1925 at The Pompadour
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"Scottish classics in celebrated Edinburgh landmark."
Overview
Housed in The Caledonian Edinburgh, a truly grand Victorian railway hotel with the unbeatable backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, 1925 at The Pompadour certainly retains plenty of original glamour and elegance over a century since it opened in the age of steam. Named after the famous mistress of Louis XV, ‘The Pomp’ has a genuine 'wow' factor and tables overlooking the castle and Princes Street Gardens are naturally the hot ticket for locals and city visitors alike. There is a real sense of luxury in this grand dining room with its remarkable collection of artwork, delicate plasterwork and high ceilings, although the formality of tablecloths has been ditched for a more contemporary look of darkwood tables and vibrant blue seating. Headed up by chef Dean Banks, the modern Scottish cooking has global influences, cleverly designed to maximise flavour combinations, while classic ideas are also clear, as in a starter of French onion soup and gruyère.
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Ratings & awards
3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
AA Notable Wine List
Features
- Facilities
- Seats: 60
- Private dining available
- On-site parking available
- Food and Drink
- Wines over £30: 70
Location
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH1 2AB
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Hotel
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Afternoon tea
- Civil weddings
- Dogs welcome
- Family rooms
About the area
Edinburgh is one of Britain’s most spectacular cities and both Old and New Towns have UNESCO World Heritage status. At its heart, the Old Town is a treasury of architecture stretching back to medieval times with its labyrinth of narrow lanes (‘wynds’ or ‘closes’)
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The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Family rooms: 12
- WiFi available
- Lift available
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- Free TV
- WiFi available
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