Backgammon Clubs

Backgammon Masters Awarding Body (UK)

Organises tournaments (4 per year) where all matches are videoed and analysed, and awards gradings based on error rates.
Website: http://bgmastersab.com; also on Facebook.
Organiser: Mark Adkins

British Isles Backgammon Association (BIBA)

Regular tournaments; the two in 2019 are in Brighton and Solihull
When: See website
Website: backgammon-biba.co.uk
Organiser: Michael Crane

The idea behind the various leagues is that members arrange to play fixtures with other members of their division at mutually convenient places and times, rather than have set meet-ups.

Bristol Premier League

(And its feeder, the Bristol Conference League)
Website: www.bristol-backgammon.org
Organiser: Ian Tarr

Cambridgeshire Backgammon League

Website: cambridgebackgammon.orgbelfast
Organiser: Peter Booth

London Players’ Backgammon League

Website: londonplayersbackgammonleague.webs.com
Organiser: Richard Biddle

Midlands League

Website: http://www.mwdata.co.uk/midlandsbackgammonleague/
Organisers: Mike Wood, Dave Pritchard

Newbury Backgammon League

Organisers: Oli Crooks-Smith

North Midlands Backgammon League

Organisers: Ken O’Halloran-Brown

North West Backgammon League

Website: http://northwestbackgammonleague.weebly.com/
Organisers: Kev Jones, Mark Calderbank, John Wright

Sussex Backgammon League

Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sussexbackgammon/
Twitter: @bn1backgammon
Organiser: Wayne Joseph

Worcester Backgammon League

Website: http://www.worcesterbgc.co.uk/leagues
Organiser: Sean Jones

Central Scotland Backgammon League

Website: http://www.centralscotlandbackgammon.co.uk/
Organiser: Neil Webb

Backgammon in London

The Princess of Wales, 22 Chalcot Road, Camden Town NW1 8LL (and other venues)
When: 4th Monday of the month, plus some Sundays.
Website: https://www.backgammoninlondon.co.uk
Organiser: Andrew Selby

Backgammon in Clapton

The Star by Hackney Downs, 35 Queensdown Road, London E5 8JQ
When: Third Monday of the month; also informal chouettes on 1st Wednesdays
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1432289346989506/?fref=ts
Chouette website: http://claptonchouette.blogspot.co.uk/
Organiser: Simon Morecroft

Backgammon in Ealing

The Ealing Central United Bowls Club, The Pavillion, Craven Road, London W5 2UA
When: Thursday evenings from 6.30pm
The Grange Pub, Warwick Road, Ealing Common, London W5 3XH
When: First Monday of every month from 6.30pm, or earlier for friendlies or chouette
Website: www.facebook.com/ealingbackgammon
Organisers: Peter Bennet, Darren Woodcock, Valérie Hayes

Backgammon In Holland Park

Now at The Britannia Hotel, 1 Allen Street, Kensington W8 6UX
When: Every Sunday from 5.30pm
Twitter: @tariqsiddiqi
Email: Tariq Siddiqi

Backgammon at Tavistock Square, London

The Woolf & Whistle Pub, The Tavistock Hotel, 48-55 Tavistock Square, WC1H 9EU
When: Alternate Sundays from 3pm
Website: https://www.meetup.com/Sapphire-Backgammon-In-London/
Organiser: Christopher Sattaur

BucksGammon

The Drawingroom, Francis Yard, Chesham, HP5 1DG
When: See website
Website: bucksgammon.webs.com
Organiser: Richard Biddle

CityGammon

The Three Lords, 27 Minories, London EC3N 1DE
When: Every Wednesday from 6pm
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/citygammon/home
Organiser: David Dennis, David Potter

Fulham Backgammon

The Wellington, 56 Haldane Road, Fulham, London SW6 7EU
When: First and third Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm
Website: https://fulhambackgammon.weebly.com/
Organiser: Richard Biddle

Hanwell – Backgammon for Fun

The Grosvenor, 127 Oaklands Road, Hanwell W7 2DT
Unrated matches for social and fun play
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 7pm. LAUNCH DATE: 9th January 2019
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Backgammon-4-Fun-267102570817745/
Organisers: Valérie Hayes and Valerie Smith

Kensal Rise Backgammon

The Island, 123 College Road, Kensal Green NW10 5HA
When: Thursdays from 8.30pm
Website: http://krbg.uk
Organiser: Alfie Kirkpatrick

North London Backgammon

The Clissold Arms, East Finchley N2 9HR
When: Second Wednesday of the month from 6pm
Website: http://northlondonbackgammon.webs.com/
Organiser: Richard Biddle

South London Backgammon Club

The Skylark, South Croydon CR0 1DP
When: Thursday evenings
The Postal Order, Crystal Palace SE19 3RW
When: Sunday evenings
Website: southlondonbackgammon.co.uk
Organiser: Alex Polden

St Albans Backgammon Club

The Rat’s Castle, St. Albans AL1 4UN
When: Tuesday evenings
Website: freewebs.com/stalbansbg
Organiser: Chris Purchase

The Toll Gate Tournament

The Toll Gate, London N8 0PS
When: Thursday evenings
Website: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Toll-Gate-Tournament/1473425139549257
Organiser: Paul Lamford

The William Morris, Walthamstow

The William Morris, 807-11 Forest Road, E17 4JD
When: Last Monday of the month. Beginners especially welcome, lessons available!
Website: www.echo17events.co.uk
Organiser: Ossie Lundie-Smith

Twickenham Backgammon

The Brouge Bar and Restaurant, 241 Hampton Rd, Twickenham TW2 5NJ
Mostly 1pt unrated matches. Newcomers and inexperienced players particularly welcome!
When: Every Wednesday from 7pm
Organiser: Ken Gibson

Wanstead Backgammon Society

The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead E11 2EY
When: 3rd Monday of the month, from 7.30pm.
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/wanstead-backgammon-society/home
Organiser: Pete Daly

Amersham Backgammon

Metro Lounge, 63-65 Hill Avenue, Amersham HP6 5BX
When: 4th Wednesday of every month from 6pm; relaxed, sociable backgammon for no stakes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AmershamBackgammon/
Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/Amersham-Backgammon-Meetup
Organiser: Laurence May

Bognor Backgammon

The Waverley, Marine Drive West, Aldwick, Bognor Regis PO21 2QA
When: 2nd Thursday of the month

The Laburnum Centre, Lyon Street, Bognor
When: Wednesdays from 1pm – beginners & intermediates teaching sessions
Website: http://www.backgammon-boards.co.uk
Organiser: Peter Christmas

8 Cube Brighton Backgammon

Temple Bar, Western Road, Brighton BN1 2AD
Grosvenor Casino, Grand Junction Road, Brighton BN1 1PP
When: Wednesday evenings, as arranged
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1814419825485483/
Organiser: Tim Parfitt

East Kent Backgammon Club

The Old Coach Horses, Church Hill, Harbledown, Canterbury CT2 9AB
When: Every fortnight on Thursday evenings – see website
Website: eastkentbackgammonclub.moonfruit.com
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/1206441459389707/?fref=ts
Organisers: Sean Thomas and Bob Bruce

East Malling Backgammon Club

Institute Hall, Mill Street, East Malling ME19
When: Second and fourth Mondays of the month
Website: eastmallingbackgammon.blogspot.co.uk
Organiser: Liz Simpson

Jittermugs, Faversham

Jittermugs, 18A Preston Street, Faversham ME13 8NZ
When: Monday evenings, 6.30pm-10pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jittermugs/

Newbury Backgammon Club

The Catherine Wheel, 35 Cheap Street, Newbury RG14 5DB
When: Wednesday evenings; see Facebook for details
Organiser: Oli Crooks-Smith

Oxfordshire Backgammon

The Horse Shoe, Bridge St., Bampton, Oxon OX18 2HA
When: 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 7pm
Organiser: Ian Hayes

Portsmouth Backgammon Club

Cafe Aurora, 40 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SJ
When: Weekly; Contact club for details
Organiser: Stewart Pearce

Reading Backgammon Club

The Moderation Pub, Caversham Road, Reading RG1 8BB
When: Monday evenings
Organiser: Paul Hughes

Romsey Backgammon

Romsey Comrades Club, South Front, Romsey SO51 8GJ
When: Alternate Mondays. See Meetup
Organiser: Rob Daniel

Stubbington Backgammon Club

Stubbington Sports Club, Stubbington Village, Hampshire PO14 2JY
When: Inaugural night – Wednesday 6th March 2019
Organiser: Melissa Squires
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/382243299222365/

ThameGammon

“Jack and Alice Loves Thame”, 14-15 Buttermarket, Thame OX9 3EP
When: 2nd Thursday of the month, from 6pm.
Organiser: Cheryl Robinson
Website: Facebook

Cambridge University Backgammon Society

Open to all, not just university members!
Gonville & Caius College bar, Trinity Street, Cambridge
When: Wednesday evenings in term
Organiser: George Tetley

Cambridgeshire Backgammon Meetup

The Golden Hind, Milton Road, Cambridge
The White Horse, 1 Market Street, Swavesey
The White Hart, 134 High Street, Newmarket
The Rivermill, School Lane, Eaton Socon
Website: https://www.meetup.com/Cambridgeshire-Backgammon-Meetup/
Organiser: Peter Booth

The Queen’s Head, Earsham

The Queen’s Head, Station Rd, Earsham, Bungay, Norfolk NR35 2TS
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of the month
Organiser: Sandy Gilchrist

Lowestoft Backgammon Club

The Lake Lothing, 25 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EU
When: Thursday evenings, from 7.30
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/703244026438822/?fref=ts
Organiser: Gary Thompson

North Norfolk Backgammon Circle

Gresham Village Hall, Gresham, nr Norwich NR11 8RT
When: 1st Sunday of the month, 9.45 – 12.45
Organiser: John Ingamells, Gerry Enslin

Bath Backgammon Club

Barton Street Wine Bar, 28 Barton Street, Bath BA1 1HH
When: First Thursday of the month (starting April 2017). Please drop an email to Rebecca to let her know you’re coming as space is limited.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/381335248910897/
Organiser: Rebecca Lipkin

Bristol Backgammon

Bristol County Sports Club, BS1 5AE (Mondays)
Rainbow Casino, Explore Ln, Bristol BS1 5TY (Thursdays)
When: Monday and Thursday evenings plus other events – see website
Website: bristol-backgammon.org
Organiser: Ian Tarr

Launceston Backgammon Club

Number 8 Cafe, 8 Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7AB
When: Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 14.30 – all welcome
Website: lansongammon.org
Twitter: @lansongammon
Organiser: Paul Shaw

Tamar Valley Backgammon Bash

The Tamar Inn, The Quay, Calstock, Cornwall PL18 9QA
When: Every Tuesday
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2530795073811644/
Organiser: John Muttitt

Birmingham Backgammon Club

Moseley All Services Club, Moseley B13 9EA
When: Monday evenings
Website: birminghambackgammon.weebly.com
Organisers: Matthew Fisher and Mike Wood

Birmingham Estia Backgammon Club

Magnet Centre, Park Approach, Birmingham, B23 7SJ
When: Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm
Organiser: Antonio Papadopoulos

Coventry Backgammon Club

Coventry & N Warks Sports Club, Binley Road, Coventry CV3 1HB
When: Thursday evenings
Website: https://tutchingsp.wixsite.com/covbg
Organiser: Phil Tutchings

Leicester Backgammon Club

The Bowling Green, 44 Oxford Road, Leicester LE1 5XW
When: See Facebook
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/124497564861942
Organiser: Tom Ovenall

The New Lincoln Backgammon Club

The Hospital Club, Lincoln LN2 5RA
When: Thursday evenings
Website: homepage.ntlworld.com/michael.a.crane/index/
Organiser: Michael Crane

Loughborough Backgammon Club

The Centro Lounge, 1 Old Hospital Way, off Baxter Gate, Loughborough
When: Monday evenings
Website: https://www.facebook.com/LoughboroughBGC/
Organiser: Allen Dye

Nottingham Backgammon Club

The Lion, Mosley Street, Nottingham NG7 7FQ
When: Monday evenings
Website: nottinghambackgammon.org
Organiser: Keith Gray

Worcester Backgammon Club

Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club, The Moors, Worcester WR1 3ED
When: Tuesday evenings
Website: www.worcesterbgc.co.uk
Organiser: Sean Jones

Harrogate Backgammon Club

Caffe Nero, 6 Cambridge Crescent, Harrogate HG1 1PE
When: Weekday mornings (Mon-Fri), 6.30-8am

Everyman Harrogate, Westgate House, Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1HQ
When: Monday evenings, 7-10pm
Website: http://backgammonharrogate.co.uk
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Harrogatebackgammonclub
Organiser: Colin Whiers 07702 067645

Napoleons Casino

Bradford BD1 4DR
See West Yorkshire Backgammon

Leeds Backgammon Club (currently inactive)

The Hummingbird, Chapel Allerton LS7 3PG
When: See website
Website: www.facebook.com/leedsbackgammonclub
Organiser: Steve Wilkinson

Sheffield Backgammon Club

Rising Sun Pub, Abbey Lane, Sheffield S11 9ND
When: Tuesdays from 7.30pm
Website: http://www.sheffield-backgammon-club.co.uk/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sheffieldbackgammonclub
Organiser: Vincent Nolan

West Yorkshire Backgammon

Napoleon’s Casino, Bradford BD1 4DR and other venues
When: See website
Website: http://westyorkshirebackgammon.co.uk/index.html
Organiser: Steve Lee

Backgammon in Brislington

Bridlington Sports & Community Club, Moorfield Road, Bridlington YO16 4LE
When: Mondays, 7pm
Contact: Roger Porter

North East Backgammon Association

Royal British Legion, 3 West Jesmond Avenue, Newcastle NE2 3EX
When: First Monday of the month
Website: www.northeastbackgammon.com
Contact: Martin Barkwill

Saltburn Backgammon Club

Saltburn Conservative & Unionist Club, 1 Balmoral Terrace, Saltburn TS12 1AS
When: 1st Thursday of every month
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2356672301012406/
Contact: Lynne McFarlane

Stockton Backgammon Club

Fairfield Sports and Social Club, Elm Tree Avenue, Stockton TS19 0UA
When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month, 7-9pm
Contact: Judith Hindmarsh

Bone Club @ Boca, Poulton-le-Fylde

Boca Cafe Bar (upstairs), Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7AA
When: Every Wednesday, 7-10pm
Website: http://www.boneclub.co.uk
Organiser: Guy Haslam
All levels of players welcome – learn and have fun!

Bone Club @ FLOK, Manchester

FLOK, 5 Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DN
When: Every Sunday, 4-7pm
Website: http://www.boneclub.co.uk
Organiser: Guy Haslam
All levels of players welcome – learn and have fun!

Cedar Manor, Windermere

Cedar Manor Hotel, Ambleside Road, Windermere LA23 1AX
When: Last Thursday of the month, 7 – 9.30pm
Website: http://www.cedarmanor.co.uk/contact
Organiser: Jonathan Kaye

Chester Backgammon Club

The Bear and Billet, Chester CH1 1RU
When: First Monday of the month
Website: chesterbackgammon.co.uk/about/
Organiser: Graham Cornish

Ribble Valley Backgammon Club

West Bradford Village Hall, Clitheroe BB7 3JR
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 7 – 9.30pm
Email: ianbrownmagic@aol.com
Organiser: Ian Brown

Jackgammon , Manchester

Oddest Bar, 414-6 Wilbraham Road, Manchester
When: See website
Website: www.facebook.com/groups/434489419959383/
Organisers: Irving Czechowicz and Lee Gorton

Jackgammon NQ (New!)

The Smithfield, 37 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JZ
When: Every Wednesday – see website
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1650568524998860/
Organisers: Lee Gorton

Liverpool Backgammon Club

The Coffee House, 14 Church Road North, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 9EF
When: 1st/3rd Thursdays of the month
Website: liverpoolbackgammon.co.uk
Organiser: Simon Jones

Also, friendly low stakes chouettes at Leo’s Casino, 44 Chaloner St, Liverpool
When: 2nd Thursday of the month

Manchester Backgammon Club

The Moor Club, Stockport SK4 4PB
When: Tuesday evenings and last Saturday of the month
Website: manchesterbridge.org.uk/backg.htm (Tuesdays)
Website: http://manchesterbackgammon.weebly.com/ (last Saturday of the month)
Organisers: Rodney Lighton (Tues)/Kev Jones (Sat)

Backgammon in the North of England

General information about Backgammon action in northern England
Website: www.facebook.com/groups/Backgammin
Maintained by Irving Czechowicz

St Annes Backgammon Club

St Annes Tennis & Squash Club, Avondale Road, St Annes, FY8 2QJ
When: Monday evenings from 8pm
Organisers: Ian Squire

Ulverston Backgammon Club

The Stan Laurel Inn, The Ellers, Ulverston LA12 0AB
When: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, evenings
Contact: Paul Galley

Backgammon in Aberdeen

Carmelite Hotel, Stirling Street, Aberdeen AB11 6JU
When: 3rd Sunday of the month, 2pm-5.30pm; AND 1st Wednesday 7pm – 9.30pm
Organiser: Brenda Rafferty

Edinburgh Backgammon

Casablanca Cafe, Edinburgh EH6 8SE
When: See website
Website: www.meetup.com/Edinburgh-Backgammon
Organiser: Gareth Timms

Glasgow Backgammon

The Crystal Palace, 36 Jamaica Street, Glasgow G1 4QD
When: Mondays, from 7pm (not all Mondays; contact for details)
Organiser: Ian McFarlane

We’re not aware of any clubs in Wales. Please do get in touch if you know of any…

Belfast Backgammon Club

The Stokers Halt, 199 Upper Newtonards Road, Ballyhackamore, Belfast BT4 3JB
When: Every Monday, 7pm
Website: www.belfastbg.com

Dublin South Backgammon Club

Fitzgeralds Pub, Sandycove, Dublin
When: See website
Website: www.irishbackgammon.com/category/club-events
Organiser: Dama Cunningham

Palmerstown Backgammon Club

Palmerstown House, Old Lucan Road, Dublin
When: 3rd Weds. of the month
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015910625977

Clonakilty Backgammon Club

Casey’s Bar, Clonakilty
When: Wednesday evenings
Website: www.clonakiltybackgammon.com/
Organiser: Philip Newton (Philafel)

Backgammon Galway

The Trappers Inn, Galway
When: Tuesday evenings
Website: www.backgammongalway.wix.com/backgammon-galway
Contact: Joe McGinley

Wicklow Backgammon Club

The Chester Beatty Inn, Ashford, Co. Wicklow
When: See website
Website: wicklowbackgammonclub.webs.com
Contact: Paul Davitt