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

The Voodoo Rooms - Voodoo room - Lounges Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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A fantastic addition to Edinburgh bar and club scene. The Voodoo rooms tries to do something a little different by also adding a restaurant into the equation. If only it didn't close at 1am you could probably have your entire night out in the one place. Situated above the Cafe Royal the very well stocked bar makes great use of its period features with black walls and gold cornices and a DJ in the corner plays tunes that add to ambience without forcing you to raise your voice to have a conversation. The huge selection of spirits indicates that mixed drinks are a speciality here and I've never been dissapointed yet. It make a pleasant change to be able to order a spirit without having it poured into an inappropriately sized glass and drowned in whatever mixer is chosen. Whilst entry to the bar is free of charge the DJs and live acts perform in the ballroom for an additional fee. The room boasts a good souns system and a decent sized dancefloor. Get in early if you want to bag a table though! read more

The Voodoo Rooms is the newest & most decedent creation of the people behind the hugely successful Vegas club night and the Villager and Dragonfly style bars and it in no way dissapoints. Located in the former upstairs rooms of the Cafe Royale (still located downstairs), the venue has been very lovingly restored - the new decor is stunning and won the venue a, well deserved, Scottish Style award in 2008. The best feature of the venue, for me, is the experience and friendly attitude of the staff, a drink at the Voodoo Rooms is always a pleasure and, no matter how busy, never stressful! The Ballroom and Speakeasy rooms are great for seeing bands and for the various (and varied) club nights they host, I have attended everything from deep funk to cabaret events here and love that diversity. I've eaten here a few times and the food menu is a creole lovers dream. The kitchen is always helpful to allergy sufferers, which is always a bonus in my book. I highly recommend this to locals and visitors alike! Ess read more

The Voodoo Rooms epitomises opulence! It always had a certain charm and great potential but walking into the bar several years later and seeing that potential realised was quite impressive! Not quite what I expected from the name, the ceilings resemble more of an Imperial Russian palace with its black and gold décor but wow what a transformation. The booths are a great feature of the bar if you want to take a seat. There is the option to go into the Ballroom and get on the dancefloor if you pay an admission price otherwise you can just enjoy the buzz of the bar for the cost of a drink (or two!). The ballroom is a lovely room, quite contrasting to the main bar with its twinkly lights adorning the walls giving it a cabaret feel. All in all, a great looking bar with a relaxed crowd at the weekend. There is a great atmosphere here. The only downside for the ladies on a Friday or Saturday night is the epic winding journey through a packed bar to the other end of the room for the ladies room! Oh and its only open til 1am, when the night is so young!... read more

A fantastic improvement on the original 'upstairsy bit' to Café Royale. The gig venue has a frighteningly good acoustic setup and has been taken care of wonderfully as a club/venue by the management. Little has changed about the main bar, apart from the increase in prices, but it is understandable with the raft of new punters. read more

I went here on my hen night recently and I was really impressed. Even the bouncers were friendly and the whole feel of the place was really relaxed and chilled out. I liked the cocktails, the music and the different 'feelings' that had been applied to the different rooms. To be honest, it felt at times like I was in another, far cooler, city! It seems like someone has put a lot of thought into making the venue a place that is really appealing to a lot of people. I also am really impressed at the calibre of musicians and dj's that they have had appearing - I love David Holmes and I think if he likes the place as well then it can't be bad at all. read more

Voodoo Rooms is the latest creation of the people behind the Vegas club night and everything is as decadent as you would expect. Situated in the upstairs part of the old Cafe Royal, the architecture inside and out is stunning, with a really sympathetic refurbishment. The bar area is made up of a number of booths with leather seats and high stools around them. The drinks menu at the bar can only be described as extensive! They seem to offer every drink imaginable, and judging by the size of the bar could mix anything you wanted. The bar staff are lovely and friendly and are willing to either serve from the bar or you can have table service. The function rooms are great for seeing bands and for the various club nights they have, and the whole atmosphere of the place makes it feel like a big night out. i've never eaten in the restaurant, but have been assured by friends that it's equally as good as the bar read more

A bit of a "jack of all trades" venue that happens to do them all pretty well. It is on the 1st floor of a grand Georgian era building behind Burger King at the East End of Princes Street, and the internal decor is well worth a viewing on its own right. The food is pretty good, and the cocktails are very imaginative - the show at the bar is half the fun e.g. one is created by setting an alcoholic jelly alight with a flammable spirit, causing it to melt! Definitely a place I would go back to from time to time. read more

I have never been to voodoo rooms before, the location is a bit off but it is worth it! Service was good, cocktails amazing, and the design was super nice. And yes, the sofa is as sexy as it looks in the picture! I will be going there again! read more

Where to start!? I stumbled upon this place after a random late Thursday evening (23rd May ;) ) sticky toffee pudding hunting with my GF. // W R O N G S I D E // After driving up the, now one-way street before hand (left side of St Andrews Square as you exit George Street) to approach the venue [Crazy shizz I know], we walked up the stairwell with what I resembled to be the start of an a rollercoaster on space mountain or something. It could also could be referred to as what you might imagine your backstage entrance to "Stars in Their Eyes" would be like....or just some stairs with lights on the ceiling. It was cool though and got my mouth to stay open for about 20 seconds (health and safety issue with all my dessert craving drool on the steps but never mind!) // I N S I D E & S E R V I C E // Inside it was quite lively and there was a good vibe and atmosphere. The clientele was mixed (old and young) but both of the more sophisticated nature. I had quickly researched this place online prior to us going and therefore had booked a table for our random Thursday Night Dessert OFF! so we had a table reserved. One thing was that we had to awkwardly wait for a couple of minutes, and then go up to the side of the bar and ask one of the staff members about the table we had booked as there was no one at the "dolly waiter" at that time. Anyway, we got seated and were presented with the menu and advised of the specials etc but then waited for the moment to break the script by saying that we were just in for dessert :) The rest went a little like this: --Received Dessert Menu, --Had seen it online, and ofcourse that they had sticky toffee pudding, --Ordered one of those and a New York Cheese Cake! // N E W E X P E R I E N C E S // One thing that was very simple but awsome as well was the jug of water we got for the table which had been marinated with a cucumber in it - YUM-YUM. So sippin cucumber H2o, it was time to have a good look around from our table O~o The interior decor was very vintage and royal with its sculptured ceilings and walls and hanging chandeliers. The dinning room we were in, next door to the bar, was modernly dated with that classy old vibe which was a change and the booths looked great for gatherings of friends. Instantly we planned to have our next night out here. After going to the bathroom and having a flash back to the website, I noticed the array of events held in the venue. With private hire of venue space obviously available too! CMY EVENT THERE SOON I HOPE! :D // T I P S // --The prices are pretty reasonable for the atmosphere, the location and the quality of food. It was even better with a Gourmet Society Card offering 50% off! BOOM :D --Arrive early for a booth, or call to reserve one. --Thursday nights are busy. --Sticky Toffee Pudding & New York Cheese Cake were amazing, mouth = watering --You can rock up in anything casual but the majority of people were smart casual on a Thursday night. Can't wait to go here for drinks and report back! read more

The voodoo rooms is a pretty new and nifty bar/club/venue/restaurant type place, this place looks pretty cool, nice decor although the building speaks for itself! its not the cheapest place to go and have a drink but it not the most expensive either. There is a few different 'rooms' to it, I've seen a couple of local bands in the top 'ballroom' are which is pretty cool, it has a couple of little bars dotted about and i noticed a separate restaurant type bit although i've not eaten here (not yet anyway) but it does look quite nice. read more

The Voodoo Rooms changed its cocktail menu quite recently and I actually couldn't find one I wanted to try they were all a bit too weird (champagne and chocolate liqueur, anyone?). It's a beautiful venue though! read more

THe Voodoo Rooms is a really cool, classy music venue, which is one thing Edinburgh doesn't have enough of. At the same time, I find it pretty chilled out here, which makes a good change from the more high-frequency night-spots in the city. Make sure you make an experience at Soul Explosion, their monthly funk and soul night featuring immense residents the Soul Foundation. read more

While the beautifully ornate 'voodoo rooms' is one of my favourite watering holes and while it features amazing variety with it's inspired cocktails It is certainly starting to show some wear. The dazzeling faux night sky of the main ballroom now has bulbs missing, the gorgeous leather booths have backs peeling away and even the porceline tiger is now missing a tooth. In any other bar this slow delapidation would render its attempt at grandiosity doomed to failure but the voodoo roooms wears its age with more than a little pride. When empty on a Sunday the rooms feel relaxing withou being slovenly and when full the joy vivre of its patrons mask any imperfection with an abandon that speaks volumes to the strength of the the drinks on offer and the skill of the musicians, dj's and in some cases simple Ipod selections playing as backdrop. When you,ve grown tired of the George street cocktail bars and suspect that your growing too old for the club scene I would reccomend that you take 3 or 4 friends to the Voodoo rooms and discover that a change of scene can work wonders. read more

Popped in for a quick late lunch, it was cute and quirky. The bar is gorgeous! You can definitely tell that it's a music venue. To start we had the fried Brie; very good :) for our mains, I had the Steak and Stilton pie, my husband had the hamburger. The pie was pretty to look at and fairly tasty, a nice crust and a rich beef flavor, although a bit bland and one note. The burger was okay, good flavor but the bread choice for the bun was a bit odd, it was served on a long roll which took away from meat. The Brie alone would bring me back here. The service was good, the ladies were very kind. :) read more

The Voodoo Rooms - Hamburger and fries, so much bread! - Lounges Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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After being sold a ticket for a show that wasn't on, was met by a friendly and apologetic member of staff although in able to resolve the issue assured me and other mis-sold ticket holders that we should come back tomorrow once they had chance to resolve the issue properly. so after missing out on the show that evening and now having to re arrange to come back on the second day of my 3 day trip, I'm told very quickly and not even apologetically that it's not their fault as *there wasn't even a show on so you shouldn't have bought a ticket* which is always a helpful solution to make your paying guests feel ashamed and stupid on top of being mis-sold and short of money. Luckily I had no other shows at their venue and don't plan on returning with such service. read more

I've always liked the Voodoo Rooms and have never failed to have a good time here. The steep climb up to the venue, luxuriant atmosphere and fine staff are all guaranteed. It works really well for a wide variety of events: DJ sets, live music and (most recently) race nights. You might not spot all the little rooms and passages, so be sure to explore when you get there. read more

Went for post work drink, service was terrible, staff were ignorant. Don't go here if you want to be served quickly, even when it's quiet!

I visited the voodoo room on vacation. I tried the Monkey Mojito. It was great. I wish I could have tried other drinks but was short on time. The staff was great and friendly. Thx guys. read more

Edinburgh Blues Club with special guests Gerry Jablonski and The Electric Band & Lights Out By Nine Friday 27th March 2015 7:00pm On my third visit to The Edinburgh Blues Club (EBC) at the Voodoo Rooms and the following has definitely increased along with its success. I was happy to see there was improved seating and table arrangements, but there were still not enough chairs to meet demand. First up for the night were the Fifers, Lights Out By Nine who play powerhouse rhythm and blues, funk and soul and have developed a collection of their own original songs. Signed by River Records they have released four original albums: "Moving On" along with a live set titled "The River Sessions," "Good Morning Mr Universe" and "Make Your Own Luck". The bands front man is a new addition to the crew, long time friend and reputable soul and blues man - John Frame, who is accompanied by band members Alan Kyle, Dougie Hunter, George Morrison, Graham Key, John Beresford, Paul Haddow, Tom Stirling and Arthur Cook. The first thing that struck me when Lights Out By Nine started playing was John Frame's powerful voice, he belted out clear lyrics with a gravelly husky edge. Supporting Frame was guitar, bass, drums, trumpets and saxophone. The groovy tunes flowed. The horns provided tremendous fanfare solos. 'It went all down the drain' provided a mellow interlude before their self-proclaimed funkicology track; the guitarist provided most of the cheerful banter and encouraged the audience to take to the dance floor. The shy audience remained in place, but there was definitely some shuffling on spot and bouncing heads! 'How long' allowed Frame to master gruff vocals which was married well with the almost feminine soft backing vocals from the guitar, bass and keyboard player. The guitarist admitted the set list was unplanned and the musicians discussed amongst themselves the order of play, but as a band they performed with ease and a relaxed manner, demonstrating a slick and professional ensemble. 'Laughing on the other side' was introduced as their devil music, followed by an amusing anecdote about performing it in a church. They told us that it was not the first time they had crossed musical paths with tonight's headline act Gerry Jablonski and The Electric Band, they thanked them for the music gear but joked they would be getting it back! It was explained that Frame doesn't talk much because "he can't get a work in" Frame interrupted, but he was actually just saving his singing voice the man with the chat - guitarist proclaimed! As time moved on and more drinks were sunk, member of the audience grew in confidence and filled the dance floor. They finished on a funky number dedicated to James Brown, which really got people moving. A belter of a band guaranteed to please. After a brief interval for a raffle with an impressive set of blues CDs from past performers up for grabs, the headline act Gerry Jablonski and The Electric Band followed. Aberdeen's longest standing and most gifted four-piece blues rock powerhouse band. Front man Gerry has been a performing strong in the Scottish music scene for 30 plus years and his guitar playing is well treasured. Tragically founding member, drummer and dear friend, Dave Innes, lost his fight with cancer, but the band vowed to continue performing in his memory. Gerry's latest ensemble sees the new addition Polish blues harp phenomenon Pete Narojczyk and more recently young lad Lewis Fraser on drums who can sing too! One member of the audience even jokingly heckled, "he sings better than you Gerry!" Along with the bassist, Grigor Leslie they play original music in honor to the blues rock classics that have influenced this band. From the start the band explode onto the stage, wowing the audience with their authentic gutsy performance. Jablonski has grown into an experienced, entertaining showman. The Edinburgh Blues Club saw him and the band giving it their all. Jablonski's high-energy stage presence is mesmerising, he struts and strides across the stage, arms flailing and pulling tremendous facial expressions. This comical character maintains enormous energy throughout the entire set, springing about like a newborn lamb! The groovy music is complimented by the talented harmonica player, Narojczyk. Superb harmonica solo echoes around the ballroom filling the entire venue in soft warmth along with Jablonski's extensive guitar solos. relaxed for a moment as drummer, Lewis Fraser sings a mellow number with just Jablonski on guitar to accompany him initially and then the drum, bass and harmonica followed on. At one point between tracks, Jablonski increases the guitar volume and blows into the guitar strings, sending a soft strum to wave across the audience. It was good to see a number of die-hard fans in the audience knowing every lyric and relishing the performance. An encore was commanded and Jablonski finished with an impressive guitar solo. read more

Complete service breakdown. We, a group of four, popped in for beers and snack foods. Beers were delivered in due time, but the food (a platter and some chips) took forever. After repeated reminders and waiting more than an hour we had to leave in order to get fed. Not sure there was an actual kitchen there to begin with. read more

Great drinks menu, and NYC lounge style bar. Just a bit out of the way from other good bars.

People are always harping on about the Voodoo Rooms and, truth be told, it's a rather stylish place to have a tipple. The main bar is ornately decorated, but unfortunately usually full of people pretending they're in Sex and The City (this is not my scene, but I know that a lot of people get off on this, so by all means, head on down - Carrie and the gang will be along in 5). The other room, I shall refer to it as the function room (this makes it sound a bit like a miner's social club circa 1976), is almost gothic in its décor, i.e. black and moody with chandeliers. I've attended a few uni do's here and it is an ideal space for those sorts of shindigs; there are tables around the edge of the room, a good sized dance floor in the middle and a stage at one end. To sum up, I wouldn't come here for drinks, but I will put it on my list of possible wedding reception venues. read more

Came to see The Underground Hippy not knowing what to expect...they were very good. Some of their songs can be very political but the lead singer made it fun. The lead had a very good voice and his drummer/back up singer is hot....looks like a young Chris Hemsworth . Oh and the place it's self was clean and friendly. Mix of young and older mix of casual and men dressed up in nice shirt and jackets. Didn't try the food. But the bar was busy on a Friday night and the bartenders were friendly. read more

Great bar and cocktails, but very poor service in the restaurant (The Devil's Kitchen). One meal, a steak, was even served cold! Unattentive staff too. Pity, as it's a gorgeous setting. Haven't been in the club part yet. read more

Big... Lots of drunks... Standard drinks nothing special. Love the performing stages for Edinburgh Fringe befor free. It's okay if you're looking for cheap delight... I'm from LA and this joint is not up to my standard! Sorry. read more

The ratings for The Voodoo Rooms seem to be mostly positive based on the drinks and ambience. So if that is what you are looking for, this is potentially a good place for you. HOWEVER. The food, based on my one meal, was terrible. I started with the Haggis spring rolls. These honestly I didn't have much of a problem with, mostly because I have nothing to compare them to and had no expectations. (Never had Haggis before this). I personally didn't like the Haggis, but that probably doesn't have much to do with the preparation and instead is just the nature of the beast. Literally.... What I can more properly comment on is the main course I had, which was sea bass. I strongly advise that you do NOT order this dish here. The fish was thin and tasteless, served dark side up. Very unappetizing, even by sight. The side rice was plain, white, and very dry. I had a draft beer which was rather good, and the cocktail list looked impressive. My recommendation is to stick to the drinks at the Voodoo Rooms and eat your meal elsewhere. read more

This is a great wee club in the heart of Edinburgh. It sells Drinks at good prices , bads play here often , not big groups but the ones that like smaller venues , Good food is served here aswel. Worth checking out if your in the Area. read more

Great venue! My first and only outing to the Voodoo Rooms was for my staff christmas night out and I was very impresed by our meal, the friendly, attentive staff and the bar and cocktials afterwards. Especially the cocktails. I'd definitely iclude this place in my next girlie night out. read more

Very central and very special. Great venue for fans of different styles of music and people mix.I ended up there on my last birthday by mistake because the taxi driver misunderstood us, may be because we were a bit tipsy. I liked the Ballroom and the many black curtains between the rooms with the kinky architectural design which reminded me somehow of the Twin Peaks movie. read more

Great ambiance, with tasty & reasonably priced food. One of the specials on the first we went was venison meatballs. It was so good I wished it was available when we came back to the restaurant less than a week later. read more

We booked a booth in the bar for six on a Saturday evening. The bar itself is beautiful and the atmosphere was brilliant. The staff were all very nice and friendly. The food was probably the worst part of the evening but that's not saying it was bad, just a bit average when compared to everything else. And the table service for drinks suffered hugely once the bar became busier meaning we had to go to the bar to order our drinks on a few occasions. But all in all we had a very enjoyable evening and would definitely go back. read more

I've seen a few live performances here and the place is a brilliant venue. A great place for blues music and burlesque acts! If you're looking for top quality entertainment and drinks go to the Voodoo Rooms! ;-) read more

It had the perfect romantic ambiance we wanted for pre-dinner drinks on Valentines day, and that was thanks to the "star" rating and reviews from the Yelp community, so thanks for your help identifying this classy venue! read more

its look great inside. cocktails are inventive and yummy. food wasn't great.

the voodoo burger rocks! loads of burger, and tasty i had a cold beer with it (what else?) but was tempted by a couple of the cocktailsprobably go back and try some when the occasion arises read more