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Oink Victoria Street
A small takeaway on Victoria Street selling hog roast rolls from its own farm, with haggis or sage and onion stuffing and homemade sauces.
At a glance
- Type
- Hog roast rolls
- Area
- Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Official site
- oinkhogroast.co.uk
Good to know
- Takeaway
- Gluten-free option (no bread)
- Haggis stuffing
Why we recommend it
Oink is a small Edinburgh business selling one thing very well: hog roast rolls. It is run by fourth-generation farmers trading as Reiver Farm Foods. There are three Oink shops in the city, on Victoria Street near the Grassmarket, on the Canongate at the bottom of the Royal Mile and on Hanover Street in the New Town. The Victoria Street shop is the most convenient for visitors exploring the Old Town.
The format is simple. Hog roast is served in rolls in three sizes: the Piglet, the Oink, which is the best-seller, and the Grunter for big appetites. You choose white or brown bread, then a stuffing of sage and onion or homemade haggis, which is a good way to try haggis for the first time. Sauces include homemade mustard mayo, barbecue, chilli cheese and chilli jam. For a low-carb or gluten-free option, the Hog in a Box serves the pulled pork and extras without bread. Seasonal specials appear from time to time.
All three shops open daily from 11am and close when the day's hog has sold out, so arriving at lunchtime rather than late afternoon gives you the best chance. The rolls are easy to eat on the go, which makes Oink a practical lunch on a busy sightseeing day. Extra toppings carry a small charge each, according to the menu on its website, so a basic roll with one sauce is the cheapest option. If you are visiting with a group, one larger Grunter shared between two can be enough for a light lunch.
Oink suits budget travellers, families and anyone wanting a filling, inexpensive lunch between sights. It is one of the cheapest ways to eat well in the Old Town and a good alternative to sit-down restaurants when time is short.
Victoria Street climbs from the Grassmarket towards George IV Bridge and the Royal Mile and is lined with independent shops. After picking up a roll, walk down to the Grassmarket, below the castle, or continue up to the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street. If you are near Holyrood instead, the Canongate shop is close to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the start of the walk up Arthur's Seat.
Oink Victoria Street FAQs
What does Oink sell?
Hog roast rolls in three sizes, the Piglet, the Oink and the Grunter, with stuffing and sauces.
Can you get haggis at Oink?
Yes. You can choose homemade haggis or sage and onion as your stuffing.
What are Oink's opening hours?
The shops open daily from 11:00 until the day's hog sells out.
Is there a gluten-free option?
The Hog in a Box serves pulled pork and extras without bread, suited to low-carb or gluten-free diets.
Can Oink cater for events?
Yes, Oink also offers hog roast catering for events and special occasions.
Where are Oink's shops?
There are three: Victoria Street near the Grassmarket, the Canongate on the Royal Mile and Hanover Street in the New Town.
Who runs Oink?
It is run by fourth-generation farmers trading as Reiver Farm Foods.