I went in with really high expectations of the dome because I'd heard really good things from friends and knew the space was absolutely gorgeous. However our meal and service left a little to be desired. I got the corn fed chicken which was so dry I could barely eat it but the sides that came with it were delicious enough to balance that out. My friend got the risotto and I thought that was decently yummy. The problem came when trying to get the bill as it took over an hour to get the bill and pay the bill because our server seem to disappear. I think it would be a fun place to come on a date where you could just have a drink and enjoy the atmosphere but I don't know that I would be in a hurry to come back for dinner read more

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Went there for afternoon tea, always a lovely way to spend an afternoon. The good: - Easy to book online - Setting in the Georgian Room is lovely -The fruit scones were lovely -Generous portions - It's tea - always a good thing! The not-so good: -The food quality was lacking, other than the egg sandwiches and the fruit scones, the food was sub-par -The service was lacking, we never knew who was supposed to be serving us. - The cocktails arrived after the tea and food All in all, fine but nothing to write home about. The not-so good: read more

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Fantastic cocktails, salad, trout, lamb, and sticky toffee pudding. Service was a little slow in June so plan accordingly. There was a huge fly buzzing around the table but luckily it departed us. read more

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This place is very popular so decided to check it out. I highly recommend reservations or else they may not take you. There was a long line to get into the resto and we had reservations. The banking hall is very impressive. No longer a bank anymore though. Now it's a restaurant, bar, lounge. We came here for lunch. Service was good. The scallop was excellent. They have lunch special, you can get two dishes for 15 pounds (something like that). I had the Caeser salad and the mince / tatties. It was pretty much a deconstructed Sheppard pie. But a fancier one? I didn't finish it though, very heavy and filling. The cocktails were legit. They have a full service serious bar in the middle of the dining hall. I heard during the new year celebration, this place gets pretty lit. read more

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We decided to go for lunch here yesterday, and I am so glad we did. The Dome is by far the most Christmassy place in Edinburgh and has a lovely atmosphere. We were brought to the Club Room, which had been decorated beautifully. We opted for some bread rolls to start and Turkey roasts for mains. The roasts were incredible! I have never had turkey that tastes this(!) good and everything that came with it - especially the vegetables - was amazing as well. Because of COVID restrictions no alcohol is served, but to remain in the festive spirit we chose No-secco to have with our food and it does the trick! Can't wait to come back here when the world is back to normal and try out the bar, or maybe an afternoon tea. read more

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My husband and I had afternoon tea at The Dome and it was great! The gorgeous building is reason enough to visit, but the food and service are also fantastic. It was a wonderful way to spend a rainy Scottish afternoon. read more

Afternoon tea! Atmosphere is quiet the 2 times I been there... Staff are friendly. Compare to other places.. This is average price. Love the scones!! I skipped my breakfast and come for afternoon tea.and still. Have leftover. Tried chamomile, peppermint, English tea.. Not bad. If you are in Scotland during holidays.. This is a place to stop by. Inside is pretty and festive! read more

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This place is stunning, the food is delicious and not overpriced, service is friendly and attentive. I had the fish fillet over risotto and my friend had the fish and chips. Both delicious. Overall, I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Edinburgh. read more

Generally the place to stop by for an evening drink.. you'd think with the look of the place it would be overpriced but it's actually fairly on point with the rest of the city. One of my colleagues ordered food here the most recent time as well and it actually looked pretty good.. might have to add eating to the list of things to do here next time.. Big place with a few different rooms for different occasions. I've always sat under 'the dome' for drinks. Top marks for ambience, service and overall vibe. Great place. read more

Due to the Holidays The Dome was pretty booked but we were able to make it into The Clubroom for drinks. Gregor, Simeon, Arsen & Justine were the absolute best bartenders!!! They made our night epic and one we will never forget. Hardworking, efficient young staff!!!! The most fun we had in Edinburgh. Can't thank you enough for the most memorable night. read more

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Got sat at the bar in the side section, got served drinks right away and that was about as far as the service went. Asked for another drink after, and was told it will be a while we are quite busy, we were the only two people at the bar the rest were sitting at the tables. Finally after about 20 min someone else helped get our drinks which we tried to order another right away and nobody came back or checked on us, but kept making everyone else's drinks the entire time. Finally said forget it well take the bill. How sad. We left upset and disappointed completely nobody walked to care for the patrons paying at the bar , everyone else seemed more important read more

We had very good afternoon tea here but the real 5-star rating belongs to how damn spectacular the venue is. The tea rooms, which are upstairs in the very stately Georgian Rooms, are a quiet, high ceilinged escape from the bustle of Edinburgh's new town. An oasis of calm only barely removed from the crowd's of Prince's Street, it's an excellent place to spend an afternoon after a day sightseeing. NB: Teatime is a full meal, and it takes a while. It's also only served till 5. Our waiter was so wonderful, letting us take our time and making suggestions about the different teas. He brought us copious refills of hot water so we could drink a very large quantity of tea while working our way through the spectacular three tiered tower of sandwiches and snacks they brought us. There was the traditional egg sandwich, a ham and mustard, and a quite good beef and chutney one. The usual scones, and a few tasty cakes: lemon, chocolate, and a macaroon, adorned the top. The quality of all the food was really very good! Afterwards, we went down and checked out the bar in the main room. The dome is just opulent and lit with all these interesting different colored lights, and the bar is this awesome antique round structure with huge plants coming off of both side. This is a perfect place to go for drinks with a friend you want to impress or someone you'd like to have a little fun with and dream of the grandeur of a different age. read more

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What an amazing place! Came here for a few cocktails. The decor and flowers were beautiful all around. Even the ladies was done up. Worth a visit! read more

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I'm in the bar as a type this. I feel like our group is bothering the staff here. I had to go to bar to order drinks because we received no recognition from anyone that "worked" here. Smokey Bloody Mary is spicy and a good drink. Sharing plate looks great. Finally got some water for the whisky after two failed attempts. Cold and no personality is how they hire staff at The Dome. Nice ceiling but otherwise over-rated as I couldn't wait to get here. My last trip it was too crowded to get in. I'd find another place. read more

Review for bar only here. The Dome is gorgeous, there's no denying that. Especially during the holidays, this place becomes a must visit for all. Even from the outside, the columns are wrapped with lights and decoration. As you enter inside, there is no space left untouched with embellishments and trimmings. Of course there is the gigantic Christmas tree standing on top of the bar in the middle of the entire restaurant. With that said, this place brings a huge crowd of people coming to take photos and admire the festive decor. This caused such a crowd that didn't leave us with much space to even stand after getting our drinks. We ended up standing at the entrance way to avoid the crowds. Come here for a photo opt, but you'd probably need a Christmas miracle to find a seat in anywhere. read more

Most beautiful bar in Edinburg, looks like you are walking into a museum or a really classic hotel. Really nice decor and with big dome ceiling in the center, huge vases of fresh lily all the around and you can smell the fragrance wherever you sit. Come for a drink or afternoon tea they are really reasonable price, I had the espresso martini only cost £8.5 the afternoon tea is about £20 per person. read more

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What a wonderful experience was our afternoon tea. Very nice food, great tea, and a very friendly server (who spent a few extra minutes to visit with us!). And of course an awe inspiring atmosphere! If/when we return to Edinburgh, The Dome Afternoon Tea will be on our itinerary. read more

I took my partner there as part of her birthday Absolutely amazing experience Staff were friendly Good was out of this world And atmosphere electric The Christmas lights was awesome read more

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Food was great. Service exceptional. Ambiance was beautiful. Everything you'd expect from an afternoon tea.

Visiting Edinburgh from America. Having an afternoon tea was top on my list. By the reviews I decided to come here. But I was very disappointed in the food. The only good thing was the scones. The sandwiches were generic, as was the tasteless desserts. The older pics on here looked better than what I got. Even my kids did not like their simple sandwiches. The place is gorgeous, and I wouldn't want to sway someone off from coming to their main hall. But I would not recommend the afternoon tea. read more

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This interior of this place is gorgeous, and well worth a visit even it it's just for a cocktail. Apparently, the decor is at its best during Christmas. For an aperitif, I ordered a drink called the Pamplemoose, which was made with Edinburgh Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, and Grapefruit. It was delicious. For dinner, I had Sea Bass Filets, which was super fresh and perfectly cooked. It was only lightly seasoned, which allowed the flavors of the fish to be the focus of the dish. My husband had the Mussels with a side of Frites which he thoroughly enjoyed. Definitely, a must stop when in Edinburgh. read more

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Go for a drink and skip the meal. The dining room is as magnificent as advertised, but the food is about as average as it gets. Something was missing from this restaurant, and I can't quite put my finger on it. When you walk in you will be blown away by a beautiful room with enormous flower arrangements. The whole place is Instagram worthy. However, the dining room lacks energy. I ordered the sirloin steak which was fine, but on the level of Outback or Longhorn. I thought my waitress had a bit of an attitude. Never asked If we wanted anything to drink. She seemed annoyed that we only ordered one appetizer and made the evening a touch a tense. I would recommend popping in for a pic, but would eat elsewhere. read more

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The food, cocktails, server and atmosphere were all top notch! There were many interesting items on the menu I.

The wonderful girl at the door said we could wait in the bar. A table had just opened. Then we could go on the list for 4:30. She took us up the elevator and they got us a table. What a great time we had beautiful service great food. The place was absolutely beautiful! I would surely recommend this place to anyone who wants a special time. I booked a tea time today at a famous place. What a disappointment. No tablecloths - not one flower on the tables. I didn't stay. What a nice time we had because of the beautiful hostess from Naples , Italy at the Dome read more

Five stars for everything! Albin was friendly, cheerful, and an excellent server. Gorgeous surroundings and amazing food! Highly recommended. read more

We saw the outside of The Dome as our tour bus rolled by. The decorated columns caught our eye and when the tour was completed, we made our way back to explore in greater detail! Glad we did! The place is beautifully decorated (already - it's only late October!) and is a sight to be seen! We got a table near the large round bar and took in the magnificent setting. It really is magnificent! Pictures alone do not do it justice. If you're in Edinburgh, it's a must see! And - if you're there, stop for a drink or a bit of food. We ordered a cheese plate, I, a Double order of 14 year old Oban, The Honey, a glass (250 ml) of Cabernet. The service was courteous and friendly, the prices were reasonable and the experience was great! read more

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Beautiful setting, amazing food and friendly staff. It's on the list to go again and have dinner.

The Dome is an impressive and beautiful building. The Afternoon Tea was upstairs. We chose this tea due to that location and traditional nature of the menu. Our server Hilary was wonderful. The manager went above and beyond as we were celebrating a special birthday. This was a well researched choice and we more than enjoyed every aspect of the experience. Clearly the Georgian Tea Room at the Dome is a popular choice as many Scottish people were present as well as a smattering of tourists, like us. Thanks for the wonderful experience. read more

I've been coming here since my college days, and I still at awe with how beautiful this place is, especially around the holidays. They have a great watermelon cocktail during the summer. The staff is lovely. I look forward to going back soon! read more

The Dome is on the list of places to go in Scotland. The Victorian decor is elegant fo sho! The drinks and food were pretty good. The wait staff were inattentive. I had to walk over at them to get their attention that we were ready to order. I think, this place is overrated. If you like Victorian decor, this is your place. I'm not sure I'll be back here again when I come back to Edinburgh. Been there, done that. I can cross it off my list. read more

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The Dome is beautiful place for Afternoon Tea Very elegant. Even the bathroom is beautiful The desert and the scone was good The sandwich's get a one star. The bread was cold. It felt like they just took it out of the refrigerator I been to other Afternoon tea which they made the sandwiches when you order not mass production sandwiches. And the sandwiches taste like nothing special. I see why they did not make the traditional watercress and cucumber sandwiches I think it took too much work for them to prepare it. read more

Over the top Christmas lights, trees and decorations mean The Dome is a 'must visit' if you're in Edinburgh during November or December. I enjoyed looking at the luxurious interior and sparkling chandeliers, which are a bit tacky and gaudy, but still nice to see. However, this place is so busy that it's difficult to get a table. I had a decent tasting and reasonably priced Pinot Grigio from the Champagne Bar but had to sit at the bar itself as all the tables were taken, thus I only stayed for one drink then left. I would recommend that anyone wishing to visit should phone or email in advance and pre-book a table. Ultimately an entertaining and amusing place to tick-off on a personal 'Tourist Type Things To Do List' whilst in Edinburgh. However The Dome isn't somewhere I feel inclined to return to - once is more than enough. It's just a bit too superficial and extravagantly tasteless to warrant more than a one off visit. read more

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Georgian Tea Room: This place is exactly what I would hope and expect for a proper afternoon tea experience. The selection of sandwiches and cakes was very good with diverse flavours. Added a glass of champagne and that just made it a perfect treat. Some places may have a little more food, or more selection of teas, but why adding extra confusion or spoil supper? Wait staff were very professional and attentive without being overbearing. Nice location to pop in for a drink or dinner at the other rooms. read more

Not the typical kinda spot for my every day afternoon tea session but perfect for a fancy day out with girl friends or family. Beautiful settings, cute and delicate pastries and cakes, classy ambience and grand interior decor. The tea selection is extensive and the quality of the teas are above average. Great place for a tourist's memorable English tea session which ensures very beautiful photos taken. All in all, with such pretty decors, how can a visual being say not nice things about this place ? read more

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Beautiful place to have a cocktail in. I went there for a drink with friends whilst in Edinburgh. The drinks are quite expensive so wouldn't recommend going here all night. A round of drinks for 5 people (with one diet coke) was £17...not the cheapest but I sure there are more expensive places in Edinburgh. The main reason we went here were for the Xmas decorations. They are just spectacular. I know it is only Oct but they are a must see whilst in Edinburgh. The whole place smelled of Xmas too, gorgeous cinammon smell everywhere...not too over powerful, was just right. It is a mixed crowd, with people of all ages in there. Everyone was really friendly and people gave us a heads up that were leaving so could get their table. The place does need more chairs and tables. There were empty tables but no chairs as people took the chairs as big crowd sitting round one table...bit annoying. read more

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It was friday night and Lou V and i were on the hunt for a bar we could get a nice drink at and be able to have a conversation without shouting at each other. being near the george street area, i happily accepted her suggestion to head to The Dome as it was nearby and 4in stilleto heels don't allow me to walk overly far.... i've only ever been to The Dome once before and this was to have a pre-dinner drink in the main bar. however, upon entry I was quickly diverted to the left and into the Club Room which is a haven of class and quiet conversation. we were shown a nice table right near the bar and promptly brought two glasses of water and a little dish of fancy prawn crackers while we looked over the menu. we only ordered two drinks, a glass of prosseco for me and a margarita for Lou, but you would have thought we'd ordered a 5 couse dinner with the level of service and attention we got from the wait staff. i think this is what really sets The Dome apart from other bars on george street. you are treated like you're paying for an expensive meal even when you've only got one drink and we were never made to feel like we had to order more. also they kept replenishing our little dish of prawn crackers even though we only got a refill on our water. and the atmosphere of the Club Room...just wow! it's so incredibly different from any other bar i've been to in edinburgh. it exudes rich decadence and old time class. i absolutely loved it! especially now that the place is totally decked out in christmas decorations, seriously it even smells like christmas with all the cinnamon sticks about. this is literally the perfect place to get a few post dinner drinks, enjoy good conversation, and relax in the luxurious and festive atmosphere. i'm already looking forward to going back! read more

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I was so excited to finally go for dinner at the Dome, it had been on my list of places to go for ages and it is such a big part of George Street. I had been for cocktails before which were pleasant but the dinner was ok and nothing better. I took a friend out for a birthday dinner and because I am really strict vegetarian, I called up before hand to discuss if they could cater for my dietary requirements and they advised they could. Our table was squished into a corner and the plant on the table was withered. The main course was nice (beetroot wellington) but there were no veggie options for desert. Everything had gelatine in it. The waitress advised in a throw away manner that they could do a fruit salad for me, but we decided to go elsewhere for dessert as this option wasn't the most exciting. The three stars are for the building itself, which is stunning (especially at Christmas when it is all decorated) and because they sourced me a bottle of wine that was vegetarian. I'm glad I tried it, but I can think of many better options than here in Edinburgh for dinner, so I don't think I will be back. read more

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Beautiful restaurant! We stopped in for lunch without a reservation and we were sat right right away. The dome section is where I would recommend sitting. It's exciting and beautiful. The restaurant inside sometimes has a different menu so that may be worth checking out before. We tried the egg mayonnaise (egg salad) sandwich as well as the mediterranean platter (olives, mozzarella balls, bread, olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette). Both were great and the beers were tasty as well. I would definetly recommend this restaurant. Very unique! read more

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I can only echo what James C has said, one of those places where you really have to pinch yourself just to make sure you're not dreaming. We found the Dome quite by accident - the bus routes had been re-routed that morning due to the Fringe and we missed ours and the bus guide strongly recommended, insisted, we give the Dome a try while we waited for the next tour. It looked a little (OK extremely) posh for our normal taste but it turned out to be quite reasonably priced, and the live entertainment was relaxing on a nice sunny Edinburgh morning. The staff is awesome. Go! read more

As I walked up the stairs to this old bank building, my heart did a flip flop as I pushed through the revolving door and found myself in a stunning building that actually houses 3 restaurants in one: The Club Room, the Tea Room and the Terrace. Each has it's own charm but the Club Room with the domed ceiling is where the real beauty of the building unfolds. White table clothed tables surround the round bar in the center, crystal chandeliers twinkle overhead. And the stained glass windows at the back let you know you are someplace special. There are teams of servers who work together to make sure that your drink is never empty and that your food comes up quickly and is just the way you ordered it. Since we were there for lunch- we had soup and a sandwich (note to those of you who don't know that all the sandwiches come club style with that extra piece of bread and that everything is also spread with mayo but they are happy to accommodate other requests. The best thing? They are used to those of us who want to get in and out for lunch so we were in and out within an hour. But if you are the sit and linger type . . .they will be happy to let you sit to your heart's content. Another tip? This place has to have some of the nicest bathrooms I have seen in a restaurant in Edinburgh. Both the main bathroom by the door and those upstairs by the tea room are spacious, well stocked and with plenty of working stalls . . .I know . . . .sometimes it's just the little things that can make my day! Wonderful, personable staff, decent food and an ambiance second to none- you should check this out whether you are just visiting Edinburgh or are a local! read more