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Commons Club Bar & Restaurant, 1 Victoria Street, Edinburgh

Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

4.7
4.7
99 Reviews
£41 and over
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
The Commons Club Restaurant offers the best bites in Scotland. Where every plate is a culinary journey – from the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to the wild heart of the Highlands. Here, everyone ends their meal with an empty plate and a full heart.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    0131 526 4810
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Giulio Morroni & Emma Hanley
  • Private party facilities
    Please reach us out on: edinburghcommonsclub@virginhotels.com

Experiences

  • Chefs Table - Great Britain

    £75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Chef's Table Tasting Menu - Every Thu/Fri/Sat at 7pm. Enjoy an evening at our Chef's Table and experience the finest Scottish produce delivered with influences from the Great Britain. Tasting Menu by Emma Hanley, our Chef de Cuisine: 4 courses + Amuse Bouche & Petit Fours. Matched Wine Pairing designed by our Team
    Chefs Table - Great Britain photo

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Scottish

  • Edinburgh

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Commons Club Bar & Restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere with "outstanding food and ambience." Known for its "fantastic service" and "unique" decor, it's a top choice in Edinburgh. Indulge in expertly crafted cocktails and savor meticulously prepared dishes. While portions can be small, the overall experience remains "highly recommended" for a memorable dining outing.

99 Reviews
  1. Hilary

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything and everyone was incredible! Thank you so much for an amazing experience

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  2. John Douglas

    Edinburgh

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the service and food was good.But the quantities were small considering the cost. Our friend ordered scallops as a starter and GOT ONE. Hefty price for a single piece The waiting staff were attentive and friendly. . The toilets were down many stairs. Very inconvenient for a person with mobility problems. Not even a lift that went down. There was a disabled WC upstairs near the bar. But once agin there were stairs to negotiate. Could be one ofEdinburgh’s best restaurants if these reviews were heeded and quantities increased and prices reviewed accordingly.

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  3. Sophia

    VIP

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has a cozy yet trendy vibe. The food was delicious and we did not feel rushed at all. I really enjoyed the ambiance. There was a great variety of options on the menu

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  4. Laura

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an exceptional meal tonight, we were sat at the chefs table which was a treat! We enjoyed seeing the kitchen in action and all the delicious dishes going out. The decor and ambiance was perfect! Two of our party had the beef Wellington and two of us had the pork, we weren’t disappointed with our choices. Everything we had off the menu was excellently curated by the chef, the flavours were devine. We have had some great meals in Edinburgh but this was by far the best, look forward to coming back again. All staff we extremely attentive and made our experience even better.

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  5. Olga

    London

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Place is very nicely done, deco is unique.i would definitely recommend it We had beef tartare, pie and pork tomahawk.

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  6. Haley

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, very personal. Cocktails made at the table. Food outstanding. Definitely return.

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  7. Karen

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited on Saturday 26 October to have a birthday dinner for my daughter. It’s a lovely place and staff are very welcoming and accommodating, with a hint of charm and charismatic humour. We did have to send our food back as it was not hot, sides served in little skillets you would expect these to be at least hot but they weren’t, we ordered the chicken and that was look warm, which was very disappointing. Although this was addressed it wasn’t what we expected given the reviews and meant a long wait for our replacement dishes to arrive. I was also over charged for the bottle of wine we ordered, which wasn’t realised until I got home. After all the time waiting for a second hot meal to arrive the restaurant still thought it was appropriate to add a service charge to my bill. Maybe I should have charged them for the inconvenience and waiting time it took.

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  8. ThomasW

    VIP

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining option overall. Nice venue, food was great (tuna, burrata, cote de bœuf), service was outstanding. Limited options for wine by the glass but my Merlot was ok and the house champagne excellent.

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  9. Brandy

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was gorgeous. It was a little weird as I arrived at 5:30 and was the only person for the duration of my dining experience. The food was amazing and would definitely recommend. My only issue was when I finished my dinner I waited 28 minutes for any staff to come around so I could ask for the bill.

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  10. Markus

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gutes Ambiente aber sehr teuer, das Fleisch war in einem Fall kalt.

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FAQs

Commons Club Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

Ground Floor at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, 1 Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2EX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Victoria Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giulio Morroni & Emma Hanley
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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