The Gelly Bar

★★★★★4.4(37 reviews)

34 Salamander St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7HZ

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What customers say

6 most helpful reviews

★★★★★

I wish I got the name of the woman who did my nails. She was lovely and brilliant, the best experience I've had getting my nails done. It didn't feel rushed at all. I got a french manicure and she took so much time making sure they were perfect. I've never seen someone take so much care, and she obviously takes a lot of pride in her work. I'll definitely be back!
March 2025
★★★★★

Amazing service! Really lovely, professional and skilled staff. They slotted me in last minute and fixed another salons mistake. I got exactly the nail art I asked for and they are super respectful of covid safety
May 2022
★★★★★

Had such a lovely experience here with Taryn! Great work professional, friendly and patient.
March 2025
★★★★★

Amazing!! Was my first time getting my nails done and Abby exceeded my expectations. Couldn't be happier and the vibe in the salon is so relaxed. If I wasn't sitting up I might have fallen asleep. Great staff and great talent. Will 100% be back
September 2022
★★★★★

I've been going to Leila since forever! Started out in her spare room through to now at the new beautiful Gelly Bar! The shop looks amazing, the girls working there are professional, warm and welcoming! Winston the dog is a nice little extra to see. Every single set of nails I've had I constantly receive compliments on from friends, family and even strangers! I've recommended the Gelly Bar to everyone, many of my friends and colleagues go there now. The quality of work done exceeds and blows my expectations out of the water every single time! Each set is better than the last. Must be about 5 years going to the Gelly Bar and I will never go anywhere else! Amazing environment, who knew having your nails done could be so fun! 💖
October 2019
★★★★★

First time getting my nails done since I finally stopped biting them and the girls at Gelly Bar were really nice. Manicure was efficient but not rushed and my nails were so neat and tidy!
March 2019

About The Gelly Bar

The Gelly Bar is a nail salon based in Edinburgh, holding a solid customer rating on Google. The rating reflects a predominantly positive customer experience, with the large majority of reviewers awarding five stars across visits spanning several years. Customers consistently highlight the unhurried pace of appointments, with several noting that technicians take care to ensure results are neat and precise rather than moving quickly through the work. French manicures and nail art both receive specific mention, with reviewers noting that requests are followed closely and corrections from other salons have been handled without issue. The atmosphere is frequently described as relaxed and calm, and the team is characterised across reviews as professional, warm, and accommodating, including to first-time clients and those with last-minute needs. The salon's name suggests a focus on gel-based nail treatments, and reviews reference manicures and nail art as part of the offering. The Gelly Bar is closed on Tuesdays and operates varying hours across the rest of the week, with later closing times on Thursdays and Fridays until 8pm, and shorter hours at weekends. Booking in advance is advisable, though the salon has been noted to accommodate last-minute appointments when availability allows.