Merlin Tabletop Games Night
Free weekly board game night at The Merlin: party games to heavy strategy, great drinks, and a warm welcome.
About
If you're strolling down Morningside Road on a Friday evening, do yourself a favour and duck into The Merlin for their weekly tabletop games night. They've got a cracking selection of games—from light party fare to crunchy eurogames that'll have you planning your next move for days—and you're always welcome to bring your own favourites. It's completely free, the pub's drinks range is top-notch, and the crowd is a lovely mix of regulars and newcomers, so whether you're a solo adventurer or rolling deep with friends, you'll fit right in. No need to book; just show up and grab a table.
Community Group
The Merlin Tabletop Games Night is a weekly gathering at The Merlin pub in Edinburgh where people can play board games, socialize, and enjoy drinks. All are welcome, and a selection of games is provided.
Board Games
The Merlin hosts a weekly tabletop games night with a selection of games ranging from party games to complex strategy games, and attendees are welcome to bring their own games.
Full Description
Merlin Tabletop Games Night is a weekly community board games meetup hosted at The Merlin pub, located at 168-172 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, in the Morningside area. The pub is part of the Belhaven chain. The games night runs every Friday from 6:30 PM to 11:45 PM and is free to attend. The organisers provide a selection of games ranging from party games and lighter fare to challenging 'crunchy headscratchers' and modern eurogames. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own games. The event is promoted both through the pub's own website and a dedicated Meetup group which has 37 members. The Meetup page is organised by 'The Merlin' and has had multiple past events. In addition to the weekly games night, The Merlin hosts regular live music on Saturdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (with some variations) and a Monday Night Digital Quiz from 8:00 PM to 10:15/10:30 PM, with free entry and a gift card prize. The pub also celebrates various seasonal events including St Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, Bank Holidays, Father's Day, Summer, Halloween, and Christmas, each with dedicated pages on the pub's website. Online booking is available via the Belhaven booking URL, and the pub's website provides further information. The atmosphere is described as welcoming, with a focus on socialising over a board game and a pint. The pub offers a fantastic drinks range. All events listed are free entry.