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- Hours:
Mon-Sun 7:00 - 22:30
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Children:
- No
- Price Range:
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£££
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Music:
- DJ, Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Thu, Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
14 reviews for Tigerlily
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Tigerlily
15/5/2010
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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.
Tigerlily
30/7/2010
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.
Tigerlily
26/5/2010
Much like Elanor M., me and my friends were drawn into Tigerlily by the promise of sitting out in the sun drinking expensive, but pleasing drinks on George Street.
Inside however, we were greeted by a huge queue of people who had obviously had the smae idea - but who werent getting served by the staff behind the bar, or so it seemed as the queue was moving so slowly. At least that time gave me chance to look around the place - its kind of funky and traditional at the same time, but gives off the impression that it is trying so hard to make you think its not trying at all. Much like the clientel, who have spent hour on thier hair, make up and clothes to make you think they have spent no time at all on thier hair, make up and clothes.
Anyway, once we got our drink (about 6 1/2 years later), I nearly chocked as I paid for my round. Evenm though we sat in the sun drinking them, a cloud certainly hung over our table.
Tigerlily
26/5/2010
1 Check-in Here
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.
Listed in: Visiting Edinburgh
Tigerlily
Updated - 17/7/2010
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!
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8/3/2010
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Tigerlily
6/5/2010
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Much like a 50 year old guy in a Superdry t-shirt driving a convertible Ford Ka, Tigerlily is perhaps the most blatant case of a venue trying too hard that I've ever seen. Places like this just never, ever work, and invariably end up attracting old hags with hair extensions before too long.
And it smells funny.
Tigerlily
14/5/2010
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.
Tigerlily
12/5/2010
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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).
Tigerlily
7/5/2010
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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!
Tigerlily
21/4/2010
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.
Tigerlily
21/1/2009
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!
Tigerlily
5/1/2010
This is my favourite place to stay in the city and a great place to eat. The food is well above average and the staff are really friendly. They made excellent suggestions and did specials that changed through the evening. Lively atmosphere even on a Sunday night and the cocktails are fantastic. The breakfasts are huge and tasty. Great stuff.
Tigerlily
9/3/2009
Great bar and atmosphere. Very good food as well. This was one of our favorite spots on the last trip to Edinburgh......
Tigerlily
30/5/2009
upscale bar on upscale george street. great music and more whiskies than you can shake a stir stick at. if you're over 25 and/or get sick of stepping around puke puddles down around the grassmarket, stroll on up to george street for a refreshing and infinitely classier experience.
