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I alway make an effort to stop here for a meal or even for a drink. Especially during the holidays, it's all decked out with lights and the massive tree that covers the main bar inside the dining room. Outside is on full display with the columns decked out with Christmas lights. It's beautiful which needs to be seen. You won't miss it when you're in Edinburgh. Even the family tried to get a reservation during the holiday for dinner which wasn't available. People usually book way in advance when it's the holidays. And that's not just for the main dining room. They couldn't even get it for the bar area. Well, it was after the holidays when we walked in asking if there was anything available for a drink. Our luck, the lounge was available. Dining room was still all booked out. It was fine, lounge when you walked in gives you that gentleman smoking lounge vibes. The dark wood, tufted seats and the library wall. Faux I believe which maybe alcohol behind it. Even the bar area was quite nice. As it was the holidays or after, the place was still well into all the decoration. The detail they put into this place is magnificent. The whole aesthetic and atmosphere was amazing. Regardless if you in the main room or one of the lounge, it still worth it. There were loads of people just coming in to take pictures. All the staff were well dressed and presentable. The Dome, an institution of Edinburgh that is worth checking out. For a meal or drinks or even a wander through.
Lovely place for a Christmas drink. We sat for about 20 minutes before being served, but once we were the staff were nice.
Stopped for a whiskey while walking around Edinburgh. I can see that this is listed as a champagne bar, but it looked like they had pretty tasty food. There was a vibrant scene of activity, with customers coming and going. Couples. Singles. Luxe and not so luxe. Sat at the bar and had a double scotch whiskey. My only complaint would be that we were quoted one price but the server apologized when he brought the bill and said he had inadvertently missed quoted us. It seemed harmless, so we didn't have a fuss. And the service was nice and accommodating, to make up for it. Maybe next time I'll try the food.
Great ambiance, service and food! The main room has a huge bar in the middle and the ceiling is beautiful. Our server was very friendly and pleasant! Food and drinks were great. Highly recommended for a date night
What a delightful, classy, and colorful dining venue this place is! We took an Uber ride to come here just for afternoon high tea (32 GBP pp) and it was about 1:45pm on a Saturday. Our tour guide recommended this place to us as Edinburgh's best venue for high tea. Unfortunately we didn't have a high tea reservation and the next opening for our party of 4 was too late at 4:45pm. Fortunately the host gave us a table for the also busy and popular Bar Grill in the Dome room for sandwiches, pastries, coffee, etc and that was perfect given the situation. It was a photogenic, classy, and memorable meal eating under the Dome and by the classy bar. We definitely felt like we were part of the "beautiful people" crowd of Edinburgh lol. For food, we enjoyed a bunch of items including a salmon sandwich, a ham sandwich, an egg salad sandwich, scone, pancakes, truffle fries, tea, and I also had a "proper" (ie, big glass) pint of a delectable Camden pale ale. The service was impeccable. It was a no brainer 5 star outing and thank you!
The dome was decorated beautifully. Service was nice. Sandwiches and desserts were great. Tea was good. Definitely a little pricey but a good experience.
Completely worth the hype! Sure, it's fairly expensive but you pay for the gorgeous building and ambiance, as well as the fine service. We came for lunch and had the best time. We both enjoyed steak pies that melted in your mouth. They have a wide variety of drinks from the bar and the service is exceptional. We had Nicole who was an absolute gem.
4 months ago
Came for the views, stayed for the food and cocktails! The Dome is a must have on your list for Edinburgh! We had lunch in the Grill Room and were lucky to snag a table without a reservation! We ordered off the al a carte menu and had great service! I would definitely come back for the afternoon tea service! Deanston malt 12 year Dragon Fruit & Hibiscus Soda Parma Ham Free Range Egg Salad Truffle Parmesan Fries read more
10 days ago
Absolutely beautiful and the service is wonderful. It was the perfect place to have my last meal in Scotland. I had half shell oysters, the cheese plate, and french fries. I hope to visit again some day read more
I alway make an effort to stop here for a meal or even for a drink. Especially during the holidays, it's all decked out with lights and the massive tree that covers the main bar inside the dining room. Outside is on full display with the columns decked out with Christmas lights. It's beautiful which needs to be seen. You won't miss it when you're in Edinburgh. Even the family tried to get a reservation during the holiday for dinner which wasn't available. People usually book way in advance when it's the holidays. And that's not just for the main dining room. They couldn't even get it for the bar area. Well, it was after the holidays when we walked in asking if there was anything available for a drink. Our luck, the lounge was available. Dining room was still all booked out. It was fine, lounge when you walked in gives you that gentleman smoking lounge vibes. The dark wood, tufted seats and the library wall. Faux I believe which maybe alcohol behind it. Even the bar area was quite nice. As it was the holidays or after, the place was still well into all the decoration. The detail they put into this place is magnificent. The whole aesthetic and atmosphere was amazing. Regardless if you in the main room or one of the lounge, it still worth it. There were loads of people just coming in to take pictures. All the staff were well dressed and presentable. The Dome, an institution of Edinburgh that is worth checking out. For a meal or drinks or even a wander through. read more
2 months ago
21 days ago
Stopped for a whiskey while walking around Edinburgh. I can see that this is listed as a champagne bar, but it looked like they had pretty tasty food. There was a vibrant scene of activity, with customers coming and going. Couples. Singles. Luxe and not so luxe. Sat at the bar and had a double scotch whiskey. My only complaint would be that we were quoted one price but the server apologized when he brought the bill and said he had inadvertently missed quoted us. It seemed harmless, so we didn't have a fuss. And the service was nice and accommodating, to make up for it. Maybe next time I'll try the food. read more
2 months ago
Loved the atmosphere, service and options for tea. The haggis bonbons were to die for along with the olive oil pistachio cake. Had the berry delicious tea and it was excellent also. Will book again on our next visit for sure. read more
3 months ago
What a delightful, classy, and colorful dining venue this place is! We took an Uber ride to come here just for afternoon high tea (32 GBP pp) and it was about 1:45pm on a Saturday. Our tour guide recommended this place to us as Edinburgh's best venue for high tea. Unfortunately we didn't have a high tea reservation and the next opening for our party of 4 was too late at 4:45pm. Fortunately the host gave us a table for the also busy and popular Bar Grill in the Dome room for sandwiches, pastries, coffee, etc and that was perfect given the situation. It was a photogenic, classy, and memorable meal eating under the Dome and by the classy bar. We definitely felt like we were part of the "beautiful people" crowd of Edinburgh lol. For food, we enjoyed a bunch of items including a salmon sandwich, a ham sandwich, an egg salad sandwich, scone, pancakes, truffle fries, tea, and I also had a "proper" (ie, big glass) pint of a delectable Camden pale ale. The service was impeccable. It was a no brainer 5 star outing and thank you! read more
4 months ago
Completely worth the hype! Sure, it's fairly expensive but you pay for the gorgeous building and ambiance, as well as the fine service. We came for lunch and had the best time. We both enjoyed steak pies that melted in your mouth. They have a wide variety of drinks from the bar and the service is exceptional. We had Nicole who was an absolute gem. read more
3 months ago
5 months ago
The Dome in Edinburgh is nestled in the heart of the city and boasts stunning architecture with exceptional Modern British cuisine. Upon entering, I was immediately struck by the grandeur of the space. The high ceilings, intricate ceiling architecture, and amazing lighting were all overwhelming. I couldn't stop looking up. For drinks, I opted for the Scotch Old Fashioned. I'm not a scotch person so this was ok. I tried. Give me credit. The lunch prefix menu offered an array of dishes. The sun-dried tomato salad was a refreshing surprise. I loved this take on a salad. The tomatoes were juicy and flavorful and the dressing was tangy. The highlight, however, was the seafood pie. This dish featured huge pieces of salmon and cod enveloped in a creamy sauce. Shepherd's pie... look out! Instead of dessert, I got the cheese plate. The blue cheese was my favorite! It was light and crumbly. The Dome's site was originally home to the old Physicians' Hall, built in 1775 by James Craig. The building cost far more than anticipated, leaving the College of Physicians in debt. Eventually, the Commercial Bank of Scotland bought it for £20,000 in 1843, demolished it and had it rebuilt Grace-Roman style. After several mergers, the building ceased to be a bank head office in 1959. In 1993, it was sold and transformed into The Dome, opening in 1996. Loved this lunch. If not to eat, just walk through. read more
3 months ago
7 months ago
Beautiful dining venue with great food at reasonable prices and great attentive service from the staff. Very pleased that the manager came by at the end of our meal to inquire if everything had been to our satisfaction. Only one thing was negative and that is the cost for 4 pieces of bread at the beginning of the meal. This could and should be included in the meal cost. read more
The Corinthian columns and marble bars alone are enough to make this a fine dining atmosphere .But during the holidays, walking into the Neoclassical architecture of The Dome feels equivalent to walking into a Christmas movie. We were lucky enough to be in Edinburgh during the holiday season and were pleasantly surprised by the INSANE Christmas decorations. They go all out. The Georgian Tea Room is up on the second floor and they have a beautiful bar/restaurant area under the Dome downstairs. We ordered the afternoon tea package that comes with a sausage roll, sandwiches, scones, and cookies/cake. There are also vegetarian/vegan options! The quality of the food and tea was beyond expectations. The service was above & beyond. They are very organized & it gets busy so it's refreshing to see how well the staff handled things. This is truly the place to live out your Downton Abbey dreams. After tea we grabbed a drink at the bar downstairs and appreciated the architecture of the Dome & of course more Christmas decorations. The building itself has so much history, it was originally owned by the Physicians Hall in the 1700s -- until they went into debt. It was then bought out by The Commercial Bank of Scotland. And eventually now a bar/restaurant/tea lounge for us mere commoners to enjoy. If you're in Edinburgh, I wouldn't miss the opportunity to check this place out! read more
I've had afternoon tea all over the UK, and I have to say: The Dome is my favorite. Afternoon tea is served daily (12p to 5p) in the Georgian Tea Room. Reservations strongly recommended, and it's £10 per person for your booking - that deposit amount will be deducted from the total bill on your visit. Booking online was easy, and there was an area to indicate any dietary restrictions (The Dome offers both a vegan afternoon tea and an NGCI [gluten-free] afternoon tea!) or special occasion information for them to know about in advance. When we arrived, we were immediately greeted and sent upstairs to the beautifully decorated space where our table was waiting for us. The dress code? All over the place. A couple folks were dressed up, many more folks were dressed in jeans and t-shirts. So: don't worry about what you're wearing. While this place feels quite fancy, they're very welcoming! At the time of visiting, the vegan afternoon tea was £29.50. Adding a glass of bubbles makes it go up between £5 and £7 (which really isn't that much when you think about it); you can also opt in for Tipsy Tea for £58 ("enjoy a cocktail with each tier"). Tier 1 My savory tier featured a vegan sausage roll, and three sandwiches: vegetable and hummus, sundried tomato and basil, artichoke with pea and mint. The sausage roll was golden-brown perfection, and I could have eaten several more of those unashamedly. The sandwiches, though bigger than I've experienced elsewhere, admittedly were just okay. Two of them tasted nearly identical (I'm assuming that whatever they're using in the veggie and hummus are quite similar to the sundried tomato and basil one); the artichoke, pea, and mint one however was light and refreshing and herbaceous! Tier 2 I had a plain scone with vegan cream and jam. It was exactly what I was expecting: the scone was dense, but not dry, and delicious in subtleness! Tier 3 My sweet tier contained a lemon tart, a raspberry mille-feulle, and a strawberry sponge. All very seasonally appropriate, very bright flavors. The lemon tart was my favorite, because it didn't hold back on the citrus flavor and the shell was "buttery"; I loved the abundance of fresh fruit in the mille-feulle and the crispness of the pastry; the strawberry sponge was pillowy and very pink! I saw some people from across several review sites say there wasn't enough food for the price paid. I disagree. I thought it was the perfect amount (we were even encouraged to take home what we couldn't finish!) for a lunch-time meal. Also, the staff was lovely: they were humorous, they were attentive, they expertly communicated every single thing we were eating! Finally, and if you can visit at the holidays: DO SO. It's magical. read more
Absolutely beautiful location! The atmosphere and setting were definitely a highlight. However, we did experience a long wait to be seated despite having a reservation, which was a bit frustrating. The food was okay..the bread we ordered was disappointing, and while my main dish was good, it wasn't anything spectacular. Our waiter was very kind and attentive, which I appreciated, but overall the experience felt underwhelming. I had high hopes for this visit and unfortunately left feeling somewhat disappointed. read more
8 months ago
Food was fantastic, service perfection, charming doesn't come close- just a beautiful experience all around! read more
The Dome is definitely a beautiful building and venue fit for celebrations. We came to celebrate a birthday and the staff was very helpful and even allowed us to use the Percy Pig candle we brought with us to surprise our birthday girl. We ordered the Haggis croquettes, Sunday Roast, and sticky toffee pudding and were pleased with everything. I would say the food was very classic and tasted good, but you're really there for the ambiance. read more
4 years ago
I found out about The Dome through the Facebook forum of Parents of Students Attending the University of Edinburgh. The Dome has quite a following in that forum, so when I booked our trip to the city at Xmas, I also booked a reservation at The Dome. The Dome books well in advance, so unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a reservation in the main dining area, where the giant Xmas tree is over the bar. Instead, I secured seating in the Georgian Tea Room for a late afternoon tea. It's a grand arrival. My 3 videos show the incredible atmosphere and decorations. You feel like you've wandered into Santa's village. Instant mood lifter! Before we were seated, I asked about the possibility of moving us into the main dining room and presto! It was done! There were 4 of us total... 2 of us old meat eaters and 2 young vegetarians. And we all found things on the menu to delight us. Out of homage to Scotland, I ordered the haggis, which I'm not a fan of and 2 of us shared it and thought it was fantastic!! All the food and drinks were innovative and upscale, which was sort of unexpected, since we went for the holiday atmosphere! Our trip to and meal at the Dome turned out to be the highlight of our trip to Edinburgh. We will definitely be back. And there is no better time to go than Christmastime. My highest AAA+++ recommendation! read more
This was a pleasant experience. The Darjeeling tea was superb. I had mixed feelings about the tea sandwiches. The salmon and cucumber was wonderful while the egg salad was odd and was mixed with cream cheese. The scone was topped with crystallized sugar, and prefer nit having sugar on top. The strawberry tart was great and the other crumpets were just okay. The servers were pleasant. The other all experience was relaxing. read more
3 years ago
Wow! It's no wonder reservations for the Christmas season open up around Valentine's Day. Everything about our experience was top notch. The decor was over the top but not in a tacky way. The Christmas cocktails were innovative and tasty, and we loved the food. I had a filet with peppercorn sauce on the side, and my husband had the lamb. For dessert, we finished with the brownie. All and all, it was superb. read more
7 months ago
This is an up scale restaurant. Went for lunch and had great food and drinks. The flowers in this place are amazing, and the ceilings is spectacular! Service is very good, if you are in a hurry you need to let them know, they want you to have the full dinning experience! read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
I'm not sure that there exists a more beautiful setting during the holidays to enjoy a tea service. When we learned about The Dome from a friend, we made reservations for New Year's Day well in advance because they can sell out. When the three of us walked in (and although we had seen pictures), we were blown away by how beautiful everything looked in person - with lights, Christmas tree, and many other decorations filling every nook and cranny. We were seated and ordered tea while we waited for the food to arrive. This isn't a place for a rushed service. You take your time to enjoy the experience. When the tiered serving tray arrived, it really looked beautiful: vanilla yoghurt with granola and gingerbread cookie, croissant with gruyere, fig, and prosciutto, bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese, crumpets with rum butter, and pancakes with berries, After enjoying our tea and meal, we took a look around other rooms in awe. This is definitely an experience to try at least once in your life, if you can! read more
1 year ago
The Dome is stunning venue with exceptional service and delicious food. Everyone in our group had an amazing experience. The restaurant is beautifully arranged and the atmosphere is on level with the rest of the experience. We had 10 in our group so we were seated at two separate tables which was communicated in advance. This turned out to be a good experience as it gave the groups a chance to know each other. Hope to return one day. read more
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