Marco's Pool Hall
Edinburgh's top spot for American pool, interactive darts, karaoke, and delicious pizza and cocktails – perfect for a lively night out with friends!
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About
If you're strolling through Edinburgh's West End and fancy a vibrant spot for some serious fun, you absolutely have to check out Marco's Pool Hall. Head downstairs to discover 18 gleaming American pool tables bathed in jazzy LED lights, creating a cool, dark ambiance that's perfect for a game or two. Beyond the billiards, you can unleash your inner rockstar in Scotland's first interactive karaoke room, challenge your mates to a round of social darts, or get nostalgic with retro gaming. The upstairs bar is a slick affair with stripped floors and exposed brick, serving up fantastic stone-baked pizzas, over 50 gins, and a stellar cocktail menu. Insider tip: grab a free membership online before you go for sweet midweek discounts on everything, from games to drinks and food! It's a proper Edinburgh institution, reborn and buzzing with energy, ideal for a memorable night out.
Facilities
Sports Centre
The facility is located at 79 Grove Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8FG, and is approximately 0.3 miles from Haymarket train station. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Marcos Pool Hall is Edinburgh's premier American Pool Hall, featuring 9ft American tables, a private interactive karaoke room, social interactive darts, and a retro gaming station. It boasts a well-stocked bar and kitchen offering cocktails, pizzas, draft beer, and large screens for major sporting events, making it an ideal spot for friends and group bookings. The facility houses 18 state-of-the-art American pool tables in a dimly lit room with vibrant LED lighting.
Dining
Marcos features a well-stocked bar offering cocktails, draft beer, and over 50 gins, alongside a kitchen serving Edinburgh's finest pizzas from an authentic stone pizza oven.
Full Description
Marco's Pool Hall is located at 79 Grove Street, Edinburgh EH3 8FG, UK, in the West End neighborhood. It is operational and can be contacted at +441312902205, with more information available on its website, https://www.marcos.uk.com/. The venue boasts a high user rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 809 reviews. This establishment is primarily classified as a sports club, functioning as Edinburgh's premier American Pool Hall with 18 high-quality American 9ft tables. Beyond pool, Marco's offers a range of entertainment options including Scotland's first interactive karaoke room, social interactive darts, and a retro gaming station. The venue is also known for being a well-stocked bar and kitchen, featuring a wide selection of cocktails (over 50 gins available), stone-baked pizzas, and draft beer. Large screens are available for watching major sporting events. Marco's Pool Hall is wheelchair accessible and offers both dine-in and takeout options, though delivery is not available. Reservations are possible. Payment can be made using credit cards, debit cards, and NFC, but not cash. The general price level is moderate. Opening hours are from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM Monday to Thursday, and from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, it is open from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Pool tables are priced at £5 per hour from Sunday to Wednesday and £7 per hour on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Customers can obtain a free membership to Marco's, which provides various discounts from Monday to Thursday, including 20% off pool, karaoke, and darts, 20% off food, 25% off cocktails, 10% off draft beer, 20% off mini cocktails, and 10% off bottles. Special offers like "Midweek Madness" and "Sunday Session" provide savings on pool, darts, and pizza. The interior features a slick upstairs bar with stripped floors, copper accents, and exposed brick walls, incorporating nods to Marco's history. The downstairs pool room is traditionally dark but enhanced with jazzy LED lights. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. The venue is suitable for group bookings, including company nights out, stag and hen parties, with various packages available. A specific "Drinks, Pool & Pizza Package" for groups of 8+ offers 2 hours of private pool table hire (one table per four people), a reserved area, a welcome drink (pint of Carling/cider, bottle of Miller, glass of house wine, or soft drink), and pizza (one to share between two), along with access to Sky Sports and a jukebox. An open charge unit, operated by POD Point (UK), is installed at St James Square site at Quarter, Edinburgh. This facility has 7 points with Type 2 (Socket Only) connections, each providing 7 kW power (Level 2: Medium) with AC (Single-Phase), 230V, and 32A. Usage requires membership, with a complicated tariff structure of £0.45/kWh and £0.75/kWh.