The best food and drink at Edinburgh’s Christmas
Here’s a taster of the available options at East Princes Street Gardens and George Street.
Christmas Market newcomers The Peruvian bring their empanadas and pulled pork or beef brisket subs to East Princes Street. Mac Love offer a warming selection of classic mac & cheese, with exciting options from the Mexican to the Fancy Mac with white truffle oil and parmesan. Tuck into something spicy from Salt & Chilli Chicken, burgers from Big Angus, crispy potato skewers from Chipstick, or a classic poutine from Cargo Spud on George Street.
Vegans and Veggies have no fear, there are plenty of delicious treats to sink your teeth into. East Princes Street Gardens hosts Edinburgh Food Festival Favourites We Sell Dumplings boasting a tasty selection of vegan and vegetarian crispy dumplings just beside the Helter Skelter.
Pies from the Jarvis Pickle kitchen, set up on the Mound precinct, feature a mouth-watering selection of handcrafted pies including the Festive Pie with Chicken, Cranberry sauce, Brussels sprouts and more, Plant-based MacSween Haggis and vegan Mushroom, Chestnut & Truffle Oil pies.
There are also a host of stalls offering vegan options, from Salt & Chilli chips, Ting Thai’s vegan or vegetarian Pad Thai and Massaman Curry, to Vegan Hotdogs at Big Angus and Vegetable Samosas and Onion Bhaji wraps at the Indian.
For those looking to satisfy that sweet tooth, Hector & Harriet offer a selection of non-dairy milks in their luxury hot chocolate. Chock Shop at the George Street Market offer an incredible selection of vegan brownies including Double Chocolate and Salted Caramel, alongside a whole menu full of non-vegan delights. Try Vegan Churros at East Princes Street Gardens or Pick ‘n’ Mix on George Street who also offer a jam-packed selection of vegan jellies.
If you’re looking for Gluten Free options, check out Pizza Pitch at East Princes Street Gardens who offer gluten free versions of their pizzas. Chock Shop once again bring the goods with their Gluten Free Belgian White Chocolate, Minstrel, and Nutella Hazelnut brownies.
It’s not all food, though! Edinburgh’s Christmas Markets bring a selection of local and continental drinks traders to the table. Whether you’re a gin lover sampling Scotland’s smallest craft distillery, The Great Glen Distillery, or just settling into the markets for a mulled wine or hot chocolate, we’ve got you covered. Why not test out the offerings from locals Pomology, try the delectable Mulled Festive Punch from Pilgrims Drinks on George Street or try something a bit different from market regulars O’Donnell Moonshine. Innis & Gun are providing their Mulled Original available in the Winter Warming Bar on George Street.
If you’re on the hunt for non-alcoholic festive options, try the cherry or raspberry Kinderpunsch at East Princes Street, or one of the delicious luxury Hot Chocolate options across the markets.
If you’re looking to make the big day that bit extra special, take home delicious sweet treats from Granny Charlotte’s Fudge, or level up your Christmas cheeseboard with the help of Cherry Tree Preserves.
With something delicious for everyone, come take a bite out of Edinburgh’s Christmas!