Howies, Scottish restaurant in Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Howies is an independent restaurant group with three locations across Edinburgh, including a flagship venue housed in a Georgian building near Calton Hill. The menus focus on seasonal Scottish cooking, drawing on regional ingredients and traditional preparation methods.
The group began in 1990 as a single restaurant and has since grown to operate three separate venues across central Edinburgh. This expansion reflects the family's effort to build a sustained presence in the local dining scene.
The restaurant honors Scottish cooking traditions by sourcing from local producers and preparing regional dishes with a modern approach. This focus on Scottish identity shapes both what is served and how the spaces feel to those dining here.
The flagship location is housed in a Georgian building that is easy to access from the surrounding area, while the other two venues are similarly well-positioned in central Edinburgh. Opening hours are consistent throughout the week, making it straightforward to plan a visit at times that suit you.
One location called Victoria includes a second-floor dining room known as Scotts Kitchen with views toward the south. This elevated space with outdoor seating offers a different character from the other sites.
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