House of Gods

Name: House of Gods
Address: 233 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1JQ
Telephone: 0131 230 0445
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

264 Reviews

£25 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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Looking forward to reopening on the 17th of May.
House of Gods is an acute clash of styles, broken rules and a balance of opposites. We believe beige is blasphemy and more is more. From our rooms to our cocktail bar, the hotel is built to immerse you in a world of unapologetic extravagance.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 3:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
0131 230 0445
Website
https://www.houseofgodshotel.com/bars-3
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
233 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JQ
Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Rock N' Rosé£9.00
Tanqueray No. TEN, Pomegranate & Rose Syrup, Lemon Juice, Belsazar Rosé Vermouth, Brachetto D'Acqui
Champagne Supernova£8.50
Ketel One Vodka, Champagne Syrup, RinQuinQuin, Lemon Juice, Mint & Champagne
Siamese Sleeper£8.50
Johnnie Walker Black Label - Banana Justino, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur & PX Sherry
Papa Don't Peach£8.50
Don Papa Rum, Peach Liqueur, Balsamic Vinegar, Honey & House of Gods Bitters
Bohemian Gold£9.50
Tanqueray No. TEN, Acqua di Cedro, Honey, Lemon, Champagne & Edible Gold Dust
Nightclubber£8.00
Dark Jamaican Rum, Wild Elderberry Elixir, Stout Syrup, Citric Acid & Soda
Exploding Drum£9.50
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Passion Fruit, Orgeat Syrup, Lime Juice & Egg White
Espresso Martini£7.50
Ketel One Vodka, Hazelnut, Coffee Liqueur & Freshly Brewed Espresso
Hot Rod Roy£9.00
Glenkinchie 12yr Whisky, Antica Formula, Noilly Prat, Hot Peach & Pepper Sauce
Naked Love£9.00
Eden Mill Love Gin, Noilly Prat & Citrus Mist

Wine

White Wine

Chenin Blanc / Pecking Order / South Africa
- 175ml£5.00
- Bttl (750ml)£20.00
Pinot Grigio / La Maglia Rosa / Italy
- 175ml£5.50
- Bttl (750ml)£22.00
Sauvignon Blanc / Anapai River / Marlborough NZ
- 175ml£6.00
- Bttl (750ml)£24.00

Red Wine

Merlot / Pecking Order / South Africa
- 175ml£5.00
- Bttl (750ml)£20.00
Malbec / Despacito / Mendoza Argentina
- 175ml£6.00
- Bttl (750ml)£24.00
Cabernet Sauvignon / The Speakeasy Club / Australia
- 175ml£6.50
- Bttl (750ml)£26.00

Rose Wine

Pinot Grigio Blush / La Maglia Rosa / Italy
- 175ml£5.50
- Bttl (750ml)£22.00

Sparkling

Maschio dei Cavalieri / Prosecco / Italy
- 175ml£9.00
- Bttl (750ml)£35.00
Perrier Jouët Grand Brut / Champagne / France
- 175ml£11.00
- Bttl (750ml)£59.00
Veuve Clicquot / Champagne / France
- Bttl (750ml)£65.00
Veuve Clicquot Rosé / Champagne / France
- Bttl (750ml)£85.00

Beer & Cider

Draught

Lilith's Brew
House of Gods IPA
- Half£2.50
- Pint£5.00
Chimera
Drygate Dry-hopped Lager
- Half£2.75
- Pint£5.50

Bottled

Old Engine Oil£5.00
Innis & Gunn Original£5.50
Drygate Bearface Lager£5.50
Lilith's Brew£5.00
Orchard Pig Cider£5.00

What 264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

264 Reviews

DN
DannielleN
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a drink at our hotel before going out for dinner, fantastic drinks, great vibe, attentive staff
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LesleyG
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were staying at the hotel and spent the evening in the bar. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the cocktails. The bar itself was luxurious and relaxing
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DanielleM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
These were the best beds we have slept in since we arrived here on holiday.
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BrianN
Glasgow
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
No food available that I noticed but the atmosphere was excellent and the drinks weee brilliant. Reasonably priced as well.
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MelanieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a place! The cocktails were all amazing Service was quick and staff were attentive Cocktails are all so well presented and the menu & choice is great. The style is quirky and one of kind. We would highly recommend
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CW
ClaireW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic atmosphere- the bar is intimate and cosy, the drinks are good. Service was excellent
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Comfortable seats, attentive staff and lovely decor. The cocktails were brilliant but small considering the price. Overall we had an amazing (if slightly expensive) night.
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DianeL
Cumbria
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
When booking venue it was advertised as a drag show however there wasn't one
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Hanalags
Edinburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drinks at House of Gods is always a treat. The drinks are so carefully put together and presented and the service fantastic!
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CM
ChrisM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time and the House of gods cocktail bar. The cocktail menu was amazing was very hard to choose from because they looked amaing the no5 is highly recommended. The staff were excellent very pleasant and helpful would definitely return.
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Euan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
We did not eat so cannot speak to the food. We did have a lovely time in the cocktail lounge where the fantastic service from really knowledgeable and invested staff was very very welcome! They gave really good guidance when we got stuck on what to choose, were attentive but gave us the room to enjoy our drinks. Top marks! The drinks were beautifully crafted, unique, perfectly chilled and quite simply amazing! The music was familiar, funky, and of a volume where we could enjoy our conversation so top marks here too! 10/10 all round!
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JenP
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic venue. Great location brilliant staff really unusual atmosphere with the 1920s prohibition theme. We had a fantastic stay thank you so much.
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BrentC
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We came for the cocktails and they did not disappoint. It is a small bar with intimate seating and we had a fun time interacting with the staff. Would recommend for pre-dinner drinks.
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ValerieO
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2023
overall5food1service5ambience5
A very small cocktail bar. We did not get anything to eat . Service was great , but we were the only customers at the start . The drinks were lovely but having looked at the drinks menu £200 for a bottle of vodka seems extortionate
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CR
CalumR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Unreal cocktails in a beautiful bar. We booked outside but as it was fairly quiet we got a table inside and the staff were really friendly. You get what you pay for here and although on the expensive side, it’s absolutely worth it.
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C
Clay
Baltimore
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service; entire staff was great. Not only did we have cocktails here but we stayed at the hotel for two nights. Gock was engaging and personable; friendly and helpful. The playlist was also very good; not too loud or pop - good mix for a unique cocktail experience. Drinks were very good. Had a great time.
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StefanoP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place and fantastic cocktails, will be staying in the hotel next time we visit
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JA
JimA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
A great nights stay in Edinburgh HoG, great late night tunes and cocktails at the bar. Breakfast delivered to the room right on time . Cool place to stay!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
No food just had to select in options. Great ambience. Great vibe. Great cocktails. Great service. All round great.
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ClaireF
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We only had cocktails in the bar but I gave the food 5 stars as if it’s as good as the drinks then it would be right up there!
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DianneA
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
We’d a fab time. Great service and a lovely setting. We had coffee cocktails only and enjoyed trying the different ones.
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VG
VeronikaG
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Went to the bar and it was closed and they did not tell me about it at the phone
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Selection of drinks Wes good. Cocktails outstanding. Service was prompt and staff engaging. Would highly recommend this place for drinks. Great surroundings.
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RM
RM17
Edinburgh
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and service but the drinks are massively overpriced.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
The drinks took 20 mins to arrive even though the bar was empty. The cocktails were very expensive and really nothing special. It was weird that the bouncers were handing out the drinks (no need for a bouncer in the first place).
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ClaireW
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location, fabulous cocktails and amazing staff
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EC
EmilyC
Aberdeen
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Please note we were a drinks only booking 2 food review does not stand. Lovely drinks and very friendly staff. Venue was very small and as table was right by the door we were quite chilly. Apart from that we really enjoyed a couple of pre dinner cocktails here!
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JenM
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were fantastic and quick to answer any questions we had about drinks. Nothing was too much for them and the drinks were seriously yummy. Will definitely be back.
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Anushka
London
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely atmosphere, great music and delicious cocktails. Loved the House of the Rising Sun one in particular!
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Gato123
Yorkshire
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Pre dinner cocktails A fabulous choice and really delicious cocktails at a good price Helpful friendly staff Book though
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Was very good. Good margarita but would be nice if served in a plate and not a to go box.
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Wboy
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
A bit confusing when you first go into the hotel whether this is the main bar or not as the reception is hidden in the corner. Could be better set out so that reception is separate. Not much atmosphere in the bar. Website gives the impression it’s a completely different area.
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AdamU
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a night! Can't wait to rebook and come back ☺️
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ed2661
Edinburgh
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
Quirky fun with original cocktails in a great atmospheric venue. No food. Service a little slow but overall great start to our evening
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved every second of it! This was our second time visiting and as always the service was immaculate! One of us accidentally got chili flakes in their eye from a drink, and the staff member went their way to ask the hotel would they have eye drops.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
We stayed at the house of gods and decided to have a cocktail date n their bar. The service was very good, all the staff were friendly and attentive. The cocktail menu, like the whole place was quirky and is based around a glossy vogue type magazine, you could peruse the offerings and get happily tipsy. The ambiance was relaxed and jovial. All in all a great place for cocktails and a date.
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EmmaC
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great intimate bar, great feel and amazingly attentive staff. Africa made us feel comfortable and we were very well looked after. Will be back
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RachT
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Gorgeous atmosphere that will arrest all your sensory vibes. Service excellent and a stunning cocktail selection to match. Would totally recommend a visit.
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HollyV
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely to celebrate our anniversary there had a lovely evening
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fab experience in the hotel and bar we will be back
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FAQs

House of Gods is rated 4.5 stars by 264 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

233 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JQ

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 3:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
https://www.houseofgodshotel.com/bars-3
Phone number
0131 230 0445

House of Gods

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Rock N' Rosé

Tanqueray No. Ten£9.00

Pomegranate & Rose Syrup£9.00

Lemon Juice£9.00

Belsazar Rose£9.00

Brachetto d'Acqui£9.00

Champagne Supernova

Ketel One Vodka£8.50

Champagne Syrup£8.50

Peach Liqueur£8.50

Lemon Juice£8.50

Mint£8.50

Champagne£8.50

Siamese Sleeper

Johnnie Walker Black Label - Banana Justino£8.50

Mozart Chocolate Liqueur£8.50

PX Sherry£8.50

Papa Don't Peach

Don Papa Small Batch Rum£8.50

Peach Liqueur£8.50

Balsamic Vinegar£8.50

Honey£8.50

House of Gods Bitters£8.50

Bohemian Gold

Tanqueray No. Ten£9.50

Acqua di Cedro£9.50

Honey£9.50

Lemon£9.50

Champagne£9.50

Edible Gold Dust£9.50

Nightclubber

Dark Jamaican Rum£8.00

Wild Eldelberry Elixir£8.00

Stout Syrup£8.00

Clarified Lemon Juice£8.00

Soda£8.00

Exploding Drum

Don Julio Blanco Tequila£9.50

Passion Fruit£9.50

Orgeat Syrup£9.50

Lime Juice£9.50

Egg White£9.50

Espresso Martini

Ketel One Vodka£7.50

Hazelnut£7.50

Coffee Liqueur£7.50

Freshly Brewed Espresso£7.50

Hot Rod Roy

Glenkinchie 12 Whisky£9.00

Antica Formula£9.00

Noilly Prat£9.00

Hot Peach & Pepper Sauce£9.00

Naked Love

Eden Mill Love Gin£9.00

Noilly Prat£9.00

Citrus Mist£9.00

Cocktails

Rock N' Rosé£9.00

Champagne Supernova£8.50

Siamese Sleeper£8.50

Papa Don't Peach£8.50

Bohemian Gold£9.50

Nightclubber£8.00

Exploding Drum£9.50

Espresso Martini£7.50

Hot Rod Roy£9.00

Naked Love£9.00

Wine

White Wine

Chenin Blanc / Pecking Order / South Africa

Pinot Grigio / La Maglia Rosa / Italy

Sauvignon Blanc / Anapai River / Marlborough NZ

Red Wine

Merlot / Pecking Order / South Africa

Malbec / Despacito / Mendoza Argentina

Cabernet Sauvignon / The Speakeasy Club / Australia