Edinburgh Sports Club
Your West End "hidden gem" for all things rackets, good food, and great company – an active, family-friendly club in the heart of Edinburgh!
Photos
About
If you're wandering through Edinburgh's charming West End and crave a vibrant spot for racket sports or just a fantastic community hub, you absolutely have to check out Edinburgh Sports Club! It's a real hidden gem, nestled away on its own island within the Water of Leith World Heritage site, which gives it such a unique, peaceful vibe – yet it’s just a hop, skip, and a jump from Princes Street. You'll find superb facilities for squash, tennis (with floodlit courts!), the super popular padel, and even table tennis. Plus, there’s a great gym if you fancy a workout. What really sets it apart is the friendly, family-oriented atmosphere; they're brilliant at helping you find playing partners and have a packed calendar of social events and coaching for all ages. After a game, the bar and restaurant are the perfect cozy spots to refuel and mingle. Definitely worth a visit – and remember, you can often pay and play, though membership opens up even more fun!
Facilities
Sports Centre
The Edinburgh Sports Club is a thriving rackets club located in the heart of Edinburgh's West End, offering ample parking and situated a short brisk walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle, with convenient access to trams on Shandwick Place for connections to the suburbs and airport.
Dining
The club features a beautifully appointed Bar Restaurant and Lounge area where members can unwind, enjoy refreshments, read newspapers, and watch the big screen. They host various themed nights such as Curry nights, Quiz nights, and Bistro Nights, and the restaurant offers excellent weekday lunches. The venue is also available for hire for parties and special occasions.
Gym
The venue includes gym facilities.
Padel
Edinburgh Sports Club features three covered and floodlit outdoor padel courts.
Squash
Edinburgh Sports Club has six squash courts and is a thriving rackets club located in the heart of Edinburgh's West End.
Table Tennis
The Edinburgh Sports Club offers a first-class table tennis facility.
Tennis
The Edinburgh Sports Club offers three floodlit tennis courts.
Full Description
Edinburgh Sports Club is a thriving rackets club situated in the heart of Edinburgh's West End, just a short brisk walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. It is uniquely hidden away on an island in the middle of the Water of Leith World Heritage site, offering ample parking. The club boasts extensive facilities including six squash courts (one of which is a hardball doubles court), three floodlit tennis courts, three brand new fully covered floodlit padel courts, and a first-class table tennis facility. Additionally, it features a gym, snooker facilities, a bar, a restaurant, and a barbecue area. The club is wheelchair accessible and provides restrooms. Edinburgh Sports Club operates as a family-oriented members club that welcomes everyone. They emphasize introducing new members to playing partners to ensure easy integration, regardless of skill level or sport. Coaching is a core part of the club's offering, available for both adults and juniors across all sports. The club hosts a variety of organized activities designed to foster community, such as mini-leagues, club nights, handicap tournaments, mini-team competitions, squash festivals, graded tournaments, teams, tours, and international events. Beyond sports, the club provides a beautifully appointed Bar Restaurant and Lounge area, perfect for unwinding after a game or a long day. Members and guests can enjoy refreshments, read newspapers, or watch events on the big screen. The social calendar is vibrant, featuring curry nights, quiz nights, bistro nights, Octoberfest, Mayhem, and occasional karaoke nights. The restaurant serves excellent weekday lunches, and the venue is available for hire for parties and special occasions. The club also has a shop offering top brands in rackets, balls, and accessories, with ESC members receiving a 10% discount on all shop items. The club's opening hours are: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 22:00, Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00, and Sunday from 09:00 to 22:00. The club's address is 7 Belford Place, Edinburgh, EH4 3DH, Scotland. They can be contacted via phone at +441315397071 or through their website at http://www.edinburghsportsclub.co.uk/. Email contact is team@edinburghsportsclub.co.uk. The club has a rating of 4.5 based on 109 user reviews.