Ancient Robot Games
Independent board game shop and board game cafe at the foot of Leith Walk with a large games library, tables to book for board games, wargames and RPGs, and weekly and monthly evening events.
Venue type · Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife
Board game cafés and bars in Edinburgh
Board game cafés and bars across Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 4 board game cafés and bars across Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife. Between them they run 11 regular sessions, most often on Thursdays and Mondays. Three of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Games Hub Edinburgh, Edinburgh 6 regular nights: Boardgame Munch (Mondays), Digimon (Tuesdays)
- Potions & Rations, Edinburgh 5 regular nights: Alchemax D&D Session (Mondays), Brushes and Brews (Sundays)
- Bellfield Brewery Taproom, Edinburgh 1 regular night: Casual Commander (Thursdays)
4 venues
Bellfield Brewery Taproom
Brewery taproom in Abbeyhill that hosts a weekly Thursday casual Commander night run by the Edinburgh Magic the Gathering meetup group.
1 regular event
Games Hub Edinburgh
Tabletop gaming cafe on Lauriston Place, open since 2012, with a large board game library, cafe snacks and space to play. It runs weekly trading card game nights including Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering Commander and a Pokémon League.
6 regular events
Potions & Rations
Board game pub on Broughton Street with a games library, food and regular nights for Commander, D&D and painting. Opened in 2026.
5 regular events
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 18:30 Every Monday
Alchemax D&D Session
Potions & Rations, Edinburgh. Campaign session (meal, drink and DM fee included)
D&D Book ahead
Ask the venue for times One Monday a month; check the venue Discord for dates
Tuesday
From 19:00 Every Tuesday
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Wednesday
From 19:00 Every Wednesday
Edinburgh MTG cEDH Night
Potions & Rations, Edinburgh. Competitive Commander (cEDH)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £1 (plus food or drink purchase) Book ahead
Thursday
From 19:00 Every Thursday
Casual Commander
Bellfield Brewery Taproom, Edinburgh. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £1 (plus food or drink purchase) Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Second Thursday of the month
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Friday
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Magic: The Gathering Commander
Games Hub Edinburgh, Edinburgh. Commander multiplayer
Magic: The Gathering
Sunday
14:00 to 17:30 Every Sunday
Brushes and Brews
Potions & Rations, Edinburgh. Hobby painting afternoon
Mixed games Entry: Free (buy food or drink) Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Sunday
Common questions
Which board game cafés and bars in Edinburgh run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Games Hub Edinburgh in Edinburgh (6 nights), Potions & Rations in Edinburgh (5 nights) and Bellfield Brewery Taproom in Edinburgh (1 night). We list 4 venues in all across Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife.
Which night of the week is busiest at board game cafés and bars in Edinburgh?
Thursdays and Mondays have the most regular sessions. Nine sessions run every week. The Edinburgh calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at board game cafés and bars in Edinburgh?
Yes. Three regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Bellfield Brewery Taproom and Potions & Rations. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at board game cafés and bars in Edinburgh?
One regular night is free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
How much is a board game café in Edinburgh?
Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Ancient Robot Games: Table booking £4 per person for 2 hours. Games Hub Edinburgh: £5 pay to play. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.