Where To Play Pool In Edinburgh

A lively boozer located just off of the Royal Mile, The Chanter is one of the best pubs with pool tables in Edinburgh city centre. They're best known for their sports screenings and a regular lineup of live music, as well as cracking DJ sets every weekend.

There's a pool table for you and your mates to get competitive on, and there's a wide variety of food and drink to keep you fuelled. Think small plates like nachos or halloumi fries, alongside gourmet burgers, stone-baked pizza and more.

Wondering where to play pool in Edinburgh city centre? Then head to Boom Battle Bar, a haven of entertainment within the Omni Centre. Expect live DJs, bottomless brunches and games all under one roof, with an American pool table available to book. This costs £12 for 45 minutes, with space for up to four players at a time.

There are all sorts of other activities to get involved in - we're talking augmented reality darts, axe throwing, crazy golf, beer pong and shuffleboard. There are killer cocktails up for grabs, paired with scrumptious eats like truffle mac 'n' cheese bites, chicken katsu loaded fries and fried cauliflower burgers.

Boasting unrivalled views of Edinburgh Castle, The Chanter is a sports pub situated just off of the buzzing Lothian Road. it's a great spot for catching the game, with nine TVs and a massive HD screen showing all the biggest sporting events on Sky, and you can play pool while you're at it.

They have a huge array of spirits, beer and wine to get stuck into, which you can pair with an extensive food menu. Think hot honey chicken or cauliflower wings, stone-baked barbecue pizzas and Italian-inspired burgers.

When it comes to playing pool in this city, nowhere does it better than Marcos Pool Hall and Pizza Bar in the Haymarket area. This place has been around for over 30 years, providing a space for beginners and experts alike to practice their skills until midnight. You can hire the tables for £12 an hour, though if you become a member (which is free) then you get 20% off Monday to Thursday, alongside some other great deals.

They also offer karaoke, arcade games and darts, ideal for once you've had your fun with the pool. Their mouthwatering stone-baked pizzas are topped with everything from spicy salami to jalapenos and olives, with the option to build your own for £11.50.

Located by some of the city's most popular golf courses, Golf tavern provides food, drink and entertainment to its punters. They offer free rounds of pool on their tables, available upstairs in The Caddie Club. Whether you're playing as singles or doubles, this is suitable for all abilities, making for a great date night or group occasion.

There's also interactive darts, karaoke, and Xbox or PlayStation games to get stuck into, all while sipping refreshing pints or cocktails from the bar. Feeling peckish? They're also cooking up the likes of chilli cheese fries, halloumi burgers and Buffalo cauliflower pizzas.

A quirky, neon graffiti-filled space in St James Square, Lane7 is all about gaming. They may be best known for their colourful bowling lanes, but there are also multiple pool tables available to book - costing £22 an hour for a table for your whole group.

While you're here, why not make use of the rest of their games? Think retro arcades, augmented darts, crazy golf and much more. You can grab juicy burgers from Fat Hippos to keep you fuelled through all this fun, as well as signature cocktails, milkshakes and boozy slushies.