The Makar's Rest food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Edinburgh (City of)
The Makar's Rest passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9 North Bank Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2LP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Makar's Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels With Bagpipes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | Pass | 11 March 2026 |
| Alba Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | Pass | 21 October 2025 |
| Apex International Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 395 yards away | Pass | 9 July 2024 |
| Alandas Gelato Retailers - other | 439 yards away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| 14Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 yards away | Pass | 8 July 2025 |
| Amarone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 8 December 2021 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 30 August 2023 |
Questions about The Makar's Rest
What is The Makar's Rest's food hygiene rating?
The Makar's Rest does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Makar's Rest last inspected?
The Makar's Rest was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Edinburgh (City of) Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Edinburgh (City of) Council inspects The Makar's Rest and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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