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- Hours:
Mon-Sun 12:00 - 0:00
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Price Range:
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£££
- Good for Children:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
11 reviews for The Dome
All Reviews
The Dome
15/4/2010
Every Christmas, my mum and I get butterflies about going to The Dome. If you've seen the Christmas wreaths wrapped around the pillars, you'll begin to see why, and if you go inside you will understand completely. It's like they have a room spray of all the Christmas smells and keep it constantly puffing out in plooms of fairy dust and laughter. Every year I have to catch my breath when I go into The Dome, because it is quite simply breathtaking. The decoration is beautiful and the whole atmosphere is electric.
Even when it's not Christmas, The Dome just has a magical feeling about it. It's like a fairytale. Yeah it's a bit pricey but worth every penny. You can't go to somewhere like The Dome and not expect to pay for it. It's also a hot-spot for celeb-spotting (although the amount of celebrities in Edinburgh is extremely limited).
The Dome
10/7/2010
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The Dome has got to be one of my favourite places to go out in George Street! The grand building and its interior immediately makes you feel that you have entered somewhere of class and style (especially for a student!). As you enter the Dome, the warm colours and smell of incense makes the place appear warm and friendly.
When at the bar, you will be surprised at the prices for beers and your typical spirit and mixer - not as expensive as one would imagine! However, if you get carried away and order a whisky or a brandy then you will be handing over a lot more coinage!
The food at the Dome is also to be recommended, with the Grill room and Club room both great places to eat. My favourite dishes include the haggis for starters, fillet steak for main and a yummy fudge cake for deserts! Food is of a high quality and in the Grill room food is quite expensive!
If you want to experience some class then the Dome is the best place to go! (Also at Christmas they have a very, very large Christmas tree on top of the bar! - Worth a visit just for that!)
The Dome
9/7/2010
You will find yourself leaving The Dome with one lingering question in your mind, "How the hell did they get that christmas tree in here?".
It is, of course, a fabulous venue and a feature of a Christmas in Edinburgh, but it is also underwhelming and overpriced should you decide to sit down within the velvet roped exhibition that is the dining portion of the one main room. On the other hand, the bar area provides exactly the same visual delights and the relaxed atmosphere from which it is best to enjoy them.
I would recommend going for a drink and then moving on to dinner elsewhere.
The Dome
6/7/2010
The Dome is a place you can hardly miss, standing proud on George Street. As has already been mentioned, at Christmas it has some of the best decorations in the city, and it's a pleasure to go past here on the bus and gaze at the festive wreaths and assorted decorations.
The main reason I came here was for the food, having booked a table in the Grill Room restaurant. The food I had here was brilliant, though not cheap. It's the sort of place that you'd come for a special occasion rather than a regular night out.
Oddly, the thing that stands out about my meal here was the toilets. Why were they so memorable? They were probably some of the best presented men's toilets I have experienced in Edinburgh. I'm so used to hearing about amazing women's toliets, whereas the men are left to have something quite dull and drab.
Everything about this place screams class and sophistication. It makes you feel important to be dining there, and this is a feeling that I rarely get from restaurants in the city. A great meal out.
The Dome
3/7/2010
It would be very hard not to be impressed by the magnificence of stature of The Dome on George Street. This is where a Christmas light display of complete awesomeness takes place every year, and it kind of seems like The Dome and its twinkling fairy lights are the official ribbon cutter for the start of the Christmas season. Although last year I noted the lights went up super early, when I didn't even feel like I'd recovered from the summer yet, but that could just be Christmas commercialism and getting in there early taking hold.
The amazingly grand building, which now offers a bar and restaurant to the merry punters of Edinburgh, used to house the Commercial Bank of Scotland back in the day, hence the grandeur, which doesn't stop at the stunning pillars and stairs of the entrance. The inside of The Dome is just as beautifully done, with a sweeping staircase, high ceilings and opulent interiors. There is a very decent lunch and dinner menu, which I always find very generous portion wise. Beautiful surroundings to enjoy a nice classy beverage,
The Dome
18/4/2010
If you fancy a slice of decadence with your dessert, I recommend heading immediately to the Dome. This massive columned building could certainly be confused for a museum, but turns out to be a be grouping of three bars and restaurants and conference facilities.
We only indulged in tea and a few desserts, but I can definitely say that the Dome served up the best slice of warm apple pie and homemade vanilla ice cream this side of the Atlantic. The menu looked beautiful as well, and much more affordable than I would have initially imagined.
Surrounded by Ionic columns, massive twin staircases, gilded railings, magnificent tiled floors, and of course the namesake central coffered Dome, I'm not sure what's richer - the desserts of the atmosphere!
Listed in: Eating in Edinburgh
The Dome
13/5/2010
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Like many of the previous reviews, I have to start with how the Dome looks. It is simply stunny - a mavral of architecture and design which earns at least one extra star in this review.
Now for a little bit of a come down - this place is expensive. Like, really expensive. However, i would like to think it is worth it. The food is second to none - especially (at least in my opinion) the desserts. The drinks are all high quality (grey goose vodka!) and very much on the spirit with a splash of mixer side.
There is an outdoor cafe selling the same quality of food, which is especially lovely in the summer months - although prepare to wear a coat and brave to cold if Edinburgh weather is anything to go by!
The Dome
14/4/2010
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Now The Dome is marvelous and situated in a beautiful building. But I must point you in direction of the Garden Cafe, which is the outside cafe area located at the back of The Dome. The same fantastic food but outside in the sun! Entrance is via Rose Street so don't wander inside The Dome and get lost like we did.
My Gran and I sat outside here one day and enjoyed a fabulous lunch. We both had Caesar Salad which was delicious, as well as sharing a plate of chips. My Granny just loves chips so its great to get my carb fix. For dessert I had Sticky Toffee Pudding which came with the most refreshing Coconut ice cream. It had homemade shortbread too. It really was to die for and the highlight of the meal.
While we were eating it started to rain and all the waiters hurried around us erecting these huge umbrellas. It was fun to watch and it felt like we were in a tent once they had finished.
The Garden Cafe is only open in the summer months though, so it is great for that time of year. Otherwise I go back inside to The Dome which never fails to impress with the amazing surroundings and wonderful service.
The Dome
25/7/2009
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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!
Listed in: Scotland Tour
The Dome
14/9/2009
Have drunk here often, usually with my partner in crime after a meal out. Many nights where I can't quite remember exactly what I drunk - but it was good - all too good! Lots of Hendricks not so much mixer! Happy times!
Listed in: Booze!
The Dome
19/1/2010
I really enjoy relaxing after a busy day trooping in and out the shops of Edinburgh with a nice big glass of wine or a G&T. The best time to go is Christmas. The interior is awesome with all the decorations up and there is a great buzz about the place. Always friendly and welcoming which is rare in such a huge place.
