Emma Food and drink this Christmas at Hawksmoor
Hawksmoor Edinburgh’s keeping things simple – great food, great drinks, and that warm, unshowy hospitality. It’s the same menu you already know and love, with a few wee festive touches for good measure – Christmas sides, including Hawksmoor’s famous cows in blankets, and a handful of new cocktails that’ll have you feeling merry in all the right ways. It’s everything people love about Hawksmoor, just with a bit of Edinburgh charm.
Tucked inside a beautiful Grade A-listed building just off St Andrew Square, Hawksmoor Edinburgh is the perfect spot to escape those cold winter nights – whether it’s for a pre-theatre dinner, a breather from the Christmas markets, or an indulgent Sunday roast.
Hawksmoor Christmas Cocktails
The bar team’s been in the Christmas spirit, mixing up four new festive cocktails that are guaranteed to get you feeling merry.
• Baked Alaska Martini – a bergamot and burnt cream twist on the classic.
• Custard Sazerac – a custard-infused rye and cacao sipper.
• Gus’ Holiday Punch – a clarified milk punch with Scotch, apple, and cinnamon.
• Saltamontes – a mint-choc-chip-meets-tequila festive treat.
Festive Sides
It wouldn’t be Christmas at Hawksmoor without a few indulgent sides to go alongside your steak. available with the à la carte, Sunday roast and group sharing menu. This year’s lineup includes:
• Hawksmoor Stuffing – a decadent mix of bone marrow, onions, high-grade beef sausage and plenty of fresh herbs.
• Cows in Blankets – steak and bone marrow chipolata sausages wrapped in bacon and finished with maple syrup.
• Brussels with Steak & Bone Marrow Sausage – Hawksmoor’s take on the festive classic, rich, savoury and a little bit indulgent.
(click here for a recipe for Roasted Bone Marrow using the recipe from Hawksmoor at Home Book)
Stocking Fillers
Skip the socks. Hawksmoor’s gift cards (from £50) promise something better – a memorable meal, great wine, and a proper Scottish welcome. Add a Hawksmoor cookbook or a box of Tributes (posh Rolos, basically) for extra brownie points.
Private Dining & Events
Hawksmoor Edinburgh, set within a stunning Grade A-listed building in St Andrew Square, offers two beautiful private dining rooms, seating 13 or 48 guests, or the option to hire the whole space exclusively for up to 160. It’s the perfect spot for long lunches, team celebrations, or festive get-togethers, with sharing menus, Hawksmoor classics, and that effortless service we’re known for.
The Important info
Festive sides and cocktails launch from 24th November and are available alongside Hawksmoor Edinburgh’s à la carte, Sunday Roast and group sharing menus. To book a table, visit https://thehawksmoor.com/christmas/
