Good food court if in need of options for the family. Otherwise it's kind of just a mall. read more

Omni Centre - Shopping Centers Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Unlike other more generous reviewers, I find it hard to get too excited about places like this. No matter which city you're in across the UK, you'll always find a big glass-fronted complex housing several bang-average restaurants, a cinema, some bars and usually a casino thrown in for good measure. They all look the same, and they're pretty soul-less and boring. But, they're also all in great locations slap bang in the city centre, and on days when it's raining and you know you fancy doing something in the evening, but aren't sure what, whether you like it or not these places generally tend to save the day. For starters, it's the closest big cinema to to the city centre, otherwise you'd have to trek out to Fountain Park or up to Ocean Terminal. And there's also no denying that Walkabout is about so cheap for drinks that it would almost be rude not to. Unless of course you've parked in the obligatory on-site multi-storey car park, that is. Just avoid it on weekend afternoons, when it's full of kids, or during the Fringe when it's full of tourists. read more

Omni Centre - Shopping Centers Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The Omni is a pretty decent place. I'm not really sure what they were going for, as it is basically a shopping centre with only restaurants, and no shops. So basically it is a slightly better version of Fountain Park but in the city centre. There is a big cinema upstairs but it's a bit more expensive than the Odeon or Cineworld. £8.99 for a box of popcorn and a soda! Daylight robbery... The amount of places to eat is good but the restaurants are a bit uninspiring. Nando's, Frankie & Benny's, Slug and Lettuce, the list goes on. I would much rather eat at a nice place in the Old Town rather than here. On the bright side, there is a Cosmo here but it is always packed out, Fountain Park has bowling and a cheaper cinema but this place has better restaurants. All they have at FP is a Nando's, a Pizza Hut and a buffet whose name escapes me. read more

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the Omni centre is like the Chuck Norris of entertainment. Whatever you fancy doing - having a drink, going for a run, going to see a movie, maybe you fancy a swim, or if you fancy dinner, The Omni Centre is your place. They have everything from a Virgin Active Gym to a bar that does karaoke - WITH A LIVE BAND! I'm no Whitney, but I've been up on that stage more than once. The whole place is always buzzing and it's always busy. As a result of being in the Omni Centre, the bars and restaurants are really quite expensive and the parking is extortionate! (helpful hint...if it's after 6pm just park anywhere around the centre!) . It's a really nice place to come for the day, everything is under the same roof. I've been on a few first dates here and it makes the whole awkward and uncomfortable parts less! woohoo! read more

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I've always had a great excitement for cinemas, but the Omni Centre just takes things to another level! Vue Cinema has several large screening rooms, all extremely comfortable and nicely presented. The movie choices are usually the latest blockbusters, whereas the more indie and alternative films can be seen at other cinemas such as the Filmhouse, or Cameo. Then we come to the incredible number of restaurants at the Omni Centre... the oddly named Slug and Lettuce (I'm finding it very difficult to eat there), Frankie and Benny's, a spanish place called La Tasca and an Australian sports bar/restaurant called Walkabout! The Omni Centre is hugely and quite distinguishable, as it's one of the few modern buildings on Leith Walk. You're almost guaranteed to have a great night there, if you don't pick a crap movie ofcourse! read more

Omni Centre - Shopping Centers Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The great thing about the Omni Centre is its location. Its only 10 minutes walk away from Princes Street. The Omni Centre hosts a Vue Cinema with 12 screens. The seats are comfortable and the screens are large enough. The centre also hosts a good range of restaurants. I'd agree with the other reviewers that these are chain restaurants, and there is not an authentic restaurant in there, but then again if all you need is a decent dinner before your movie, those restaurants will do the trick. I personally like the La Tasca in there. If you are living in that area and would like to go to a gym, there is a Virgin Active health club in the centre. read more

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I visit here alot as it has so much choice. This is a huge complex with a large cinema area, Lots of Pubs and Clubs and a variety of Restaurants. The cinema has 2 screens and a seating capacity of 2100. There are many films on and lots of great offers. And of course who can forget the yummy popcorn, hotdogs and nacho's.. mmmm There are many various pubs and clubs, all have a great atmosphere and is a great meeting place. There is a mixture of lovely restaurants with amazing food and a family friendly atmosphere. The outside of the building is unmissable with its huge glass building and unexpected, metal sculpture of an adult and young giraffe called "Dreaming Spires". There is also has a large car park. The Playhouse and St James's shopping centre are nearby. read more

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OmniCenter I am in 2 minds about this place. It looks incredible and on a good day it makes for a great background and is an iconic building. It is however utilised by chain restaurants, Virgin gym and a cinema. Non of which are really worth a visit - well the cinema is, but still the establishments (like the cinema) are very expensive. What do I use it for? - the cinema, rendezvouses & shelter from the rain. read more

It is a big and beautiful place. On the top floor there is a large VUE cinema, and on the ground floor there are several restaurants and bars but, this place needs something else that will bring it a little more life. Especially during the week. I love the two giraffe sculptures next to the entrance. read more

Omni Centre - Shopping Centers Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Situated just at the end of Leith Street and well known for the huge giraffe sculptures outside, which are adorable, The Omni Centre is weird. I like it, as there's a selection places to eat and drink, a cinema and an ATM (I don't use the gym so I won't mention it here). But none of the places in it are particularly nice, or good or appealing! I've tried out La Tasca, The Slug and Lettuce and Frankie and Bennys, with no memorable meal or experience. It's all quite meh. Along with those you have the Filling Station, Cosmo, Pizza Hut and The Playfair lounge. I recently discovered that the newly opened(ish) boutique hotel, The Glasshouse, is also attached to the centre which surprised me! The Vue cinema is the main attraction here for me. It's not the cheapest cinema in Edinburgh (hop on the 16/10/11/22 to Cineworld for that) but it's the closest to my house so yay for laziness! Overall the Omni Centre fulfills a purpose but does so without stretching itself too much. read more

If it's a rainy day and you're looking for something to do then you can head to The Omni Centre which houses; -Pizza Hut -Frankie & Benny's -Slug & Lettuce -Chinois -La Tasca -Vue Cinema -The Glasshouse hotel -Lloyds Bar Overall, I guess, The Omni Centre is best suited to families with young children as although it offers a lot to do, it isn't very imaginative and a Frankie and Benny's or Pizza Hut and a trip to the cinema doesn't exactly rock my world. It is, however a handy place to go if you're looking for a chilled out evening at the cinema but it just feels a bit soulless and dull really and always has screaming kids running around! read more

A one-size-fits-all entertainment centre with a mix of pubs, places to eat and a cinema. Some bits of the Omni Centre are better than others, and I'll do a separate set of reviews later. The only notable thing I'd point out is that you don't want to find yourself leaving the Centre as it closes, as the boy wimps who can't handle their drink spill out onto the street looking for trouble. Leave before that, though, and you can eke out a (fairly expensive) afternoon or evening's entertainment. read more

The Omni Centre tries hard (or does it?) to be a good place to go. I have to admit I'm somewhat taken by the "pavement dining" experience that the restaurants go for in here. In a country where outdoor dining can take place for approximately 2 weeks out of the year, it's a cute/fun concept to have patios outside the restaurants in this indoor space. The issue of course is the businesses themselves. We've got a Whetherspoons (class personified), a Slug and Lettuce (only a notch higher than W'spoons), La Tasca (chain tapas), apparently also a Filling Station, Frankie and Bennies, and Pizza Hut. So, not exactly the place to come for a culinary journey. After filling up on slow fast food, you can then choose to see a film at the Vue (where the best seats will break the bank) or go for a workout at the Virgin gym. I hear it's a really nice facility, but couldn't see myself joining a gym somewhere surrounded by poor quality food joints and a movie theatre. So, the Omni tries but these days I only come here for a movie, and that's *only* if I really have to. read more

If you quite fancy spending a paycheck in the one night then batter in at the Omni Centre, like I did last week. The cinema is expensive, but then so are all cinemas. Two tickets: £13. Dinner at Frankie and Bennys (which wasn't great): £35. Drinks in a couple of the bars, which are damn expensive: I stopped counting after £40. Although that was probably because I could no longer count. Damn Vodka strikes again. Mood nightclub was, to be honest, a bit of a blur. But I'm a big believer in everywhere being like Pacha in Ibiza if you're drunk enough. It probably isn't. For all your needs under the one big glass roof then the Omni Centre is great. Just bring your cheque book. read more

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This place is massive, in a great location and you could literally spend all day here and most of the night as well. It houses several chain restaurants like Pizza Hut and Frankie and Bennie's which are always a safe bet for a decent and moderately priced meal. After this, you can head upstairs to the cinema, but be warned: when it's showing the latest blockbuster movie it can be very expensive. I came here to see Avatar and spend £16 on two tickets and, to my disgust, I then didn't have enough to buy popcorn. Yet, the cinema is excellent with large screens and wide, comfortable seating, but you have to be prepared to pay over £10 to enjoy fully. Although I don't use this gym, I had a peek in and it looks pretty clean, busy and high-tech with plenty of decent machines and free weights. After hitting the gym you can then reward yourself with some drinks at one the pubs, the drinks in which are all pretty well priced. After getting in the mood for it you can then literally head to Mood, their club. This, although quite rough and I've heard to negative reports of it, actually offers a pretty good night and the drinks are as cheap as any student night out. The Omni Centre offers a freat day, evening or night out, just come prepared to spend a fair bit of money. read more

Omni Centre - Shopping Centers Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Pretty much every city in Britain has an Omni Centre equivalent. Y'know, the chain restaurant, cinema, bowling, laser quest combo that is the best thing in the world when you're about 12 but as you grow up you realise they're all just carbon copies of each other. The Omni Centre is the Scottish version of this, so take out the bowling and laser quest and replace it with more alcohol and fast food places. It's a good place for a Saturday night if you don't fancy going out. They have a Pizza Hut, a Frankie & Benny's, a Slug and Lettuce, and a Chinese Buffet place for all your food needs. If you fancy having a cheeky tipple then there is a Lloyds and a Walkabout (which is a bit scummy, despite the no Trackie B's rule) which are quite well priced. The main reason you'd go there is for the Vue cinema. Although it has quite a few screens, it is relatively expensive, with full price tickets being about £7 and for 3D films about £9.50. They have all the new releases and they also sell popcorn / hotdogs / pick n mix etc. The Omni Centre is a good addition to central Edinburgh activities, but if you're looking to go to the cinema then for the prices Fountain Park is better. A bit further out from the centre, but they show more films at a cheaper price. Despite this, the Omni Centre is still good fun and an alright place to go if you fancy heading out but not going to bars read more

The Omni complex is akin to outercity retail parks but completely encased in glass. Housing a cinema, a few chain pubs & restaurants and a nightclub with a mixed reputation, the location lacks character, I would reccommend any of the surrounding waterholes over those of Omni. Ess read more

Be greeted by the 2 black giraffe the complex is a new in one of the new buildings that had been added to Edinburgh. Full of lots of nice places to eat, drink, dance and keep fit. The upper level is devoted to the cinema which you can buy the tickets up or down. I amazing place and it is very nice layout it never feels cramped or over run, I enjoy my visit every time. read more

The Omni centre is an entertaiment centre more than a shopping mall. Full of pubs, eateries and a large cinema it's a hub of evening activity. Very central, easy to access by bus and with nearby multi-story carparks it's a good place to have an evening out. read more

With its modern glass exterior and subtle shape, the Omni Centre is a hype of activity and diversity. Frequented day and night by all walks of life, this centre buzzes with atmosphere as it offers restaurants, pubs, a night club, a cinema complex and a gym. Restaurants such as La Tasca, the Slug and Lettuce and Pizza Hut cater for all needs while the Playfair Pub and the Walkabout Pub are unique in their own right, each offering a good selection of music, original décor and reasonably priced drinks. The Vue Cinema Complex has a regular rotation of films and is generally up-to-date with the latest releases, while the Virgin Active gym is kitted out with the latest equipment and exercise regimes. Situated just outside of the Center, Mood Nightclub is open until three, however I would only suggest braving it as a last resort as drunken brawls and unruly teenagers are the order of the day. read more

Spend a lot of time in the Omni cos I am a member of the gym here. It's also pretty central and has good choice of restaurants and the cinema upstairs is my preferred on in Edinburgh. Gym - is now a Virtin Active (was Holmes Place). It's a big place, loads of machines, classes and a nice swimming pool with a big spa pool. there are also saunas and steam rooms in the changing rooms. A nice cafe and a beauty salon mean it's got quite good facilities all round. Cinema - they have Gold Class at this Vue cinema - you pay a bit more but you get a smaller cinema with huge leather seats, loads of leg room and a table between every 2 seats. You can order snacks and drinks (including booze) at the bar and bring them through to the cinema. Children are allowed but you don't get a lot in here as it's more expensive - they are usually with parents and are well behaved. very civilized place to see films. Bars and restaurants - there is a Slug and Lettuce, Frankies and Bennys, Chinese buffet, pizza hut, Arowana (chinese and japanese), a Loyds bar and a club called Mood (known as Doom locally and wouldn't recommend). There is a Jonglers comedy club too that is good fun. It's opposite John Lewis so handy for shops too. read more

Great centre that is modern and clean. There is a vue cinema on top floor. many screens including gold class ( you have an extra comfy seat and can buy drinks from the bar as you watch the movie :-) There are a selection of restaurants and pubs - slug and lettuce, loydds bar ( part of whetherspoons chain), pizza hut etc there is also the virgin active gym. Close to the playhouse so you can nip in for a bite to eat before hand or a drink afterwards. Parking available too. read more

We visited the cinema at the Omni Centre on our recent visit to Edinburgh, and we were very impressed with the service and atmosphere of the building. The food was delicious, and we visited on a Wednesday, so was able to make use of the 'Orange Wednesday' promotion :) We will certainly come here again when we next visit Edinburgh. read more

A fantastic catch all entertainment centre, which could easily be twice the size and still pull in the crowd. Location wise there is little competition apart from the Ocean Terminal at one end of Leith and Fountainpark at the opposite end of Princes Street. However the Omni centre manages to cram all you need for a decent wet Sunday into one dizzying complex, with room to keep everyone happy twice over. read more

The Omni Centre at the top of Leith Walk (directly opposite the backdoor of John Lewis) is a great place to go if you're looking for somewhere to be entertained for a few hours. The building itself is pretty cool; it's made entirely of glass and encorporates the pricey Glasshouse hotel, which occupies the roof tops garden space (you can see these from Calton Hill). Underneath the centre is the Greenside Row multi story carpark, so there is always somewhere to park (albeit a little on the pricey side). Within the Omni Centre you will find: Vue Cinema- this multiplex cinema is based on the 1st floor and shows all the usual new releases Virgin Gym- open only to members, but does have a beauty spa open to non members Walkabout- an Australian themed bar, with good drinks promotions. Can get a little rowdy during sports matches Pizza Hut- great for the all you can eat Pizza buffets at lunch time China China- all you can eat Chinese buffet. Food here is pretty rubbish Frankie & Bennys- typical chain restaurant, but fairly decent food. Good lunch menu available La Tasca-another chain restaurant, this time serving tapas Lloyds Bar- part of the Wetherspoon chain, but supposedly mre up market. Same type of drinks promos and food that's edible Slug & Lettuce- chain wine bar with nice sofas, but pricey drinks and food Mood Nightclub-chain club known for late night brawls and chavy clientel. read more

The OMNI centre bestrides the top of Elm Row like an architectural collossi. It's huge and easily distinguished by the two giraffe proudly commemorated outside. Filled with restaurants, pubs and assorted shops it is always teeming with people. Being next to the theatre also means it gets heaving at certain times as people flood the area between shows. read more

The Omni centre is a fairly new centre, which is really nice and modern. Inside it it has Lloyds Bar, Walkabout, Jongelours, a Chinese buffet, pizza hut, la tasca, slug and Lettuce, and italian, the cinema, another chinese restaurant and Lloyds gym. The place is lovely, and its a great place to go to if you want to have something to eat then head to the pictures then out for a few drinks, it is always busy and very lively. All the places are indoors, so if your going from one place to another its great, as you dont have to go outside in the cold and rain. All the places are very popular. read more

If you are looking to pass a bit of time, especially when the weathers not nice outside then you cant go far wrong by heading to the OMNI Centre. You can head to the cinema to see whatever the latest release may be, and even have the nice option of going for the roomier leather seats to relax in to. With the mixture of restaurants around you will be able to find something for most peoples tastes without too much trouble at all. If you prefer to catch up over a few drinks you can do that in a number of different bars all in the one place and offering a variety of drinks at a reasonable price. My personal favourite is the walkabout to grab some of thos Aussie beers you wont find many other places. read more

I like the Omni Centre a lot. It has a great variety of places to eat including pizza, american food, japanese food, chinese food, pub food. There are also a fair number of bars to drink in and a night club (Mood) which is probably more for young, free and single people. The Walkabout Pub often had live bands on a Friday evening, each one I have been to was very enjoyable. There is also a cinema (Vue) upstairs which is nice and big. There is also a gym - which you have to be a member of to use. The Omni links directly to John Lewis via a bridge, which you get a great view from as you walk through it. The greenside car park is attached, although it is a bit expensive to park if you plan to spend the day here. read more

Behold! Come ye and worship the almighty dollar at this mighty temple of consumerism. Eat, drink, vegetate and be merry. read more

The Omni Centre is a very impressive building which is packed with bars and restaurants to suit every taste (and budget!). The Vue cinema situated upstairs is one of the best in Edinburgh, with lots of screens and big, comfy seats. It also boasts a hotel and health club. It is situated right in the heart of the city and is very easy to get to by bus. read more

Nothing fancy within. A nice cinema and a lot of chain restaurants, mostly. The building itself is modern within an older area, but is non-tragic in design and has some fun public art installations. More or less does what it says on the label. read more

Our favourite place to go in Edinburgh , family friendly bars/restaurants and cinema screens upstairs. Well looked after clean/tidy and has security staff patrolling so safe for kids as well. read more

I swear I wrote a review for this place to. Average little restaurant complex. Have plenty of places to grab a bite or a drink. Nothing fancy or top notch. There is a theatre up above which I do enjoy. It is a nice convenient place to have a quick meal before a show. Otherwise not much else to say about the place . Never had a negative experience here but not someplace I frequent much. Overall 3- stars . read more

It shows movies, can cater for teens(playstation or xbox connected to big screen), screens are used by business meetings or film distributors who want to preview their latest releases, for audiences to rave about, has bars and food downstairs. But not originally authentic, or has character depth, like the old, now sadly closed Odeon; a cinema experience one you wanted to talk, shout about or had lasting impressions of (fans will know what I mean when the experience of Star Wars came to Nicolson Street in the late 70's). Intrestingly the way this building's marriage of modern glass architecture is helping to turn another Edinburgh street into one that may ruffle the feathers of bricks and mortar lovers. There seems little history behind the whole complex other than a place shouting out to be seen. Would I be that out of order asking if they can could remove the gold class screen, and turn it into a cool seating area, giving customers somewhere else to chill before their movie? Having been to gold class already it's an experience I don't want to repeat. The brief odour of alcohol, lights on leather seats that catch your eye, people constantly moving about providing distraction from the film you had paid around £10 for. Not the best. There is however underground parking, great transport connections, hotels and food establishments within five minute walk, come rain or shine. read more

I haven't been here in quite a while but my opinion of it is that it's distinctly average. It has a few average chain pubs and restaurants. The Vue cinema and Virgin gym are pretty handy but not my favourite cinema and gym brands. The crowning glory that warrants its 2 stars is the awesome giraffe sculpture outside. Even if you just walk past the Omni centre to see them, that is worth it. read more

When it comes to an all sinigng, all dancing night out - your best bet is the Omni Centre. It's a real Jack of all trades, but thankfully its a master at everything it does. Let me detail what a full night out using only the Omni Centre for entertainment could consist of: 1) A meal in many of the restaurants, such as pizza hut, frankie and bennies, and a chinese restaurant I cant remember the name of but serves the best spicy black bean pork ever. also, a brilliant little tapas bar, La Tasca. 2) Next, move onto the cinema located on the top floor of the Omnicentre - its a Vue, so it shows all the biggest blockbusters in about 15 large cinema's, so theres always something to keep yopu entertained. 3) After a film, you might fancy a drink - take your pick from the many watering holes in the Omnicentre. Theres pubs, bars and even a night club - Mood - for you to finish your night off. 4) In the morning when you are regretting sitting on your ass all night eating and drinking and stuffing your face with popcorn, theres even a gym for you to go to. They thought of everything. The Omnicentre is a real hub of activity, and frankly a night out here is pretty good fun, if a bit restricted. read more

Now I'm a big fan of the omni and go there a lot. Cinmeas great, pizza hut great chinois followed by a few others. I rate this only 4 stars as places can be a bit noisy. Non the less, I enjoy the place. read more

I really like this cinema. It's where I watched the first showing of the first installment of the last film of Harry Potter. Since I have seen great expectations, Brave, life of pie, the hobbit, and several other big blockbusters. It's close to Princes street and at the start of Leith, so it's pretty much accessible from anywhere in town. The quality of the screens is really good here, the seats are comfortable, there are many films and screens to choose from. I get a reduced ticket as a student, and there are times of the week/day where films are considerably cheaper. There is a Ben and Jerry's, and several other snack options, though admittedly they are quite overpriced. Luckily, just across the road is a tesco and a real foods, so I always get my snacks from there. The staff at the omni centre never seem to mind. I have fond memories of visiting this cinema, and will keep coming back! read more

meh i've experienced better pretty much sums up my view of the omni centre. the building itself is quite nice, all big glass windows with a nice curve shape and huge giraffe statues outside. but that is pretty much the only thing i like about the omni centre. the place has a number of chain restuarants that really don't excite me when only a few steps away are much higher quality independent restaurants that offer better food and better value. i've been told the gym in the basement is very good, but it's also very much outside my price range so thumbs down for that. besides the cinema actually, i find very little reason to visit the omni centre as it's really just a bit blah and there are so many better places to go. read more