Comments on: Le Monde: Another style venue on George St

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:48:08 +0000

If you are in a group of more than 4, i wouldnt even bother trying to get into this bar!!! I went with 4 other girlfriends (all of whom are aged 35-40) and we were told by a very rude and obnoxious doorman “dont even bother it’s not happening tonight”. At first we weren’t even sure what the doorman meant as we were not drunk or being loud. In fact we were chatting to one of the doorman on shaghai (who was extremely pleasant) before going into the bar. Absolutely disgusted and not at all impressed. I shall be telling anyone i know who is visiting edinburgh to make sure they DO NOT go to this bar !!!

By: C

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:41:34 +0000

I’ve only been to Le Monde once in Sept ‘08 as a tourist on a date with an Englishman. It is very elegant and stylish but a bit too highfalutin for my tastes as I’m a chick who doesn’t mind “dives” and am partial to the company of blue collar guys (drivers, mechanics, etc). I was impressed by the variety of exotic drinks offered and my date was amused that the bartender had to look at an ingredient and instruction list to make my order. The bartenders were young and hot and wore kilts over their pants. When I was in Edinburgh several days ago for the day I tried to seek Le Monde out for nostalgia’s sake but it was dark and raining and I didn’t have the address. I wouldn’t mind going there again but I wouldn’t go out of my way.

By: brendan

brendan — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:08:49 +0000

I went to le monde on a saturday evening for a birthday bash in the paris section: decor c’est fantastique, staff were not the best mannered but were run off their feet and the bar strewn with empty glasses, and clientelle seemed somewhat pretentious. After gathering upstairs, part of the deal was free entry to the club, however there was a communication problem and the bouncers were ‘iffy’ about allowing this. eventually after discussions (”we just spent tons upstairs”) they let us in. There seemed to be some power tripping evident.
As mentioned in the review, the dance floor was small but didn’t stop anyone from dancing.

Despite some personnel not up to scratch, the venue was great and I had a cracking evening. The venue helps but it’s always the crowd with whom you go out.

By: M LAWRENCE

M LAWRENCE — Tue, 15 May 2007 15:13:58 +0000

I have been to le monde for lunch and found all the staff to be really nice .i have met some of the management and have also found them to be nice not to mention cute ?The service at le monde it second to none and the food has never disappointed me. I have never stayed in the hotel .however i have seen each room and was plesently surprised. so all you romantics out there if you want to impress your girl or partner this is the place to take them .for all you single girls out ther i suggest having lunch at le monde . i have never felt out of place being by myself and i will continue to lunch at le monde .

By: colin ross

colin ross — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:14:54 +0000

Stayed at le mond 3 times now and enjoyed every visit. Food is excellent and staff have always been friendly. The rooms are tremendous and an over night stay is a must if you can afford it!

By: Terinea Tech Tips

Terinea Tech Tips — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:24:13 +0000

I’ve been a number times on staff outing and always enjoyed Le Monde. As Gavin said the Bouncers and Staff were pleasant. I’ve never tried the food so I can’t comment on that.

By: Gavin

Gavin — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 21:30:03 +0000

It’s a nice bar, friendly and upper class Edinburgh. Bouncers were pleasent as were the bar staff.

It seemed a nice place, they did not sell cristal champange when requested - but were friendly and calm to list prices of other champanges and there tastes.

The only down side… My first time visiting Le Monde i knew it was going to be a little bit pricey. As ‘fosters’ is always the cheapest pint in Edinburgh. I was charged £4.20

Alot of footballers around aswell.

By: James

James — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:20:54 +0000

Waste of time and money. The bars are poorly stocked and run, the food is average… What is a cocktail? Don’t ask the bar men they won’t be bale to tell you. Its become Esponage in a posh location… Such a pity, could of offered so much but is just a joke now. Sad :-(

By: Sissel

Sissel — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 18:03:44 +0000

I visited Edinburgh in May, and fell in love with the city. I loved it in Le Monde, great for having a drink (or five) outside during daytime, and great for a night out. I was a bit sceptic seeing 5 doormen (perhaps a tad over the top he he…) outside, but they proved to be very nice and friendly. If you dont like busy, keep away Saturday night. Altho, all nightclubs around the globe are busy saturdays, they are supposed to be. So complaining about that, would be a bit off. And as for complaning about staff during a saturday night…well…a bit off that too. People are sometimes too demanding. Loved the architecture and design. Highly recommend a trip to Le Monde.

By: Nathen

Nathen — Fri, 05 May 2006 02:03:43 +0000

I am staying in the hotel this weekend (in the Marrakesh (sp?)) suite, for Friday and Saturday night, and I have a reservation for dinner on Friday. If I get round to it, I will submit a review of sorts.