Play tabletop games, trading card games, and board games in Edinburgh's community-focused gaming café with a huge library and weekly events.

Games Hub Edinburgh is a long-running tabletop gaming venue located in the heart of the city, established in 2012. It serves as a welcoming community hub for players of all experience levels, from casual gamers to competitive enthusiasts. The venue features a huge game library with board games and supports a wide range of trading card games including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Warhammer, and more. Visitors can enjoy flexible table booking at £5 pay-to-play, with tables available for both casual sessions and organised meetups. The Games Hub Café provides refreshments and snacks while you play. The venue operates 7 days a week and hosts weekly events that bring the community together. What sets Games Hub apart is its community-first approach, with most activity organised through an active Discord server of over 3000 members. Players can book tables, arrange games, and request specific products directly through the community platform. Whether you're dropping in for a relaxed gaming session or looking to get involved in Edinburgh's local gaming scene, Games Hub provides a dedicated space to play, socialise, and connect with other gamers.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Sean Newman

a year ago

Stumbled across this great store on way to dinner. Found a good MTG buy which made my day. Checked out the facilities and they're very good with so many games supported and available to play. Staff were super pleasant and engaging.

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Addyson Reimer

2 years ago

My husband and I love board games and there were soooo many to choose from! For locals, they have a serious DND thing going on and Pokémon too. I was impressed

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Nova Paterson

3 years ago

Nice place with a lovely lady who runs everything. 🙂 (Never really interact with the owner as he mostly plays games upstairs) -edit The owner is also lovely 🙂

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Stefan Hugtenburg

4 years ago

Absolutely charming place to play some Boardgames. Wide assortment of options with very friendly and knowledgeable staff to provide recommendations. If you're looking for a nice way to spend the evening, this is the place to go!

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Agustus Zarko

8 years ago

Fantastic little games cafe with a surprisingly sizeable basement and so many board games to choose from. Has great coffee and does wonderful food from meals and soups to great cakes and all at a great price

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026