Makars Gourmet Mash Bar (London) in Camden

I've always struggled to find haggis in London (for what may be obvious reasons). So I was thrilled to stumble across Makars Gourmet Mash bar which combines two of my favorite foods: haggis and mashed potatoes. And I was not disappointed! The service was fantastic, the meal came out fast and hot, and I loved every bite. Paired with a rhubarb soda that hit the spot. Will make sure I return when I come back to London.

Amazing food. Just as good as our experience in Edinburgh. So good. This time I got the Lamb. And it didn’t disappoint. Also, the haggis is some of the best I’ve had.

Only went as our booked table at a different restaurant got cancelled…and so glad we did! Great to have something completely different, food was yummy, service great…and equally good for veggie and meat-eaters. And so nice to find an independent restaurant (with reasonable prices) in the West End. 2 mins from Shaftesbury Theatre. Will definitely be back.

I’ve been promising a visit to Makars for ages, and finally made it! Worth the wait, without doubt. Friendly staff, and a relaxed atmosphere. The food was tremendous. We had the beef shoulder, and wild boar sausages. Awesome! The only small disappointment was that the world-class Stewart Brewing was out of stock.! Will be back, here, or in Edinburgh…

I was so excited to eat here after reading all the great reviews. Unfortunately, we must have caught them on a bad day. The service was friendly and efficient. However the food was a disappointment. My husband and I shared the haggis appetizer which was the only thing we enjoyed. I had the lamb shank and -in the words of my late mother - it was dry as an old shoe. It was difficult to cut and bits were so dry and hard that it was not eatable. My husband had the smoked sausage which was so overly spiced that there wasn't any real sausage flavor. He also had the fruit crumble for dessert which was more crunchy than crumbly. The other odd thing was the cream soda I ordered. It tasted nothing like cream soda. I couldn't quite identify the flavor but it tasted sort of peach-like. The mash potatoes were ok though. I love Makars marketing language and wish it had lived up to its words. Unfortunately, we will not return,

The choice on the menu is great, there is variety of meat options and vegetarian and vegan. I got the red pepper sausage with cheesy mash and it was absolutely delicious! The portion sizes are generous and the food is really good quality, and the service was good too. I also think it was reasonably priced for the area. I don’t live in London but I’d definitely return when I come back!

What a find! We walked by this restaurant and thought the menu sounded interesting and different than the usual burgers and fish and chips that you can find anywhere in London. We definitely weren't disappointed! Lovely staff, very helpful and attentive, and the food was very good and full of flavour. Special mention to the veggie haggis and black pudding mash, as well as the sticky toffee pudding. We'll definitely be back!

What a find!.. lovely friendly service by Kiki and very nice food especially the mash! We had the beef and lamb and portions were just right and value for money. The sticky toffee pudding was a nice end to the meal. Would definitely return again with the family.

A bit different with a variety of mash. Really good and reasonably priced, friendly staff and handy for the phoenix nearby.

As a Scottish person in London I felt I had to try out the haggis here. Of course I’m going to compare it to the haggis neeps and tatties I have back home. For being in London it is great - good quality, big portion and tasty. If you fancy trying haggis then this is as it should be and is worth checking out. They have lots of other options on the menu though. Prices about average. The theatre district is nearby and the service was excellent so don’t worry about slow service and being late!

Bon accueil, plats gourmands et originaux, choix intéressants et prix raisonnables. Bien situé, cadre agréable. Je recommande

Really nice venue, food was fantastic & the staff were great. Would definitely recommend for a well priced centrally located meal. Just round the corner from all the big theatres

Went to Makars on the strength of Tripadvisor reviews and was not disappointed 🤩 Excellent service upon arrival and throughout. The menu was certainly different to the normal stuff and what we chose was perfect, delicious, hot and tasty 😋 100% recommend to anyone who wants to try a ‘scottish’ taste in London City.

Excellent food service impeccable. Reasonably priced good wholesome meal Only slight disappointment was I didn't realise vegetables were extra

Definitely a hidden gem of London! The food was amazing and the service was wonderful. Prices were extremely reasonable considering the location and the food was tasty and quick. We will definitely be back soon!

I loved it. I'm a big haggis fan and it was delicious as was the gourmet scotch egg. However looking around at the other food being served there were some amazing non haggis dishes. I will definitely return and hope to make my way through...

Went for my friends birthday. Not sure what to expect in west end, as mash shops are traditionally east end, but it was amazing! I had the boar sausage and chilli mash which was amazing. Massive portion and very tasty. My girlfriend has the lamb...

We’ve all been to some type of restaurant where you pick a protein and a starch, like meat and rice or noodles or a burrito place. But these people do it really well. You pick your protein and then you pick your seasoned mash potatoes...

We looked forward to having dinner here before the theatre and the free drink deal was a welcome bonus. The food was uniformly very good - tasty and well presented. The atmosphere, however, was ruined by loud, inappropriate music - it doesn't need to be...

We had a lovely lunch here - the food was superb - the scotch egg salad with a side of cheddar and chive mash was wonderful. The atmosphere is great and it's made better by the staff. Everyone is really attentive but not intrusive. We...

Ate here in London after visiting Edinburgh location. Was everything we were hoping for, equally delicious

Great service, delicious food, and a convivial atmosphere make this a great place to eat - a little crowded before the theatres start - however quietens down after 7.30 pm. The portions are pretty big so bring an empty stomach. Price is reasonable and overall...

After visiting the Edinburgh restaurant in Spring last year, and having one of our favourite meals of 2022, I was delighted to find out out they had opened a branch much closer to home in London. The Veggie Haggis was just as good as we...

After visitng the the illustrious Makars Mash Bar in Edinburgh back in December, we had to take a trip to the Shaftesbury Avenue restaurant. Great food and excellent service, it was never in doubt. Thank you to Andri+Kiki for their hospitality. VISIT MAKARS!!!

Tried this place out for lunch before we went to the theatre. Very impressive. The food was gorgeous and the service was very friendly. I would highly recommend it.

Never tried Scottish food before. It was excellent. Tried Haggis and loved it. All other dishes were excellent with great service. Would highly recommend.

A real gem, went because of reviews read but felt it might be a bit over egged. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit, great staff who were friendly and attentive. Food was excellent high quality, very tasty complimented with a good drinks range. If you have never...

Yummy yummy yummy! Superb service from the three lovely ladies - I believe one was called Lida but they were all wonderful. Couldn’t fault anything - swift service- and great food. We shared a scotch egg starter then I had the chicken and cheddar cheese...

Fantastic food, and great service! Lida was our waitress, and she was very attentive without being pushy or hovering. Great location and interior, highly recommend!

Clean and tidy venue, independent, and close to the Westend and Soho, very friendly and approachable staff... great service, no waiting time, well delivered well executed, good wholesome diners. Ki-Ki was adorable and so helpful a great asset to the team.

We came across this restaurant by accident while wandering around Seven Dials in London. We'd never heard of it before but the food sounded perfect for a chilly, rainy day, so we thought we'd try it. We weren't disappointed. The sausage and mash was delicious...

Have eaten at Edinburgh Makars several times so we were eager to try the southern branch... not disappointed. Lovely staff and great food... loved it.

Great service, delicious food and wine before our West End showtime. Our server Kiki was attentive and kind. Lamb shank and cheddar chive mash was a fantastic flavour fest

We've been really looking forward to this - what a disappointment Firstly the staff were lovely this is why not 1 star The food was incredible bland Scotch egg starter, you can get better in a supermarket The mash was like it was pre packaged...

Had a lovely meal Saturday 10th December. We booked ahead which was very easy. The lovely ladies serving were very knowledgeable about the food and, despite being warned that the portions were generous, I had the veggie haggis starter, it was yummy and big so...

ευχαριστούμε πολύ! όλοι πολύ ευγενικοί και το φαγητό πολύ νόστιμο. σίγουρα θα σας ξαναεπισκεφθουμε την επόμενη φορά που θα έρθουμε...

We had a very nice lunch today. Attentive waitresses and very cozy atmosphere. The leek and potato soup and the sausage and mash were the perfect dishes to keep warm. Portions were very generous and so sharing between 2 adults for a lighter meal is...

We booked a table for six at 5pm last week, we arrived a three minutes to five and we rudely told the place didn't open until 5pm and were promptly told to wait outside in what was a very cold evening. As we waited a...

Me and my partner stumbled on this restaurant and thought we'd try it, the service we had from the team and especially from Lida was excellent, she was very attentive and funny! The food was yummy and reasonably priced! Definitely will be going back!!

Home cooked deliciousness. Rich and satisfying. Beef melted in the mouth with a perfect amount of gravy. Lamb shank was very meaty. Mash choices all looked scrumptious.. The ‘Haggis’ starter I can’t get out of my head ! Yummy

If you're looking for a plate of warm comfort food on a cold evening, then this is definitely the place to come! Staff are welcoming, friendly and polite. Both myself and my friend opted for sausage and mash and we weren't disappointed! My cheese and...

This is a review for Covent Garden restaurant. We booked a table here as had two fantastic meals at the original restaurant In Edinburgh. I had to keep my coat on throughout my meal as did most dinners as it was cold inside. The waiting...

We came here last weekend as we were in their Edinburgh restaurant 3 times as it was that good. I had the Soup for starter, which was average. For the main I had the Beef Shoulder and cheesy mash. The beef was so tender and...

We were so excited when we saw a place that specialised in mash potato, we jumped at the chance to eat there. My friend and i both ate vegetarian, and as a vegetarian of 20 years, this place had a very generous vegetarian and vegan...

Wonderful food very reasonably priced for the amount you get, and very friendly staff, would recommend in a heartbeat.

Nice welcome but a little chilly in the restaurant initially. Very attentive staff and good portions of food. Handy to go to pre theatre. Haggis and mash very yummy as was the chicken

Great food, excellent service very good value for money and lovely staff. good choice of wine and food at very fair prices.

We went to the Edinburgh Makar's last year and felt we had to visit this one as we were in London and this place had only been open 4 months. The food was fantastic - the haggis, neeps and tattie starter is amazing! My wife...

After not being able to get a table in the Edinburgh Restaurant as fully booked when I was in the City earlier in the year, living in London I was pleased to see a branch open here. Tasty Scottish food of my roots and friendly,...

This is a very nice casual place to enjoy warm comfort food over a variety of differently spiced mash. The dining room was clean, well lit but retained a cozy atmosphere. The service was quick and Kiki was wonderful taking care of everything.

Many thanks to Kristina and the team for a great evening. And to opening up in London so we don't have to make special trips to Edinburgh just to see you!!!

Saw this restaurant in Edinburgh, but couldn’t book it so thought we’d take the opportunity to have dinner here with friends before seeing some comedy. We are all either vegan or vegetarian and the food was great! As was the service ( thank you Lida)

We dined at Makar's on a Friday evening with a reserved table, we were greeted warmly and shown to our table where the menu was briefly explained (you get mash with everything basically so choose that once you know what main you want!). The menu...

Great food and service Thanks to Kristina the waitress for excellent service Spreads service appreciated as we were on the way to a show

My wife and I booked an early dinner between an afternoon matinee and evening show at the nearby Palace theatre. We were warmly welcomed and looked after attentively by Kiki. The food was wonderful - I had the Scotch egg starter and the shoulder of...

Having previously visited makars gourmet mash bar in Edinburgh wanted to give the London one a try , we were not disappointed , same high quality food as Edinburgh , great value for a delicious meal , we will definitely be back! Also excellent service...

Earlier in the year we visited the Edinburgh restaurant, and it was our favourite restaurant of all time. Recently we realised that there was a London restaurant too and we were thrilled (as London is home to us!) It didn’t disappoint and the food was...

Excellent service and managed to squeeze in three courses because the food was so good! Good value for money for the quality of food. The staff were really friendly and very attentive. We had the scotch egg, mini haggis, neeps and tatties, smoked sausage and...

To be frank, we weren't really looking for a mash bar for our evening meal, but it turned out to be inspired. Lida looked after us beautifully and we had some marvellous nosh. Lovely veggie haggis with mash, followed by a top notch sticky toffee...

Had a really great time over some dinner and drinks with my friends. Very rarely you can come across such a friendly environment. Our waitress Kristina made our night! She was funny and very attentive. Highly recommend!

Outstanding Trendy restaurant service the best in British home cooking . This was my second visit to Makars in Covent Garden with dear friends visiting. Staff were welcoming and remembered me on my last visit. My guests enjoyed the range of dishes served including chicken...

We have eaten at the Edinburgh location before & loved it, so we thought we’d try the London branch and we weren’t disappointed It was amazing food & fantastic service They had a promotion on that when you booked in with them we both got...

We got stuck here during a thunderstorm, which was the best thing that could happen to us. Our servers were wonderful, the food delicious and the place nice and dry. We would definitely come by here again even if it isn't raining.

So glad we found this place. Absolutely loved the menu. We had chicken breast with whiskey, peppercorn and mustard sauce and the most scrumptious mash. Deserts are to die for. Lovely ambience and even lovelier staff.

Perfect for any Scottish person who is trapped in the south and craving a taste of home. They even have Irn Bru!

Friendly service, good food, seating outside is really nice. Smash is too big, too much carbs. Lamb Shank is exceptional.

We ate in the Edinburgh branch earlier this year. The vegan haggis and chilli mash was so good, I begged they open a branch in London. The lady gave me a wink and said "watch this space". Fast forward to September and there it was,...

What a treat! Walked by today and realised it was dog friendly!!! Fantastic mash, very high quality meat, delicious well made soup and the staff Andrea and Lida were so lovely and attentive. They loved our dog too. The menu is easy to navigate and...

I could not have been happier to stroll into this place - service is impeccable, atmosphere is engaging, and the food is cooked to perfection. With a great selection of meats (and veggie, vegan) options, they also have a wide array of mash. I can...

A brilliant restaurant that I'm very happy to now have in London! First visited the Edinburgh branch in early 2022 so was very excited to visit the London branch closer to home! The food is superb and just as good as in Edinburgh. Excellent service,...

The offerings were fresh and plentiful. The interpretation of haggis and the mash options are not to be missed. Staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and ensure we enjoyed the experience.

First timers to London, and we hoped to get a taste of Scotland into our trip. This place is a GREAT experience! The haggis is mostly authentic: it is prepared not from sheep but from cow. Served with mashed potatoes, it had an absolutely delightful...

I was recently wandering aimlessly around the West End of London around lunch time when I saw this restaurant which sounded intriguing with its selection of different types of mashed potato concoctions. Being Scottish, I had to try mine with the haggis. To say that...

I’ve been married to a Scotsman for 30 years and often eat at Mackas in Edinburg when visiting family. I was happy to learn about their new branch in London and I wasn’t disappointed. The Scotch Eggs and the Haggis with black pudding mash were...

After being really impressed with this franchise in a visit to Edinburgh, my daughter suggested going to the recently opened London restaurant. It did not disappoint. A modern interior and decor was eye pleasing and neat. A lovely selection of meat and vegetarian dishes, beautifully...

Great food, great ambience, brilliant staff and reasonably priced. It has a very good, tasty vegetarian menu too. The desserts are to die for ! Really enjoyed the experience .

They cancelled our reservation with no explanation. They have no phone number, no email address, no way to contact them other than going to the restaurant. This speaks to a scummy operation.

Really enjoyed our dinner here. Reasonably priced for centre of London. Good selection of veg options. Potatoes, beef & veg sausages were very good. Staff were great. Will go back & also try the Edinburgh branch.

Even better than I had hoped, will definitely be back. Lovely staff too, especially Lida :) thanks for a lovely visit!

First visit here and will DEFINITELY be returning. Stunning from start to finish. Only bad point was I did not get any of the teams names to praise them more. Food was outstanding, service was both attentive but discreet. Highly recommend this place without doubt....

Stunning. From start to finish! Very impressed…will return! Great good, amazing service! Highly recommend! Even had room for dessert! Wow!

Amazing date night with my boyfriend. Drinks were delicious! The menu was unbelievable. One of the best restaurants in London. Would 100% recommend!

A fantastic range of food for vegans and vegetarians. I had the veggie sausages with mustard mash and I have to say it changed my opinion on how good a potato can taste. My partner had the veggie haggis and said she wants to go...

Saturday visit, from the moment we walked in the door we were met with friendly, helpful staff and this continued until we left a couple of hours later, seriously, you couldn’t get better service anywhere in London. . The food, well Haggis was never something...

After visiting in this same restaurant in Edinburgh I wanted to visit again, but this time it was only possible in London. I thought it's a great idea and food must be same like it was in Edinburgh. How wrong we were, me and my...

The food was amazing and the service was outstanding! Lida was exceptional! She was very attentive, friendly, truly professional and highly trained!

Emily and Andrea were lovely, service was so beyond amazing. Haven't yet found somewhere in London with this level of welcoming energy. Extremely accommodating toward my restrictive diet. Mash was pretty good too.

The restaurant has only been open for 1-month. We went on a Thursday evening. It was very quiet. Lida served us & all 3 waitresses were very attentive. We had vegetarian sausages & vegetarian haggis. The food was nice, not particularly hot, but edible. The...

Ambiente muito gostoso, funcionários atenciosos, comida e bebida muito boas!! A carne deles desfiando é um diferencial e a cerveja...

After visiting the same restaurant in Edinburgh and having a wonderful time, our hopes and expectations were high. However we were feeling very let down by differences between the two restaurants. One waitress sat us down and introduced us to the menu and then another...