What are the hours for Afterdark Edinburgh?

Hours for Afterdark Edinburgh: Wed: 20:00–01:00; Thu (select dates): 19:00–23:59; Fri: 21:00–03:00; Sat: 21:00–03:00.

Does Afterdark Edinburgh require membership?

Yes, Afterdark Edinburgh requires membership (£20/year, arranged on first visit). Membership costs £20/year (single or couple).

Is Afterdark Edinburgh BYOB?

Yes, Afterdark Edinburgh allows guests to bring their own beverages.

Afterdark Edinburgh

Name: Afterdark Edinburgh
Address: Bankhead Broadway, Edinburgh EH11 4DB, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7487 634058
Price range: £25-£40

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

On-Premise Club

Updated Oct 15, 2026

Bankhead Broadway, Edinburgh EH11 4DB

Edinburgh, Scotland

+44 7487 634058

Phone

afterdarkedinburgh.co.uk

Website

Membership Required

£20/year (single or couple) · £20/year, arranged on first visit

21+

Age Requirement

Dress Code

Smart casual; no sportswear (team clothing, joggers, hats); lingerie by 11pm on lingerie nights

Hours

Wed20:00–01:00

Thu (select dates)19:00–23:59

Fri21:00–03:00

Sat21:00–03:00

Event Pricing

Couples£40 (standard), £25 · Wed/Thu

Single woman£15 (standard), £10 · Wed/Thu

Single man£45 (standard), £35 (Wed/Thu); TV guests £35 (standard), £25 · Wed/Thu

Who can attend

Everyone welcome on regular Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights (single men pay a higher entry fee)
Some Friday nights are for couples and single females
Regular Thursday TV, CD, Bi & Admirers nights

Before you go

Joining: Membership is arranged on your first visit and renewed annually.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for Joining (opens in a new tab)
First visit: After checking in, a staff member gives newcomers a short tour showing the areas and explaining the rules and etiquette.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for First visit (opens in a new tab)
ID: Guests must be 21 or older; ID is required on arrival if you appear younger.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for ID (opens in a new tab)
Alcohol: BYOB for alcohol; the club does not sell it. Soft drinks and snacks are bought with tokens.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for Alcohol (opens in a new tab)
Phones & photos: Mobile phones are not permitted inside the club and must be stored in the lockers provided.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for Phones & photos (opens in a new tab)
House rules: Always ask before touching others, do not open closed doors, and use the wipes and bins provided in all rooms.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for House rules (opens in a new tab)
Payment & booking: Pay on the door; card is accepted with a £10 minimum and cash is preferred. Some special events are booked in advance.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for Payment & booking (opens in a new tab)

Reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 38 reviews.

Google(38)

What reviewers say

Afterdark Edinburgh holds a 4.6 average on Google Maps across 38 reviews, with topic clusters foregrounding friendly staff, social atmosphere, and cleanliness as the dominant positives. Reviewers consistently frame the club as a safe, welcoming space oriented toward socialising and making new connections, several contrasting it favourably with pubs and noting the consent-aware culture eases first-time visitors in comfortably.

The most recurring friction point is temperature: the venue occupies an industrial unit and runs noticeably cold, prompting at least one reviewer to keep a jacket on all evening while also wishing for better music. A minority find the utilitarian setting — bare white walls, vinyl flooring — short on atmosphere, though the large majority appear to value the social experience far above the decor.

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About

Afterdark describes itself as “a private members swinging and kink club” and says it was established in 2022. It is an on-premise club in the Bankhead area of Edinburgh that opens on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, with regular Thursday evenings for TV, CD, Bi & Admirers nights and a monthly club night and quiz. The club says it offers “a welcoming, respectful and discreet environment” for open-minded adults. The venue has spacious social lounges with atmospheric lighting and dedicated play spaces, lockers for belongings, a staffed reception and bar area, and a designated outdoor area for smoking and vaping. Recurring nights include Fun For All nights, a monthly lingerie night and nights for couples and single females, alongside themed events. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights need no booking, though some special events do. Membership is arranged on a first visit, when newcomers get a short guided tour of the areas, rules and etiquette. Alcohol is BYOB, with soft drinks and snacks sold by token. Dress is smart casual with no sportswear, and guests are in lingerie by 11pm on lingerie nights. Guests must be 21 or older, phones stay in the lockers, closed doors are respected and guests always ask before touching.