The Green Room Wine Bar in Edinburgh, City of

Got served a glass of wine in a plastic cup and was charged £7.50 for the pleasure - not particularly impressed by that.

Bar de vinos informal / bar con algo de cocina seria en la planta baja o en la parte trasera. Cada plato pequeño era bastante delicioso, muy bien presentado y siempre con algún buen giro en la versión "regular". El mejor ejemplo del día fue el huevo escocés tandoori, que venía con un tamarindo muy apto y mayonesa de mango. Quizás solo el postre, un pudín de toffee pegajoso demasiado dulce, por el que teníamos grandes expectativas después de todas las cosas buenas que aparecieron antes, estaban por debajo de la par (y me encanta un pudín de toffee pegajoso bien hecho). El ambiente en un almuerzo de sábado era muy tranquilo, con el único chico cuidando de la habitación - tanto delante como detrás de la barra - también muy tranquilo. Los precios son adecuados para la calidad.

Informal wine bar/pub with some serious cooking going on downstairs or at the back. Each small plate was quite delicious, nicely presented and always with some nice twist on the "regular" version. The best example on the day was the tandoori Scotch egg, which came with a very apt tamarind and mango mayonnaise. Perhaps only the dessert, an oversweet sticky toffee pudding, for which we had great expectations after all the good things that showed up before, were below par (and I just love a well made sticky toffee pudding). The atmosphere on a Saturday lunch was very tranquil, with the only guy taking care of the room -both in front and behind the bar- also very tranquil. Prices are right for the quality.

Great food and drink!! The Staff is FABULOUS!! We had a wonderful time. Felt like we were out with a wonderful group of friends.

Excellent service, excellent food and lovely wine, I was very impressed with our visit.

Nuestra familia visitó The Green Room para cenar y beber y tuvo una experiencia maravillosa. La comida, las bebidas y el servicio eran geniales. Nos gustó especialmente nuestro servidor, Elena, que era tan agradable y divertido. Si alguna vez volvemos a Edimburgo, sin duda volveremos a The Green Room de nuevo.

Tropieza con el restaurante sin expectativas. La comida y el servicio eran excelentes. Sirven una interesante variedad de platos pequeños. Probamos cuatro: filete de grupa, lubina, coliflor asada y gyoza. Todos fueron maravillosos, creativamente preparados y bellamente presentados. Un maravilloso hallazgo para la cena.

very nice wine bar in the west end of Edinburgh with a small menu, friendly and courteous staff, not a tourist hotspot, but a meeting place for the local population; There is a fairly good selection of wines that are changed regularly, but local beers are also on offer. If you're not looking for a pub atmosphere with lots of tourists, you should feel very comfortable here.

Best meal I had while in Edinburgh !!!!! Gabbi our server was excellent, very friendly and informative. Highly recommend this establishment

Not the largest venue, but the staff, the location, decoration food and spirits are amazing, particularly in a flamenco night, the best atmosphere at the city

Restaurante nuevo, personal muy amable y eficiente. La comida era excelente - recién cocinado e imaginativo - de lo más agradable, sin duda irá de nuevo y recomendaría completamente este restaurante.

Fuimos con amigos para tomar cócteles y vino después de un almuerzo encantador en otro lugar. Nos mostraron a una mesa en la parte trasera del establecimiento. Pedimos una mesa en la ventana. Nos dijeron que estaban reservados. Uno estuvo disponible y nos movimos a regañadientes. Los cócteles se veían bien, pero somos muy decepcionantes. Sabor horrible - no estoy seguro si las medidas incorrectas utilizadas eran ingredientes incorrectos o baratos. Nos los bebimos pero cuando nos preguntaron si nos gustaron dijimos que no. Obviamente, esta retroalimentación no fue apreciada ya que nos dijeron que así es como los hacemos. No me disculpo. ¿Por qué pedir comentarios si no los quieres o incluso tratar de hacer las cosas bien? Pedimos la factura y el 'gerente' (yo uso el término libremente) nos presentó la factura de precio completo £ 34. 50 . Dos cócteles y una copa de vino barato - £ 10. 50 cobrados. Este vino se puede comprar por £ 13. 50 para la botella (absolutel rip off). La "gerente" pasó su tiempo besándose con lo que supongo que eran "habituales" en lugar de asegurarse de que sus otros clientes fueran atendidos. Cuando nos fuimos dije que no volveríamos. Ella respondió que no te quiero de vuelta. Muy profesional y enfocado al cliente no creo. Horrible establecimiento. Yo no recomendaría. Evitar a toda costa.

Good first impressions though extremely slow service. Charcuterie board took 20 min to arrive and wasn’t great for £28 / for 2 people. We were served the “last of the bread” which was a fraction of what I saw delivered to an adjacent table. Wasn’t offered an alternative item or token discount. Make toilets need a good clean.

Mario’s Marvellous Margarita! When you visit the green room, make sure to ask Mario to make you a Margarita! His Margaritas are nothing short of spectacular. Mario has a true talent for balancing the flavors, resulting in a refreshing and perfectly mixed cocktail every time. The attention to detail and the quality of ingredients he uses make his Margaritas stand out. Whether you prefer it classic or with a twist, Mario's expertise shines through, making it a must-try experience.

Nice spur of the moment drop in pub. Reasonable drink and food prices, great cocktails and wine list. Our server, Linda, is two thumbs up.

If you're looking for a pub experience that goes above and beyond, look no further than this gem where Elena shines as the manager. Her warm welcomes set the tone for an unforgettable visit. You're in for a treat every time you step through the doors.

If you're looking for a pub experience that goes above and beyond, look no further than this gem where Elena shines as the manager. Her warm welcomes set the tone for an unforgettable visit. You're in for a treat every time you step through the doors.

Nice staff who are chatty and on top of things. Good vibes.

Had a great time here with some girls! We shared two cheese boards and got some bread and humous. We also had wine flights which was really fun! It was a bit strange that our wine flights were all different. It would also be great if there was more explanation about the wines, but it was very enjoyable!

This was our first visit: We were two coming for a couple wines after dinner and got the last table! Even though, service was fantastic, with Gabi coming to check on us often. Of course the wines we had were also stellar. Great selection at a very good price. Will be back

Loved the fish and chips a very decent portion

Thank you Anna, Ghislain and team for hosting our celebration of DRVICTORIA Clinic's 15 years of service in Alva Street. Great atmosphere with live music. Delicious food & wine. Fantastic service by super friendly team.

I was in this bar tonight (14/10/23) and just wanted to say a kind word about one of the bartenders. I was on a pretty shocking first date (I didn’t feel unsafe or anything though) and when I went up to the bar to pay so I could leave the bartender was so kind to me in making sure I was okay when I told him I wasn’t having a good time. He offered to book me a taxi if I needed and offered for me to chill there if I felt uncomfortable. He was a tall dark haired man (I didn’t catch his name) but he definitely deserves some recognition for how kind he was to me. Thank you!

We live nearby and loved the service from the Spanish waitress, Elena (spelling?) - she was amazing, welcoming, friendly and the reason we returned. The prices have increased substantially of late but will still support this local business

Only stopped in for a drink but love the location, atmosphere and wine options. Definitely worth checking out.

Minimum effort unfortunately. Tiny portion and basic. Radio playing through the TV really didn't help the experience.

Great selection of wines, knowledgeable staff, high quality nibbles and cheese boards etc, and a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Don’t quite get the hype. Service was exceptionally inattentive, despite it being a quiet night, and it took ages to order new rounds of drinks or get the bill. The cheese board was mediocre for the price and for a higher-end establishment I would expect a ramekin of softened butter with the bread, not cold and unspreadable packets. I hope to give it another try but there is a lot to improve here.

Loved the ambience, it’s a place where the people make you feel at home. The owner likes to take the time to take care of you and suggest you the best wines according to your taste. We really loved it, and we would reccomend it to eweryone because the kindness of the staff is unique! Thanks again.

Excellent place for drinks, staff are top notch.

Great place with a warm welcome , excellent wine list, and good food .what more do you need .

Food was good but highly overpriced for small portions. Charging £25 for a cheese/charcuterie board, which we were told before ordering was a sharing platter when it was actually just enough for one person, is really not on. Atmosphere and service were OK, but would not return due to the prices.

The place is nice and the staff is amazing. Lovely bar.

A great little, cozy bar and the Flamenco Night I went to was great musically and I have a fun evening.

Nice bar with friendly service and good wine!

Fantastic find in Edinburgh, great selection of wines and friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Good drinks menu. Very limited overpriced food menu. Enjoy the frozen butter, cheese without knives, and three slices of bread

Have been exploring the area after recently moving to Edinburgh. Popped in early, mid week, so it was empty but still felt it was worth leaving a review as I will definitely be coming back. The lady working was happy to talk through the monthly events, wine flights and other things they offer (including a shop to buy wine). Even on my own it’s a comfortable space to be in. Had a lovely glass of Pinot Noir. I’ve added this to my ‘local knowledge’ list of places to go and bring friends.

Love the food and customer service on this elegant restaurant in Edinburgh. Prices are good too. If you don't know what to order, their cheese and cured meats boards are fantastic.

Lovely afternoon with our friend's. Very helpful and friendly staff.

It's ok... probably won't go back

Excellent service and range of wine selection. Cocktails and food were excellent

Visited this wine bar last night with two friends. Lovely atmosphere, super wine and the best Espresso Martini ever! We also had some fries (Oregano salt and spicy garlic) which were so tasty. We were very lucky to have the most wonderful young lady serving us. I believe her name is Ruby. She was patient, kind and very helpful. You made our night Ruby. Thank you so much.

Nice laid back place. Super funny hostess and tasty food as well.

Brilliant bar,fantastic bar staff,highly recommend

The service at this establishment was wonderful, so welcoming and fun! Delicious Greek food!

Only a wine bar in the sense that it is a bar, and they sell wine, but it seemed to lack anything special. If a real wine bar opened up next door, this place would see its custom drop. The wine list just lists the wines by type of grape with nothing about the brands or any other information. Wine was so-so. Staff seemed so-so. Terrible music playing in the bar -not really relaxing.

Thank you to the staff, charming with great suggestions!

The best wines in town. They have a lot of different choices and the staff can help you with that. Nice athmosphere. Amazing place for a first date!

Amazing wine bar, full of incredible surprises. They have wines from everywhere! The staff was helpful and charming. They also have different food options. The cheese was perfect with our red wine from Bulgaria. I'll be there everytime I pay Edinburgh a visit.

Was up in Edinburgh to run the marathon, popped in here for a cheeky glass the day before the run and loved it. Good atmosphere, brilliant staff and nice wine! We also stuffed our face with gyros and fries. Really lovely wine bar!

Tranquil lunch with soft French background music and fresh delicious but simple lunch. Sat in a window seat and enjoyed the warmth of the sunshine as it flooded in. Attentive and friendly staff.

Such a let down I’d followed on Instagram and thought this place looked fab! We went 20 mins across town in a cab to visit We’re planing drinks and lunch The miserable bar maid and the total lack of Atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon around 2 was shocking. To make it worse they had football on two screens I expected a good lovely crowd and bustling lunch. Vibe We tried a glass of wine two different ones. Not great. Certainly not even pretty good. So we left before lunch. Don’t come here if you are expecting fab wine. Good atmosphere and great service

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Live just around the corner, we’ve many times in the past. But tonight the service was disgusting and so disappointing Don’t waste your money!

The wine flight was really good and enjoyed some delicious snacks with them

I love a unpretentious wine bar! Service is good and the ambiance is great. Its location is perfect too as it has a local vibe even if in the middle of the city. Quickly becoming a favourite!

Lovely little wine bar with a great selection and knowledgeable staff. I ordered a wine flight and got some lovely wines, and my husband who is usually a whisky drinker ordered a red wine that was reccommend and he really enjoyed it. They do also have a range of whisky and other spirits available. The cheese and charcuterie boards were good too and the prices were great. They also have a small wine shop and the prices were reasonable there too.

Lovely little wine bar with a great selection and knowledgeable staff. I ordered a wine flight and got some lovely wines, and my husband who is usually a whisky drinker ordered a red wine that was reccommend and he really enjoyed it. They do also have a range of whisky and other spirits available. The cheese and charcuterie boards were good too and the prices were great. They also have a small wine shop and the prices were reasonable there too.

Went there at lunchtime on Saturday before Scotland against France. Very busy in the wine bar. The friend who took me to the wine bar is a frequent visitor and recommends this place. The chef had prepared a beef bourguignon with accompanying vegetables + a cheese course to follow comprising of brie and bread. The food was delicious and it was plentiful. Very hot and really hearty as well as wholesome. There was a lively atmosphere in the wine bar which was terrific. It was a little crowded in the bar and it is a little snug when the place is full The beers available were by Innis & Gunn and were smashing. Thoroughly enjoyed the visit to the Green Room

A great place to meet up in Edinburgh's West End with good wines thanks to the owner's long experience in the wine trade and restaurant businesses.

Our bartender manny made our visit, very professional and friendly. He was very informed on the menu and gave great recommendations. Would definitely visit again.

Excellent wine selection, great atmosphere, overall a great addition to William St.

Very good place to enjoy excellent wines, very good attention from the sommelier, thnx for a nice stay. Santê!!!!

Really chilled out place with excellent service. What else could you want. Good cocktails and nibbles. Nice background music. Lovely place for a drink or two.

What a lovely cosy spot! And lush wine. And toilets.

Always a lovely experience and the staff are always very helpful and friendly. The cocktails are amazing and generally just a lovely vibe. I highly recommend it!

Cozy place. Stopped in for a drink post rugby. Managed to get a table and a drink. Inviting atmosphere

Everywhere on William street was fully booked what with the football on and happy diners. As an ex chef I have to say it was great to see as the hospitality arena is going through a tough time. Never mind HGV drivers the restaurants cannot get chefs nor front of house personnel. We slipped through the doors of the Green Room on William Street into a busy noisy, from chattering tables into a very French atmosphere where international languages were exchanged back and forward. The Green Room just has that immediate comfortable feeling to it with a large long bar displaying its beers and spirit choice but it serves as a great Wine Bar into the bargain with many bottles on display. The Maitre d’ arrived at the table and I exchanged pleasantries with him in French from my days out in the Alps. We ordered a delicious bottle of Hermitage Du Cedres a full bodied French red and some delicious European choices in tapas. Burrata with cherry tomatoes bathed in extra virgin olive oil, a plate of Boquerones those silver anchovies in vinegar, a mixed charcuterie board with delicious bread and stunning green olives. Delicious as it was we wanted more but this landlord also has the problem searching for a dependable chef to take over his kitchen. That said it’s one salary he doesn’t have to pay for as the Tapas offers no real kitchen work. The wine was stunning served in beautiful big glasses allowing one to savour and breathe the bouquet of each particular choice. This in itself is class by a French landlord schooled in the correct ways of how to serve wine correctly. We will return here for certain it was a great ambience and not a television in sight which made it all the more enjoyable. People actually sat and chatted as we used to back in the day

Great bar for a nice chilled night out. Lovely staff and atmosphere.

I visited here with my wife today and had a lovely half carafe of Rioja. The wine was quite expensive but of a decent quality. Service was very pretentious and upon requesting the bill it would seem that none of the 3 members of staff that were talking behind the bar were prepared to provide this, almost as if it was beneath them. The wine was good but customer service needs to be improved.

We went for a pre-dinner drink - bad mistake. We sat for 12 minutes (yes, I timed it), while we were studiously ignored by two servers, one male, one female. The man disappeared, and the woman was much more interested in chatting to three guys on the next table and simply turned her back on us. From other reviews it seems that poor service isn't unknown, but that the product is OK if anyone deigns to serve you. We won't be back

£6.10 for a Guinness, says it all :(

Wonderful attentive, friendly staff.

Great wine bar, good choice of wined with light snacks. Good vibe and ambiance. Definately worth a visit. - hip crowd

Lovely, chilled and quaint. Wine flights (3 for £15) well worth a go, then choose your fav and follow-up with a large... Didn't eat here, so only 4* review, bit will def return soon.

A hidden gem for locals and great spot for tourists to feel the Edinburgh vibe. Great selection, good recommendations of wine, cocktails are carefully selected and I loved the Auld Alliance. Charcuterie platters are light meals but sufficient since the wine is the main course :)

Lovely atmosphere and staff great

I walked into this bar looking for a quiet drink and a meal. It was fairly early on a Friday night and the place was less than half full. I initially hesitated in the doorway with my Covid mask on and doing the 'I am confused by the new Covid way of entering a bar. Please help me' stance. Nobody took any notice so I approached the bar only to have the barman shout at me to GO WAIT BY THE DOOR in a very aggressive manner. There was no sign or other indication that this was required. I can't remember when last I encountered such rudeness. What this barman is doing in the hospitality industry is beyond me. If he can't keep his cool in a quiet wine bar he should find another job. This no way to speak to another person let alone a paying customer. If I hadn't just driven for 7 hours I would have taught him some manners the old fashioned way. After a very quick glance at their pathetic selection of beers and wine, I walked out and found a much nicer pub a few streets away. It was my first impression of Edinburgh and only my second trip to Scotland. I can't say I'm in any hurry to go back there. The Scots reputation for being rude and uncouth appears to be well founded. Fortunately there are plenty of very nice and polite Eastern Europeans to keep the place running.

Excellent lunch today at the Green Room. Food was excellent and service extremely good and hospitable. Thank you for your attention to detail and for making us feel so welcome.

*UPDATED* Hi Thomas, I am glad to see that at least you do an effort to educate your customers, but there is a really fine line between being informational and giving your customers for granted, as I believe this is the case. I was not talking about the style of Garnacha that I have been sold but its quality. I drink a lot of Garnachas from Gredos myself and, believe it or not, I understand a great deal about what high altitude and low extracted Garnachas really are. I was sold that Ballad as if it were an artisanal product which it is not. This is a mass produced wine. I am not doubting that you might have customers who like it, but at least you have pending homework on understanding which kind of wine drinker is in front of you before assuming he will take anything. I was considering giving yourselves a second chance, but that arrogance it is putting me off definitively. *ORIGINAL* I heard wonderful things about The Green Room's team. As I've never experienced a night out there myself I decided to support the venue during lockdown by buying some of their wines. When I arrived there was a friendly old man at the counter. He told me that he was a wine importer himself and recommended me a wine called Ballad. An unique Grenache from really old vines. I couldn't say no to such high expectations! However, the wine was far away from being something special. Very week and simple. I researched the winery and it seems to be a mass produced wine what it's been sold to me, miles away from being an unique jewell. Such a pity... I don't recommend it at all. If this is the level of their wines it might be worth thinking it twice before paying a second visit.

Was our first time coming here and have got to say the whole evening was amazing. All of the staff were lovely and so friendly and the wine and food was amazing. The owner also came over to us for a chat, he again was lovely and really made us feel welcome. Would 100% recommend and return. Thank you for a lovely evening.

A first visit to Edinburgh, and this fantastic little wine bar quickly became a must go to place to unwind and relax after all the sightseeing. Great staff who really know their product and how to look after customers - so much passion and understanding...

Great vibe & wine selection. Vera was amazing, her wine knowledge was superb.

Amazing wine selection accompanied with top quality food from local producers! My experience with this recently opened wine bar can be described as more than enjoyable. Friendly and caring staff made me feel comfortable from the first step in there. The in house sommelier with...

Some very interesting new bottles on the wine map of Edinburgh; take away and delivery available, which is very convenient

Outstanding place to get a really nice wine. And I mean, many places could say the same. But guys here's that extra 5th star we're all looking for. Astonishing wide fan of choices all of them full of secrets, and the fun of having them revealed by the hand of the sommelier. A fellow who clearly did his homework. If you are around and fancy something new and honestly, GOOD. This is clearly the place. Favourite place at the moment. #taylorwinrtastings. #decoravin

Some very interesting new bottles on the wine map of Edinburgh; take away and delivery available, which is very convenient

Visited las night for a friends catch up after months of lockdown. Staff and Manager super friendly, attentive and professional, safety measures in place and very well followed. Had Sherry to start while waiting then followed by a terrific Ribera del Duero, a match made...

Visited las night for a friends catch up after months of lockdown. Staff and Manager super friendly, attentive and professional, safety measures in place and very well followed. Had Sherry to start while waiting then followed by a terrific Ribera del Duero, a match made in heaven for our charcuteries and cheese platters. Over all this is exactly what Edinburgh was missing, if your are on the look for incredible wines, premium spirits and cocktails matched by local and artisanal accompaniments then you need to visit The Green Room in West End. This is exactly what I expect when I read Wine Bar, just to get disappointed most of the times, this guys know how to host and make you feel special.

The most delicious wine I've ever tasted

Fantastic had a gin mojito there

Lovely food and fabulous bar staff I would highly recommend the Mojito's .

Great wine selection, homely food. Great to see the owner enjoying his own wines and mixing with the locals. Shows pride in the product.

Worst pint of Guinness in quite some time. Disappointing

Great lunch menu and wine selection

To call this a restaurant is pushing it... pub with food at best. We arrive peak time 19.30pm server forgot 2 of our drinks order... Sat down for food ordered.... next thing 4 of the 6 meals we ordered finished... oh ok... rethink Food arrives...

This is a great addition to the Edinburgh food and drink scene. Situated in the Westend a few minutes from the Haymarket end of Princes Street. The wine list is a real feature with numerous well priced bottles from around the world. The Ferraton Croze...

Excellent place. Great food, good wines and very good service. Cant ask for more👍

Fabulous little gem of a pub we were well looked after by attentive friendly chatty staff . Will def remember to visit again and not just to pick up my hat that I left behind .