The five best places for Scottish cuisine in London

Deeney’s is a Scottish street food vendor who’s made a name for itself serving up some delicious dishes at Broadway Market. However, it also has a trendy café over in East London where you can dine in and sample one of the scrumptious cheese toasties, too. On the toastie menu, you’ll find Scottish delights such as Roberto the Bruce, the Lady Macbeth and the signature Hamish Macbeth, which is loaded with haggis, bacon, cheddar, caramelised onions, rocket and mustard. There are also vegan and vegetarian options as well, which include fillings such as vegetarian haggis and vegan cheese. This is a great budget-friendly option for any foodie looking for some great Scottish comfort food in London.

Seeking phenomenal Scottish cuisine, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere that’ll transport you straight to an old tavern in the heart of the Scottish Highlands? Well, look no further than Boisdale of Belgravia! This popular Scottish restaurant in Victoria offers nightly jazz, a whisky bar, a cigar terrace, and private dining rooms. The food is truly impeccable here, with menu highlights including Cullen Skink, Scottish wild venison, carpaccio cured with gin and juniper, Ayrshire oysters, and Dumfriesshire black haggis served with neeps, tatties, and liquor. And after dinner, you can dance the night away or simply sit back and relax on the gorgeous tartan upholstery with a wee dram of the good stuff!

The Game Bird is situated in the incredible Stafford Hotel in Mayfair and is the perfect place to come if you’re looking for a luxury dining experience. The ever-evolving menu celebrates the best of contemporary British cuisine, with plenty of Scottish seafood and meat dishes on offer, including game, venison and crispy North Sea cod.

There’s also an extensive drink menu too, with an impressive selection of Scotch whisky, plus a deliciously spicy Scotch whisky-based cocktail made with Talisker, Bénédictine liqueur, fig and ginger. If you’re in the mood for high-quality, fresh smoked salmon, The Game Bird sources the best Scottish salmon, which is smoked and cured to absolute perfection. There’s also the option to have your salmon infused with The Balvenie whisky – which will be sure to please any Scotch lover!

Scotland has access to some of the best fish in the UK, so it’s no surprise that most Scots love a good fish and chips dinner from the chippy! However, if you can’t make it up to Glasgow for your battered cod and chips, head down to Fishcotheque for the next best thing. Fishcotheque is an old-fashioned chip shop in Waterloo, which sources the best quality fish from Billingsgate Market, and unlike a lot of other chippies in London, these guys cook all their fish from fresh to give their dishes that incredible taste. Just make sure you save room for dessert because there’s also one of the most well-loved Scottish delicacies on the menu – none other than the iconic deep-fried Mars Bar!

If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate Burns Night in January in London, head over to La Fromagerie in Marylebone. During its Burns Night event earlier this year, the menu included traditional dishes such as Cock-a-Leekie soup, whisky-laced prunes, haggis, neeps, and tatties as well as whisky-cured salmon and Caboc. As La Fromagerie is a passionate cheesemonger and is well-known for its cheese dishes, there will of course be a Scottish cheese board and oatcakes on offer. Plus, there will also be whisky pairings to accompany some great Scottish-themed entertainment – which is perfect for raising a glass and paying your respects to Robert Burns in true Scottish style!