PLEASE NOTE:
While live play is suspended due to Covid-19 some clubs are organising online tournaments.
Club Organisers – please email your post-lockdown reopening plans to julia@ukbgf.com and copy in contact@ukbgf.com
The UKBGF Clubs Directory aims to provide a comprehensive listing of all active backgammon clubs and tournament venues in the UK. Other backgammon clubs within the British Isles may also request a listing. Please email us at julia@ukbgf.com to notify us of any omissions. Click on a region to view a full list of local clubs, or check out our map here.
Normal club meeting days are shown in this listing, but check the club website for a specific date. Special club tournaments and other notable UK events are shown on the UKBGF calendar.
National Tournament Series
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)
Although BIBA has now closed, Michael Crane hopes to continue running the January Bright’n’Breezy tournament.
When: See UKBGF calendar
Website: now closed down, but much archived material can be found here.
Organiser: Michael Crane
National League
UKBGF National Online League
Launched in January 2021, and organised by Backgammon London and Tony Lezard, this League is open to all UKBGF members including those resident outside the UK. In tandem with the League, there is a separate year-long P-40 knockout championship. For more details, and to register for the next quarterly season of the League, visit the UKBGF Online League website.
Regional Leagues
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.
Brighton Premier League
Website: Brighton Backgammon Premier League Facebook Group
Organisers: Richard McQuillan, Tim Parfitt and Dan Silve
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
London
Arnos Arms Backgammon
Arnos Arms, 338 Bowes Road, Arnos Grove, London N11 1AN (next to Arnos Grove Tube station)
When: Every Wednesday from 6.30pm; cashless pub, easy parking before or after 6.30pm
Format: 8 player knock-outs
Organisers: Chris Hamilton and Paul White
Backgammon London
Meliá White House, Albany Street, Regent´s Park, London NW1 3UP
When: Last Monday of the month from 28th October 2019, plus other dates (please enquire).
Website: https://www.backgammonlondon.com
Organiser: Andrew Selby
Backgammon in Clapton
Reopening 19th July 2021:
The Star by Hackney Downs, 35 Queensdown Road, London E5 8JQ
When: Subsequent dates TBA
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: Every Thursday: doors open 6pm; first Swiss tournament 6.30pm; first knockout 7pm
The Grange Pub, Warwick Road, Ealing Common, London W5 3XH
When: First Monday of every month from 5.30pm, or earlier for friendlies, league matches or chouette
Website: www.facebook.com/ealingbackgammon
Organisers: Peter Bennet, Darren Woodcock, Ben Owen
Backgammon in Holland Park
The Britannia Pub, 1 Allen Street, Kensington W8 6UX
When: Every Sunday except the first of the month, registration 5.30pm for 6pm start; 9-point matches
Also: Every Wednesday, registration 6.30pm for 7pm start; 9-point matches
The Groucho Club, Dean Street, Soho
When: 1st Sunday of the month, warm-up start 4pm, main 6pm start. Advance registration required.
Twitter: @tariqsiddiqi
Email: Tariq Siddiqi
Backgammon at VQ Euston, London
VQ Euston, 152-156 North Gower Street (on Euston Road, north side), NW1 2LU
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 Travelodge Hotel, 22 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EZ
When: Every Wednesday from 6pm
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/citygammon/home
Organiser: David Potter
Fulham Backgammon
Aragon House, 247 New King’s Road, Parsons Green, London SW6 4XG
When: Second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm
Website: https://fulhambackgammon.weebly.com/
Organiser: Richard Biddle
Kensal Rise Backgammon
William IV Pub, 786 Harrow Rd, Kensal Green, London NW10 5JX
When: Cubeless tournaments about every 6 weeks – contact organiser via web signup
Web : http://www.krbg.uk
Organiser: Alfie Kirkpatrick
No Dice Backgammon
The Island, 123 College Road, Kensal Green NW10 5HA
When: Launch date: Tuesday 10th March 2020; fortnightly thereafter
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/631131327651036/
Organiser: Edwin John
North London Backgammon
The Clissold Arms, East Finchley N2 9HR
When: Second Monday of the month from 6pm
Website: http://northlondonbackgammon.webs.com/
Organiser: Richard Biddle
South London Backgammon Club
The Skylark, South Croydon CR0 1DP
When: Currently no organised backgammon at this venue
The Postal Order, Crystal Palace SE19 3RW
When: Currently no organised backgammon at this venue
Website: southlondonbackgammon.co.uk
Organiser: Alex Polden
St Albans Backgammon Club
Reopened at new venue, June 2021:
The Long Arm Short Arm, Lemsford Village, Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TN
When: Tuesday afternoons (chouette) and evenings (tournament)
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
England – South East
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, from 8pm
Also: Last Thursday of the month, from 8pm – both teaching and playing
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
The Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel, Aston Rowent OX49 5SQ
When: Second Thursday of every month, from 6.30pm. Swiss tournament with optional pool.
Organiser: Cheryl Robinson
Website: Facebook
England - East Anglia
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
Websites: https://www.meetup.com/Cambridgeshire-Backgammon-Meetup/ , http://cambridgebackgammon.org
Organiser: Peter Booth
The Queen’s Head, Earsham
The Queen’s Head, Station Rd, Earsham, Bungay, Norfolk NR35 2TS
When: Last Tuesday evening 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
England - South West
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/groups/1025081544310633/
Organiser: John Muttitt
England – Midlands
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
England – Yorkshire
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
England – North East
Backgammon in Bridlington
The Bridlington RUFC, Queensgate, Bridlington, YO16 7LN
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: Currently inactive
Stockton Social Backgammon Club
Several venues – contact Judith for details of times and places
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stocktonbackgammonclub/
Contact: Judith Hindmarsh
Stockton-on-Tees Backgammon Club
Fairfield Sports and Social Club, Elm Tree Avenue, Stockton TS19 0UA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stockton-on-Tees-Backgammon-Club-100351601362114/
When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month, 7-9pm
Contact: Jonathan Backhouse
England – North West
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
CADWA Social Club, Rocky Lane, Liverpool L16 1JD
When: Every Wednesday from 7pm
Website: liverpoolbackgammon.co.uk
Organiser: John Wright
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
Scotland
Backgammon Ayr
The Terrace Bar and Kitchen, 22 Beresford Terrace, Ayr KA7 2EG
When: Tuesdays, 7-10pm (See Facebook)
Website: backgammonayr.simplesite.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backgammonayr/
Organiser: Jules Smith
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
Wales
We’re not aware of any clubs in Wales. Please do get in touch if you know of any…
Northern Ireland
Belfast Backgammon Club
The Stokers Halt, 199 Upper Newtonards Road, Ballyhackamore, Belfast BT4 3JB
When: Every Monday, 7pm
Website: www.belfastbg.com
Fermanagh Backgammon Club
Blakes of the Hollow, 6 Church Street, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7EJ
When: First Monday of the month (excluding UK Bank Holidays)
Website: http://blakesofthehollow.com/
Organiser: Danny Gallagher +353 (0)862679058
New and experienced players welcome!
Republic of Ireland
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
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