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#174 of 2,930 · Restaurants in Edinburgh Scotland

The Dome

Restaurants ·Brunch & breakfast ·Edinburgh ·$$ ·Open now
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Why go

  • The Corinthian portico carries sculpture modelled by James Wyatt and carved by Alexander Handyside Ritchie.
  • The banking hall follows a Greek-cross plan, with arched ceilings and a central coffered dome.
  • The central rear window bears the Commercial Bank crest and motto; side windows depict Hermes, god of Commerce.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 00:00, 10:00 – 00:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 00:00, 10:00 – 00:00
Tuesday09:00 – 00:00, 10:00 – 00:00
Wednesday09:00 – 00:00, 10:00 – 00:00
Thursday09:00 – 00:00, 10:00 – 00:00
Friday09:00 – 00:00, 10:00 – 00:00
Saturday09:00 – 00:00, 10:00 – 00:00
Sunday09:00 – 00:00, 10:00 – 00:00

Good to know

BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchLate NightDrinksFree WifiFull BarHighchairs AvailablePrivate DiningReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair Accessible

Good for

  • Families Highchairs are available.
  • Groups Private dining in the Green Room can host up to 20 guests.

Booking a table

  • Table reservations are accepted.

Atmosphere

  • The venue has a Grill Room, a Georgian Tea Room, a Front Bar and a Club Room.

Shorts

History

When Physicians’ Hall was demolished in January 1844, its foundation held silver medals and other relics. In 1888, Robert Service attended his first banking job interview here at age 15.

  1. 1776The foundation stone of James Craig’s Physicians’ Hall, built for the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, was laid.
  2. 1843The Commercial Bank of Scotland bought the site for £20,000.
  3. 1844Physicians’ Hall was demolished in January. On 4 June, James Wyld of Gilston laid the foundation stone for David Rhind’s new bank building.
  4. 1847The Commercial Bank of Scotland headquarters was completed.
  5. 1885Sydney Mitchell refaced the columns in Devonshire marble and added granite bases and bronze capitals.
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  1. 1930Bronze entrance doors replaced the original doors.
  2. 1959The building ceased to be the bank’s head office after the Commercial Bank of Scotland merged with the National Bank of Scotland.
  3. 1993The Royal Bank of Scotland moved its business to St. Andrew Square and put 14 George Street up for sale.
  4. 1996Caledonian Heritable Ltd bought the building and opened The Dome.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access

Sources: The Dome, Edinburgh - Wikipedia · Edinburgh/New Town - Wikivoyage (eat) · THE DOME | BAR & RESTAURANT EDINBURGH | HOME · THE DOME | BAR & RESTAURANT EDINBURGH | HISTORY · The Dome (Édimbourg) - Wikipedia · checked 6 Oct 2026

Where
14 George Street, Edinburgh

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Questions and answers

What is opposite The Dome?

Intercontinental The George.

Which rooms does The Dome have?

A Grill Room, Club Room, Georgian Tea Room and Front Bar.

Can I pay by credit card at The Dome?

Yes.

Is Wi-Fi available at The Dome?

Free Wi-Fi is available.

Is there table service at The Dome?

Yes.

What survives from The Dome’s banking days?

The building retains its bank-era walls, windows, floors and dome.

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