Hendersons

Hendersons is a long-running vegetarian restaurant at 94 Hanover Street in Edinburgh's New Town in Scotland, and is regarded as one of the city's longest-established vegetarian dining rooms. Hanover Street runs north from Princes Street through the Georgian grid of the New Town, and the restaurant sits a short walk from George Street and the Scott Monument. The cooking is vegetarian with a Scottish accent, and its best-known dish is vegetarian haggis, priced at roughly £13 to £17, which gives meat-free visitors a way to try the national dish. Mains generally cost about £13 to £18, and the menu typically covers soups, salads, hot dishes and desserts that draw on seasonal produce. The restaurant is popular with vegetarians and vegans as well as curious omnivores, and it is a useful option for groups with mixed dietary needs, since the whole menu is meat-free. The dining room is relaxed and informal, with a casual, family-friendly atmosphere, a moderate noise level and no dress code. A selection of wines, beers and soft drinks is available. Hendersons serves lunch and dinner daily, though current hours should be checked on the website. Reservations are recommended through the restaurant website, especially for dinner, weekends and the August festival, while weekday lunch is often easier to secure. Walk-ins may be accommodated at quieter times. Because it sits in the New Town, it is convenient for visitors shopping on Princes Street or walking between the city centre and Stockbridge. Visitors with specific allergies or vegan requirements should confirm dishes when booking so the kitchen can advise on suitable choices.