Can someone under 18 come along?
Although we’re all big weans-at-heart here at Fayre Play, we operate a strict adults only policy in our venues so anyone under 18 won’t be able to come along. Please note that you may be asked for ID upon entry, as we operate the Challenge-25 policy.
What form of payment should I bring?
Our venues only accept card or contactless payments, so there’s no need to bring cash with you on the day. Worried about splitting the bill? We can process separate card payments for you, no bother.
Where are you located/how do I get there?
You can find our fun-filled venue at 14 Picardy Place, across from the St. James Quarter at the top of Leith Walk.
We’re less than a 10 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and the brand new Picardy Place Tram stop is directly outside our front door, with regular services throughout the day.
Alternatively, there are various bus routes that stop near our venue, or you can hop in an Uber/ Taxi from elsewhere in the city.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Walk-ins are more than welcome, so feel free to rock up and roll up! If you’re part of a group or if you need a specific arrival time however, we advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
Please note, spaces tend to fill up fast on Fridays & Saturdays so we advise booking in advance to guarantee your space.
How does your pricing work?
Most of our tickets are a set price per person, excluding our Game Ticket, Games & 2 Drinks Package, and Games, Food & 2 Drinks Package which all incur an additional fee of £1 per person on Saturdays only.
To redeem Student, NHS or other ticket discounts you will need to show appropriate ID upon entry. Failure to do so may incur an additional fee in line with standard ticket pricing.
How do your package tokens work?
Our Drink Tokens can be used to purchase any drink from the bar, cocktails included, with the exception of double measures and large wines.
If you order a mocktail or soft drink with your token, please ask your server who will be able to give you ‘change’ for a second alcohol-free drink – free of charge.
Our Food Tokens may be used to order any of our main food items, plus a side of either house fries or onion rings only. Customers looking to upgrade to our premium side options are able do so for an additional fee.
I’m running late - can I still play?
If you’re more than 15 minutes late, I’m afraid we can’t guarantee you a new slot. Please chat to our friendly front desk team when you arrive, and they’ll be more than happy to confirm if there are any alternative slots available.
If you prefer, we can reschedule your booking to an alternative date. Just send us your booking reference along with your preferred slot, and we’ll amend your booking.
What games are on offer?
You can check out a full list of our competitive fairground games here.
As well as a stunnin’ selection of cocktails and scran, we also have a photobooth, plenty of Insta opportunities and much more. Have a wee nosy and book here when you’re ready.
How long does it take?
On average, it takes about 90 minutes to play through 2 rounds of our 9 fairground-inspired games. Please note, gameplay on peak days can take longer due to increased queue times.
Larger groups (9 or more) should expect a slightly longer play-through time, of around 2-2.5 hours.
If you book one of our food packages, or plan to grab food during your visit, it will typically add another 30-60 minutes onto your time.
Of course if you’d like to hang out with us longer, we’re happy to have you! We have a games corner with free board games and the opportunity to buy extra tickets for more shots at our games if you’re not quite ready to head out.
Can I order food and drink with my booking?
Yes! If you’d like to skip the hassle on the day, you can purchase our “Games, Food & 2 Drinks Package” which gets you:
- All the games, twice over
- 2 drinks (including cocktails)
- Any main dish + fries
Head to our Packages & Pricing page to find out more.
Do you have gluten free/veggie/vegan options?
We have something for everyone here at Fayre Play! We can make alterations to some dishes to make them gluten free for our coeliac pals, and we have some bangin’ veggie & vegan options too.
Click here to check out our bevvies & scran.
What are your opening times?
- Mon – Tues – Closed
- Wed – Thurs 17:00 – 23:00
- Fri 16:00 – 00:00
- Sat 12:00 – 00:00
- Sun 12:30 – 23:00
Last food orders – 60-minutes before closing.
Last drinks orders – 15-minutes before closing.
Last gaming time – 15-minutes before closing.
How can I win a prize?
Whilst our focus is more about having fun playing our games against yer pals, we do have a variety of fun prizes available!
At Duck Hunt (hook-a-duck), bag a mini-prize by hooking a duck with a star on the bottom. (Difficulty level: a game of chance for lucky duckers)
You can also have a go at winning one of our duck plushies by collecting prize stamps. To be in with a shot you’ll need to achieve over a certain number of points at each game. (Difficulty level: ducking hard!)
Do you do NHS/Blue Light discount?
We offer our game play tickets and food & two drinks package at a discounted price for NHS and Blue Light staff.
These tickets are valid on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, and can be booked by clicking here.
Please remember to bring valid ID along, as we’ll need to check it when you arrive.
Do you do Student/Trade discount?
Yes! Students & Trade can enjoy savings on the games with our “Game & Drink Ticket”. These tickets are valid on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and can be booked online.
Please remember to bring valid ID along, as we’ll need to check it when you arrive.
Head to our Packages & Pricing page to find out more.
Is the venue accessible?
Our Edinburgh venue is not currently wheelchair accessible, due to the nature of the building. But our Glasgow venue is and can be booked here.
What else can I do in Edinburgh?
We’re based in the heart of Scotland’s capital, so you’ll never be short of ways to spend your time pre or post visit!
Whether you’d rather explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, head down to Leith for a taste of the local culture, or do a spot of shopping in St James’ Quarter, we’re only a trapeze swing away!
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What are the T&C's for your "Tram Ticket Refund"
- We will partially refund your Fayre Play entry up to the value of a standard Edinburgh Trams return ticket (up to a maximum of £3.80).
- This will either be credited to the card you used to book (if you have booked online) or subtracted from your pay-on-the-door price at the entry desk, subject to availability.
- Refund is valid on either our standard game play or food, drinks & games package tickets.
- Tram ticket must be valid for the date of entry and shown upon arrival to the venue (either physical ticket or mobile e-ticket).
- One tram ticket per person.
- Valid at Fayre Play Edinburgh only.
- Offer is subject to standard Fayre Play T&C’s and may be withdrawn or amended at any time.
What are the T&C's for your "Lucky Duckers Package"
Each Lucky Duckers package purchased includes: two rounds on all nine of our fairground games, one 75cl bottle of prosecco, one hot dog or corn dog (gourmet cheesy corn dog not included) with house fries, and a guaranteed baby duckie prize per person. The package guarantees one prize per person, to be a 20cm baby duck unless the player gains 6 stamps/8 stamps in which case the prize will be upgraded to a wee duck/big duck. Prizes are to be redeemed after all game rounds have been completed. Tokens cannot be pooled for larger ducks. Maximum 6 players per booking. Available Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays
