A savory blood sausage made from pork blood, suet, and oatmeal, typically served as part of a hearty breakfast.
4 top-rated spots found
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
Stornoway Black Pudding Mash
Scottish Comfort Food
· ££
· Old Town
★★★★½ 4.8
16,000 reviews
Local LegendInstagrammableClassic
9.5
Flavor
9
Value
8.5
Vibe
Voted one of the top casual dining spots in the UK, Makars elevates black pudding from a side dish to a centerpiece. The quality of the Stornoway-sourced pudding is exceptional, and the restaurant's focus on independent, local sourcing ensures a freshness that mass-produced versions lack.
📍 9 & 12 North Bank St, Edinburgh EH1 2LP · View on Maps
The Scran and Scallie
Artisan Black Pudding with Runny Egg
Scottish Gastropub
· £££
· Stockbridge
★★★★½ 4.6
3,500 reviews
Local LegendGourmetClassic
9.8
Flavor
7.5
Value
9.5
Vibe
Created by Michelin-starred chefs Tom Kitchin and Dominic Jack, this gastropub treats black pudding with fine-dining reverence. Reviewers frequently highlight the 'wondrously soft' texture and the sophisticated pairing with seasonal ingredients like caramelized onions and meaty gravy.
📍 1 Comely Bank Rd, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1DR · View on Maps
Snax Cafe
The All-Day Breakfast (with Black Pudding)
Traditional Scottish Cafe
· £
· City Centre
★★★★½ 4.5
1,800 reviews
Hidden GemLocal LegendClassic
8
Flavor
10
Value
7.5
Vibe
Snax is the ultimate 'no-frills' Edinburgh institution. While other spots go for gourmet, Snax wins on authenticity and value. It is the gold standard for a 'proper' Scottish fry-up, serving creamy, well-spiced black pudding that locals swear by for a hangover cure.
📍 15-17 W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA · View on Maps
The King's Wark
The Bigger Breakfast (with Stornoway Black Pudding)
Historic Gastropub
· ££
· Leith
★★★★½ 4.7
1,200 reviews
ClassicHistoricLocal Legend
9.2
Flavor
8.5
Value
10
Vibe
Located in a 15th-century building on the Leith waterfront, the atmosphere here is unmatched. Their black pudding is sourced from top-tier Scottish butchers and is a staple of their famous brunch, which is widely considered one of the best in the city for its traditional execution.
📍 36 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QU · View on Maps