The original Hendersons on Hanover Street first opened in 1962, as an outlet for the produce for Janet and Mac Henderson’s organic East Lothian farm. It since became an iconic part of the Scottish food and drink scene for the last 58 years - unfortunately due to covid-19, Hendersons of Hanover Street, had to cease trading and close it’s doors, much to the dismay of it’s long standing customer base. In order to save Janet’s legacy, Janet’s grandson Barrie Henderson decided they couldn’t let this travesty happen and opened this new restaurant which serves delicious vegetarian dishes, using fresh produce, and sustainable ingredients. Barrie was at the helm of Hendersons between 2012 till March 2020, and during his time in charge, Hendersons won several awards including Green Family Business of the Year 2018, Family Business of the Year 2016, and Best Vegetarian Establishment at the Food Awards in 2016, 2017 & 2019, among others. Barrie has always been a massive advocate of the values that Hendersons also stood for, such as using locally sourced wholefood and organic ingredients as much as possible. The menu is accessible enough for everyone but also contains plenty of options for people with specific dietary requirements.
