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The Voodoo Rooms

The Voodoo Rooms
19a West Register Street
Edinburgh, EH2 2AA
Phone: 0131 556 7060
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  • Food served: Mon–Thu 4–10pm; Fri–Sun noon–10pm.
  • Pre-theatre times: table back before 7pm
  • Bar open: Mon–Thu 4pm–1am; Fri–Sun noon–1am.
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 12
  • Private dining: 100 seated, 200 standing
  • Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Pre-theatre menu, Live music, Free wi-fi
  • Music on stereo: dance/pop
  • Opening times: Mon–Sun noon–1pm
  • Capacity: 30
  • Largest group: 30
  • Open since: 2007

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  • Average price:
     £7 (set lunch)
     £15.50 (evening meal)
  • Pre-theatre price: £12.50
  • House wine: £15 per bottle
Voodoo Rooms
Eating & Drinking Guide

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This review is taken from the current (2012) edition.

While the food may not claim as much focus as the music, events and super-smashing cocktail list in the sexy, sultry and edgy Voodoo Rooms, it's more than just an afterthought. Tucked beside the main bar, a small, black linen and leather restaurant space features a compact menu leaning heavily on pub grub classics – steak, fish and chips, burgers – but with home-made touches that elevate it beyond basic bar food. So a veggie burger – though undeniably simple – is crumbly, subtly spiced and clearly made with love, while king prawn skewers with chorizo and red pepper aioli are fresh and well-balanced. As you would expect, sharing plates and snacky things are all present and correct, with a simple starter of bread with dips becoming more than the sum of its parts, thanks to some excellent bread. A short dessert list features a stonking baked cheesecake, though banana ice-cream may be more of an acquired taste. Handily, many dishes are light enough to be paired with one of the aforementioned cocktails – just ask the friendly staff for suggestions.

  • High point: Eating food AND drinking cocktails? Who knew?
  • Low point: Restaurant will be noisy when the bar is busy

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Events at The Voodoo Rooms (19a West Register Street, Edinburgh)

36 performances of 19 events at this location.

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Thursday 31 May
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The Voodoo Rooms 8pm Safehouse and Cafe Jacques 0131 556 7060 To be confirmed
The Voodoo Rooms 8pm Fiona Rutherford & Amy Duncan and Lorna Brooks 0131 556 7060 £5
Friday 1 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 7pm The Holy Ghosts 0131 556 7060 £6
Saturday 2 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 10am–6pm Tenth Annual World Quizzing Championships 0131 552 4302 £20 (£10 for IQA newcomers)
Sunday 3 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 7pm The Chapman Family, We Are The Physics and The New Fabian Society 0131 556 7060 Cancelled
Monday 4 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 7:30pm Oliver/Dawson Saxon 0131 556 7060 £10
Wednesday 6 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 7:45pm Kris Drever & Eamonn Coyne, Adam Holmes & The Embers and Larsa Over-18s only
 		0131 556 7060 £12
Friday 8 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 8pm Her Royal Highness, Muscles of Joy and The Tide Inside 0131 556 7060 £4 before 1 Jun; £5 in adavnce; £6 on the door Buy tickets at limbo-8th-june.eventbrite.com
Monday 11 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 7:30pm Mark Stewart and The Tango Rhums 0131 556 7060 £13.50 Buy tickets at ticketweb.co.uk
Sunday 17 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 7pm What's Love Got To Do With It? 0131 556 7060 £10
Tuesday 19 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 7:15pm This Is The Kit Banjo, guitar and voice from Kate Stables and her band who are signed to The National's Brassland Records. Support from Rozi Plain and Plum. 0131 556 7060 £8
Wednesday 20 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 7pm Popa Chubby 0131 556 7060 £14
Thursday 21 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 7:30pm Whisky Kiss 0131 556 7060 £7
Friday 22 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 7pm Kabarett 0131 556 7060 £15
The Voodoo Rooms 7pm–11pm Kabarett: Alternative Variety & Performance Art Revue Over-18s only
 		0800 411 8881 £tbc; weekend tickets £40 (£35) Buy tickets at erotic-arts.co.uk
Thursday 28 June
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The Voodoo Rooms 7pm Ben Montague 0131 556 7060 £8
Thursday 5 July
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The Voodoo Rooms 8:30pm The Colour Ham Magical comedy sketch group comprising Colin McLeod, Gavin Oattes and Kevin McMahon, making good use of absurdity, magic and mentalism. Member Gavin… 0131 473 2000 £12 (£10) Buy tickets at magicfest.co.uk
Saturday 4 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten Goes Speed Dating 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Sunday 5 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten Goes Speed Dating 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Monday 6 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten Goes Speed Dating 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Tuesday 7 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten Goes Speed Dating 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Thursday 9 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten Goes Speed Dating 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Friday 10 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten Goes Speed Dating 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Saturday 11 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten Goes Speed Dating 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Sunday 12 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten Goes Speed Dating 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Monday 13 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten Goes Speed Dating 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Tuesday 14 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten Goes Speed Dating 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Thursday 16 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten vs. the World 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Friday 17 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten vs. the World 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Saturday 18 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten vs. the World 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Sunday 19 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten vs. the World 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Monday 20 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten vs. the World 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Tuesday 21 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten vs. the World 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Thursday 23 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten vs. the World 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Friday 24 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten vs. the World 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com
Saturday 25 August
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The Voodoo Rooms 4:50pm–5:50pm Fat Kitten vs. the World 0131 226 0000 Buy tickets at edfringe.com

Reviews of The Voodoo Rooms (19a West Register Street, Edinburgh)

5. king-salami, edinburgh – 8 January 2010, 4:14pm4 starsThe Voodoo RoomsReport

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, 10:09pm2 starsThe Voodoo RoomsReport

Fabulous setting, but unfortunately the distinctly mediocre food does not live up to the splendid decor.

3. Rulou, Edinburgh – 16 June 2009, 10:07pm2 starsThe Voodoo RoomsReport

Fabulous setting, but, unfortunately the distinctly mediocre food does not live up to the splendid decor.

2. frank_s, Edinburgh – 18 May 2009, 2:08pm4 starsThe Voodoo RoomsReport

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, 2:46pm5 starsThe Voodoo RoomsReport

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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