Edinburgh Sports Club
Your hidden gem in Edinburgh's West End for thrilling racket sports, lively community, and delicious dining – come join the fun!
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About
If you're ever near Edinburgh's West End and looking for a true sporting haven, you absolutely have to check out the Edinburgh Sports Club! Tucked away on an island in the Water of Leith, this place is a hidden gem for racket sports enthusiasts. You'll find incredible floodlit courts for squash, tennis, and even padel – which is just booming right now – plus top-notch table tennis, snooker, and a gym. It's a fantastic, family-friendly members' club where they genuinely go out of their way to help you find playing partners and get involved in all sorts of leagues and fun events. After a thrilling game, swing by the welcoming bar and restaurant for some delicious food and a lively atmosphere – they even do quiz nights! Don't forget, members get a discount at their pro shop for all your gear.
Facilities
Shop
The Edinburgh Sports Club features a shop that offers top brands and deals on rackets, balls, and accessories, with a 10% discount available for members.
Sports Centre
The Edinburgh Sports Club is situated in Edinburgh's West End, a short walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle, and offers ample parking on its unique island location within the Water of Leith World Heritage site.
Edinburgh Sports Club is a thriving, family-oriented rackets club located in Edinburgh's West End, near Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle, and is uniquely situated on an island within the Water of Leith World Heritage site. It offers six squash courts, three floodlit tennis courts, three covered padel courts, a hardball doubles court, a first-class table tennis facility, snooker, a gym, a bar, a restaurant, and a barbecue area. The club provides coaching for all sports and levels for both adults and juniors, along with organized activities such as leagues, club nights, and tournaments to help members integrate.
Dining
The Edinburgh Sports Club features a beautifully appointed bar, restaurant, and lounge area, providing a perfect setting to relax after activities. They offer various events such as curry nights, quiz nights, bistro nights, and special occasion hire, with the restaurant serving excellent weekday lunches.
Gym
The Edinburgh Sports Club offers a gym as one of its facilities.
Kids Programme
The club provides coaching for juniors of all levels across its sports, emphasizing that it's never too early for children to learn.
Padel
Edinburgh Sports Club features three covered and floodlit padel courts.
Snooker
Snooker is available as one of the sports facilities at this venue.
Squash
The Edinburgh Sports Club has six squash courts and offers coaching for all levels, including mini-leagues, club nights, handicap tournaments, mini-team competitions, squash festivals, graded tournaments, teams, tours, and international events to help members integrate into the club.
Table Tennis
Edinburgh Sports Club offers a first-class table tennis facility.
Tennis
Edinburgh Sports Club has three floodlit tennis courts.
Full Description
The Edinburgh Sports Club is a thriving rackets club situated at 7 Belford Place, Edinburgh, EH4 3DH, in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End, just a short brisk walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. It is uniquely located on an island in the middle of the Water of Leith World Heritage site and offers ample parking. The club boasts six squash courts, three floodlit tennis courts, three fully covered and brand new floodlit padel courts, a hardball doubles court, a first-class table-tennis facility, and snooker facilities. Beyond racket sports, members can access a well-equipped gym and various health & fitness options. The club is wheelchair accessible. The club is family-orientated and welcomes new members, offering assistance to integrate them by introducing them to other members and playing partners regardless of their skill level or chosen sport. Coaching is available for both adults and juniors across all sports offered. The club also organizes a variety of activities to foster community engagement, including mini-leagues, club nights, handicap tournaments, mini-team competitions, squash festivals, graded tournaments, teams, tours, and international events. For relaxation and dining, the club features a beautifully appointed bar, restaurant, and lounge area, along with a barbecue area, where members can unwind after a game or a day at work. The restaurant provides excellent weekday lunches, and the venue can be hired for parties and special occasions. The club hosts various social events such as curry nights, quiz nights, bistro nights, Octoberfest, and karaoke nights. There is also a shop selling rackets, balls, and accessories from top brands, with ESC members receiving a 10% discount on all shop items. The Edinburgh Sports Club operates from 09:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday, and Sunday, and from 09:00 to 18:00 on Saturdays, according to its main website. However, some sources, like Tripadvisor, indicate different hours, such as 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM weekdays and 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM on Sundays. The club has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 109 user ratings. Electric vehicle charging points are available, operated by POD Point (UK), offering 7kW Type 2 sockets. The usage type for charging is "Public - Membership Required," with a tariff structure including £0.45/kWh and £0.75/kWh. The club can be reached at +441315397071, and its website is http://www.edinburghsportsclub.co.uk/. Membership is required to access the club facilities; pay and play options are not available.