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Hawksmoor Edinburgh

Our verdict · The city-centre choice when the beef itself is the point, from £29 for dry-aged rump (indicative).

Go if

The quality of the beef matters most and you want a central, polished city-centre roast.

Skip it if

You're on a budget or want a casual, pubby atmosphere.

Plan your visit

Hawksmoor Edinburgh

WATTB Score

90/ 100

Our research-based editorial assessment.

How we score →

From £29 for dry-aged rump; £33 sirloin

Indicative price at the time of review.

Hawksmoor ranks second as the beef specialist's choice: this is the Edinburgh branch of the UK-wide steakhouse group, and its Sunday roast is built around dry-aged rump (from £29) or sirloin (£33), served with beef-dripping roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, roasted carrots, greens, roasted garlic and bone marrow and onion gravy, per the venue's published menu. A Winslade Wellington covers vegetarians at £28, and larger groups can order sharing 'Sunday Feasting' cuts. Its St Andrew Square location makes it the most convenient premium option, moments from Waverley. The trade-off against The Scran & Scallie is value and vibe: it is noticeably pricier and reads as a polished restaurant rather than a neighbourhood pub, and roast service is guaranteed only until 4pm.

The good & the bad

Pros

  • Dry-aged beef from a specialist steakhouse, the standout here for meat quality
  • Central St Andrew Square location, minutes from Waverley
  • Clear published pricing and a vegetarian Wellington option

Cons

  • The most expensive roast in this guide
  • Roast service runs only until 4pm

How it compares

PickWATTB ScorePriceBest for
1.The Scran & Scallie92/100~£20–25 pp for the roast (indicative)overall
2.Hawksmoor EdinburghThis pick90/100From £29 for dry-aged rump; £33 sirloin (indicative)beef lovers
3.The Broughton88/100~£19–22 pp for the roast (indicative)neighbourhood gastropub
4.Chop House85/100From £30 for two courses; £35 for three (indicative)steak-lovers on a set menu
5.Old Pal Bar and Kitchen85/100Keenly priced, around £16–19 pp for the roast (indicative)value with a choice of joints
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Good to know

4.5Google · 2,635 reviews
Address
23 W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA
Nearest station
Edinburgh Waverley / St Andrew Square (tram)
Phone
+44 131 526 4790
Price
From £29 for dry-aged rump; £33 sirloin (indicative)
Signature
Dry-aged rump (£29) or sirloin (£33)
Trimmings
Beef-dripping potatoes, Yorkshires, bone marrow gravy
Veggie
Winslade Wellington (£28)
Groups
Sunday Feasting sharing cuts
Service
Roast served until 4pm

Opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:45 AM – 9:00 PM

Address, hours & rating verified via Google · Sept 2026

Insider tip · Book an earlier sitting, as roast service is guaranteed only until 4pm; add the Hawksmoor stuffing if you want the full spread.

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Published
13 September 2026
Updated
13 September 2026
Last verified
13 September 2026
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