Belfast Boat Club

Padel arrived at Belfast Boat Club in January 2025, when this long-established multi-sport club on the banks of the River Lagan in Stranmillis installed three courts: two covered and one uncovered. Both members and non-members can play, booking every court through Playtomic, with members enjoying priority reservations and discounted rates. Peak and off-peak pricing applies across the week. As a full sports and social club, the venue also offers tennis, squash, rowing, a gym, and food and bar facilities, making it a sociable base for a game.

New to padel? What you need for your first session

Most UK padel venues hire rackets by the hour, so you do not need to buy anything before your first game. Check this club’s booking page for hire availability and prices.

Once you have played a few times and want your own kit, this is the order we would buy in.

• Court shoes first. Clubs hire rackets, they do not hire shoes, and running trainers slide on padel courts. This is the single purchase that most improves your first month. See our best padel shoes for UK players.
• Then a racket. Once your technique has settled you will know whether you want control or power. Start with our best beginner padel rackets, or read how to choose your first padel racket.
• Balls last. Most clubs provide balls for casual sessions. When you start playing regularly, see our best padel balls for UK courts.

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Never played before? Read the rules of padel and how padel differs from tennis before you turn up.

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