Monday, February 25, 2019

Is It Possible To Find Good Scottish Fare In London?

Now let’s be honest – no matter how much you love Scottish food and whisky, you are not going to traipse off to the Highlands for a meal if you’re spending time in London. Thankfully there are some delightful restaurants in and around London where you can enjoy the best of Scotland without having to leave the city.

So, if you are craving some traditional meaty Scottish fare, then you will find the best in these London Restaurants –

  • Boisdale 

The very best place to experience Scottish food in London are the Boisdale Restaurants. Boisdale has 4 select restaurants in Bishopsgate, Belgravia, CanaryWharf and Mayfair andeach offers the finest Scottish dishes and the best whiskyand wines - all served up with some superb live jazz music.



Each has a distinct ambience – the Boisdale restaurant in Mayfair has successfully leveraged a converted listed stable building to create an intimate dining space. The two restaurants in Bishopsgate and Canary Wharf have added live jazz to cigar terraces and whisky bars to give diners more than just food!

All in all, pick any1 of the 4 Boisdale restaurants and you can be sure of finding not just great food but a night out you will remember for a long time to come.

  • Mac & Wild

With 2 Restaurants and a shooting themed bar in London,Mac & Wild is another good spot to taste some authentic Scottish fare. The décor and ambienceare modern,but the food represents the true spirit of the Highlands.

The menu sticks to meaty treats such as the VeniMoo burger, steaks and venison along with Scottish whiskies, craft beers,and modern cocktails.

  • Deeney’s

Scottish food goes street at Deeney’s. Fine dining this is not!However, they deserve a mention in this list on the strength of their lip-smacking haggis toasties. The Macbeth – with haggis, cheese, caramelisedonions, and mustard - is the most famous and the winner of the Sandwich Fest 2017.

By the way, if you happen to be in Tokyo and crave a haggis toastie, then Deeney’s mobile van has a Japanese avatar too!

  • Popeseye Steakhouse

In the era of extensive menus to please different palates, Popes eye stands out as a beef only steakhouse.

But this is not just any beef steak! They serve only the best 100% grass-fed Aberdeen Angus cuts delivered straight from the Highlands. They have two restaurants in London, and both are a mecca for steak lovers.

Is there anything else on the menu?Absolutely, you will find plenty of red wine to accompany your food and some great desserts to round off the meal.

If you have visited any of the eateries mentioned above or would like to add to the list – then do leave a comment below. Meanwhile, don’t forget to bookmark this blog, you never know when you may have a sudden craving for Scottish food or whisky!