Howies Waterloo

Open 7 days for lunch and dinner.

A stunning Georgian building, high ceilings, light and airy built in 1815. An iconic Edinburgh landmark at the foot of Calton Hill, a 5 minute walk from Waverley Station. 15 minutes walk from Howies Victoria Street.

Howies Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards Gold
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2026

A warm Welcome

Informal dining, fresh, seasonal, Scottish food cooked to order and served with a smile. Daily Specials, seasonal menus and a seriously tempting list of wine, whisky, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks too.

Booking recommended.

Main dining room accommodates 90 people.
Private dining room for up to 30 people seated.

Menus are subject to change

Offers

LUNCH

2 Courses for £19.95

EARLY DINING Offer

Sunday – Thursday
2 Courses for £25.95 between 5.15pm and 6.30pm

Private dining

Our Private Dining Room seats up to 30 people. The perfect place for smaller gatherings with friends, family or business colleagues.

Howies Events can help you plan an event in any venue of your choice. Scotts Kitchen is also available for private parties, with no room hire fee.

(Linen is not included, however if you would like to add this in for your event, please ask the team for more details).

For more information, please call us on 0131 556 5766 or email waterloo@howies.uk.com

Howies Waterloo Location

29 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3BQ

Book a Table at Howies Waterloo

No availability at your chosen time?

We may have availability at one of our other city centre locations.

Opening Hours

Howies Waterloo is open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and drinks.

Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm Mon to Thurs and 11.30am-3pm Fri to Sun. Dinner is from 5.15pm. Last booking is 9.15pm.

Larger Tables

If you have over 8 guests, please email  the restaurant directly to make your booking on waterloo@howies.uk.com   We will respond to your request within 24 hours.

Questions?

Please check out our FAQs or contact us on the details above.

Terms & conditions

Please note that all bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions.

Opening Hours

Howies Waterloo is open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and drinks.

Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm Mon to Thurs and 11.30am-3pm Fri to Sun. Dinner is from 5.15pm. Last booking is 9.15pm.

Larger Tables

If you have over 10 guests, please email  the restaurant directly to make your booking on waterloo@howies.uk.com   We will respond to your request within 24 hours.

Questions?

Please check out our FAQs or contact us on the details above.

Terms & conditions

Please note that all bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions.

Fresh seasonal Scottish Food in The Heart of Edinburgh

Howies’ food is the very best Scotland has to offer.

  • Daily catch of the day
  • Daily casserole of the day
  • Cured salmon from Belhaven Smokery
  • Grass fed steak from Gilmour’s butchers 
  • Lobsters from East Lothian
  • Mussels from the Shetland Isles
  • Cheese from Ian Mellis
  • Seasonal vegetables from across Scotland 
  • Red tractor sourced chicken from the UK

Our drinks list is packed with local makers too. Stewarts craft beer, Thistly Cross Cider from East Lothian, Edinburgh Gin, Arbikie vodka and many others.

Scottish, Seasonal & Seriously Tasty

About Howies Waterloo

Howies Waterloo Place is a highly-rated restaurant in Edinburgh, serving authentic Scottish cuisine in a stunning Georgian building near Calton Hill.

Located minutes from Waverley Station, Princes Street, and top attractions, we’re known for seasonal, locally-sourced dishes like Scottish salmon, venison, and our famous haggis—plus great value and warm hospitality.

Enjoy 2-course lunches or early evening menus, with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. Ideal for lunch, dinner, pre-theatre, or celebrations. We’re also the place to go for haggis and whisky. Book online or walk in today.

Latest Reviews

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Gillian Lamont
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We visited for a family lunch as part of my daughter's 18th birthday celebrations and we had a fantastic time! We were well looked after, very good food and great cocktails. Thank you to staff for making it a special occasion.
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Lorraine Mcwilliams
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Great value for great food at lunchtime in Edinburgh.
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Zoe
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A stunning meal in a relaxed yet lively setting. The salmon was perfect! Venison also really good. Service was excellent - attentive and friendly staff. Will be back!
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Gerard McKay
1 days ago
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Menu choice was excellent; Chris, our waiter, was first class - cheery, attentive and sensitive to our needs ! where we were seated was bright and airy (music choice could be improved) Will recommend to our guests and friends. thank you for a lovely experience !
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Denise Mitchell
2 days ago
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Booked this for a group of 8 for lunch. We have been a few times before and will return again. Food is of great quality and value for money with the lunch menu. Staff were lovely and extremely helpful.
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Gillian Brown
2 days ago
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A delicious meal, great service in a beautiful setting.
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Shoana Smedley
3 days ago
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Fabulous service , excellent meal in lovely surroundings. Highly recommend.
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Sally Singleton
4 days ago
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We had a lovely meal whilst visiting Edinburgh. The staff were very helpful and considerate. Absolutely fantastic at their work. We'll come back again when we're in Edinburgh
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Carol Thomson
5 days ago
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We had the best night service & food were excellent as always. The young lady that ran the room was amazing 5 star to her sorry I didn’t get her name.
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Manuela Tegoni
5 days ago
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I love this restaurant: lovely location, delicious food (especially cullen skink and huggies) and very kind and professional staff. When I am in Edinburgh, I always come back here.