Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

4.7

105 Reviews

£41 and over

Scottish

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
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

Afternoon Tea
GBP 35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Looking for that perfect & exclusive spot for Afternoon Tea? You’ve just found it. Indulge in some irresistible sweet and savoury treats whilst sipping on your favourite cocktails at the Oculus.
The Chef's Table visits Christchurch, New Zealand
GBP 85.00 per person
1 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025
This year, the Chef’s Table takes you on a journey through Chef Emma’s most defining culinary milestones, exploring the cities that have shaped her craft. Christchurch is a city of contrasts, snow-capped mountains meet the Pacific Ocean, lush farmland thrives beside urban innovation. The cuisine here is deeply connected to the land and sea, celebrating pure, seasonal ingredients and a respect for provenance. This menu is a reflection of Emma’s early inspirations the flavours of home, reimagined with her signature creativity and refined technique This menu is a tribute to the romance of Paris and its culinary artistry, crafted with delicacies that evoke the beauty and charm of the season. Celebrate love and indulgence with us as we bring Paris to the heart of Edinburgh. Bon appétit!

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 105 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
Great for creative cocktails
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Romantic
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Good for special occasions
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Scottish
Edinburgh
Great for creative cocktails
Edinburgh
Romantic
Edinburgh
Good for special occasions
Edinburgh
Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Commons Club Bar & Restaurant in Edinburgh offers a delightful dining experience with "impeccable service" and "delicious food." The stylish yet cozy atmosphere is enhanced by the knowledgeable staff, including standout service from Carlos and Glen. Guests praise the Chef's Table and creative menu, making it a "highly recommended" destination.

105 Reviews

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Olivia VIP
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Valentine's Day meal. Excellent attentive service and the most incredible ambience.
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Or
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great experience here! The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and the service had a personal touch that made it feel special. Compliments to the chef for the incredible flavors and creativity—truly Michelin-level dining. A special thanks to the sommelier for the perfect wine and drink pairings that elevated the entire meal. Highly recommend!
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Mark
Manchester3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice setting and vibe, very friendly staff and topped off with fantastic food. We had a fantastic experience and would definitely visit again.
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Sam
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
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
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 December 2024
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
Miami35 reviews
5.0
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
Richmond1 review
5.0
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
Edinburgh20 reviews
4.0
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
Dallas1 review
5.0
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
London16 reviews
5.0
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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Commons Club Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 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

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

Additional information

Afternoon Tea

The Chef's Table visits Christchurch, New Zealand

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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