The Dome

The feeling of being over appreciated and valued when you eat here will dramatically change your experience of dining at any restaurant. Fair warning it will ruin your conception of what good or fair customer service looks like when eating at any other restaurant in comparison to how well integrated it is here. To talk about the service is one thing but the food options and specific dietary requirements are so well accounted for. Seperate menus for celiac or lactose with a full list of options instead of trying to explain what’s edible on a regular menu. The moment you step inside you are blown away by the restaurants interior. I’ve never written such a review with such a poetic tone but the interior will do something to you. Spotless, incredible. So much to see, but nothing in this restaurant feels overdone. I was taken here for my 21st birthday for a dinner with my mum and was served by George. ^ I could feel this man’s presence every time I finished my water, the second my cup hit the table he was moments away from refilling it. He didn’t miss a single beat and provided the best dining experience I’ll probably ever have (unless I was to come back here.) The environment felt completely unrushed. Leaves you exactly the right time between meals, use the bathroom, admire the setting or to just genuinely relax and enjoy the company. I can only imagine with how busy the restaurant is how chaotic it might be with the kitchen, management and getting food out to tables. Every single person behind it gave no hints at all to any kind of rush or stress which in turn was an especially relaxing experience.

We were recommended to come to the Club Room for brunch and it was amazing. The food was good but the ambience is great. Beautiful rooms, fabulous decor and a real sense of history. We were looked after Yash, who was really helpful and pleasant. I went for the Scottish breakfast (but no black pudding) and my wife went for the superbowl (much healthier). The food was delicious and we finished with a breakfast scone with coffee. Overall a really lovely experience. Need to come back for dinner next time.

I visited The Dome in Edinburgh with my girlfriend for a lovely date. We had made a reservation in advance (£10 per person) and even selected our food and drinks beforehand through their website. However, once we arrived, we were asked again about our choices, which made it feel as though the online pre-selection wasn’t really necessary. That aside, the venue itself is absolutely stunning. The dome ceiling with its beautiful lighting creates a truly magical atmosphere. It feels both elegant and versatile – suitable for casual dining as well as more formal occasions with a dress code. From the entrance onward, everything was impressive and well-organized. We were greeted politely at the door, our reservation was checked, and we were seated promptly. The food quality was excellent, and the overall service was very attentive. In fact, the staff were perhaps a little too attentive at times – frequently checking in on us while we were eating. While it might have been slightly overwhelming, their kindness and professionalism were undeniable. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Great food, beautiful ambiance, and very polite staff. It’s a place that definitely leaves a lasting impression and is well worth visiting in Edinburgh

Just beautiful, wonderful atmosphere, service cocktails, Edinburgh coctail festival this week, if u go to the festival tent, pay £8 for the entry, then that band will get u £5 cocktails around the city including here. See photos of this wonderful drink. Really opulent place, just go, don't feel its too posh, though it looks it, all are welcome, finances permitting. :-)

We had so much fun at the Georgian Tea Room. Staff was so friendly and on top of everything. We had a special substitution for an allergy that did not hinder our experience and was handled well. It’s much more food than i expected so, come with an appetite if you plan on getting your own servings. The tea was immaculate. I’ve never had such a beautiful mint tea. Clean bathrooms, beautiful beautiful spaces. A must do in Edinburgh! The coronation chicken sandwich was to die for and i’ll never forget it. We didn’t have a reservation and they were able to find us a spot and sit us down quite quickly! I would recommend making a reservation though! It gets quite busy and is quite the popular spot.

I had high expectations, and it lived up to them all. Fabulous staff, Nikos our waiter was wonderful. Food was amazing, couldn't fault it. Wine was good, cocktails delicious. A great atmosphere in a beautiful setting. We will be back!

A stunningly beautiful place for a memorable dinner. The space is elegantly designed and beautifully lit, with grand floral arrangements that add a truly unique and impressive touch. The atmosphere feels both luxurious and welcoming. Service was warm and attentive throughout. The menu offers a wide variety of choices—my fish dish was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the mushroom soup was rich and comforting. A lovely dining experience all around.

Please book the afternoon tea if you get the chance. The location is central, the building is breathtaking and the service and food were excellent. Wed didn’t think we’d need the full two hours but we ended up enjoying the service so much we stayed. Reservations recommended - especially if you are in town around a holiday or event. But it was worth it. You can substitute coffee for tea if you or your companions prefer. Looking forward to going back.

What a delightful, classy, and colorful dining venue this place is! We took an Uber ride to come here just for afternoon high tea (32 GBP pp) and it was about 1:45pm on a Saturday. Our tour guide recommended this place to us as Edinburgh's best venue for high tea. Unfortunately we didn't have a high tea reservation and the next opening for our party of 4 was too late at 4:45pm. Fortunately the host gave us a table for the also busy and popular Bar Grill in the Dome room for sandwiches, pastries, coffee, etc and that was perfect given the situation. It was a photogenic, classy, and memorable meal eating under the Dome and by the classy bar. We definitely felt like we were part of the "beautiful people" crowd of Edinburgh lol. For food, we enjoyed a bunch of items including a salmon sandwich, a ham sandwich, an egg salad sandwich, scone, pancakes, truffle fries, tea, and I also had a "proper" (ie, big glass) pint of a delectable Camden pale ale. The service was impeccable. It was a no brainer 5 star outing and thank you!

Completely worth the hype! Sure, it's fairly expensive but you pay for the gorgeous building and ambiance, as well as the fine service. We came for lunch and had the best time. We both enjoyed steak pies that melted in your mouth. They have a wide variety of drinks from the bar and the service is exceptional. We had Nicole who was an absolute gem.

Stopped for a whiskey while walking around Edinburgh. I can see that this is listed as a champagne bar, but it looked like they had pretty tasty food. There was a vibrant scene of activity, with customers coming and going. Couples. Singles. Luxe and not so luxe. Sat at the bar and had a double scotch whiskey. My only complaint would be that we were quoted one price but the server apologized when he brought the bill and said he had inadvertently missed quoted us. It seemed harmless, so we didn't have a fuss. And the service was nice and accommodating, to make up for it. Maybe next time I'll try the food.

Great ambiance, service and food! The main room has a huge bar in the middle and the ceiling is beautiful. Our server was very friendly and pleasant! Food and drinks were great. Highly recommended for a date night

Absolutely beautiful location! The atmosphere and setting were definitely a highlight. However, we did experience a long wait to be seated despite having a reservation, which was a bit frustrating. The food was okay..the bread we ordered was disappointing, and while my main dish was good, it wasn't anything spectacular. Our waiter was very kind and attentive, which I appreciated, but overall the experience felt underwhelming. I had high hopes for this visit and unfortunately left feeling somewhat disappointed.

The Dome in Edinburgh is nestled in the heart of the city and boasts stunning architecture with exceptional Modern British cuisine. Upon entering, I was immediately struck by the grandeur of the space. The high ceilings, intricate ceiling architecture, and amazing lighting were all overwhelming. I couldn't stop looking up. For drinks, I opted for the Scotch Old Fashioned. I'm not a scotch person so this was ok. I tried. Give me credit. The lunch prefix menu offered an array of dishes. The sun-dried tomato salad was a refreshing surprise. I loved this take on a salad. The tomatoes were juicy and flavorful and the dressing was tangy. The highlight, however, was the seafood pie. This dish featured huge pieces of salmon and cod enveloped in a creamy sauce. Shepherd's pie... look out! Instead of dessert, I got the cheese plate. The blue cheese was my favorite! It was light and crumbly. The Dome's site was originally home to the old Physicians' Hall, built in 1775 by James Craig. The building cost far more than anticipated, leaving the College of Physicians in debt. Eventually, the Commercial Bank of Scotland bought it for £20,000 in 1843, demolished it and had it rebuilt Grace-Roman style. After several mergers, the building ceased to be a bank head office in 1959. In 1993, it was sold and transformed into The Dome, opening in 1996. Loved this lunch. If not to eat, just walk through.

My review is for Afternoon Tea for a party of 5. The service was excellent, but the sandwiches were nothing special. Desserts were OK Nothing special for 72 per person.

We came in for drinks and a light snack at the dome. We were lucky to be seated inside the beautiful main seating area. The ambiance truly is breathtaking. They have a large selection of liquor and drinks at their bar. The staff is professional and attentive. The drinks were delicious. I wish I could have tried their afternoon tea which is located in a separate room. The dome used to be an old bank. Overall, i highly recommend coming and enjoying the beautiful ambiance.

Firstly I must say for what ever reason my reservation was not placed correctly, while the hostess did find a table for us, in a nearly empty restaurant, there was quite an attitude about doing so. This restaurant space is absolutely beautiful!! Our meals, with the exception of one appetizer, were delicious. Food presentation was a sight for the eyes, the drinks were not. All in all although a few hiccups but a nice evening was had and I would go again and suggest it to others.

This was a lovely spot for tea. Unfortunately, despite making a reservation, we were seated upstairs and not in the main room that was decorated for the holidays. That was really disappointing.

Incredible venue. Nice menu fairly priced. Building itself is worth the visit. Bar manager did a very fun and informative scotch tasting. Definitely worth a visit

The Dome is definitely a beautiful building and venue fit for celebrations. We came to celebrate a birthday and the staff was very helpful and even allowed us to use the Percy Pig candle we brought with us to surprise our birthday girl. We ordered the Haggis croquettes, Sunday Roast, and sticky toffee pudding and were pleased with everything. I would say the food was very classic and tasted good, but you're really there for the ambiance.

The Corinthian columns and marble bars alone are enough to make this a fine dining atmosphere .But during the holidays, walking into the Neoclassical architecture of The Dome feels equivalent to walking into a Christmas movie. We were lucky enough to be in Edinburgh during the holiday season and were pleasantly surprised by the INSANE Christmas decorations. They go all out. The Georgian Tea Room is up on the second floor and they have a beautiful bar/restaurant area under the Dome downstairs. We ordered the afternoon tea package that comes with a sausage roll, sandwiches, scones, and cookies/cake. There are also vegetarian/vegan options! The quality of the food and tea was beyond expectations. The service was above & beyond. They are very organized & it gets busy so it's refreshing to see how well the staff handled things. This is truly the place to live out your Downton Abbey dreams. After tea we grabbed a drink at the bar downstairs and appreciated the architecture of the Dome & of course more Christmas decorations. The building itself has so much history, it was originally owned by the Physicians Hall in the 1700s -- until they went into debt. It was then bought out by The Commercial Bank of Scotland. And eventually now a bar/restaurant/tea lounge for us mere commoners to enjoy. If you're in Edinburgh, I wouldn't miss the opportunity to check this place out!

The Dome is stunning venue with exceptional service and delicious food. Everyone in our group had an amazing experience. The restaurant is beautifully arranged and the atmosphere is on level with the rest of the experience. We had 10 in our group so we were seated at two separate tables which was communicated in advance. This turned out to be a good experience as it gave the groups a chance to know each other. Hope to return one day.

I've had afternoon tea all over the UK, and I have to say: The Dome is my favorite. Afternoon tea is served daily (12p to 5p) in the Georgian Tea Room. Reservations strongly recommended, and it's £10 per person for your booking - that deposit amount will be deducted from the total bill on your visit. Booking online was easy, and there was an area to indicate any dietary restrictions (The Dome offers both a vegan afternoon tea and an NGCI [gluten-free] afternoon tea!) or special occasion information for them to know about in advance. When we arrived, we were immediately greeted and sent upstairs to the beautifully decorated space where our table was waiting for us. The dress code? All over the place. A couple folks were dressed up, many more folks were dressed in jeans and t-shirts. So: don't worry about what you're wearing. While this place feels quite fancy, they're very welcoming! At the time of visiting, the vegan afternoon tea was £29.50. Adding a glass of bubbles makes it go up between £5 and £7 (which really isn't that much when you think about it); you can also opt in for Tipsy Tea for £58 ("enjoy a cocktail with each tier"). Tier 1 My savory tier featured a vegan sausage roll, and three sandwiches: vegetable and hummus, sundried tomato and basil, artichoke with pea and mint. The sausage roll was golden-brown perfection, and I could have eaten several more of those unashamedly. The sandwiches, though bigger than I've experienced elsewhere, admittedly were just okay. Two of them tasted nearly identical (I'm assuming that whatever they're using in the veggie and hummus are quite similar to the sundried tomato and basil one); the artichoke, pea, and mint one however was light and refreshing and herbaceous! Tier 2 I had a plain scone with vegan cream and jam. It was exactly what I was expecting: the scone was dense, but not dry, and delicious in subtleness! Tier 3 My sweet tier contained a lemon tart, a raspberry mille-feulle, and a strawberry sponge. All very seasonally appropriate, very bright flavors. The lemon tart was my favorite, because it didn't hold back on the citrus flavor and the shell was "buttery"; I loved the abundance of fresh fruit in the mille-feulle and the crispness of the pastry; the strawberry sponge was pillowy and very pink! I saw some people from across several review sites say there wasn't enough food for the price paid. I disagree. I thought it was the perfect amount (we were even encouraged to take home what we couldn't finish!) for a lunch-time meal. Also, the staff was lovely: they were humorous, they were attentive, they expertly communicated every single thing we were eating! Finally, and if you can visit at the holidays: DO SO. It's magical.

This is a classic stop whi like in Edinburg. The bar is elegant, surrounded by beautiful architecture with great customer service. Ordered a couple of drinks and since we had our son, he indulged in their Mac n cheese. I could have been there for hours. Definitely a must if you are in the area.

Delicious food and drinks! Beautiful atmosphere (chandeliers, dim lights, fresh flow that fill the entire hall, bar & restaurant with a breath taking smell). Great service.

I found out about The Dome through the Facebook forum of Parents of Students Attending the University of Edinburgh. The Dome has quite a following in that forum, so when I booked our trip to the city at Xmas, I also booked a reservation at The Dome. The Dome books well in advance, so unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a reservation in the main dining area, where the giant Xmas tree is over the bar. Instead, I secured seating in the Georgian Tea Room for a late afternoon tea. It's a grand arrival. My 3 videos show the incredible atmosphere and decorations. You feel like you've wandered into Santa's village. Instant mood lifter! Before we were seated, I asked about the possibility of moving us into the main dining room and presto! It was done! There were 4 of us total... 2 of us old meat eaters and 2 young vegetarians. And we all found things on the menu to delight us. Out of homage to Scotland, I ordered the haggis, which I'm not a fan of and 2 of us shared it and thought it was fantastic!! All the food and drinks were innovative and upscale, which was sort of unexpected, since we went for the holiday atmosphere! Our trip to and meal at the Dome turned out to be the highlight of our trip to Edinburgh. We will definitely be back. And there is no better time to go than Christmastime. My highest AAA+++ recommendation!

Beautiful building with lovely architecture. First, it was loud and very crowded. Not a relaxing dining atmosphere. More of a place for drinking. That being said you get a table, if you can, and get your own drinks. The cocktails were creative and delicious. We asked for a quiet table in the back for dinner, but the one they gave us was on the edge of the loud area, so it made little difference. The food was expensive and good it just wasn't anything special.

This was a pleasant experience. The Darjeeling tea was superb. I had mixed feelings about the tea sandwiches. The salmon and cucumber was wonderful while the egg salad was odd and was mixed with cream cheese. The scone was topped with crystallized sugar, and prefer nit having sugar on top. The strawberry tart was great and the other crumpets were just okay. The servers were pleasant. The other all experience was relaxing.

Wow! It's no wonder reservations for the Christmas season open up around Valentine's Day. Everything about our experience was top notch. The decor was over the top but not in a tacky way. The Christmas cocktails were innovative and tasty, and we loved the food. I had a filet with peppercorn sauce on the side, and my husband had the lamb. For dessert, we finished with the brownie. All and all, it was superb.

This is an up scale restaurant. Went for lunch and had great food and drinks. The flowers in this place are amazing, and the ceilings is spectacular! Service is very good, if you are in a hurry you need to let them know, they want you to have the full dinning experience!

Still one of my all time favorite place to visit when in Edinburgh. The whole vibe is amazing. Once you enter the place with it huge pillars. Greeted by the host. There different rooms that offers different service. But the main one is right when you enter. You'll notice the circular bar with the major flower arrangements. Also, you must try to visit during the holidays. Decor and the Christmas tree is exceptional. Stopped for dinner which was great. Menu was nice. I don't know if menu changes often. They have a prix fix menu from a certain time which was great. Starter, main and dessert. Service was great every time we've visited from the states. This won't be out last visit as we always make it a stop whenever I'm town.

Service wasn't the best, but it's an amazing location and the food was pretty good. Our table was tucked behind a wall almost which I think took from the experience. Definitely try to get a table in the center or at the bar.

I'm not sure that there exists a more beautiful setting during the holidays to enjoy a tea service. When we learned about The Dome from a friend, we made reservations for New Year's Day well in advance because they can sell out. When the three of us walked in (and although we had seen pictures), we were blown away by how beautiful everything looked in person - with lights, Christmas tree, and many other decorations filling every nook and cranny. We were seated and ordered tea while we waited for the food to arrive. This isn't a place for a rushed service. You take your time to enjoy the experience. When the tiered serving tray arrived, it really looked beautiful: vanilla yoghurt with granola and gingerbread cookie, croissant with gruyere, fig, and prosciutto, bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese, crumpets with rum butter, and pancakes with berries, After enjoying our tea and meal, we took a look around other rooms in awe. This is definitely an experience to try at least once in your life, if you can!

Beautiful location. Beautiful setting. Food was delicious. We only did appetizers since we were trying a bunch of new places that day. The seafood risotto was probably my fav.

Walked past this place and the beautiful decorations and lights outside captured our attention right away! We looked up some photos of the inside and decided to wait in line for drinks so we could enjoy the indoors. The decorations in the main room were amazing. It looks so pretty in there! Wish we had known about this in advance and tried to book a dinner here. The drinks were priced very fairly, we got a half pint of a lager and a hot chocolate - the hot chocolate was quite delicious and made well. The only minor downside was that we were seated in the side bar which is not connected to the main room with the decorations that we wanted to see. We had our drinks in the room we were assigned, but once inside we were free to explore the main room also and grab some photos. If they had asked if we had a preference, we would not have minded waiting longer to be in the main room!

Visited The Dome this summer, big draw was the amazing bar in the middle of the room! It's pretty spectacular with the huge floral displays, all the liquor and the fancy set up. It was time for a afternoon drink and dessert! Why not at a fancy bar. The Dome is definitely in a class if it's own, very old school, classic, high end. Of course with a huge Dome ceiling! They have several kinds of menus depending what your there for. The bar menu had everything on it drinks wise, and the lunch menu had our desserts. So I got my champagne and sticky toffee pudding, and my friend got a latte. The pudding was quite delicious, with some lovely vanilla ice cream, every Brit loves this dessert, I think! I do and this was done really well. Loved it. Paired with some bubbles it was a great afternoon treat. The service was fine, I expected a little better for the kind of place , a bit slow. Make sure you hit the bathrooms! They speak for themselves! Great place for anytime of day though, if your feeling a bit grand.

I went here for afternoon tea which was outstanding, beautiful sandwiches, cakes, scones and pastries, yogurt and berries and of course tea. Service was great too, staff were very friendly and helpful and attentive. The dome is gorgeous, very classy and distinguished but very warm and welcoming and I felt very relaxed and had an wonderful experience. I would 100% recommend, you won't regret it!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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