Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 660 reviews

What LairdDoug likes about The Caley:
The bar is great with a good choice of drinks and knowledgable bar staff. After a couple in the bar head into the lounge where on selected evenings a Jazz trio play wonderful old Jazz tunes. Great place to relax View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.8 ★ from 50 reviews
Charles
05.08.2024 - 12:58

Sincerely ELEGANT service. In a review such as this, I would usually recommend a particular member of staff who I had a good experience with but the issue is th...

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Sam
05.08.2024 - 12:58

I was looking for a place to relax and enjoy some good cocktails. And I’ll let you in on a secret this is it! The upbeat music, sets it apart from the jazz of P...

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Taylor
05.08.2024 - 12:58

Beautiful bar! our tender, charles, was both accommodating and witty. he made a great banana old fashioned! we thoroughly enjoyed!

RK8Coops
05.08.2024 - 12:58

Harriet was awesome! Had a great time discussing gins and learning more about Edinburgh and Scotland. Bar was quiet and intimate.

Oliwia
05.08.2024 - 12:58

Entering Caley Bar we got greeted by Nitin who took us to our table following that Lukasz has give us some cocktail recommendations and then Matt has made us fa...

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The Caley Bar at The Caledonian Hotel offers a great selection of whisky and cocktails in a classy setting. While some patrons had negative experiences with slow service and unfriendly staff, others found the bar to be a warm and welcoming place with excellent service and a fantastic atmosphere. The location is perfect for those who appreciate a good whisky experience and cozy ambiance. The bartender is praised for his talent and delightful drinks, making it a top spot for a relaxed evening out. Despite some mixed reviews, The Caley Bar remains a must-visit destination for those seeking a premium drink experience.

Menu
4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Noé
07.03.2022 - 04:39

I've been a here few times. I remember it before it became a Waldorf Astoria! The decor is a lot nicer and it has very classical modern twist to the theme. I lo...

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Bradley
08.01.2022 - 19:02

Loved it, best bartender I've ever experienced. Ciaran deserves all the praise

Stephen
08.01.2022 - 19:02

Edinburgh's finest hotel bar. Superb staff. Comfortable and quiet environment. Pity about the awful muzak, please rethink this, it's awful and inappropriate for...

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Justine
08.01.2022 - 19:02

Fantastic service from a great team, very game for fun! Delicious afternoon tea as well.

Gordon
08.01.2022 - 19:02

Sophisticated and comfortable bar space, served attentively by a team of waiting staff which will offer you practically any drink you can name but with the infl...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Liliana
26.08.2024 - 20:55

The Caley Bar is inside the Waldorf Astoria hotel. The ambiance of the bar is lovely and the drinks taste amazing. Service was great too.

Roisin
26.08.2024 - 20:55

This beautiful and relaxing bar is part of the Waldorf Astoria in Edinburgh. Myself and my partner had a quick pre dinner drink here and ordered a house white w...

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Rayan
26.08.2024 - 20:55

Nearly every Friday I meet up with a friend of mine in an Edinburgh City bar for a few drink and a catch up. This means we will always try to find a nice comfor...

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Kevin
26.08.2024 - 20:55

Stayed at the Waldorf and spent may nights at the Caley Bar. MaCallen and team do not disappoint. The Cocktails are awesome, the smokey New York ole Fashioned i...

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Andrew
26.08.2024 - 20:55

Third stop on the whisky pilgrimage and we are in the heart of Edinburgh. How many times have folks wandered past this beautiful hotel unaware of the Malts that...

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Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 306 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 284 reviews

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