The Voodoo Rooms
- Food served: Mon–Thu 4–9.45pm; Fri–Sun noon–10pm.
- Bar open: Mon–Thu 4pm–1am; Fri–Sun noon–1am. Extended in Festival
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 15
- Private dining: 100 seated, 200 standing
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Live music
- Music on stereo: funk/dance
- Opening times: Mon–Sun noon–1pm
- Capacity: 30
- Largest group: 30
- Open since: 2007
- Average price:
£11 (lunch)
£15 (evening meal) - House wine: £14.50 per bottle
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Any time is cocktail time in the Voodoo Rooms, with its feel of a cabaret club oozing somewhat faded, slightly sleazy glamour. On evenings when there’s live entertainment, the bar is usually bulging. Gastropub grub is served in a small dining room where the boudoir style suggests candle-lit seduction, though the high volume hubbub from the adjoining bar may spoil the mood. Black dominates, from napkins and tablecloths to the padded leatherette curved booths, and is set off by mirrors and gilt overlaying the building’s Regency style. The menu has something for everyone, from lunchtime ciabattas through fish n’chips and burgers to an extended weekend dinner selection taking in global influences from southern US to the Med. Starters might be a shared platter of goat’s cheese crostini, fiery chicken wings or filo prawns. For mains, chicken with prosciutto and asparagus is a bit underwhelming, and confit of duck leg with a plum ginger sauce, carrots and mash a somewhat confused combination. Finish with a by-the-book chocolate torte and – oh, go on then – another cocktail.
- High point: Interesting boudoir-style decor
- Low point: Lighting a little too low for dining
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Lunch: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Dinner: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
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Events at The Voodoo Rooms (19a West Register Street, Edinburgh)
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| Highly accomplished blues rock trio. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms | 11 Mar 7.30pm | 0131 556 7060 £15 |
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| Breathing new life into grunge. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms |
17 Feb
8pm
Plus electro punk from Ste McCabe. |
0131 556 7060 £5 in advance; £6 on the door |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| Solo acoustic performance from the ex-Seahorses frontman heading this Limbo night. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms | 10 Mar 8pm | 0131 556 7060 To be confirmed |
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| Colin McLeod, Kevin McMahon and Gavin Oattes present their comedy magic cabaret with a twist of crazy. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms |
18 Feb
7pm
Edinburgh Fringe Tester Show. |
0131 556 7060 £6 |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| Fair with an eclectic emporium of crafts, vintage jewellery and clothing and curiosities. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms | 1 Apr Noon | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| An alternative variety showcase with twisted cabaret performance from: Marnie Scarlet, Cherry Loco, Miss Annabel Sings, Miss Hell's Belle, Puff Uproar and the Shimmering Sound Affair, Dee Itsy, plus live DJs, comedy music and visuals. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms | 24 Feb 7.30pm | 0131 556 7060 £10 in advance; £12 on the door (Friends £8) |
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| Live jam session. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms |
15 Feb
9pm 14 Mar 9pm |
Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| An evening of dark cabaret and 'neo-burlesque' that is not for the faint hearted. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms | 24 Feb 7.30pm | 0131 556 7060 £10 in advance; £12 on the door |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| Acoustic showcase. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms |
16 Mar
(Over-18s only) 8pm |
0131 556 7060 £5 |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| Ex-Snow Patrol bassist Mark McLelland's band, blending pop, punk and electronica. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms |
4 Mar
7.30pm
Promoting debut album Rock Riot Soul. |
Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| Solo venture from the Wonder Stuff singer, with vocal/violin backing from his partner Nockalls. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms | 22 Mar 7.30pm | 0131 556 7060 £8 |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| Singer, songwriter and virtuoso guitarist Nick 'son of Roy' Harper takes his show on the road – attention all 'Harponauts' (as the man himself calls them). View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms | 10 Mar 8pm | 0131 556 7060 To be confirmed |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| One off reunion of mid 80s Edinburgh group featuring Swervedriver and Brian Jonestown Massacre drummer Graham Bonnar. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms | 3 Mar 8pm | 0131 556 7060 £5 |
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| Twelve-piece soul band playing hits made famous by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and The Commitments. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms | 9 Mar 7.30pm | 0131 556 7060 To be confirmed |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| Hipster swing, jump jive, rockin' R&B, dancefloor jazz, sleazy listening and gangster grooves at the multiple award-winning, multi-genre club night for movers, groovers, hipsters, flipsters, guys and dolls. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms |
25 Feb
8.30pm 31 Mar 8.30pm |
0131 556 7060 £5 |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| Beautiful cabaret cacophony from White Heath as they launch their new single. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms | 23 Mar 8pm | 0131 556 7060 £8 |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| Fiery blues, soul, R&B and funk from the tight four-piece. View full details |
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| The Voodoo Rooms | 9 Mar 7.30pm | 0131 556 7060 £6.50 |
Reviews of The Voodoo Rooms (19a West Register Street, Edinburgh)
- 5. king-salami, edinburgh – 8 January 2010, 4:14pm
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We popped in for Friday lunch and had the duck stir fry (very tasty) and the breakfast fry-up (which was a huge plateful, and tasty) in the bar. It wasn't very busy (it is January) but service and atmosphere were good. The food was great value. I'd recommend it and intend to return at some point for an evening visit to check it out at night.
Shame about the scaffolding - it ruins the view...
- 4. Rulou, Edinburgh – 16 June 2009, 10:09pm
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Fabulous setting, but unfortunately the distinctly mediocre food does not live up to the splendid decor.
- 3. Rulou, Edinburgh – 16 June 2009, 10:07pmThe Voodoo RoomsReport
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Fabulous setting, but, unfortunately the distinctly mediocre food does not live up to the splendid decor.
- 2. frank_s, Edinburgh – 18 May 2009, 2:08pmThe Voodoo RoomsReport
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Had a great meal here on Friday night... it was busy but not too busy. The food was surprisingly good (especially the surf n turf), the staff helpful and the drinks excellent.
A very pleasant night - try the "Purple Rose of Tokyo" or "Choco Pops" if you like cocktails..
- 1. Shawn, Edinburgh – 18 February 2009, 2:46pm
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I've been to the Voodoo Rooms a few times for nights out and so was looking forward to finally eating here too. The place really lived up to my expectations, the great decor and atmosphere, good service, all be it on a quiet tuesday night, lovely cocktails and good food, my burger being cooked just right. When i was struggling to make my mind up on the choice of dessert, the friendly waitress recommended the sticky toffee pudding, which was a great tip, as it turned out to be one of the best i'd ever had.
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