Sports Centres with Pay and Play in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Finds lists 14 sports centres with pay and play access in Edinburgh. Results are sorted by rating.
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Thistle Padel Club
Thistle Padel Club in Colinton, Edinburgh, is a welcoming covered padel venue with two floodlit artificial turf courts, open year-round. Offering both pay-and-play and affordable monthly membership, it caters to all levels with coaching, social sessions, and on-site café, bar, and shop. With free parking, racket rental, and a lively community feel, it's a top spot for padel in the city.
Craigmillar Park Tennis & Padel Club
Craigmillar Park Tennis & Padel Club is a friendly sports hub in southern Edinburgh, offering four floodlit artificial grass tennis courts and a brand-new covered padel court. With a thriving junior programme, pay-and-play options for padel, and a cosy clubhouse with a café, it's the perfect spot for both competitive and social racket sports.
Marco's Pool Hall
Marco's Pool Hall is Edinburgh's premier American pool hall, offering 18 top-quality 9ft tables in a slick basement with colour-changing LED lights, plus interactive karaoke and darts. With a well-stocked bar, stone-baked pizzas, and a buzzing atmosphere, it's the perfect spot for a social night out with friends or group bookings.
Marpole
Marpole Retreats was a beloved Leith Walk hub offering a fitness studio, coworking space, event rooms, and therapy spaces, all wrapped in an inviting tropical-inspired interior. Despite its early promise and glowing reviews, rising costs forced this startup to close permanently. Locals still recall the emerald chairs, mural walls, and the sense of community it fostered.
Locarno Snooker Club
Locarno Snooker Club is a classic Edinburgh snooker hall with seven well-maintained tables, a friendly bar with great beer and hot food, and a relaxed atmosphere that welcomes everyone. No membership required – just walk in and enjoy a reasonably priced evening of snooker with good company.
The Grange
The Grange Club in Stockbridge is a historic multi-sport powerhouse — think tennis, padel, cricket, hockey, and squash — now with brand-new indoor courts that make year-round play a reality. With pay-and-play options, a welcoming bar, and a calendar full of events, it’s the kind of club that feels like a community hub as much as a sports facility.
Game4Padel Edinburgh Park
Game4Padel Edinburgh Park is a top-notch padel and pickleball venue with two covered courts, four outdoor pickleball courts, and a multisport court for tennis or football. Open 7am–10pm daily with floodlights free, it offers pay-and-play or cheap membership, plus coaching from Scotland's leading padel coach Ross Murdoch. Just 150m from the tram stop, it's a brilliantly accessible spot for racket sports fans.
Inverleith Park
Inverleith Park's tennis courts have had a fantastic makeover, reopening in September 2023 with four all-weather tarmac courts. You can book a court for just £1 an hour, or join the free Barclays Parks Tennis sessions every Sunday morning. It's a 10-minute bus ride from the city centre and the perfect spot for a social game, with coaching programmes for all ages.
Powerleague Portobello
Powerleague Portobello is Edinburgh's go-to football centre, located on Brighton Place. With floodlit astro pitches, changing facilities, and a café, it's perfect for 5-a-side games with friends. Book ahead to secure your spot.
Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre
Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre is Edinburgh's sparkling new six-court indoor facility on the Heriot-Watt University campus, offering top-notch acrylic surfaces and a warm community vibe. From mini tennis for toddlers to competitive adult classes and performance coaching, it's a year-round destination for players of every level – and with pay-as-you-play access, you don't need a membership to enjoy it.
Powerleague Sighthill
Powerleague Sighthill is Edinburgh's premier sports complex, offering four covered padel courts and multiple 5‑a‑side football pitches alongside a lively clubhouse with a bar, food, and remote workspace. With pay‑and‑play access, membership perks, and a full programme of leagues, lessons, and kids' camps, it's a vibrant community hub for players of all levels.
The Ball Room
The Ball Room in Edinburgh is a revitalised snooker hall turned sports bar, offering a fantastic mix of pool, snooker, table tennis, and live sport on dozens of screens. With homemade food, a welcoming bar, and a sunny outdoor terrace, it's the perfect spot for a casual night out with friends or family.
Craiglockhart Tennis Centre
Nestled at the foot of Craiglockhart Hill, Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis Centre is a community favourite offering five indoor acrylic hard courts, six outdoor clay courts, a fully equipped gym, fitness classes, squash, pickleball, badminton, table tennis, and a Trackman golf simulator. With a new cycle studio and extensive coaching programmes, it's the ultimate sports hub for all ages and abilities.
Barnton Park Padel
Barnton Park Padel offers a single outdoor padel court with artificial grass, free floodlights, and rackets to borrow. Open daily from 8am to 10pm, it welcomes everyone for pay-and-play or membership, with lessons and tournaments adding to the friendly atmosphere.
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