The Dome, Edinburgh

A banking hall turned dining room

David Rhind designed the building for the Commercial Bank of Scotland, on the site of the earlier Physicians' Hall, and the portico sculpture is by Alexander Handyside Ritchie. Step inside and the old banking hall opens up beneath the dome that gives the place its name, one of the most impressive interiors in the New Town.

Choosing your room

The Grill Room under the dome is the showpiece for lunch or dinner. The Club Room opens earlier in the day and suits a coffee or a lighter meal, while the Front Bar is the spot for a drink. For afternoon tea, head to the Georgian Tea Room. There is also a separate Rose Street Garden at the back of the building. Each room keeps its own opening times, so if you only want coffee or a drink, check which one is open before you go.

When to go

This is a special-occasion address, popular for celebrations and at Hogmanay, when the venue runs a New Year's Eve event. It is a short walk from St Andrew Square and Princes Street, so it works well before the theatre, after shopping or as the finale to a New Town walk.

Highlights

• Category A listed former Commercial Bank of Scotland, built 1847
• Dining under the original domed banking hall
• Grill Room, Club Room, Front Bar and Georgian Tea Room
• Afternoon tea in the Georgian Tea Room

Good to know

• Reservations are strongly advised; book online or by phone.
• Different rooms open at different times of day, so check which room you are booking.
• Hogmanay has its own ticketed event.

Frequently asked questions