We ate here our first night during our trip to Edinburgh, and the ambiance was beautiful and inviting. We were a group of four and were seated in a large comfortable booth. Everyone enjoyed their started and entrees. Our server spilled a drink on my husband but he was incredibly apologetic and accidents happen. It's a great spot for a festive holiday night on the town. read more

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* Tiger Lily, Edinburgh. 1 Star. Where to begin with this one. It is in a good location, but it is truly unacceptable. o The public areas are decorated with a look and feel from a seventies disco. I fully expected Austin Powers to arrive in all his disco glory. It clearly caters to crowds in their twenties. Given the D.J.'s, there is no place to sit a talk quietly. The wait staff is made of young women in tight, black clothes who are mostly twenty-something. The bar staff is both male and female, again in their twenties. The place was packed with young people on Friday and Saturday evenings. o It in no way fit the demographics of the group. The youngest person was 40. Most travelers were in their 70's and 80's. o The room floors are much more subdued. Rooms are contemporary, but I have to wonder who laid them out. There was a wardrobe, but because of furniture placement, we could not open it to put hanging clothes. o There were serious safety issues. The room phones were out of order; The alarm in the elevator was out of service; The last day, the elevator functioned erratically going to the wrong floor or not moving at all. o The room safe was set on a shelf in a cabinet. It was not secured. Anyone could have picked it up and carried it off; o The door on a cabinet was falling off its hinge. read more

When you're on George Street, this is the type of place you dream about --an extravagant, boujee, posh restaurant and bar. It's simple, yet elegant that I would recommend to check out at least once. This is the type of place I imagine all the Instagram influencers hanging out at --a touch of LA and NY. Anyways, I came by with some friends for a drink. I went for an Old Fashioned (£10), which was typical. While the place is gorgeous, it was also crowded and took way too long to get a drink. We were left hanging around a ledge since there was nowhere to sit at all. The space was quite loud as well for not even having a dance floor. It's a beautiful space to grab a nice cocktail with some girl friends and great for visitors, but not exactly the type of place I would hang out regularly. read more

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I like Tigerlilly ! I prefer better for a cocktail or afternoon tea! I have dined and the food was delicious but really afternoon tea here is fabby! We opted for afternoon tea for two including a ketel pot cocktail, lots of lovely cakes, scones and sandwiches and the staff who served us were lovely. I love the decor of tigerlilly and its always has a nice atmosphere and lots of professionalism. read more

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Tigerlily ? One of those bars or restaurants that would not look out of place in Sex & the City. That is a place for girls, right? Right.. and wrong. The place is opulent, pretentious and selectively fashionable - what does that mean to a guy like I visiting? It means I fit right in. The grand marble entry with the bar that screams "PINK CHAMPERS HERE!" but actually has Asahi on draft too. And a decent selection of Vodkas. (their default for a vodka mixer is Stolichnaya) Free Wifi is a given. The 'vestibule' or 'antechamber' is furnished with thick pile rugs, blue Salvador Dali-esque sofas and armchairs and 'Sleeper' wooden salon tables. And Fluffy Pink Scatter Pillows. - you know what ?! it works and they are surprisingly comfortable. The music was a pleasant, modern mix and not played too loud, but prominently. We were able to hold a normal conversation. We used a voucher for a Mediterranean Meat & Cheese platter with a glass of wine each. We got 3 Spanish cheeses, some Spanish ham and hot chorizo sausages and it was lovely (we even ordered some extra) The service was friendly, warm and attentive. We vowed to return. read more

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Slight change from 5* to 4*. There is no doubt that this place is fantastic, and offers a different dining experience every time when going there. Its the first time I made a reservation for Saturday dining and we were welcome with friendly smiles and shown to out table, which was part of a long table like in Wagamama, but there was space left in the middle, so that the other side of the table had their own privacy. We sat very close to the bar and the noise from nearby Saturday evening party people was overwhelming. We noticed lots of party groups, be it hen or stag nights or other form of groups. In addition we realized that when talking to each other we nearly had to scream, what made the whole dining experience a bit awkward. The food on the other hand was excellent and the price reflected the quality. Its not a cheap place and at the end of the evening you might wonder how you could have spent so much money! The service was excellent so. Very attentive! read more

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A MUST!!!! NEED it! Gotta have it! You WILL LOVE it! THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing Vibe inside, perfect ambiance, and the greatest tasting food you will ever have. read more

Last weekend we ended our cock(tail) crawl of George Street and the surrounding areas in Tigerlilly. The place was very busy with lots of people out celebrating and having a lovely time. It had a really nice vibe and the music was actually pretty good. I had a pricey but lovely couple of cocktails and we all had a wee boogie in the corner. It is a bit pretentious and overly flashy - you can hardly move for fake appendages, tans and cheap bling but when you've had a few en route this doesn't really matter very much! Good cocktail and fizz selection, lovely professional staff and a laugh too. We will be back though not to often as my usual attire is a little too casual! read more

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I think I was super biased towards Tiger Lily. I had been a few times, normally late at night on the weekend and that's normally when there's 'that crowd' there. (I'm sure you know what I'm talking about) However, I went last night for a few drinks after dinner with a friend and had a really lovely time. When it's not crazy full, you can actually appreciate the decor. Yes, it may be slightly too pink and girly but I kind of like it. They have really comfortable sofas, perfect for catching up with friends. I was a little cold and the manager turned down the air for me. I also really enjoyed the background music. They have deals! Right now you can get two mains for lunch for £15 or a starter and a main for dinner for £15. Also, from Tuesday - Friday they do amazing drink specials. A few cocktails around £4-6 and a bottle of wine for £12. Also, a bottle of Innis & Gunn for £2.50! As my friend and I had already had dinner we decided to get some strawberries which comes with melted chocolate - very divine. I'm eager to come back for lunch or dinner! I'm glad I got over my misconceptions of this place. read more

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I have been to Tigerlilly plenty of times for cocktails but this was the first visit for food. It is my mother in laws birthday and I thought that this would be a great treat out. I bought a voucher from ITISON for the afternoon tea for £22 instead of £46 per couple. This included a tea pot of cocktail of Michael Collins gin cocktail. I had requested a booth but after dropping off my in laws and husband at the door and parking the car, by the time I got into the restaurant they were already seated at a regular table, but actually it was a nice table and there was nobody seated either side so it did feel roomy enough. Great sandwiches and cakes and a nice selection of speciality teas too, I had strawberry and cream tea which was lovely. The scones were a little dry and if I am being uber picky, I would have liked the option of butter too as well as the cream and jam. The afternoon was a great hit with the birthday girl and we headed to the cinema all hyper from the sweet treats we had. read more

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If you want a luxuy hotel, but don't want to go to one of those huge international chains, then Tigerlily should be top of your list. It's what my mum would call "reassuringly expensive": from the minute you arrive and are greeted at the door by one of their hostesses, to the minute you check out, everything about the service is excellent. The one thing I find with hotels is that they get really samey and repeptitive after a while, but Tigerlily adds extra little touches to make it that little bit nicer for you. Every room comes with GHDs, for starters, so you don't have to do what I usually do and forget to unplug mine in the morning before checking out (fastest way to waste £100 ever, by the way). Also, the rooms all have ipod docks in them too, so you're not dependent on crappy music channels whilst you're getting ready to head out for the evening. My parents stayed here once, and I don't really think it was their thing - it's very fashionable and bang on trend with the décor and stylish crowd it attracts in the bar downstairs, whereas they're more into their country house hotel type places. But I'm not middle-aged, and I loved it. On a side note, if you're one of those people who's into your celeb-spotting then this is probably your best place to do it in Edinburgh. Personally, I'm not really bothered who's drinking in the next booth to me, as long as they don't come between me and my french martini then I'm happy, but I've spotted Cheryl Cole and Vic Reeves here once (not together, obviously). read more

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As a "Yay we have finished uni for the year, lets celebrate our freedom" thing, my classmates and I came here for lunch yesterday. I kinda loved it. I am the first person to rant about how pretentious and fake George Street is, so I have let myself down by being taking in by the fancy decor and cocktails. The decor is so chic and trendy that you can't help but admire the surroundings. It almost feels as though you are in someones uber trendy living room. Our reason for choosing Tigerlily was because of the 2 for 1 on main meals and half price cocktails. With 9 of us, that worked out at around a tenner each for some food and a cocktail. The half price cocktail list only has 3 or 4 cocktails on it, so you are limited. I had a Ginger Mojito which was delicious and certainly hit the spot (i.e. my ability to act coherent) and other delights included a Passion Fruit mish mash which went down very quickly. The 2 for 1 deal included all main meals, salads and sandwiches. Most went for burgers, which were presented in a rather pretentious way. I had a prawn Asian salad which was lovely and fresh, the prawns were uber giant prawns that went down a treat. However, I wouldn't have paid full price for the food. Partly because I am a cheap skate, and partly because presenting things nicely on a plate doesn't warrant a high price. Great place for a ladies who lunch sort of day, as long as it's the days the offer 2 for 1 meals and half price cocktails. read more

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Tigerlily is a beautiful, dramatic space but, alas, just not my scene. I like my bars a little more casual and this restaurant-hotel-club fusion was just a little too much for me. From the moment I arrived, I felt underdressed. There's a man on the door. Tigerlily is definitely the sort of place that could turn you away for improper attire. They are obviously aiming for a certain kind of clientele and reputation, and if you weren't smart enough, you might not be made welcome. I did a quick gasp when I realised the sort of place I'd been invited to and thought that I might just not make the cut. There's a modern oriental vibe inside in terms of decor. It's all extravagant and luxurious. We head through to the restaurant. I have to say, in terms of quality, the food does not live up to the elevated prices. I've had better food in far more humble spots across the city. My sister and her boyfriend had booked a deal online for an overnight stay. The deal itself was extremely generous with a room, several free cocktails and money off the dinner bill. Based on the rest of the building, the rooms totally live up to expectations; with a fire, ginormous bed and swinging perspex chair. Delightful, though I'm more a minimalist Citizen M girl. I found the staff to be a little too formal. It would have been better if they were a little more personable and relaxed. - For me, I'd choose to kick back in the pub with a beer any day over this! read more

We made a reservation for two, Monday night 7:30! Arrived on time, the doorman acts as if we are at the Oscars, very pretentious. We are seated, our waitress is friendly. We order a bottle of Chardonnay, from Argentina, had a nose like burnt rubber, horrible. Crab crumpet was equally bad, really generic. The ribeye steak was not a ribeye, it was a sirloin, tasty, but not a ribeye. Maybe this place was good in 2006 but it's lost it's appeal!!! Terrible!!! read more

How do I write this review without coming across like an utter bitch? I guess there is no simple way out of me acquiring Queen bitch for this one. I got there before the rest of the party as I wanted to do a bit of exploring around the city whilst they primped themselves in the hotel. Bouncers at the door. American with a clipboard and an earpiece, all I could think was, 'Where the hell did the girls book and how much will this cost me.' It was like a very shiny MTV music video facade, facade being the operative word. I was escorted to the cocktail bar whilst I waited for my party. I started reading the Big Issue at the bar which I know was like if a nun streaked in a Chanel shop but hey I have naked nun moments. Cocktail was good, service was great. They pushed a double vodka on me after which was a bit meh, don't like people trying to use me for money in an obvious way. So dinner. We were put at a huge marble table. Interior is impressive in a homage to all things drag-queen like kinda way, good thing I heart drag-queens. Music is a disaster, too loud and chart like on loop. Dinner consisted of us staring at each other. Oh but it gets better. Never in all my years dining have I been in a place that thinks it's OK not to section of the dining area from the bar area... Drunken men hovered over at our table and stared at us eat. I felt like a cow at the mart waiting to be bought. I got the swordfish... I asked for it to be medium rare... It was well done... As one of the party commented the food comes out far too fast. It all was a tad too new money pretentious to me. The absolute best part was when the sickly sweet waiter overcharged us by 60 pounds and didn't apologise or offer us drinks. I really wanted to kick him hard in the balls for trying to take advantage. I was told later that night that that place is a chain... I'll look for somewhere authentic and local next time I'm there. read more

Home of one of the best poured Tanqueray & tonic's I've ever had. Served up in a big heavy tumbler with a big slice of grapefruit. Marvellous. Quite a classy bar on George St that still welcomes the commoners in Edinburgh (see: me) with a big smile and very welcoming manners. Service was quick and didn't scrimp on quality and the bar itself was very well laid out and stylish. The building itself is huge inside with grand mirrors and fireplaces along with low lying couches. Every room is different, through the back where the diners are (where we ended up after our mini reception for our friends 30th) has a lower light, darker colours and a more intimate feel to it, with the front bar being very open and bright. The dinner was delicious too. We chose from a set menu, 3 courses for £30. The salmon they buy in for this place is delicious, obviously with thanks going to the chef for cooking it so well. I had no idea this place was a hotel but now that I know and have seen the service and level of quality that they offer to all their guests (whether they are diners, drinkers or hotel guests) I would definitely recommend this place to any friends coming from a different city, wanting something a bit classier to stay. read more

Tigerlily: A short review. No. Tigerlily: A long review. This place is full of people who aren't even rich. That's the main problem with it, as far as I can see. I don't mind being looked down upon by people who are wealthy - I kind of expect it. I don't take it personally for two reasons - one, it adds flavour to life and that's a good thing, and two, they probably are better than me, as I am a feckless rogue. What I do find a little surreal though is being looked down upon by people who are NOT significantly richer than me, but are really, really trying to look like they are. There's a certain pity and confusion that rises in your soul when a whole group of desperately clean-shaven middle-aged accountants raucously tells you that you look like ZZ Top because you have a (let's face facts) not very large beard, and then they all laugh - in a very specific way. I can't tell you if my analysis of this laugh is accurate - I don't know, I'm not a doctor. But here's what I heard. It's not a mocking laugh, it just wants to be. They don't really care about the beard, they just think that being sarcastic about it WOULD BE WHAT A RICH PERSON WOULD DO, and that's what they're doing. The laughter is shrill, afraid - please, please - don't let me be discovered. I'm rich too... honestly. For some reason though, people who want to pretend to be rich people like purple stuff. Perhaps it harks back to the days of Rome, when purple was a dye associated with the Emperor, and later the aristocracy. Perhaps it's something else, I don't know, I'm not a doctor. What I do know is this - there's so much goddamned purple in that place it makes my eyes bleed. My beautiful lady had only ever been there once, many years ago, as part of a large group of friends who could protect her with their personalities. Sadly, we arrived early, and her and I sat awkwardly, our eyes darting from left to right, and right to left, unnerved by just how out of place we both felt. It was fine - once my lady's friends came. Some people I could talk to. That's nice. And her lovely college friend came with her delightfully unpretentious boyfriend. We formed a cabal in the corner which became a kind of support group, and was working well. But then a drunken blonde woman (I shit you not) leaps out of what I can only assume was the devil's arse and starts grabbing my beard (hard) and jumping all over me in a really aggressive, sexual way, in front of both MY WIFE and HER BOYFRIEND. I can only assume that I was being a pawn in some 'Game Of Thrones'-esque political subterfuge, perhaps to make her man jealous. I don't know, I'm not a doctor. What I do know is this. That was not a rich woman. You could see it in her eyes - not the poverty, mind, but the desperation to hide it. And also sex, and something else too. Something dark and cruel, some atavistic impulse from a time in humanity's ancient past best left buried and long-dead. I literally had to openly tell her to back off me before she would. I was scared then, not scared for my life, but scared for something else, something primal and important that I knew I stood to lose even though I could not name it. I still can't name it, even now that the danger has receded. In conclusion, this bar is like Barbie's version of Inception. The whiskey is £12 a shot (Lagavulin with marinaded Cherries - marinaded in the BLOOD OF CHRIST for that price, apparently) but not because these people can afford it. It's £12 a shot because that's what they WANT TO PAY, because that's what rich people do, right? Right? Isn't it? Isn't it? I just don't know. I'm not a doctor. read more

This place had been on my mind for a while. It's quite heavily reviewed already, one of my friends had recommended it and I think they had a booth at the Cocktails in the City event. Anyway, I had high-ish hopes.... Enter Tigerlily. Tackiness level: Paris Hilton doing a cameo on The Only Way is Essex wearing a dress made completely out of double-sided tape. THAT tacky. Tigerlily have made every single surface reflective. Lights, counters, glasses, chairs, walls, everything a visual reminder that you, Luke D, are not shiny enough for a 'classy' establishment like this. I actually had to squint when I walked in. It didn't feel trendy, it didn't feel sophisticated, it felt like a 16yo girl's idea of what bars would be like. I can kind-of see the attraction of this place for some people though. If you're a 22yo short-skirt-wearing receptionist with your eyes on a promotion and boss who likes to buy champagne cocktails for girls half his age, this is your place. If you're a recently-divorced 35yo middle-management man who likes to compete with upper management for 22yo short-skirt-wearing receptionists, this is your place. If you don't have a mirror in your house, this is your place. read more

What happened to Edinburgh? It got all douch-baggery, thats what. Tigerlilly would be right at home situated in Santana Row SJ or the Marina SF or anywhere in LA. Plenty of posh Ed Hardy types milling around (oxymoron?). The drinks were expensive and the bar staff were cocky. The only redeeming feature was the interesting interior design... If only because each room was totally different from the last. We never tried the food so maybe that brought the star count up by the other yelpers. Go check it out but make sure someone else is paying for the drinks. read more

ah tigerlily, the poshest of the posh spots along george street. when you come here, you come to be seen and drink expensive yet well made cocktails and enjoy sitting in a luxuriously decked out bar with pretty people waiting on you. perhaps for most this is too much, but sometimes i just need to indulge my inner desire to be rich and famous and act like this is just the norm for me! so yes, i am definitely a fan of tigerlily. even with their cocktail menu being a bit on the pricey side, i have to say the drinks are worth it. they expertly made and when the bartender thinks you're a girl sat on her own in a slightly revealing dress he's happy to chat away to you and pehaps even flirt a bit. (he became much less chatty and fliry when my boyfriend showed up but it didn't change the quality of our drinks...) and there are so many concoctions worth trying, however i highly recommend their signature cocktail. Lily's New Knickers, a cheeky name for a cheeky drink. vodka, grapefruit, and rose liquer mixed together then topped with lemon sherbet foam! the perfect pink drink for a girly girl like me :) my boyfriend enjoyed his elderflower rickey, which i described as a fancy gin & tonic with the additional of elderflower cordial. now there are a few drawbacks to this place, one being the price. it's the creme de la creme of posh bars on george street, so you are paying for the location. which brings me to the second drawback, it's crowded even in the early evening this place is packed with pre dinner cocktail seekers in short dresses and high heels. i was lucky to grab two seats at the bar when i spied a girl leaving and moved in making sure to (gently) push anyone out of my way. so, love it or hate it, tigerlily is what it is. i prefer to love it and fulfil my dream of being one of the lucky few that have the rich and famous lifestyle of which these bars are made for. i'm happy to pay a few extra quid for a well made cocktail and to sit in luxury surroundings. i've not been for food, so i can't comment on that, perhaps one day i'll move past the cocktails. however, for now tigerlily is my go to place when i want to get all dolled up and sip on cocktails for a fancy night out. read more

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So what is there to say about this gargantuan behemoth that hasn't been said already? Well I don't know but I'll give it a shot anyway... I was a little earlier than my friend who I was dining with so decided to get a drink in at the bar, which wasn't overly busy and was quite well staffed. Quite in spite of the above and the reassurances of the barmen on numerous occasions that "they'd be with me in a minute," I waited for about five minutes without being served as newcomers were continually given preference over me. Not expecting the trend to change any time soon, I decided to forgo the pre meeting drink, left the bar and took a seat until my friend arrived. When he turned up we were seated quite promptly and in a pleasant change from my experience at the bar, our table service was (for the most part) attentative and quick - although the waitress did insist on referring to us as "gents" the whole evening which was more odd than anything... I can only echo other people's views here as to the décor and layout of the place - Tiger Lily is deceptively large and it's strange mix of furnishings and decorations are likely to please as many people as they inevitably annoy. For my part I didn't mind all it's faux fancy gaudiness although I did nearly hit my head on the stupid over table light things and the chairs at the table are a bit rubbish. After a little coaxing I was persuaded to have a starter as well as a main. To start with then I chose Chicken Laksa which lacked the punch to make it more than just a quite bland coconut soup. For the main course I had Confit du Canard with red cabbage (that I think had star anise in it) and the world's plainest mash served in a tiny saucepan. It's kind of hard to do Duck wrongly, all you have to do is smother it with its own fat and put it in a ridiculously hot oven for a bit - so although the duck was good, it wasn't particularly mind blowing or even anything above the duck I've had before. With just a little more coaxing I was persuaded into having a dessert too - and I'm glad I did as it was the highlight of the meal. I plumped for white chocolate cheesecake with some fruit stuff and a brandy snap (that's not exactly how it reads on the menu but is probably close enough). The cheesecake was delicious (a sign of a good cheesecake for me is whether or not you can taste the cheese) and the tartness of the fruit coulis was a nice offset to the cheesecake's sweetness. Along with dessert I also had a white chocolate martini cocktail which was a pleasant enough way to finish the meal but perhaps a little over priced at All in all then It was a very pleasant experience, so why three stars? There were little things throughout that ever so slightly detracted from the experience; for example waiting ten minutes for the water I ordered or the fact that the balance did feel a bit off between the amount of time we waited for our starter, then how rapidly the mains were served - but I guess you could put that down to me being picky. Then again with the amount that the food cost I think I can afford to be picky... And that's a theme that does kind of run throughout this review because I can see how a lot of what I've said comes off as being a little negative but that really comes down to my expectations of the place which are based a lot around the price of the food. So the cost then. The total bill came to about £90 for both of us each eating three courses, having a beer and a dessert cocktail - I wouldn't exactly say that the menu was good value for money and although the food was quite nice, I'd expect it to be at that price. Saying that though, Tiger Lily is hardly the kind of place that you'd go to for good value for money and as such the food, décor and service amount to an experience that is best saved for a special occasion rather than your average meal out. You could probably add another star if you're minted. read more

I seriously doubt that another bar in the world exists with a more feminine and camp decor than Tigerlily. Hanging silver sequins surround every table in the restaurant whilst the bar stools are pink leather clad. Bar men wear t-shirts reading Tiger across their backs whilst the ladies read Lily (inspired...). Pink and silver might not be to everyones tastes but if it's a cocktail you're after then you'll just have to grin and bear it. The bar staff here are award winning and really know how to make great and exciting drinks. Delicious! If I could give you one piece of advice avoid the food! Whilst it's all fine, it's just not worth the money you pay for it or anywhere near the standard of the bar. So if you're planning a visit to Tiger Lily, make it a liquid lunch! read more

Tigerlily is lovely inside, really, and they do a great meal deal - two main courses for £15 during the day, or two courses for £15 in the evening (from a set menu of course). So when my sister was through for an interview on George St, it seemed like a great place to go for a catch-up and some food. She was dressed suitably smartly, although I felt a bit of a scruff in my jeans, it's one of those kind of places. Which is a shame, because the deal is good - it just feels mega flash inside. I do have to say the hostess who showed us to a table was lovely - I know she has to be in her job, but for the couple of minutes you do feel extra special. However, I'm not giving it more than 3 stars for a couple of reasons. Firstly my sister ordered a small glass of rose which ended up costing £6.20 - I dread to think what a large would have cost! The waiter had asked if she wanted French or Spanish, but neglected to mention if there was a price difference and when looking later we couldn't see any rose by the glass on the menu... Secondly, the food was okay but nothing more. It was a good deal getting 2 courses for £15 (as we were there before 6pm), but a side of chips cost nearly £4 extra. I opted for Innis & Gun beer battered fish and chips which was pretty good - the batter was crispy, the chips were fine (I'd have liked them done a little more, but they weren't uncooked) and the homemade tartar sauce and mushy peas were tasty too. The fish, however, was a very thick fillet so far too heavy on the fish side in the fish:batter ratio for my liking. And I've had better white fish before... but for the price it was fine. Oh, and my sister ordered a goat's cheese salad (with a side of chips) but when the plate arrived it was clear something had gone wrong as she'd been given a mushroom arancini instead... she ate it rather than complaining, but did say if she'd known she'd be served that she wouldn't have ordered the chips! It was especially odd and only minutes before our food arrived the waiter had come back to our table and asked "You've ordered the goat's cheese yes?".... If I was in town, and perhaps looking a little smarter, I'd consider popping by Tigerlily for their set menu deal. But the add-ons, the chips and the heinously expensive house rose, really bump up the price - doubled it in fact, so it's not quite the bargain you expect. read more

Having received a voucher at Xmas for Tigerlily, I finally managed to get round to using them. Booked in for dinner and was pleasantly surprised. Was expecting a nice meal but enjoyed the best food I've had in ages. Started off with great fish platter to share and was fantastic. Love my fish and couldn't fault any of it. Steak to follow and was perfect. By this time I was well impressed and sticky toffee pud to finish was great end to great meal. Would definitely recommend. Surroundings were nice and surprisingly not too loud (which I had expected). Meal for 2 with wine = £100. A little pricey but worth it for quality of food. read more

I've visited Tiger a couple of times, mostly for business meetings during the day rather than evening time catch-ups so perhaps my experience is different from the norm. A girly lunch with two pregnant friends was very well received: particularly the delicious cake-stand at the end. I've not had the pleasure of staying in any of Tigerlily's rooms, but watching a waiter swan into a lift with a bottle of champers and two flutes did elicit a gasp of jealousy. read more

I had a theatre night in Edinburgh with my wife about a year ago. I fancied taking her to a boutique hotel and chose Tigerlily. Great place, the bar is stunning, we got a great meal and breakfast as part of our Dinner bed and breakfast deal. The room was massive very pink and girly, right up my wifes street. We got chocolates and Prosecco in our room on arrival. The service was very personal, taken to our room, shown how the tv, ipod and mood lighting worked in the room,. My wife is a fussy eater and wasnt too keen on the residents menu, but after a wee word with the girl on reception she got to pick off the main menu. I would recommend this to couples or groups of girls on a night out in Edinburgh. They might have some more masculine rooms if guys fancy it, a phone call to the nice folk on reception would be able to confirm this. read more

Its pretentious, its often filled with the kind of people that I hate....but damn they are good at what they do!!! On a sunny Tuesday afternoon my lady and I were in need of wine and nibbles. We thought Browns would be nice so sat and awaited service. 10 minutes past and nobody came so I popped in grabbed menus and the waitress said she would be along in a few minutes. 10 minutes passed....still no service. So we toddled along to Tigerlilly ..sat down...within 30 seconds the hostess was greeting us..making us feel very welcome and giving us menus. For £21 we got a £28 bottle of wine and three little tapas dishes. Delightful and great value. As it got chillier we opted to go inside, we were escorted to some nice seats and were well and truly looked after in every possible way. Top work Tigerlilly!!! read more

As Tigerlily is a bar, a restaurant and a hotel - it's really hard to rate all 3 together. - the restaurant is bad. Overpriced for poor quality cooking. Not tasty, and not inspired. You pay for being in a cool place with a chic decor. We were staying in the hotel, and the breakfast is the same. It's ok but not great (burned bread, not very good pastries, overcooked eggs). I would give a 2. - the bar is really fun. The cocktails are awesome, though not always done with the same quality from one time to another. Just reading the cocktail list is fun. I wish I could stay longer to try all of them. I also like very much the 2 different atmospheres between the 2 different bars. Cosy sitting makes it a plus too. I would give a 4. - the hotel is the highlight! It's a boutique-hotel with very nice interior design, with designer style furniture and bright pink-ish colours. It all has a lot of personality and doesn't feel average. We had the chance to be upgraded to a Georgian suite. Enormous room & bed, with a fireplace, a sitting area, 2 lcd TVs and DVD player, walk-in shower & bathtub! :_)) The high ceiling adds to the drama of the place. Really really nice, and 5 minutes away from the city center. But definitively pricey! I would give a 5 here. Best hotel I have ever been too with really nice staff. read more

I have stayed here for a couple of times and Tigerlily has been one of my favorite hotel in the world. Last visit was rather disappointed for me, Hotel looks the same but start to feel little run down. Was this time here in the summer and it was quit slow at the hip hotel, strange was that people stayed at the hotel this time was very old people +55 (nothing wrong with that i will be old by myself in the future) but it was strange feeling because the hotel is or was very "trendy/hip". Restaurant was slow and service not that good, maybe summer staff. Dinner was good, But not breakfast Cleaning was really bad, and 2 of 4 nights was really bad cleaning almost a joke. We did tell the front desk about this. Front desk very polite and did the best. Couches in restaurant was really run down and dirty and also our hotel room started to get a little run down. I think its time to think over the future for Tigerlily hotel. read more

There's nothing like whiling away the afternoon away in a trendy bar with a couple of cocktails, and Tigerlilly fits the bill to a T. My friend stayed here before Christmas and ranted and raved about the place so much that I had to go and try out one of the cocktails from the extensive menu. I did feel a bit out of place with casual clothes on, and I think you have to be trendy when you come here regularly. I can't really be bothered with pretentiousness, so I probably wouldn't come here too often! The cocktails are delicious, and they do a range of iced teas. I tried the Calidonian Iced Tea which was lovely, but at almost £7, I couldn't realy afford many more! Its a nice novelty place but for a regular pub, it's probably too much for me! read more

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A few weeks ago a few friends and I were looking for a nice cocktail bar along George Street, there's definitely an abundance of them but we weren't sure what one would be best. We passed Tigerlily and there were a few people sitting outside sipping out of Martini glasses - bingo! We entered, walked into the bar area, took one look around and walked straight back out again. Possibly a little bit unfair but the decor was garish, it was about 100 degrees and the clientele left a lot to be desired too. That sounds really mean, but I didn't fancy waiting in a really long queue full of old guys in suits who quite obviously thought they were old "sugar daddies". No thanks Tigerlily. It just seems like it's trying a little bit too hard but if I go back again I think I'll choose to sit outside. read more

Ok. I was harsh before. I come in here quite a lot and really like it every time. It's a cool place, really trendy and good to come if it's your first time in the city and looking for somewhere to go and people-watch. It's decorated nicely and the staff are friendly. Ok, it's a bit poser-ish, but it's good nevertheless! read more

This isn't somewhere you'd go every night, although I'm fairly sure there is a certain demographic group from Edinburgh University who do make this their regular watering hole for me its complete treat and chance to see how the other half live. For cocktails that cost £7 each, this isn't a cheap treat but the cocktails are fantastic and in this bar you pay for the whole experience. The decadent decor, expensive ingredients and the fact that they garnish the drinks with edible flowers makes this a fun treat but not for the everyday punter. read more

On the downside, I booked their private dining area for a group, and when we arrived, they didn't give us it. Instead, they spread our group across two (separated) tables, which completely spoiled the evening. On the plus side, the food was awesome. Best steak I've ever tasted. I'd skip it, though, and go somewhere less pretentious. there are lots of alternatives in Edinburgh, after all. read more

Despite its hyped atmosphere and loud music sometimes during weekend, I give 5 stars for this restaurants for having creative and generously price cocktails and their special menu (2 course meal for 15.95 which I highly recommend for first timer) Generic food menu but the food was surprisingly good in generous portion. This restaurant is quite atmospheric and crowded with young professionals during weekends and downstair lulu(club) offers additional option for customer to go party or drink after the meal. It is great place for group night out rather than having romanic dinner meal. I would recommend this place for tourists to try. read more

A very swish bar on Edinburgh's style bar haven of George street. Tigerlilly is definetely where the beautiful people hang out! The interior is like that of a Parisian superbar and its huge bars are well stocked. Food is , generally, Italian and, though pricey, pretty good. Possibly a victim of its own success and its hard for a group of young ladies to drink at Tigerlilly uninterrupted which is always a negative factor for me. Ess read more

I'm not an old fogie. I don't expect gentlemen to lay down their coats on puddles lest my shoes get wet. I don't even bother about doors and the whole 'should I open a door for a lady' debate. I know we live in the 21st century and we've come a long way from the old Pride and Prejudice days...however, there are certain things that, when you're out for dinner are, for me, a big no-no. And one is calling customers darling, dear, doll or the likes. I don't know, call me old-fashioned but in my opinion, you've got to at least know me a little bit before we get that familiar...or at least know my name first... Anyway, this kicked off my dinner at Tiger Lily the other night and it was a case of going from bad to worse. After my brush with over-familiarity, my chums and I were shown to our table where we waited..and waited...and then we waited some more. After about quarter of an hour our waiter appeared to tell us the specials and when I asked him to repeat them he said no, because he'd already told us them. *my sides were splitting at this point*..apparently it was a joke but when you're charging £26 for a steak, I don't really get that. The starters arrived and my pepper mousse with creamed goat's cheese was an out and out inedible disaster with the cheese having melted. I had the fish special which was a slight improvement but overall the consensus around the table was that the food wasn't great. But the service was another matter with it being more like self service. Need a drink? Then just go the bar yourself. Refill your own glass thanks very much, and don't expect any drink orders to make it to the table, in fact, it seemed like our table in general was just forgotten. And then we came to dessert. We ordered some fondues - which we'd all agreed you can't really mess-up right? Ermm...wrong. When it arrived at the table the chocolate was cold. After about ten minutes we managed to flag down the waiter to let him know, but by this point we'd all had enough. Now, don't get me wrong: Tiger Lily used to be one of my favourite bars and it still is a great place for cocktails with fab tunes perfect for bouncing into the weekend. But my problem is that although it still fancies itself as a uber-cool venue, its service and its food don't warrant this tag nor the price tag that goes along with this. I do still love its cocktails,but the over-familiar and rude staff have put me off. And with plenty other venues in Edinburgh, then I think I'll try those first thank you my dear. read more

Wining and dining at Tigerlily is a decadent experience! If the ornate chandeliers and rich fabrics and textures that adorn the walls and floors don't lather you with style and class, the creative selection of cocktails and drinks will definitely tip the scales. The food is also dressed for the occasion, but unfortunately looks can be deceiving as it is often very plain. The bathrooms are embellished with mirrors, candles and modern fixtures and are extremely clean. The chic interior and sophisticated approach offers you a slice of high society, but all of this comes at a pretty price. My advice, bring your credit card as backup - you will need it! read more

Tiger Lily is supposed to be THE place to be seen on George Street, but to be honest I wasnt hugely impressed with it all. The decor inside is very beautiful, as are the people who frequent it, but i felt the whole atmosphere was a little on the false side. Everyone seems to be checking everyone out, and nobody seems to be having any fun in the process! They have a huge cocktail, wine and bar list, but be warned the drinks are definitely on a George Street level (ie very pricey). The bar staff were generally helpful, but also had that standoffish-ness that you associate with these type of bars. In summary, it's definitely worth a look, but probably not one to make your local unless you are a footballers wife or someone with a similar salary read more

Tigerlily is quintessential George Street material; be prepared to get knocked back if your shoes aren't smart enough, or if you're with a group of men. The drinks here are ridiculously overpriced, though the cocktails are worth it; the Jack Russian comes highly recommended, if you can it through the gauntlet of being allowed in by looking as though you have money. The equally pretentious club Lulu is located downstairs for those who like that sort of thing. read more