Insomnia in Edinburgh, City of

I booked a table, we arrived to be seated at a table with hard white metal chairs. It wasn't very busy so we asked to move to comfier seats and they did let us move. The manager came across and told us we could only have the table for 1 hour and 15 mins (bookings are supposed toget an hour and a half). Ordered cocktails which were good but 3 of the glasses were not full ( as picture) Second round was the same, all our glasses not filled to the top - which I would expect. We left at the earlier time, even though there were still plenty of tables!!! I asked the manager what the rush was for us to leave and he just gave some half answer....not impressed and I won't be back.

Was very disappointed with my visit afree looking forward to going. Ordered a pornstar martini that was very watery and tasted like nothing. I went up to the bar to explain this and to ask if I could get an another drink instead which I got barely any reply and told I could get another drink. I then got a marshmallow martini with no apology or understanding. This drink again didn’t taste very good either. To add to this, There was absolutely no atmosphere and the service was also really disappointing. Also very disappointed to find the bar shut at 11pm even though I was able to book for 10.15 giving us 40 minutes to drink as the place was already shut down by 10.50. Instead of giving us a heads up of the closing timing everything was just cleared away around us. Most people came and were gone in 20 minutes which added to the abysmal atmosphere. Super disappointed as this was for a birthday! Sad to say I won’t be back after looking forward to this night for a while!

A lovely friendly spot with cracking cocktails. We never knew this place existed. You can enter via George Street going in via the Assembly Rooms entrance or via Rose Street via Stack & Still restaurant. Theme is coffee based cocktails (hence the Insomnia name) but they also do non coffee based cocktails. Lovely setting with chandeliers. Friendly service. Even had a decent lager on tap (West 4) for £4.80.