Comments on: The Voodoo Rooms & Element http://www.theedinburghblog.co.uk/bars-pubs/the-voodoo-rooms-element-two-newcomers-to-edinburghs-bar-scene/12-31-2007/index.html Life in Edinburgh: Scotland's capital city. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:22:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Ken Walker http://www.theedinburghblog.co.uk/bars-pubs/the-voodoo-rooms-element-two-newcomers-to-edinburghs-bar-scene/12-31-2007/index.html#comment-52990 Ken Walker Sun, 18 May 2008 15:57:02 +0000 http://www.theedinburghblog.co.uk/bars-pubs/the-voodoo-rooms-element-two-newcomers-to-edinburghs-bar-scene/12-31-2007/index.html#comment-52990 Element... Poncey, pretentious bar that is neither a traditional pub nor the up-market stylish bar that it aims to be either. Food is terrible and appears to be cheap cash-'n-carry type microwaveable fare. The place had no atmosphere, and attracts a strange assortment of customers from the tourists who don't know any differently to weird pervvy older guys! Element… Poncey, pretentious bar that is neither a traditional pub nor the up-market stylish bar that it aims to be either. Food is terrible and appears to be cheap cash-’n-carry type microwaveable fare. The place had no atmosphere, and attracts a strange assortment of customers from the tourists who don’t know any differently to weird pervvy older guys!

]]> By: lulu http://www.theedinburghblog.co.uk/bars-pubs/the-voodoo-rooms-element-two-newcomers-to-edinburghs-bar-scene/12-31-2007/index.html#comment-46628 lulu Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:12:14 +0000 http://www.theedinburghblog.co.uk/bars-pubs/the-voodoo-rooms-element-two-newcomers-to-edinburghs-bar-scene/12-31-2007/index.html#comment-46628 Voodoo Rooms - One of the worst meals i have ever had, terrible choice of beers too. shame , thought it would be great! Voodoo Rooms - One of the worst meals i have ever had, terrible choice of beers too. shame , thought it would be great!

]]> By: ChrissyT http://www.theedinburghblog.co.uk/bars-pubs/the-voodoo-rooms-element-two-newcomers-to-edinburghs-bar-scene/12-31-2007/index.html#comment-40502 ChrissyT Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:51:49 +0000 http://www.theedinburghblog.co.uk/bars-pubs/the-voodoo-rooms-element-two-newcomers-to-edinburghs-bar-scene/12-31-2007/index.html#comment-40502 My first impression of The Voodoo Rooms was what a great venue and I particularly liked the comtemporary feel about the place. The layout of the seating could be better. The booths give a good feel to the place but it doesnt seat many with only 6 booths in total. I didnt see any seating along the bar area, which i think would work well. The only negative comment would be the bar staff, who all seemed to be young and more interested in laughing and joking with each other - gave me the impression they were on work experience! My first impression of The Voodoo Rooms was what a great venue and I particularly liked the comtemporary feel about the place. The layout of the seating could be better. The booths give a good feel to the place but it doesnt seat many with only 6 booths in total. I didnt see any seating along the bar area, which i think would work well. The only negative comment would be the bar staff, who all seemed to be young and more interested in laughing and joking with each other - gave me the impression they were on work experience!

]]> By: James http://www.theedinburghblog.co.uk/bars-pubs/the-voodoo-rooms-element-two-newcomers-to-edinburghs-bar-scene/12-31-2007/index.html#comment-40498 James Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:33:39 +0000 http://www.theedinburghblog.co.uk/bars-pubs/the-voodoo-rooms-element-two-newcomers-to-edinburghs-bar-scene/12-31-2007/index.html#comment-40498 Since first seeing Element advertised within the November edition of i-on Edinburgh I've become a frequent visitor to the bar and on numerous occasions myself and my partner have ordered food. So why is this now one of my favourite places to go for a drink and why did my first impression differ so much? Well firstly I believe that not having visited the bar under its previous guise is a major factor in being able to appreciate the interior aethetics without having to lay a comparision. To me the decor is an eclectic mix of contemporary fixtures that seem to flow and fit together perfectly. From the sculptured steel metal handles and the fur covered seating to the boothed sanctury that allows you to play your own music in a secluded area via an ipod docking at the bar. The bar itself is always well waitered and the drink variety is extensive (they serve the fruit beer Fruli on tap which is my preference) and all draught pints are served in their own branded glass. The staff are always very friendly and if ordering food will wait your table for drinks and food. I must say the only black mark I did have whilst dining is the amount of time I was made to wait for the change once the bill had been paid, but apart from that the food is good quality for the price. All in all a cracking bar that has made a real impact to the existing Rose Street collection and somewhere I'd recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing drink in great surroundings with food that's the better end of the pub grub scale. Since first seeing Element advertised within the November edition of i-on Edinburgh I’ve become a frequent visitor to the bar and on numerous occasions myself and my partner have ordered food. So why is this now one of my favourite places to go for a drink and why did my first impression differ so much?

Well firstly I believe that not having visited the bar under its previous guise is a major factor in being able to appreciate the interior aethetics without having to lay a comparision. To me the decor is an eclectic mix of contemporary fixtures that seem to flow and fit together perfectly. From the sculptured steel metal handles and the fur covered seating to the boothed sanctury that allows you to play your own music in a secluded area via an ipod docking at the bar.

The bar itself is always well waitered and the drink variety is extensive (they serve the fruit beer Fruli on tap which is my preference) and all draught pints are served in their own branded glass. The staff are always very friendly and if ordering food will wait your table for drinks and food. I must say the only black mark I did have whilst dining is the amount of time I was made to wait for the change once the bill had been paid, but apart from that the food is good quality for the price.

All in all a cracking bar that has made a real impact to the existing Rose Street collection and somewhere I’d recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing drink in great surroundings with food that’s the better end of the pub grub scale.

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