A lot of meat, abit lacking in flavor, all I can taste is the sauce. Pretty small space, probably able to sit 10, but turnover is fast.

Espectaculares bocadillos de cerdo asado, hay cola en horas puntas pero es muy rápida, dentro hay una barra con taburetes que se despeja bastante rápido y puedes sentarte para comértelo dentro, calidad precio muy bueno, recomendable para comprar y seguir visitando la ciudad

Excelentes sándwiches pero muy pequeño espacio para comer

Un lugar al paso con una barra para comer los deliciosos pulled pork de carne mechada. Un clásico de Edimburgo imperdible.

Food looks good but ends up being super difficult to eat and dry. I was disappointed. I feel like they could have added more sauce, as a couple bites in almost all taste was already gone. I feel like it's so easy to make it so much better, definitely overhyped.

Buen sitio para comer en Edimburgo sin dejarte un riñón. Pero estaba a tope.

Muy bueno pero llegamos justo porque ya se acababa la carne, recomiendo ir temprano

No es indispensable probarlo, sin más. Local pequeño con poco hueco en el que el “bocadillo” de cerdo desmigado durante horas en el escaparate tiene a penas sabor y seco(no se nota la salsa que te echan), de ahí su contenido precio.

Restaurante predominantemente de take-away ubicado en la Victoria street. Habitualmente hay que hacer cola, pero atienden muy rápido (a la 13.30h la cola era de unos 10-15 minutos). Ofrece únicamente hamburguesas de carne deshilachada de cerdo (pulled pork) con opción a elegir entre 3 tamaños (el estándar es el "oink") y el tipo de pan (white or brown). De forma opcional, se puede añadir un relleno de cebolla y/o de haggies (30p cada relleno) y una salsa de manzana, mayo, queso chili, jamón chili (30p cada salsa). Tienen la opción de añadir extra-crackling por 50p, pero hoy no tenían. La hamburguesa estaba muy buena, aunque sin salsa queda bastante menos sabrosa a mi parecer. Como curiosidad, tienen el cerdo que utilizan para hacer las hamburguesas expuesto en el escaparate, y a lo largo del día se va viendo como va menguando desde las patas traseras hasta la cabeza. Tiene su cosa :)

Sitio típico de la ciudad. Si has venido a Edimburgo, tienes que parar a comerte un bollo de esta tienda. La carne la sacan directamente del cerdo que hay en el escaparate cocinado.

The lady was great but the sandwich was really greasy and the meat didn't really have any flavour. The chili jam and the apple sauce were the best bits (which is bad considering that the pork is supposed to be the star of the show). Disappointing.

Very bad experience! Too much sauce; missed the taste.

Portion could have been bigger. Perhaps the pork would have been moister if I came earlier in the day

I think the business has been open for ten years... maybe more, which is a guarantee for both food and service. I absolutely recommend it for those who want a quick lunch but also for those who want to taste a typical Scottish delicacy.

Bastante bueno, una calidad buena y bastante rápido. El servicio fue bastante seco pero sin ser maleducado. Tienen una sola mesa así que es mas para llevar, nosotros lo comimos en la calle.

Massive tasty sandwiches. It can get a bit crowded at lunch time as it is a small place.

Went today 18/12 4pm, the staff looks like they’re fed up and so was not friendly. We had a medium pulled pork sandwich with BBQ sauce, sadly we did not enjoy it at all. The pork was bland, we could not taste any seasoning or sauce. Don’t understand why this place is so hyped up, save your monies to go elsewhere.

Imprescindible probarlo en Edimburgo! Tienes 3 tamaños de pan a elegir, el mediano es el ideal. Es un pan ligero, tipo hamburguesa. Te dan opción de elegirlo blanco o integral. Sin duda el blanco está buenísimo, y es el clásico. Tienes dos opciones de relleno: nosotros cogimos uno que estaba hecho con especias y cebolla. Después añades salsa: nosotros elegimos la de mostaza. Hay barbacoa pero mataba el sabor totalmente. Está bien por el precio que tiene. Me da la sensación de que el Oink de esta calle es el más lleno, igual los otros dos están más vacíos. Puedes comer allí pero el espacio es mínimo, así que tienes que tener mucha suerte. Contad con comerlo por la calle.

I went with the medium size with sage & onion stuffing and the BBQ sauce. Not sure what the fuss is about I would say 3 out of 5, the food is super average but not bad for the price. I must add that the roll was nice and fresh, the pork was a bit mushy and the sauce was uneven in the roll which gave a bit of an inconsistent flavour experience. The roll could probably benefit from some fresh ingredients like lettuce or something.

A very small restaurant with a lot of people queuing super cramped. The pork had a strong taste to it. Not worth trying.

Incredibly fast service and polite staff. Had the 'Oink' portion size with haggis and the festive jelly. Great amount for value. Pork was juicy and tender. Lacked a little flavour by itself but was nicely accompanied by the other ingredients. Little messy by the end.

Un ottimo panino a base di pulled pork, con la possibilità di aggiungere contorni tipici della cucina scozzese. Consigliato!

Budget place for a big tasty shredded pork sandwich. Very busy, go early so you can have pork crust!

Rien de spécial et cher pour ce que c'est. La viande n'a aucun goût... Famous car sur Victoria Street, attrape-touriste. Passez votre chemin

Super small place. Excellent food. Totally recommended

Excellent pork!!! 100% recommendable!

Merece la pena! El bocadillo está buenísimo y es muy asequible para lo que hay en la zona de Victoria Street. Perfecto para recuperar fuerzas y continuar visitando la ciudad :)

저에겐 별로였네요.. 이거 무슨맛이지? 왜 유명한지 모르겠어요 그냥 평범한 맛입니다 고기든 빵..

Los bocadillos están muy buenos, tienen varios tipos de salsa y varios complementos para acompañar si lo quiere hacer menú, el precio es muy asequible. Este local de oink si que tiene muy poco espacio para comer allí, es más para take away.

Came here a decade ago, and it is still just as awesome! Came all the way from Australia for this!

The food itself was fine, however the table / window seat could have used a wipe / clean down.

Un clásico que vale la pena probar, la carne le falta un poco de sabor pero compensa con las deliciosas salsas. Si lo recomiendo.

Genial para llevar, el local es bastante pequeño con una barra y una mesa. Tiene un menú con bocadillo bebida y patatas chips por unas £9.

Impossible pour nous de quitter Edinburgh sans avoir testé les fameux petits pains de Oink ! Un incontournable à commander au comptoir et à déguster en flanant dans la rue 🐷

Excellent, filling pork rolls, make sure to ask for some crackling! Seating is limited.

Grabbed a takeaway from the famous hog roll spot in Edinburgh, Oink! Specializing in hog roast (or pulled pork) rolls, Oink lets you customize your sandwich. The pulled pork is the real deal—they literally pull it right in front of you. We got a sandwich to enjoy on the train, and the star of the show was the crackling, the crispy pork skin on top. My only wish? More kick in the chili cheese sauce—I couldn't really taste the spiciness! 🤣

Very tasty food! Limited options but the pork the offer is amazing! Good for one time but value for money not great.

Oink is a must-try on Victoria street. I commend a place that does one thing exceptionally well and these pulled pork sandwiches are definitely it. The prices are cheap for the area and the quality is high. I loved all of the different options available for the sauce and spread.

Excelente para una comida rápida y al paso . Muy rico !!!

Ordering was very quick, recieved the food almost instantly. Pork was some of the best I've had in recent memory, very highly recommended and definitely a place to visit again.

Naja. So ein Essen haben wir woanders schon deutlich besser bekommen. Schmeckt okay aber nicht umwerfend. Personal soweit freundlich.

We had one of the pork sandwiches and loved it!! Really original flavors that were defo worth it!

Muy rica, el puerco sabe delicioso. Barato no es, pero para lo que es esta en buen precio, excelente tamaño, muy rápido y práctico de comer si vienes pocos días de viaje 🫶🏻 adjunto foto de mi novio con su torta medio mordisqueada (se la devoró en 5 minutos)

Es un lugar muy pequeñito se llena en seguida y suele haber cola, hay tres tamaños de panes, en todos viene mucho cerdo, al menos para mi gusto

Yummie, if you like pork it's delicious! Had a "piglet" (the smallest bun) and it was enough to replenish my body in order to explore the streets of Edinburgh again.

A friend of me advised me to taste, it was really tasty !!! but not enough food, we were still hungry, maybe you should take the biggest size ;)

Très bon ! L'effiloché de porc est préparé devant vous tout comme les sandwichs. On se règale.