What to order at Hawksmoor Edinburgh

Must order
The 800g porterhouse for two from native Scottish beef and the beef-dripping.
Editor tip
Express menu before 18:30 and after 22:00 runs three courses at £28; the express menu version of the same kitchen.
CuisineSteakhouse
Price£££
NeighborhoodNew Town
HoursMon-Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 11:30-23:00
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Location

Address: 23 West Register Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AA

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