Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

Name: Commons Club Bar & Restaurant
Address: Ground Floor at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, 1 Victoria Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2EX
Telephone: 0131 526 4810
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

102 Reviews

£41 and over

Scottish

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

9:00 pm

Booked 4 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.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Scottish
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
0131 526 4810
Website
https://virginhotels.com/edinburgh/dine-and-drink/the-commons-club/
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

Location
Ground Floor at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, 1 Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2EX
Area
Old Town
Parking details
None
Public transit
Victoria Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chefs Table - Great Britain
GBP 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

Hand - carved ‘Black Label’ Jamon Iberico de Bellota 30gGBP 15.00
Duck parfait choux, black garlic, bitter orangeGBP 11.00
Baked Tarbert scallop, champagne velouté, caviar (gf)GBP 19.00
Loch Etive sea trout, green chilli, lemon, coconut (gf)GBP 15.00
Heritage beetroot, whipped tofu, candy walnuts, apple (vg, gf)GBP 9.00
Romanesco veloute, sheep’s curd, cavolo nero (v, gf)GBP 12.00

Raw Bar

Crudo seabream, seven spice, mandarin dashi, daikon (gfGBP 15.00
Beef tartare, fried purslane, oyster cream, chiveGBP 14.00
Roast shellfish platter (gf) oyster, scallop, Shetland mussels, crab claws, crevettes, clamsGBP 70.00
Caviar, blinis, Katy Rodger’s crème fraiche, chives & egg GBP 0.00
Oyster, lemon & raspberry mignonetteGBP 5.00

On the Side

Commons garden salad (vg)GBP 6.00
Jersey Royal hasselback potatoes, seaweed butterGBP 9.00
Heritage honey spiced carrots, pistachio dukkah (vg, gf)GBP 8.00
Garlic mash potatoesGBP 7.00
Isle of Mull cheddar, cauliflower cheese, truffle (v)GBP 8.00
Grilled baby Romaine, whipped anchovies, pancetta, aged parmesanGBP 11.00

Signature Cuts

All signatures dishes are garnished with two sides of your preference and one sauce of your choice miso mustard, red wine jus, lemon butter

Lamb Rack (gf)GBP 35.00
32 day dry aged beef strip loin (200gr) (gf)GBP 42.00
Gilmour’s Guest Cut (gf)
Native breed Tomahawk pork (350gr) (gf)GBP 32.00
Beef Wellington (to share)GBP 75.00

From the Land

Commons Club Jacob’s larder, short rib & bone marrow pieGBP 35.00
Corn fed chicken breast, haggis croquettes, spinach, Aberfeldy 12 whisky airGBP 27.00
Highland venison, salt baked heritage beetroot, bramble, charred shallot, Jerusalem artichoke, black winter truffle jus (gf)GBP 30.00

From the Sea

Whole plaice on the bone, Arbroath smokie fish caramel, sea vegetables, Araenkha (gf)
Halibut, chicken butter sauce, brown shrimp, macadamia, roast cucumber (gf)GBP 26.00
Home made linguine, Scottish half lobster, cherry tomatoes, bisque, wild soft herbsGBP 51.00

From the Farm

Roast butter squash, basil, goat’s curd, fried sage, toasted pine nuts (v, gf)GBP 16.00
Sweet corn risotto, chanterelles, winter truffle (v, gf)GBP 22.00
Artichoke, wild mushrooms, Cacklebean Egg, brioche crumb (v)GBP 13.00

To Finish

Apple Tart Tartin, burnt butter ice cream, cider caramel, strudel crumb (v)GBP 11.00
Fig leaf panna cotta, pine, blackberry, wild honey (v)GBP 7.00
70% chocolate crémeux, port braised damsons, plum sorbet (gf)GBP 9.00
Caramelised pineapple, tiger milk, mango & lime salsa, coconut sorbet (vg, gf)GBP 8.00
IJ Mellis Cheese, bramble gel, charcoal crackers, Scottish oatcakesGBP 22.00

What 102 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

102 Reviews

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Sam
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked in the morning we arrived in Edinburgh. We actually got engaged a couple of hours before food. Upon arrival the waitress was chatting to my finance and they got talking about the proposal. We were tested to a glass of fizz as we were seated and then talked through the menu which was amazing. Food was unbelievable and the service amazing. We had our 1 year old with us and they were great with him and we would recommend to go.
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Dorothée
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal, good service and wonderful place, we really enjoyed christmas eve therr!
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Jose Luis
VIP
Miami
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The sweet corn risotto is amazing!! Great Service and entrees!
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Hilary
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
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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John Douglas
Edinburgh
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
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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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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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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Olga
London
46 reviews
5.0
46 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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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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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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Commons Club Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

9:00 pm

Booked 4 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 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
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, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://virginhotels.com/edinburgh/dine-and-drink/the-commons-club/
Phone number
0131 526 4810
Private party facilities
Please reach us out on: edinburghcommonsclub@virginhotels.com

Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Chefs Table - Great Britain

For the Table

The Company Bakery sourdough, Edinburgh cultured butter, Gordal olives (v) GBP 9.00

To Start

Hand - carved ‘Black Label’ Jamon Iberico de Bellota 30gGBP 15.00

Duck parfait choux, black garlic, bitter orangeGBP 11.00

Baked Tarbert scallop, champagne velouté, caviar (gf)GBP 19.00

Loch Etive sea trout, green chilli, lemon, coconut (gf)GBP 15.00

Heritage beetroot, whipped tofu, candy walnuts, apple (vg, gf)GBP 9.00

Romanesco veloute, sheep’s curd, cavolo nero (v, gf)GBP 12.00

Raw Bar

Crudo seabream, seven spice, mandarin dashi, daikon (gfGBP 15.00

Beef tartare, fried purslane, oyster cream, chiveGBP 14.00

Roast shellfish platter (gf) oyster, scallop, Shetland mussels, crab claws, crevettes, clamsGBP 70.00

Caviar, blinis, Katy Rodger’s crème fraiche, chives & egg GBP 0.00

Oyster, lemon & raspberry mignonetteGBP 5.00

On the Side

Commons garden salad (vg)GBP 6.00

Jersey Royal hasselback potatoes, seaweed butterGBP 9.00

Heritage honey spiced carrots, pistachio dukkah (vg, gf)GBP 8.00

Garlic mash potatoesGBP 7.00

Isle of Mull cheddar, cauliflower cheese, truffle (v)GBP 8.00

Grilled baby Romaine, whipped anchovies, pancetta, aged parmesanGBP 11.00

Signature Cuts

Lamb Rack (gf)GBP 35.00

32 day dry aged beef strip loin (200gr) (gf)GBP 42.00

Gilmour’s Guest Cut (gf)

Native breed Tomahawk pork (350gr) (gf)GBP 32.00

Beef Wellington (to share)GBP 75.00

From the Land

Commons Club Jacob’s larder, short rib & bone marrow pieGBP 35.00

Corn fed chicken breast, haggis croquettes, spinach, Aberfeldy 12 whisky airGBP 27.00

Highland venison, salt baked heritage beetroot, bramble, charred shallot, Jerusalem artichoke, black winter truffle jus (gf)GBP 30.00

From the Sea

Whole plaice on the bone, Arbroath smokie fish caramel, sea vegetables, Araenkha (gf)

Halibut, chicken butter sauce, brown shrimp, macadamia, roast cucumber (gf)GBP 26.00

Home made linguine, Scottish half lobster, cherry tomatoes, bisque, wild soft herbsGBP 51.00

From the Farm

Roast butter squash, basil, goat’s curd, fried sage, toasted pine nuts (v, gf)GBP 16.00

Sweet corn risotto, chanterelles, winter truffle (v, gf)GBP 22.00

Artichoke, wild mushrooms, Cacklebean Egg, brioche crumb (v)GBP 13.00

To Finish

Apple Tart Tartin, burnt butter ice cream, cider caramel, strudel crumb (v)GBP 11.00

Fig leaf panna cotta, pine, blackberry, wild honey (v)GBP 7.00

70% chocolate crémeux, port braised damsons, plum sorbet (gf)GBP 9.00

Caramelised pineapple, tiger milk, mango & lime salsa, coconut sorbet (vg, gf)GBP 8.00

IJ Mellis Cheese, bramble gel, charcoal crackers, Scottish oatcakesGBP 22.00

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