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Find the best chess venues in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Browse 4 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 4 chess venues in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

List last updated: 2026-06-09

• Brass Monkey — bar, 14 Drummond St, Edinburgh EH8 9TU, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• Giant Chess Board at Saughton Park Gardens — park venue, Demonstration Garden, Whitson, Stenhouse, Saughton, Scotland, EH11 3HR · chess boards available
• The Cumberland Bar — bar, 1-3 Cumberland St, Edinburgh EH3 6RT, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• The Royal Dick (Summerhall) — bar, The Royal Dick, 1 Summerhall Place, Edinburgh EH9 1PL, UK · chess boards available, drinks

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Questions about chess in Edinburgh

Where can I play chess in Edinburgh?

Checkmate IRL maps 4 places to play chess in Edinburgh: 3 bars and 1 outdoor spot. They include The Royal Dick (Summerhall) and Giant Chess Board at Saughton Park Gardens.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Edinburgh?

Yes. 3 bars in Edinburgh are listed as places to play chess: The Royal Dick (Summerhall), Brass Monkey and The Cumberland Bar.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Edinburgh?

Giant Chess Board at Saughton Park Gardens is the outdoor spot on the map. It has a giant chess board.

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