Alcohol-Free Fun In Edinburgh

One of the UK's best-loved activity bars, Flight Club's Edinburgh outpost can be found in the heart of St James Quarter. These guys have reimagined the classic game of darts, complete with high-tech electronic boards that add up your scores for you. There are all sorts of fun minigames to try out, suitable for groups of all sizes.

You can tuck into small plates, sharers and delicious pizza paddles while you play, or in their fairground-themed bar afterwards. They also host brunch socials every weekend, promising unlimited pizza and mocktails alongside an hour at the oche.

Hosting events at Old Town venue The Three Sisters on a regular basis, Paintvine are promising all sorts of fun goings-on. You'll get the chance to paint or sculpt your very own masterpiece, led by talented instructors who are on hand to help throughout.

Expect a laid-back environment, with non-alcoholic drinks available while you're working. All the materials you need will be provided, and you'll leave with a beautiful piece of art to take home.

If you're looking to expand your culinary skills, then head to YO! Sushi on Princes Street. Their sushi school takes place every single Wednesday, where you'll learn all about the history of sushi and how to create these scrumptious bites for yourself.

Their expert guides will talk you through knife skills, rolling techniques and the very best flavours to combine together. You'll make everything from salmon sashimi to cucumber maki and California rolls, with a vegetarian menu available too, and you'll also get some complimentary snacks and a drink to begin the session - think edamame and gyoza.

Looking to explore more of the city? Then check out The Great Game Treasure Hunts. You'll get to explore new parts of Edinburgh on your quest, using a treasure map to work your way around the New Town and beyond, before making it to a mystery pub where you'll get 20% off your bill.

Prices start from as little as £10 per person, and there are two routes to choose from. Your pack includes a clues sheet, compass and a clipboard, giving you everything you need to self-guide your adventure.

Scotland's first fairground games experience for adults, Fayre Play is a quirky activity bar that's tonnes of fun - with or without the booze. Unleash your inner big kid on nine classic games like hook-a-duck, basketball machines and more, all in a colourful, nostalgic venue.

Their Roll Up, Roll Up mocktail is a delicious blend of cranberry, lemonade and orange sherbet sticks, which you can enjoy alongside tasty burgers and hotdogs.

Become a private detective for the day and put those amateur sleuthing skills to the test. This Murder Mystery Experience sees you use a state-of-the-art app to enjoy an outdoor adventure, solving clues, cracking codes and interrogating virtual suspects to find the killer of an infamous politician.

Open seven days a week until 3am, you can always get your fix of quirky fun at NQ64. Their Edinburgh outpost can be found on Lothian Road, flaunting dark interiors splattered with Instagrammable neon graffiti, as well as 27 different retro games and consoles.

You can play everything from Time Crisis 3 to Guitar Hero and old-school Mario Kart here, with original PlayStation and Super Nintendo consoles as well as arcade machines. Tuck into cheesy slices from Pizza Geeks while you play, as well as sipping themed mocktails.

A great way to explore more of the city for locals and tourists alike, the Scavenger Hunt Bank Heist by I'm Puzzled is a must-try. This interactive experience will have you planning and pulling off a dangerous bank heist, all self-guided through their cutting-edge app.

Working in teams of two to six people, you'll scout out locations and crack code, while liaising with your virtual crew. You can set off at any time you like, on any day of the week, with prices starting from only £19.99 for the whole group.

Every Thursday night, Edinburgh's Dragonfly cocktail bar transforms into the city's most intimate comedy venue for Good Egg Comedy. With a cozy room holding just 42 seats, the show is the perfect place to catch professional comedians testing out new material for international tours, Edinburgh Fringe, and even Netflix specials. For just £5, you'll witness top-tier comedians honing their craft in a laid-back setting, making it the best comedy deal in town.

Looking for a fun night out that's also affordable? Then check out Top Banana at Monkey Barrel Comedy. Running every single Wednesday from 7pm until midnight, the side-splitting event features a different lineup of headliners each week.

Expect to see a wide variety of up-and-coming comedians perform here with the hopes of winning the title of banana, as well as some more experienced acts practicing new material. Even better? Tickets cost just £4 per person.

Situated in St James Quarter, Lane7 is a quirky activity bar that boasts a whole load of fun, competitive games. Ideal for booze-free date nights or group outings, the main attraction here is their neon, graffiti-covered bowling lanes - though you'll also find shooting pods, augmented darts, mini-golf, shuffleboard and more.

All that gaming is hungry work, but luckily you'll find a menu full of mouthwatering burgers on offer here, cooked up by Fat Hippo. Chow down on juicy patties topped with cheese, paired with a non-alcoholic pornstar martini or a jasmine paloma.