Afterdark
Swingers club, City of EdinburghOpen
Afterdark is open. Rated 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews; the newest review is from September 2026.
- 4.6★Average rating
- 39reviews
- September 2026Newest review
Updated 13 November 2026
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Details
- Monclosed
- Tueclosed
- Wed20:00–01:00
- Thuclosed
- Fri21:00–03:00
- Sat21:00–03:00
- Sunclosed
- Status
- Open
- Address
- Unit 4, Bankhead workspace, Bankhead Broadway, Edinburgh EH11 4DB
- Phone
- +447487634058
- Website
- afterdarkedinburgh.co.uk
- Newest review
- September 2026
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Before you go
- Arriving
Membership is completed on your first visit during an event night—just arrive and the hosts will welcome you, explain how the club works and register you.
- Privacy
The club operates as a private members club to maintain a discreet environment, and mobile phones are not permitted inside (they must be stored in lockers provided).
- First visit
The club's own website emphasises a welcoming, respectful and discreet environment specifically designed for newcomers; many guests simply attend to socialise, enjoy the venue and meet new people, so anything beyond that is a bonus.
- Dress code
Smart casual dress code required; no sportswear (team clothing, joggers, hats) permitted, and guests are encouraged to dress stylishly for themed events.
- Prices
Annual membership £20 (one-time on first visit). Standard entry: single female £15, couple £40, single male £45, TV £35. Wednesday and Thursday reduced rates apply.
- Facilities
Spacious social lounges, atmospheric lighting, dedicated play spaces, outdoor smoking area, lockers for phones and belongings, and wipes and bins provided in all rooms.
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About Afterdark
Blue-lit lounge and dance floor with seating 
Silhouetted dancers on illuminated dance floor 
Locker room with blue changing cubicles and benches Google 
Modern building entrance with garden and patio area Google Photos from the venue's own website, afterdarkedinburgh.co.uk. Photos marked Google come from Google Maps contributors. Your photo? Ask us to remove it.
Afterdark is Edinburgh's private members swinging and lifestyle club established in 2022, located in a converted industrial warehouse space on Bankhead Broadway. The club's own website describes it as offering spacious social lounges, atmospheric lighting and dedicated play spaces where members can explore at their own pace in a respectful, consensual environment. A typical night involves arriving during an event, completing membership on the door (£20 annual fee plus entry charges), then socialising in lounges, exploring different spaces, and meeting other members—most people come simply to network and observe rather than expecting immediate action.
The venue suits couples and single women new to the lifestyle looking for a welcoming, judgment-free introduction, as well as regulars seeking midweek or weekend social gatherings. Themed nights range from general „Fun For All“ events to lingerie and specific-interest parties. The overwhelming majority of recent reviews (31 five-star out of 39 total) praise the friendly staff, cleanliness and variety of spaces, though one dissenting voice felt the converted warehouse aesthetic lacked style and complained of poor acoustics and limited Friday activity.
Overall, Afterdark has built strong reputation among lifestyle newcomers and regular members for being genuinely welcoming and well-maintained, though the industrial setting and noise levels won't appeal to everyone.
- Who goes
- Mix of couples and single women, with some single men and transgender guests on specific nights; mostly locals and lifestyle newcomers to intermediate explorers rather than tourists.
- How opinion has moved
- Ratings have remained consistently positive from 2023 to 2026, with recent 2026 reviews reinforcing praise for cleanliness, staff friendliness and facilities.
What guests love
- Staff are genuinely friendly and welcoming to visitors of all experience levels.
- The venue is very clean and well-maintained throughout all areas.
- Multiple themed spaces and variety of rooms allow members to explore comfortably at their own pace.
- Saturday nights are particularly active and lively with a good atmosphere.
- The club maintains a strong culture of consent and respect where everyone feels safe.
- Membership and entry process is simple and quick, with no need to book in advance for regular nights.
What guests complain about
- The converted warehouse has an industrial aesthetic with vinyl flooring and plain white walls that some feel lacks style or panache compared to purpose-built venues.
- Noise levels can be high due to limited soft furnishings, making it difficult to hear conversations or enjoy a relaxed atmosphere.
- Friday nights can be quite quiet and empty, disappointing visitors looking for a busier social scene.
- The venue can feel cold, with one reviewer needing to wear a jacket throughout their visit.
- Music selection and volume are limited, making it difficult to dance or enjoy a more dynamic party atmosphere.
- Entry fees (particularly the £45 single male rate) may feel steep for some visitors relative to what the industrial space offers.
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Club facts, checked against sources
0 of 10 facts confirmed by two or more independent sources. Each fact shows who says it. Confirmed = two or more independent sources agree. Prices are per night at the door and change, so check the date.
- Membership
- Paid membership Club says Club website · November 2026
- Single men
- Every night Club says Club website · November 2026
- Open on
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
- Dress code
- Smart Club says Club website · November 2026
- Facilities
- Play rooms Club says Club website · November 2026
- Smoking
- Smoking area Club says Club website · November 2026
- Wheelchair access
- Yes Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
- Minimum age
- 21 Club says Club website · November 2026
- Booking
- Walk in Club says Club website · November 2026
- Closed for good
- No Club says Club website · November 2026
Latest reviews from every source
Awesome place, very friendly staff & patrons. Fantastic facilities, super clean. Highly recommended 👌
Friendly staff. Clean and well kept. Variety of spaces. Go and explore
Amazing time been 3 times and wish I could get more often
Great place lots of fun things to do
Good club is save and very friendly it’s better than going to pubs it’s good way for meeting new friends. Also very clean comfortable but it is pretty cold I had to sit with jacket on and it would be better if the club had better music and louder so wee can dance and enjoy our night it’s will add more to the atmosphere be good to have more stuff on a Friday as it was just so empty but Saturday nights are the best tha…
Looking for advice: Hi folks. Myself (m35) and my wife (f37) are looking at getting into the lifestyle. Looking for hints and tips at getting started. We are based in sw Scotland. We have a midweek trip to Edinburgh at the start of April and have looked at Afterdark. Replies on here or dm appreciated
We just joined that recently, but it's very quiet. You're right, there's lots to think about but it is very easy to overthink and obsess. From what I gather about clubs, it's pretty relaxed, go with the attitude that you'll network, maybe watch a bit and go home. Anything else is a bonus.
read loads of reviews and it has a 5 Star rating. I just don't see it , it's a Wearhouse cheaply converted industrial vinyl on the floor walls painted white no style no panache no dance floor. Looked like a working mans club with pub garden furniture inside. Yes staff were nice yes it looks clean maybe I was expecting more because of all the great reviews, paid £55 stayed an hour and a half found it very noisy due to…
Sources we checked
- Google Maps 4.6★ from 392 reviews readnewest April 2024
- Reddit 2 reviews readnewest January 2024
- Google reviews 10 reviews readnewest September 2026
What Google reviewers talk about
social atmosphere · 8friendly staff · 11cleanliness · 7dance · 2safety · 2pub · 2meeting new friends · 2expense · 2plenty to do · 2
Review history
Each dot is one dated Google review (14 with stars). The line is the running average. Rating spread
Written from the venue's newest Google reviews and its own website. We paraphrase, we never quote guests, and we never name anyone.
Sources for this text: Google Maps, Reddit, Google reviews, the club's own website, every review we hold.
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