Harvey Nichols

I love Harvey Nichols makeup counter and food hall, the clothes are all small sizes so I skip past them.
My latest find at the food hall is Unicorn tears gin and cute little Japanese food bags with cartoon rabbits on them.
The space nk concession stand is excellent as they stock Artis make up brushes which are my favourite.

I took my wife here for cocktails on the top floor. I suppose it is ok if you enjoy hanging out in a school cafeteria or hate places with atmosphere. Decidedly average Pinicolada at a decidedly expensive price. Staff were friendly and the view great, but I feel it is more a case of branding over substance. I’d not bother if you want decent cocktails in a place with atmosphere, stick to the many other venues such at the Dome et al.

I took my boyfriend, John to Harvey Nicks for some birthday prosseco last week purely because I wanted to sit on the roof terrace and pretend I’m fancy.
I used to go to the Harvey Nichols roof terrace all the time with my best friend when she first emigrated to Edinburgh and was earning ludicrous sums of money as a specialist mixologist (no, I’m not entirely sure either). The joy of this was that she would «treat» me and we’d spend many happy afternoons sipping cocktails and concealing our amazement that they’d let us in such an establishment. She’s now upgraded to London and afternoons on the roof terrace are a distant memory. And unfortunately I think they’ll stay that way.
Don’t misunderstand me — there’s nothing nicer than drinking prosseco on a balcony so high that it threatens to give you a nosebleed. But Harvey Nichols just doesn’t feel as special as it once did. We ordered delicious cake, and the staff kept popping over to top up our water glasses, and although the sun didn’t shine as brightly as my memory, it was very nice indeed. But there’s something about paying £35 for a bottle of fizz, while the table next to you is wearing flip flops and putting their feet on the seats, which jars with me. It’s nice, but not as nice as it should be. I dress up to go to Harvey Nichols. I treat it as an occasion. And I never fail to be disappointed by other people who don’t.
If you have a very rich lover who wants to wine and dine you beside one of the best views across Edinburgh city centre, then by all means hit up the roof terrace. But if you’re footing the bill and looking, like me, to feel fancy, then I’d urge you to possibly look at the wealth of other champagne bars Edinburgh has to offer.

This review is only for the food market on the top store. Amazing!
Great selection of the best gourmet types of food from all over the world. There was amazing stuff I’d never even heard of. From giant tabasco sauces to the best Scottish jams, to Japanese candies, there is everything here.
The prices are kind of high.
It’s fun to walk around and look at everything. It’s spacious, nicely lighted, and well designed.
The staff is really really nice, and I appreciated all the help that they offered me.
There are two places you can go to eat on the top floor!
I wish I could come here all the time.

Very strange but l had never been to Harvey Nichols before, for some bizarre thought that I’ve just never had the time.
I’ve only been on the two levels, checking out the aftershave selection on offer & the men’s clothing on the second level.
I was quite surprised how bizarre this store really was with the mad window displays and odd dressed mannequins in their displays.
I did find new aftershave & two new shirts, with a little help from some of the polite staff, definitely will be back to check out the rest if the store.

Awesome place, was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Went for Christian Louboutine shoes which to be honest they didn’t have a big selection of so couldn’t get any. The sales girl helped by taking name etc to notify me if they come in and offered alternative solutions.
Can’t won’t to go back shopping.

Confession — I don’t tend to shop in Harvey Nics for clothes!
I love the food hall though — Cuckoo’s Cakes and good range of special gluten free items like gnocchi and pasta.
The beauty dept is fab — a treat is the Nails Inc champagne file and polish. Buy your polish at the same time and get your nails done for £12 which includes a couple of glasses of champagne :-)
Students also benefit from cheap brows. Show your student card and brows at Shavata are only £10, compared to £17 full price.
So HN, I don’t bother much with the clothes but you are decent for all the extras :-)

I absolutely love this shop. I enjoy the finer things in life and don’t mind dropping by for a quick look at the handbags and shoes. I would rather spend my money on one luxury item that will last me years that lots of items that will be worn and out of fashion in a few months.
My favorite part of Harvey Nichols is the Mac and Chanel Cosmetics. I could easily spent hours shopping the stands and having my makeup done. I always make sure i stock up when i am in and can spend hundreds at a time as its just so brilliant.
I also very much love the winter sales. I love a a bargain and although i will spend on something i truly love i tend to grudge spending lots on shoes and bags. The sales are brilliant as last year i found a Wildfox swimsuit reduced from £180 to £9 and a Wildfox bracelet reduced from £120 to £5. This year i also found a pair of Jeffrey Campbell’s reduced from £150 to £5, so its really affordable for everyone once the sale rolls round. However not all items are reduced this much unfortunately.
I love the new Gucci boutiques they have inside and i can admire all the beautiful bags and jackets, despite not being able to afford them. I find the Louboutins to be reasonably priced. You can get a decent pair of hidden platform in nude for £450 which i think is fair. Out of my price range but still fair.
I really love the 4^th floor however as i can find all the candy and cocktails and sushi.

Es gab ja mal Zeiten da hat sich B.S. einfliegen lassen um ihre Klamotten zu bekommen. Aber insgesamt ist es nur eine Homage an Einkaufstätten auf in England/​Schottland also wer Lust und Laune hat neben den Highlands und Lochs noch andere Sachen zu erleben — ab nach Edinburgh um einfach einmal grenzenlos shoppen zu gehen.

Maybe I just don’t get it. It’s a tall, bright, clean store. It’s a fancy store. But it’s not at all what I expected of a Harvey Nichols. Even though I was just in for a wander (as the store carries very little in the way of things in my budget or size), I was underwhelmed.