The Climbing Hangar Edinburgh
📍 Craigentinny, Scotland
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Large indoor bouldering facility in Portobello with regularly changed routes across all ability levels. Free shoe rental, on-site cafe serving Hangar blend coffee and veggie-friendly food, and free parking. Junior squad sessions available.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families with children aged 7 and up who want a first or regular indoor climbing experience in a relaxed, community-focused gym. Staff actively encourage beginners on the wall. Evenings get busy and early morning sessions are few, so weekend afternoons are the practical family option.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Ryan Stewart
8 months ago
“Great spot in Portobello We had a really nice time at The Hanger. It was good fun for the kids and the atmosphere was spot on. The whole team was very helpful and made us feel welcome throughout our visit. It is a lovely place to spend an afternoon if you are in the area. We will definitely be back.”
JD
11 months ago
“Such a welcoming place, vibes are always great, staff superb and always up for helping, routes are set brilliantly and changed often. Food very tasty with loads of veggie options and the coffee is banging. Can't recommend highly enough.”
S B
11 months ago
“The routes are good fun and most staff are nice but the place could be cleaner - feels like the mats are never hoovered and are full of dog hair and I have never seen anyone wipe the tables in the cafe which are often dirty . And they only have 2 early morning openings which they sometimes cancel. It can get super crowded in the evenings and they seem to mostly cater to students not like Eden Rock who seem more family inclusive. Also no non binary changing rooms. If those things changed it would be a great place .”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsFree shoe hire
6 reviews
Variety of routes
5 reviews
Early opening
3 reviews
Community feel
3 reviews
Squat racks
2 reviews
Overview
The Climbing Hangar Edinburgh spans 18,000 square feet in Portobello with bouldering routes changed regularly across beginner to advanced grades. Training boards and a gym area add variety for returning visitors. The cafe serves fresh coffee, homemade food, and ethically sourced drinks. Free shoe rental, changing rooms, free parking, and bike racks are all included. Dogs are welcome throughout.
