Where To Play Darts In Edinburgh

Looking to inject a little competition into your next night out? There's no better way to do that than by having a friendly game of darts with your friends. And whether you're after a classic version of the pastime, or a high-tech adaptation with digital screens, there are plenty of spots across the city to get involved.

We've rounded up the very best places to play darts in Edinburgh, from quirky activity bars offering augmented reality games to old-school pubs with traditional boards.

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 3rd April 2025



Flight Club Darts

Taking Bookings

£12 Lunch Offer

  • Level 3, St James Quarter, 300-306, EH1 3AE

Bringing darts into the 21st Century, this quirky fairground-themed bar can be found in St James Quarter. They've got a number of interactive dartboards offering a high-tech version of the game, with lots of fun multiplayer modes and screens that add up your scores for you, also playing back all your best moments.

The Flight Club Edinburgh menu is on hand to keep you fuelled throughout your game, featuring signature cocktails and delicious pizzas or sharing platters. And if you head here on weekends, their boozy brunch socials come with two hours of unlimited pizza, a bottle of prosecco or four beers each and an hour at the oche - starting from £33 per person.

Marcos Pool Hall and Pizza Bar

Taking Bookings

  • 79 Grove Street, EH3 8FG

Though it may be best known for its pool tables, Marcos Pool Hall and Pizza Bar is also a cheap place to play darts. The Fountainbridge venue offers an interactive darts experience for just £5 per person for the hour, with a state-of-the-art system that tracks your scores across a number of multiplayer games.

Check out their pool and karaoke options too, before heading to the bar for signature cocktails like The Drumstick or a Marco's daquiri, starting from just £8 each. You can pair these with 12-inch pizzas topped with cured Italian salami or jalapenos, as well as hotdogs, nachos and garlic bread.

The Chanter, Edinburgh

Taking Bookings

  • 30 - 32 Bread Street, EH3 9AF

Tucked just off of Lothian Road, The Chanter is a lively sports pub that's always got a buzzing atmosphere. Expect large HD screens showing all the biggest sporting events, as well as a classic dartboard on one wall for a little competition of your own.

After your game, tuck into hearty dishes like karaage chicken loaded fries, stone-baked grilled mushroom pizzas and juicy Italian-inspired burgers. Plus, there are classic cocktails and refreshing pints to wash it all down.

Boom Battle Bar Edinburgh

  • Unit 3 & 4, Omni Centre, EH1 3AU

The ultimate gaming spot in the Omni Centre, Boom Battle Bar has enough to keep you entertained for hours. Their augmented reality darts experience starts from £15 per group for 30 minutes, or £25 for an hour, and you can book the lanes out for up to eight people at a time. This is a high-tech version of the classic game, with lots of different modes to choose from.

Be sure to check out their shuffleboard, axe throwing, crazy golf, beer pong and pool as well. Afterwards, head to the bar for quirky signature cocktails like the tequila rose-based Basic B*tch, alongside halloumi fries, fried chicken burgers, cauliflower wings and more.

Lane7 Edinburgh

  •  Floor 4, 02b St James Square, EH1 3AD

Wondering where to play darts in Edinburgh city centre? Lane7 has got to be one of the quirkiest choices, covered in colourful graffiti and neon lights. Their bespoke bowling lanes might be what they're famous for, but you can also find augmented reality darts here, alongside curling, shuffleboard, ping pong and much more.

Book your place at the oche for £27, covering all the players in your lane - which can fit up to six people at a time. There are a variety of interactive games to choose from, and you can complete your experience with cocktails and juicy Fat Hippo burgers.

Golf Tavern

Burger & Beer for £20 and 2 other offers

  • 30 – 31 Wright's Houses, EH10 4HR

Wondering where to play darts in Edinburgh for free? Every single Sunday, the Golf Tavern is offering free sessions on their interactive dartboards, as well as the pool tables. This takes place in the Caddie Club upstairs, where you can choose from a huge selection of games and challenges - and they even add up the scores for you on the screens.

There's other fun entertainment here, from karaoke to the Playstation or Xbox. Sip refreshing pints or cocktails while you play, and afterwards you can tuck into everything from haggis, neeps and tatties to pepperoni pizzas or smashed steak burgers.