Howies, Scottish restaurant in Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Howies is a restaurant housed in a Georgian building on Victoria Street and serves Scottish dishes using organic ingredients from local producers. The space includes a main dining hall seating around 100 guests and a separate room available for private occasions.
The restaurant was founded in 1990 and has remained a family-owned business operating continuously since then. It has shaped Edinburgh's dining scene in the Old Town for over three decades.
The name derives from an old Scottish word meaning shelter or haven, reflecting the restaurant's role as a gathering place for locals and visitors alike. You can observe how traditional recipes are prepared with current ingredients, showing how Scottish cooking continues to evolve.
The restaurant serves lunch and dinner with seasonal menu changes throughout the year. Reservations are advisable, particularly if you want to use a private space or plan to visit during peak hours.
The building on Victoria Street served as a filming location for scenes that brought this famous street to audiences worldwide. This location makes it a place visited by book lovers and film fans alike.
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