We decided to stay and have a cocktail at the VooDoo Rooms after exploring the Midnight Lunar Market. What a vibe this place has going on! We were lucky enough to just show up and grab a semi-circle shaped booth by the bar without any wait. We LOVED that a) the cocktail menu clearly stated "All drinks vegan, please inform staff of any allergens before ordering" and b) that they had the shape of the glassware next to the drink name. The bartender even took some time to make recommendations based on both what was most popular with customers and what the house/staff favorites were. We ended up going with the Porty Licks (gin, pineapple liquor, passionfruit, toasted almond topped with edible flowers) and Green Room (bourbon, peach liquor, lemon, peach, basil yuzu). Both were really well balanced drinks! Next time I'd get the King Khan (spiced rum and a mango oat lassi) or the Hare Krishna (mango, oat milk, chilli, coconut cream, and cardamom - sounds like a lovely non-alcoholic beverage and dessert)! read more

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This place is a gem! I greatly appreciate a vegan option, an actual tasty one at that! The mushroom stroganoff was perfect! It was so flavorful! My non vegan friend even picked into my plate. Great drinks! The staff were friendly and attentive! The decor of this place was amazing; looked like something out of a movie. I'll definitely slide by on my next trip! read more

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Yikes! We were really looking forward to dinner and drinks here. Super understaffed and extremely slow and unorganized. We received our salads before we even received our drinks. Steak half raw half cooked. Never received our second round of drinks - so we called it quits at that point. We did have reservations. read more

The bar is located upstairs if you're looking for it. The review only covers the bar area. We stopped in for a few beverages. Service was quick. The staff were friendly. The actual bar it self is old and they have a massive variety of liquors. There were several people lined up to enter when we left and they appeared to be wanting to eat in the restaurant area. Watching some of the bar staff make drinks right in front of you was a fun experience. I would come back here! read more

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Want a fancy drink? This is the place. I got the "I carried a watermelon" and my BF got whisky Macklemore, both equally decilious. I'm just here for drinks not the food. read more

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Had a beer, thought a different band was playing and the one there was a lot like a high school garage band. The band I was looking for was a ten piece Scottish horn band and the were due on Saturday; we were there Friday :-) Can't win them all. The place had a tiny restaurant and narrow bar. We sat at a table and were told it was reserved which was very odd for a table in a small packed bar. Anyway, if they have a band you like, the room was pretty large and people were having a good time. I guess this joint would get a 4 or 5 if we stayed. read more

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Who do? Voodo? Yeah, they do! This is the one bar I always visit on a night out, and it never ceases to amaze me! Firstly, as mentioned numerous times below the décor is awesome, it's a bit like a young Catherine Zeta Jones, sexy and welcoming! Big booths and a nice long bar! There is an absolutely beautiful cherry blossom tree outside and if you catch it at the right times of the year, it's a great view from up above. They have separate rooms that form a restaurant and a private area for functions etc, if you are smart, and sneaky like me, you can normally gate crash one of the private events going on. One time I snuck into hear a young guy form Glasgow, a white man with an afro, rock out some of the best MJ and Bill Withers covers I have ever heard (FYI 'Use me' by Bill Withers is my favourite song ever). This experience was made even more enjoyable by the absolutely orgasmic Mojito I was drinking at the time. The cocktails are among the best in town, after a while I normally go rogue and start asking for random things not on the menu - they have a huge espresso machine that looks like something form a steam punk film so that always make me think of espresso martinis Another time I visited, during a mega snow storm, and the cherry blossom tree looked like a big mutant ice lolly, I spotted Phil Jupitus on the decks. It was the night before Black Friday, and I was relieved to be away from work and to have some time for a drink. The night before Black Friday is an apprehensive one as you want to forget about the absolute pumping you will get the next day, but also you can't forget about it as you need to start lubricating. Anyway, Big Phil is on the decks, so I said to the girl I'm with, 'WTF is PJ doing on the decks?' to which she replied 'who is PJ?' and I said 'Phil Jupitus, no?', 'no?!' ....'oh...' I'll just be star struck alone- I tried to play it cool and not go over to get my photo taken with him, but a few more cocktails and we started chatting. 'Hey Phil, I think you are awesome!' 'Thanks man' 'So why are you on the decks here?' 'I owed a guy a favour' '....... Can I get a photo with you?' 'yeah, sure' I still have the photo read more

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Playing host to the VERY Illicit Thrill Burlesque show during the fringe, the Voodoo Rooms comprises of a small labyrinth of bars and function rooms. They offer an extensive (and expensive!) range of cocktails, prepared by extremely skilled bar staff. Seriously, these guys and gals don't just throw some vodka and pineapple juice in a mixer. One lass was blow torching rosemary at the bar for a "smoked" effect. Despite it being a busy Friday night we were served pretty quickly, as staff effortlessly prepared complex feats of mixology. Unfortunately, my budget would only allow for 2 drinks, as cocktails start at £7.50, going up to 17 quid! The name says dark and mysterious, the decor says luxury, the music says "Turn the speakers off!" as a mix of...I think the kids call it house, or something to that effect, blasts through the small bar and seating areas. But, as a once in a while thing it's a nice treat, and the atmosphere is a mix of casual, to dolled up. read more

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Quite an interesting labyrinth of eclectic rooms with high ceilings and ornate decorations. Unique cocktails and standard selection of ales, the draw here is definitely more with the atmosphere. Part gothic castle, part club, part weird. I was surprisingly amused by the music and lights and myriad of rooms in this spooky place. Kind of perfect for a place like Edinburgh. A classy place to hide in dark corners! read more

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Having done some research on Yelp this sounded like the perfect bar to hang out in. The bar could be tricky to find if you didn't have a sat nav or local knowledge of the area as it is tucked away in the corner of a street. Upon arrival there was a bouncer on the door and leather walls led up to the main bar area - kinky! There are several rooms to this place but alas the room I really wanted to go in with a square coloured dance floor, was being hired out for a private party for the evening. The main bar was awesome - ornately decorated in black and gold and felt very plush - what a find! There are a number of booth like areas but we propped ourselves at the bar whilst looking over the cocktail menu. The bar staff were awesome! After having a few drinks my partner decided he would like a Bourbon milk punch! And despite this not being on the menu off they went to make it! They needed a little guidance in making it but were willing to accommodate the request. The punch was delicious! There was a DJ in the corner who played some awesome tunes which got people up and dancing including us. Would definitely strut my stuff into this bar again. read more

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Lovely high ceiling entertainment rooms! The event room was dark and small and we expected magicians to turn up any second, but sadly they did not. It's a magical place! There are several rooms which served different drinks: a bar and a coffee shop with cute little Henderson Gin cups. The walls are all black with gold plated engravings - quite romantic! It's unique and different - worth exploring if you have the chance. read more

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Nice ambience and good selection of drinks. Would have downed a few more but for the rush to get to the airport.

Voodoo Rooms sounds like it's going to be dark and mysterious, and it is in a way. The decor is impressive and really sets the tone of the bar. I have attended a couple of events here, organised by students for charity. Both were enjoyable and made good use of the venue, which shows the versatility of the bar. There was food available which was actually pretty good considering it was pub food. The only down side is the drinks are rather expensive so if you are here for the night it's going to be an expensive one. I attended a gig here and it was very small and intimate, the style of the bar really added an extra dimension to the atmosphere too. Voodoo Rooms does cool and stylish in a non pretentious way which is a welcome change from the trendy bars on nearby George Street. read more

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This place is great. I was pleasantly surprised by the decoration. You feel special spending the time there. And as well, the drinks there are so varied. And though they offer a wide range of cocktails, they don't make you drunk from the very first sip. On the whole I enjoyed it. We had a great party with our friends and I think we will come back. The stuff is amazing and the whole place is very clean and well arranged. Thank you read more

Very eclectic with great food. Atmosphere is interesting and goth, to me... I had fried goat cheese and hummus then added broccoli soup with Stilton. Goat cheese amazing, hummus delicious definitely homemade in my opinion but soup lacked any sense of Stilton... was still very tasty though! Had a great glass of Romanian Pinot noir but would love to visit again for one of the very creative drinks from the menu! read more

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Between Liverpool and Edinburgh, it's nigh on impossible for any other city to compete in the Beautiful Bar pageants. There you guys are, with your Grade II listed high-ceilinged ornately decorated cavernous spaces of beauty, proudly tottering onto the stage draped in their sashes chirping away about world peace and their favourite ice cream flavours. Well, if you're going to go strutting around to be judged, I'm here to judge you, pretties. And I've got to look beyond the good-looking surface to see if you really are beauty queens of substance. Voodoo Rooms. Sexy name for sure, good start. Lots of black leather, big windows, swishy curtains, it's got a sleek sensual vibe but just the right amount of quirk to save it from any pretentiousness. Me likey. It's very comfortable and the staff, as well as the clientele, are friendly. In fact the customers here are a very mixed group, so no one's likely to feel out of place,and everyone we encountered there was very pleasant, from the kind souls who let us share their tables, to those we were kind souls to when we had one to ourselves and gave up a few seats. Hmm. It's interesting how honest complete strangers will be to you if you've all shared a few drinks. Procreation, I have to say, that's a new one - never been advised to do that over a few vodkas at a bar. So far so good! Nice tunes, great vibe, shiny happy people holding hands, even the trips to the loos were excellent as for once going through a long narrow bar on a Saturday night didn't feel like running a gauntlet of lechery. Plus the ladies' room itself was actually very well-kept. Always a plus. So where's that fifth star? Well, the cocktails are extremely interesting, and they might be a bit *too* interesting for some. Myself and Chris are two people at opposite ends of the cocktail spectrum. I go for the sharp, tangy tongue-stripper types as you probably know by now. He's more a sweet soul. We spotted what looked like the perfect cocktails for ourselves (mine was from the 'gentleman's favourites' section of the menu, what does that tell you) and while I was quite chuffed with my rum concoction, I have to say the promise of chocolate in his wasn't quite what he expected. "I told you," I kept repeating. "Prosecco. PROSECCO. There was no way it was going to resemble a milkshake." Nope, it was an eclectic mix incorporating muddled grapes, fizz and a stick of criminally dark chocolate. Not for the... I won't say faint of heart, the sweet of tooth perchance? Still, this is our fault more than Voodoo's, but the drinks menu is a little complex and requires a good half-hour study. I personally love doing that, but it might not be to the taste of all punters. All-round awesomeness anyway. That Voodoo's cast a spell on me! read more

Being in Edinburgh for a few days this week, I was bowled over by the choice of great drinking and dining options available. We were at The Voodoo Rooms for an event downstairs and throughout this, the bar staff were efficient, effective, friendly and welcoming to our group. We had some cocktails in their 'Speakeasy' area, while also enjoying some food from the wide ranging and well priced dinner menu. All 3 of us went for the burgers which were obviously freshly made - plus they had a succulent flavour and texture that you don't get in normal run of the mill bars. I also liked the fact that although the Speakeasy bar was small, they still kept a good range of beers like Brooklyn in it as opposed to offering just a limited supply. One of the bonuses of the Voodoo rooms is the fact that it's a labyrinth of rooms with loads of varying entertainment going on in different areas. Their main bar upstairs is a real classic, quality long seating bar with a great vibe - the sort of place I'd love to spend more time just chilling out and relaxing in the afternoon with a nice pint and the newspaper. I also really enjoyed their 'Ballroom' which had an excellent band playing 60's and 70's psychedelic music - this to me was the icing on the cake of an evening spent across all the bars in this venue. I love places that are big enough to have loads of flow and give you the option to move around like you're at a house party, with loads of leisure and socialising options available - Voodoo rooms has this in abundance so check it out! read more

The Voodoo Rooms look like they should be in 1930s New York. We're talking sleek, black leather booths, ornate decor, separate rooms partitioned off by moss green velvet curtains, bay windows and a massive bar. They have so much booze it should be illegal. Absinthe is on the menu, and their rum selection looks like it's been sold to them by pirates. Very, very fancy, I can see why this is the venue of choice for Burlesque nights. It is however relaxed during the day, and you can roll in looking like shit since no one bats an eyelid. But the occasion would call for a fancy cocktail dress and a boyfriend with slicked back hair and a waistcoat on. It's simply delightful. read more

GET SOME GOOD BEER AND I MIGHT CONSIDER UPDATING THIS REVIEW. I head here for events quite often and as a bit of a fan of the food I felt that this place could only get better, I unfortunately think that it might have actually gotten worse. The general decor is cool, I like the place a lot. I also quite like the food and spirits but beer wise they let themselves down heavily. pretty much the only palatable thing are bottles of deuchers. IT also gets REALLY hot. In general - events good, food good, drinks, meh. read more

The Voodoo Rooms shouldn't be a two star establishment, but is gets two stars for the experience as a whole. Years ago when it first opened, I came here for a meal with my parents, intrigued by the supposed creole-inspired food. We paid top prices for middle of the line food. I've been a number of times since (wisely staying away from the food and coming here only for drinks), and while I find the drinks reasonable, I think that the quality of the cocktails has gone downhill since the opening. The thing is, the biggest draw about the Voodoo Rooms is the setting. It's gorgeous, opulent, and entirely too good for most of the clientele. We were there this past weekend and were jostled, man-handled, and Katie Priced by what felt like every person walking into the bar. This is partially because, while the venue as a whole is quite large, the actual main bar is very small for the number of people it attracts. When I'm paying top dollar in such a nice (looking) bar, I just don't expect such a crush or rude and ridiculous people. So, the Voodoo Rooms could be a much nicer place (food aside) but it is unfortunately let down by the kind of crowd it attracts. read more

The first year or so I was in Edinburgh The Voodoo Rooms was a regular haunt of mine. It has fallen out of favour somewhat after a disastrous burlesque show I attended from which I may never recover (I will also never look at milk the same way again, ask no questions!) The cocktails are pretty good. They take their time over them and so often your wait at the bar can stretch on, particularly on a Friday or Saturday night. The drinks are fairly worth the wait though. The food is alright. Nothing particularly memorable though and it's never on my list for munch or dinner. The staff are nice and generally quite amicable. I imagine it's hard to be as careful making cocktails correctly while the waiting punters multiply but they manage it! The decor is probably what draws me the most. Black velvet curtains, gold awning and mirrored tables. The place screams gothic decadence, well, not loudly but it's definitely speaking in an outdoor voice indoors. I'll update this review with less vague details should I return. Until then, it's a worth a gander and a decent place but it's not topping any lists for me. read more

This place is absolutely gorgeous. The decor is fantastic, the drinks are good, and we liked it so much we came back the next night for dinner. The food was AMAZING. I had the game paté, which was one of the evenings specials, and the cheese platter, and I was in heaven. My fiancé had the steak and ale pie, which was also fantastic. Definitely worth going out of your way for this place. read more

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The venue is incredible. The whole design, ambience, and drink/food menu is on point. Prices are very reasonable. Came lunch and grabbed the rump sandwich. The meat, jelly, and blue cheese combo went surprisingly well together. Well cooked meat with actual flavor! I didn't get a drink but judging by the cocktail menu the cocktails were well crafted. read more

We had dinner in the Voodoo Rooms. Many people still don't know that besides this being an awesome club and bar you can also have a decent meal in one of the restaurant rooms. First you need to know that this place is a maze. There are steps and entrances all around. Secondly there is a constant buzz of people going from room to room, like an unintended swingers party, they're trying out the atmosphere in the different rooms. And so you should! When seated in the room I couldn't help to think that this was just a few red glow light dimmer switch notches away from a dining in the dark experience. As luck would give it my wife is a gorgeous blonde and I was able to pick her out sitting opposite me. Who I noticed was trying to figure out the drinks and meal menu by the light of a candle. - 1 star You do get used to the dim reddish lighting and you'll find that the place is decorated with golden pillars, black wood panels, black leather chesterfield seats and cherry blossom trees in the window. The word here is 'opulent' in a saturated form. It fits. We had mains only, but the menu promised very nice starters and desserts. My 28 day dry cured rib eye steak was cooked to requirement and I was very pleased with the skinny fries. this was accompanied by .... a big plastic bottle of Hellmans Mayonnaise. Ehh.. really? Yup. Hellmans. In. A. Bottle. Plastic. It took away the vibe and feel of a dark misty, opulent and classical setting and replaced it with a feel of a cheap corner caf with a power outage. That shaved off a star in my book. I do like to return here for their bar and especially their cocktails. I think they are impressive. So in all a solid 3 stars, for now read more

I've been here once before. For some unknown reason i usually overlook this place as a place to go and I don't know why! It's a good place to come and have a function as i know there is at least 2 function rooms and then the main bar. I remember having a good cocktail the time before this visit. This visit was great as Voodoo provided a nice little array of canapes and cocktails for the Elite event! I really should get a group of friends to meet here as i think it would kick off a great evening before moving along! read more

I was here for the Yelp Elite event but I did stay for more drinks and chats with fellow Yelpers. I wasn't sure what to expect but I loved the bar area. I loved the decor which is luxurious and I (this might be a bit weird) liked that they had plants! It seems to evoke calm, despite the increasing drunkeness due to tequila consumption. I had started with tequila (well kind of, but the glass of wine first in Cafe Royal isn't counted) and stayed on the fab El Diablo cocktails but it appeared they had a good range of wines and spirits. Two El Diablo cocktails and a pint was around £14 - decent price for Glasgow or Edinburgh, especially when cocktails are involved and I definitely intend to return :-) read more

Amazing venue, tucked away from the main streets. Very unique interior and exceptional customer service! A few picky eaters in my group but they were very accommodating and offered suggestions to suit our liking. Priced slightly higher than pub food but I felt it was worth it! read more

Yep, I'm going 5 stars, despite my actually having reservations. So whenever someone says, hey wanna see this band at the voodoo rooms, I always say yes. It's a top venue. I can only think of one duff band i've seen there in 8 years of going. Granted I'm not even there quarterly, but quality over quantity. The bar is pretty small, and is always rammed when I'm there. Despite this the staff are crazy good, always serving multiple people, double pouring, all sorts of nonsense to make sure service is as fast as it can be. I haven't had much of the food hear, the menu outside looks pretty tasty though. I did have a desert here a while back as means of securing a table. I can't remember the specifics of said desert, but both my date and I thought it was very tasty, and went well with our cocktails which were also super tasty. All in all, I think the Voodoo Rooms are just really bloody cool. A hint of the forbidden speakeasy to it somehow. I'm totally charmed by the place, that and the amazing gigs, it has to be 5 stars. read more

The Voodoo Rooms is always a pleasure to visit even without a room full of Yelpers to keep you company! It's beautiful decor and it's fantastic selection of drinks really do make for a great night out. It's not somewhere I'd pop in for a quick drink however I would feel welcome here no matter what attire I'm wearing despite it's chandeliers and other extravagant items. It's tucked away in a nice little corner which mean there not many people just wandering in off the street and yet there still a nice mix of people inside. The atmosphere is relaxed and there is usually some sort of entertainment on. read more

The Voodoo Rooms has ambience in spades, part venue and part cocktail bar this place is something a little different and a bit special... The bar plays host to many events in it's two halls (main and speakeasy) these range from live music to comedy and cabaret. Having taken in a few shows here, the lighting and sound are well done supporting the acts that play here very well. In terms of a cocktail/spirit bar they have an excellent selection, though I wouldn't go here to drink beer, here things are entirely generic... Do go here though if you feel like trying a different rum, gin, vodka or whisky or if you are simply in the mood for a cocktail. I haven't tried the food here, so won't comment to much, though I will say I have looked enviously at some of the tables which have, if nothing else the food looks good. So, while the Voodoo is opulent it never feels ostentatious, instead it is a lively fun-filled place to spend a few hours, take in a show and sample some nice spirits. read more

This is one of those other places that when people fly in, I take them. Aside from the beautiful setting of the bar, nice selection of drinks and friendly service the bar is off the beaten track giving it that 'hidden' vibe to it. I haven't been to any of the shows (other than the Vegas Hogmanay ball), but they seem great from the photos! read more

I just loved Voodoo Rooms last night, and thanks to Yelp I was reminded that in fact they really do *THE* best cocktails in Edinburgh! I haven't been back to the Voodoo rooms after a less than impressive visit a few years ago ... however, last night completely restored my faith in VR as a strong contender for the coolest cocktail hangout in Edi! My taste-buds were ticklingly (it IS a word!) tantalised, and if I didn't need my liver I could have sipped on their creative alcoholic delights for the rest of my life ... A great buzz about the place for a Thursday night, really nice crowd and good tunes ...it's all about the tunes people! I simply love the decor, which I know is not for everyone - it makes me feel as though I've stumbled into some crazy Versace painting (on acid) * I'm looking forward to visiting Voodoo Rooms for their Vegas themed night - I love nothing more than an opportunity to get all dolled up, bring on the feather boas, dancing (on tables) & cocktails... hell yeah! *NB - for the record, I have not tried or will ever try acid. :-D read more

I can see this place becoming one of my new favourites when I'm up in Edinburgh. I stumbled across it completely by accident when out with friends & we were all glad I did. The decor is absolutely mindblowingly flamboyant, rivalled only in my experience by the excellent Lammar's bar in Manchester. It all adds up to a fun atmosphere whilst you enjoy food prepared to a very high standard. read more

The voodoo who-do like you don't dare to people. I dunno, I might have the words wrong there, but I always think it when I think of Voodoo Rooms. Fortunately the tune is harder to get stuck in your head. But I definitely like VR. The furnishings are classy and the bartenders are smooth in their delivery of your cocktail of choice. I've always visited at awkward times - like after a Fringe matinee (as they hosted a venue last year), or part of a lazy afternoon drinking session, so I have never had the experience of a crowded bar. It feels like my kinda place. As with the Fringe venue, it seems that VR hosts a variety of events - including a disastrous quiz that accompanied my last visit (thank goodness it was for charity as no one else benefited from that mess!). It also provides the opportunity to check out some Burlesque in this city - absolutely - just show me the way and shame on me for not already attending! read more

I absolutely love the ornate detail and decor and vintage looking chic going on at Voodoo Rooms. The ceiling is certainly something to behold from underneath cocktail infused eyes, with its regal gold and black trim. This place is going for a look of opulence and cocktail class mixed up with a bit of edge, and I like it. There are four main sections of Voodoo Rooms, the long, sleek main bar with its padded booth seating, and an awesome vintage looking restaurant section. There's also the Speakeasy and the Ballroom Bar, which can both be hired for private functions, and are a really brilliant call for such extravaganzas. I've been to a few private parties in the Speakeasy, and it really works, as it's not too big, but you've got enough room to fit a decent amount of people in it. The food is decent, the cocktail menu is even better, and the people that come here generally look brilliant, so it's a bit of a visual style treat I usually find, and I love a bit of fashion peeping. This is somewhere a bit different to come in the New Town, and as well as having live bands in and cabaret performances, it also hosts the well established and loved Vegas nights, which you have to hit up if you're in town for a while. read more

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This was my second time in this bar and I did wonder last night why I haven't come here more...I didn't come up with an answer by the way. It's a plush looking bar, really nicely decorated. We had a private room for a party, which wasn't so plush looking, but was still great for what we wanted. We had our own bar with a friendly staff member, dancefloor which was all lit up, toilets, and we were able to hook up our own music (though this wasn't necessarily a good thing as whoever brought their music didn't have the best taste. It was also too loud when trying to talk to people). It was a good sized space aswell for a party and there was lots of seating though no one really used it. I got the impression from the main bar that it would be harder to get seats as it looked very busy but then again it was a Saturday night. I definitely want to go back again in a few weeks when I've friends visiting from home and explore the other main areas of the Voodoo Rooms. read more

Having enjoyed a number of drinking nights here since it was made over the opportunity arose at the weekend to check out the re-vamped food menu. Arriving around 13:00 I was pretty surprised to find that my companion and I were the only customers. Possibly people only see it as a good place for a night out (which it is) but given the attentive service, interesting choice of background music (jazz, soul, funk and the theme from The Good, The Bad & The Ugly) I'd suggest thaat those who already like it in the late hours should arrive earlier to fully appreciate all it has to offer. The food itself was good. Whilst the 2 for 1 offer on the Full Scottish Breakfast couldn't be taken advantage of due to a wish to keep it light I would expect it's worth a return visit. The chicken, avocado and brie ciabatta was pronounced a success and a dangerous inhibitor of movement whilst my piri-piri tiger prawns were well presented and suitably spicy. Stopped in here on April 1st as fancied comparing their bottle of booze at your table efforts. We were initially quoted £84 for a bottle of 42 Below vodka but that reduced to £75 when it turned out they'd no Belvedere available which seems to be the standard on offer. Mixers were by the carafe from the gun (or the can when we changed to Irn Bru later on) and unlimited as you'd expect. Given the amount of work the staff are saved by you doing all your own pouring and mixing the price is rather steep at £10 more than Monteith's but otherwise there's little to choose between the two. read more

Voodoo Rooms, a very cool name for a quite swish bar. I came here for the Son of Dave gig last year and I was impressed. Set on a rather dingy side street in New Town you walk up some stairs and enter the rather fancy bar. The bartenders know their art, and despite the slightly pricey drinks (you are in New Town now) it's good quality drinks. The comfy booths make it great for company and privacy as well. On with the music venue. We walked in and there's a massive disco ball in the middle (tick) and fairy lights all over the walls (double tick). However, this was a dumb venue for this gig. The stage (if you can call it that) is literally a step up from the floor. Son of Dave beatboxes and messes about the stage a lot, meaning only the three front rows of standing people can see what's going on. If you are in the back good luck with that. Also, the musicians have to walk through the crowd to get to the stage. Double awkward if they are trying to squeeze through a packed room. The thing that did make a difference though compared to other gigs , is that at the end there were no harsh lights switched on and angry security guards yelling at us to get out. It was a lot more civilised, and we weren't rushed out of the room for the next event to start. I will be coming back here in the near future (hopefully) and maybe my impression of it as a music venue changes. In the mean time, check out the bar, it's a great place to start your night in New Town. read more

I've been meaning to put a review up for Voodoo Rooms for a wee while now. To be honest this has been a favourite haunt of mine since it pretty much opened a few years back. My mum remembers it as an old dance hall when she used to go out out at the Café Royal (another favourite of mine) when she was younger. I would say most nights are good. If you fancy a relaxed drink a Sunday late afternoon is always good - and most nights are pretty busy. Friday nights are always good after work and into the evening! They have lots of events on and they have the main room upstairs and the 'Speakeasy' half way down the stairs, which is a nice area. Both can be hired out for parties etc. It's a lovely designed bar. A friend of mine actually helped put the fancy stickers up all over the place when it first opened. It has a great selection of drinks and weekly cocktail specials which are always worth a try. The only thing that does put me off is that the staff can be pretty slow at times, especially if they have a large cocktail order on the go. It can also get really busy too, so it can be difficult to get a seat - but worth it if you can get in early on - as you get table service. I'd also highly recommend their antipasti selection - the nicest selection I've had in a bar - and a lovely start to the night with a glass of prosecco! If you haven't been. Go! :) -- read more

Was there early eve on a Thursday. Chic crowd, friendly bartenders, slick ambiance. Kept an eye over my shoulder half expecting someone stylized straight out of Interview with a Vampire to appear out of thin air. It's a lovely place and tucked away discreetly, so it would be a rare occurrence for sweaty (or freezing, depending on season) royal mile tourists to stumble in accidentally. read more

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