The Voodoo Rooms
- Telephone 0131 556 7060
- Opening times Mon–Thu 4pm–1am; Fri–Sun noon–1am.
- Seasonal times August: Mon–Sun noon–3am; Dec and Hogmanay until 3am
- Bar open Mon–Thu 4pm–1am; Fri–Sun noon–1am.
- Food served Mon–Thu 4–10pm; Fri–Sun noon–10pm.
- Pre-theatre times Table back before 7pm
- Pre-theatre price 20% off the set menu
- Website www.thevoodoorooms.com
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Competitively priced bistro staples with a hint of quirk in a live music-driven, eccentrically blinged-up period setting.
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Known more for it’s raucous weekend nights and excellent cocktails, this bar and gig venue also runs a busy restaurant in its opulent Victorian gothic rooms. Lofty ceilings, panelled walls, leather banquettes and curlicue chairs are a uniform black and gold, lending an eclectic Joan-Crawford-meets-Slayer vibe. At night it perhaps suggests good times and strong drinks more than dinner, but lunch times are quieter, and popular with city shoppers and tourists alike. Eclecticism runs to the menu too: beetroot sorbet accompanies smoked duck and blue cheese, and dark chocolate jelly tops a pearly cauliflower risotto. More conventional items include crunchy courgette fritters to start, or crab claw meat on wholemeal bread from the range of sandwiches available during lunch, though the latter’s mammoth proportions could stifle the rest of the day's activities. Cocktail bar, venue, restaurant: the Voodoo Rooms packs it all in, and doesn’t do a bad job, but maybe it’s not the best place to take your gran – unless she’s into Slayer.
- Private dining: 100 seated, 200 standing
- Provides: Gluten-free options, Pre-theatre menu, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: Various
- Live entertainment: Live music, comedy, themed nights at least once a week, disco and house DJ from 9pm on Fri & Sat. Venue for hire.
- Capacity: 40
- Largest group: 20 (or can book whole restaurant occasionally)
- Open since: 2007
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 10
- House wine: £18.50 per bottle
Events at this venue
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The Amy Winehouse Experience: Lioness
Tribute to the soulful jazz sounds of Amy Winehouse performed by Emma Wright and band.
Thu 19 Nov
£16.50 / 0131 556 7060
Baiana - Blame it on Rio
Blond Ambition and Voodoo Rooms present Let Bossa Nova balladeers Baiana take you on a magical journey into the heart and soul of Brazilian musical heritage. Featuring the stories and songs that have captivated generations of fans, this is a show bursting with love for the golden age of Latin music. Returning to…
Tue 18 Aug
Wed 19 Aug
Thu 20 Aug
Ben Railway Robey
Starting the tour in Europe and traveling through Scotland, England and Ireland this is truly Blues on the road to get excited about.
Fri 19 Feb 2021
£24.50 / 0131 556 7060
Ben Watt
London-born musician and producer, best known as one half of the duo Everything But The Girl. Current collaborator and acclaimed guitarist Bernard Butler (Suede) will be joining Watt on his November solo tour of the UK.
Wed 18 Nov
£19.80 / 0131 556 7060
The Blockheads
Ian Dury's redoubtable band return to pay tribute to their late, great frontman.
Sat 5 Dec
£28.13 / 0131 556 7060
Dave Gunning
Dave Gunning?s recording career is now approaching a full two decades in length (his debut album, Lost Tracks, came out in 1996). Along with richly-deserved peer respect, he has also earned a shelf full of music industry awards.
Thu 19 Nov
£11 / 0131 556 7060
Dizraeli
The Bristol-born rapper and poet performs a lively and eclectic fusion of hip hop and folk.
Sun 8 Nov
£13.50 / 0131 556 7060
Dutty Moonshine Big Band
Fourteen-piece heavy bass ensemble, playing a fusion of jazz with grime and hip-hop.
Wed 23 Sep
£16.88 / 0131 556 7060
Edinburgh Blues Club featuring Bernard Allison
Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise established to harness popular support for a regular blues events in Edinburgh to ensure that the city and surrounding areas do not miss out on quality touring blues acts.
Tue 10 Nov
£16 / 0131 556 7060
Edinburgh Blues Club featuring Sean Webster Band
Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise established to harness popular support for a regular blues events in Edinburgh to ensure that the city and surrounding areas do not miss out on quality touring blues acts.
Fri 4 Sep
£15 / 0131 556 7060
Edinburgh Prince Party
Come along and enjoy a fantastic, funk filled night of music by Prince. Celebrating his incredible 38 year career.
Sat 19 Sep
£16.75 / 0131 556 7060
Elliot Bibby's Birthday Party of a Lifetime
Elliot Bibby, Blond Ambition and Voodoo Rooms present Birthdays are magical, especially when you get to celebrate several at the one party! You’re invited to travel through a lifetime of magical birthday experiences and join in the award-winning fun at Elliot’s party-with-a-twist. See why Bibby has been crowned British…
Fri 7 Aug
Sat 8 Aug
Sun 9 Aug
Frank Sanazi – The Wurst Is Yet To Come
Frank Sanazi, Blond Ambition and Voodoo Rooms production The legendary dark prince of comedy-cabaret has brought his new show to the Edinburgh Fringe. With outrageous guests and great swing songs like You’ve Got Me Under Berlin and Mein Way Frank will have his crowd goose-stepping down the aisles. If you like your…
Fri 7 Aug
Sat 8 Aug
Sun 9 Aug
Gerry Jablonski Band
Return to the Voodoo Rooms for the Gerry Jablonski Band with support from Bourbon Street
Fri 11 Sep
£12 / 0131 556 7060
The Haggis Horns
The Haggis Horns are an eight piece live funk extravaganza combining heavy breakbeat funk, soul, hip-hop and afrobeat with the virtuosity of trained jazz musicians.
Thu 26 Nov
£16.88 / 0131 556 7060
The Hillbilly Moon Explosion Plus Scottish Supports
The Hillbilly Moon Explosion ‘With Monsters and Gods’ ‘With Monsters and Gods’ is The Hillbilly Moon Explosion’s new album release and is certainly their best. Who knew that rock’n’roll could still be so exhilarating … and musically diverse? A half-English 4-piece hidden away in the unlikely habitat of Switzerland…
Thu 1 Oct
£18 / 0131 556 7060
Ian Siegal
Blues-rock singer/guitarist.
Fri 23 Oct
£19.80 / 0131 556 7060
The Illicit Thrill: The History of Pants Off!
Gypsy Charms, Blond Ambition and Voodoo Rooms production Head down to the Fringe’s shadiest nightspot as The Illicit Thrill is back in the strip-teasing business. The kick-ass posse of teasers are taking punters on a steamy, saucy, bump'n'grindy journey through the history of pants-off establishments from the 60s to…
Fri 7 Aug
Sat 8 Aug
Sun 9 Aug
Ivy Paige: Bitch, I’m a Work of Art
Ivy Paige, Blond Ambition and Voodoo Rooms Production Edinburgh’s favourite showgirl invites you to a private viewing of her personal collection. A brand-new show from 'One of the Queens of British Burlesque’ (Mail on Sunday), bursting with bewitching burlesque numbers, big vocals and even bigger assets. 'Real life…
Fri 7 Aug
Sat 8 Aug
Sun 9 Aug
Keane and Travis - Tribute Night
For fans of two of the UK's finest songwriting bands, a unique night of anthems from Keane and Travis. Paying tribute are high quality musicians who are huge fans of the bands, its a night to bring your singing voices and dancing shoes.
Sat 12 Sep
£10 / 0131 556 7060
A Kick Up The 90s
A Kick Up The 90s bring their 90's tribute show to the Voodoo Rooms. 2 hours of start to finish 90s hits and anthems featuring songs from acts such as Oasis, Pulp, Blur, The Stone Roses, Supergrass, The Happy Mondays and a whole lot more.
Fri 9 Oct
£10 / 0131 556 7060
LNFG On Tour Mt. Doubt, Cloth, Lemon Drink
Last night from Glasgow and Regular Music present the first LNFG Tour, headlined jointly by Cloth and Mt. Doubt with support from Lemon Drink.
Sun 25 Oct
£8.50 / 0131 556 7060
London Calling - A Tribute to The Clash
Punk legends The Clash have their best-know tunes performed live.
Sun 29 Nov
£14.85 / 0131 556 7060
Luca Stricagnoli
Classical guitarist from Italy.
Sun 20 Sep
£19.50 / 0131 556 7060
The Nightingales
The Nightingales was formed by former members of Birmingham's original punk group The Prefects. The current line up features Lloyd, original Prefects guitarist Alan Apperley, Andreas Schmid from Faust on bass and ex Violet Violet drummer Fliss Kitson.
Fri 23 Apr 2021
£12 / 0131 556 7060
Oh My God! Its The Church
Oh My God It?s The Church! ? The Genesis Tour 2020. The Lord may work in mysterious ways, but there is nothing mysterious about the rise of the phenomenon that is - Oh My God! It?s The Church.
Thu 5 Nov
£13.50 / 0131 556 7060
Peter Bruntnell
The New Zealand-born rock and Americana singer-songwriter performs his original material.
Sun 15 Nov
£13.44 / 0131 556 7060
Peter Bruntnell Trio
New Zealand-born rock and Americana singer-songwriter.
Sun 15 Nov
£13.20 / 0131 556 7060
The Phantom Project
The Phantom Project is a group of young men who combine soaring leads backed by a lush soundscape, progressive bass, anthemic vocals and high energy drum grooves to form bigger than the sum of its parts.
Fri 18 Sep
£8 / 0131 556 7060
Ren Harvieu
Salford-born songstress Lauren Maria 'Ren' Harvieu began her rise to success uploading original tracks to MySpace and has since gone on to receive a nomination for the BBC Sounds Of 2012 poll, as well as critical and commercial success. She blends vintage soulful tones with sumptuous swing touches in a live performance…
Wed 2 Dec
£14 / 0131 556 7060
The Rising
The Rising: The UK?s No 1 Springsteen tribute bring their two-and-a-half-hour performance to the Voodoo rooms for the first time this December as part of their 10 year anniversary tour.
Sat 19 Dec
£15 / 0131 556 7060
Robert Jon & The Wreck
Blues rock band from Southern California.
Tue 4 May 2021
£16.50 / 0131 556 7060
Robert Vincent
English singer-songwriter.
Fri 2 Oct
£16.50 / 0131 556 7060
Scott Matthews
Solo artist from Wolverhampton whose folk/blues influenced sound can be heard on albums Passing Stranger and Elsewhere, the latter of which featured a duet with Robert Plant.
Tue 24 Nov
£19.25 / 0131 556 7060
Smoove & Turrell
A seductive take on Motown, funk and acid jazz from this Geordie vocal duo.
Fri 13 Nov
£18.95 / 0131 556 7060
Stillmarillion
StillMarillion are the established tribute to the Fish Era of British prog rock legends Marillion. The focus is on the early music and recapturing the live experience of songs that are rarely if at all performed by Fish or Marillion anymore.
Sun 18 Oct
£14 / 0131 556 7060
Stillmarillion - Edinburgh Weekend
StillMarillion are Europe's biggest tribute to Marillion. We are delighted to return to The Voodoo Rooms for another weekend of all things Marillion. On Saturday we will be doing Best of all Worlds set featuring cuts from the Steve Hogarth EMI period and we will also feature some tracks from Fish's solo debut Vigil…
Sat 17 Oct
£26.40 / 0131 556 7060
R.E.M. by Stipe
A tribute to R.E.M fronted by Rick Southern. The band have performed for Michael Stipe himself, live on the BBC1's The One Show.
Fri 6 Nov
£11–£13.75 / 0131 556 7060
Tam Petty and The Heartfakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band.
Sat 24 Oct
Free / 0131 556 7060
Teenage Werewolves(Cramps Tribute)She'Sinbauhaus/Carbona Not Glue
TEENAGE WEREWOLVES - the world’s best Cramps tribute return to England after their wildly successful 2019 UK tour. The most unlikely & ridiculous show youll ever find, started in 2010 with their visually intoxicating show preaching the gospel of The Cramps from the pulpit-stage in Los Angeles after the death of Lux…
Sun 27 Dec
£15.75 / 0131 556 7060
Thomas Benjamin Esq.
Yes, the 'No More F*cks' guy
Sat 6 Feb 2021
£11.50 / 0131 556 7060
Transmission: The Sound Of Joy Division
Tribute act devoted to recreating the atmosphere and sound of Joy Division.
Sun 24 Jan 2021
£13.75 / 0131 556 7060
The Voodoo Rooms Cabaret
Blond Ambition and Voodoo Rooms present A thrilling intimate showcase sees our hilarious Master of ceremonies introduce a cast of outrageous performers including world-class comedians, astonishing magicians, cabaret crooners and titillating burlesque provocateurs. With no two shows alike, expect giggles, screams and…
Fri 7 Aug
Sat 8 Aug
Sun 9 Aug
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Rulou – 16 Jun 2009, 10:09pm
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Fabulous setting, but unfortunately the distinctly mediocre food does not live up to the splendid decor.
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Fabulous setting, but, unfortunately the distinctly mediocre food does not live up to the splendid decor.
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