The Cocktail Geeks Reviews Summary

Theme and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Incredible cool concept with themes that change every 4 months."
• "Can't wait for all the other themes to come! Worth a visit even if you're not super into whatever theme it might be at the time."
• "The attention to detail even extends to a card from his daughter, Sarah."
• "One of my favourite bars for my time in Scotland. Small place (need reservation I would say) that keeps changing their themes."
• "The staff are the ones that make this place truly great."
• "If you’re a film/TV nerd this place should be at the top of your cocktail experience in Edinburgh!"
• "Definitely recommend checking it out, I’ve left the drink names out of the captions so as not to spoil the surprise of the drinks."
• "Absolutely brilliant! Enjoyed every moment in here as a the last of us geek I couldn’t have been anymore happy!!"

Cons:

• "I just found it a bit underwhelming, expected a bit more of the theme throughout the bar rather than a few paintings on the wall."
• "Worst customer service we received ever. We tried to book a table online and it let us book for today, the website let us to do it for 7pm."

Drinks and Presentation

Pros:

• "My personal favorite was the Pancake Mix, but all of them were really tasty and well balanced, and the presentation was great."
• "The cocktails are not just good; they come with stories."
• "Cocktails reasonably priced, and themed mocktails for non-drinkers too!"
• "The cocktails were delicious. Truly an amazing place and experience!"
• "Incredible cocktails at very reasonable prices. All the syrups are made inhouse."
• "The drinks themselves were outstanding. They looked wonderful and tasted wonderful too - I thought it was well worth the price."
• "These people know how to make stellar cocktails and terrific references to their theme!"
• "All the cocktails have very clever elements that tie to the current theme."

Cons:

• "The cocktails are very unique and some have an acquired taste for sure."
• "I understand this place is getting back on its feet after Covid. But we paid A LOT for cocktails served in mini paper cups."
• "The selection of mix yourself potion cocktails were really good fun. The venue is small but very nice and the Potter theme works well. My problem was the staff and the service."
• "Regular geeks but this evening's visit for "Blood and Wine" was sorely disappointing and not sure we will go again. Normal cocktails dressed as something more (not the usual fantastic and unique cocktails with "a show")."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "Service was amazing as well- our server did a great job of walking us through the drinks and everything came out quickly."
• "The staff were friendly, energetic, passionate, and knowledgeable about their theme."
• "The staff were so friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the show and game."
• "The staff also took time to talk with you, there was no rush at all!"
• "The staff were super friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable and it was great to be in ‘geek’ company!"
• "The staff were in Imperial uniforms and very friendly and helpful."
• "The staff are always so attentive and professional."
• "They even put some cheeky lines in Aurebesh on the menu which I was thrilled to be able to read (I told you I was a big fan)."

Cons:

• "The service was that good, that I thought it is a little bit too much."
• "The greeting at the door was less than friendly."
• "The greeting at the door was less than friendly. As we were waiting for our drinks I tried to turn the electric candle light on - to which I was greeted by our hostess hands who snatched it out of my palm to say “don’t touch that”."
• "Only 2 members working and nothing was explained to us."