From 10:00 Every Monday
Doon Improvers Monday morning club
Ayrshire Bridge Centre, Prestwick. Supervised play with mentors for improvers
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
48 regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 13:30 Summer season only, April to late September
Monday afternoon bridge (summer season)
Largs Bridge Club, Largs. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2 Beginner friendly
17:30 to 19:15 Every Monday
Junior chess club (primary)
Cathcart Chess Club, Giffnock. Junior club, primary school pupils
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:30 to 21:30 Every Monday
Wargaming Night
Bus Stop Toy Shop, Largs. Open play
Mixed games Entry: £3 Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Monday
Lorcana Weekly Locals
The Merchants' Guild, Glasgow. Constructed
Lorcana Entry: £8 Beginner friendly
From 18:50 Every Monday
Monday club night
Annan Bridge Club, Annan. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 21:45 September to April; usually closed on main public holidays
Monday club night
Phones Chess Club, Glasgow. Club night: league matches, club tournaments and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Stirling Chess Club, Stirling. Club night: league matches, club competitions and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Winter season only, October to March
Monday evening bridge (winter season)
Largs Bridge Club at Largs Bowling Club, Largs. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2 Beginner friendly
19:15 to 22:15 Every Monday
Monday club night
Cathcart Chess Club, Giffnock. Club night: league matches, internal competitions and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 21:00 Every Monday
Junior chess club (secondary)
Cathcart Chess Club, Giffnock. Junior club, secondary school pupils
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Tuesday
From 10:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday Play and Learn
Hamilton Bridge Club, Hamilton. Play and learn session for improvers
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
16:30 to 17:30 Glasgow Life programme, February to December 2026
Kids chess club
Kids Chess Club at Pollokshields Library, Glasgow. Family and kids' drop-in chess club, ages 5 to 16
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
18:30 to 21:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Queens Park Chess Club, Glasgow. Club night: league matches, club championship and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for visitors (casual play) Beginner friendly
18:30 to 19:30 Mid-September to late April
Junior chess club
Bearsden Chess Club, Milngavie. Junior club, ages 9 and over
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:45 to 21:45 Every Tuesday
Tuesday evening pairs
Braidholm Bridge Club, Glasgow. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £4 Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 18:45 Every Tuesday
Tuesday evening bridge
Solway Bridge Club, Dumfries. Duplicate
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday evening pairs
Helensburgh Bridge Club, Helensburgh. Duplicate pairs (match points or cross imps)
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 19:00 September to May
Tuesday club night
Killearn Bridge Club, Killearn. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:00 Mid-September to late April
Tuesday senior club night
Bearsden Chess Club, Milngavie. Club night: league matches and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Wednesday
From 13:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday afternoon bridge
Largs Bridge Club, Largs. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2 Beginner friendly
15:30 to 16:30 Glasgow Life programme, February to December 2026
Kids chess club
Kids Chess Club at Maryhill Library, Glasgow. Family and kids' drop-in chess club, ages 5 to 16
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
From 18:00 September to March
Wednesday junior section
Hamilton Chess Club, Hamilton. Junior section for less experienced players
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Wednesday
Dungeons & Dragons One-Shots
The Merchants' Guild, Glasgow. One-shot sessions
D&D Entry: £6 Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:00 September to March
Wednesday adult club night
Hamilton Chess Club, Hamilton. Club night: league matches and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday evening pairs
Fort Matilda Bridge Club, Greenock. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Thursday
From 10:30 Every Thursday
Thursday beginners' bridge class
Ayrshire Bridge Centre, Prestwick. Beginners' class
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
13:30 to 16:30 Every Thursday
Thursday Gentle Pairs
Ayrshire Bridge Centre, Prestwick. Hosted relaxed pairs, no partner needed, about 16 boards
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
15:30 to 17:30 Every Thursday
15:30 to 16:30 Glasgow Life programme, February to December 2026
Kids chess club
Kids Chess Club at Partick Library, Glasgow. Family and kids' drop-in chess club, ages 5 to 16
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
18:00 to 20:00 Every Thursday
18:00 to 19:30 Glasgow Life programme, February to December 2026
Kids chess club
Kids Chess Club at Pollokshaws Library, Glasgow. Family and kids' drop-in chess club, ages 5 to 16
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Thursday
Yu-Gi-Oh! Weekly Locals
The Merchants' Guild, Glasgow. Constructed
Yu-Gi-Oh! Entry: £7 Beginner friendly
18:45 to 21:45 Every Thursday
Thursday evening pairs
Braidholm Bridge Club, Glasgow. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £4 Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Thursday
Thursday No Fears supervised bridge
Clyde Bridge Centre, Glasgow. Supervised play for improvers (Bridge Academy)
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Thursday
Thursday go club night
Glasgow Go Club, Glasgow. Club night: casual and teaching games
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:15 to 22:15 Late September to late April
Thursday club night
Glasgow Polytechnic Chess Club, Glasgow. Club night: league matches, club championship and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Friday
From 10:00 Every Friday
Friday morning bridge
Largs Bridge Club, Largs. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2 Beginner friendly
From 13:00 Every Friday
Friday relaxed afternoon bridge
Stirling and Union Bridge Club, Stirling. Relaxed informal bridge with tuition
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 13:20 Every Friday
Friday afternoon duplicate
Langholm Bridge Club, Langholm. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 13:45 Every Friday
Friday afternoon social bridge
Oban Bridge Club, Oban. Relaxed duplicate for mixed standards
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Venue says most evening sessions start around 6:30pm
Friday Night Magic
The Merchants' Guild, Glasgow. Organised play, casual and constructed
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
18:30 to 21:30 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
Bus Stop Toy Shop, Largs. Rotating formats (Standard, Pioneer, Draft, Commander)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £6 (£14 draft) Book ahead Beginner friendly
Saturday
10:30 to 12:30 Every Saturday
From 18:30 Every Saturday
Dungeons & Dragons One-Shots
The Merchants' Guild, Glasgow. One-shot sessions
D&D Entry: £6 Beginner friendly
Sunday
From 12:00 Every Sunday
Casual Sunday Board Games Drop-In
The Merchants' Guild, Glasgow. Open play
Board games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
From 13:00 Every Sunday
Relaxed Sunday pairs
Clyde Bridge Centre, Glasgow. Duplicate pairs, relaxed
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Year round, join any time from 6pm
Sunday casual chess
Sunday Chess Group, Glasgow. Casual social chess, all abilities
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
29 venues
In Glasgow (12)
The Merchants' Guild
Gaming venue with food and drink on Albion Street, Glasgow, run by Session Zero, with weekly card game, RPG and Warhammer 40,000 sessions, a board game library and a free painting station. Most evening sessions start around 6:30pm.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 6 days a week
Braidholm Bridge Club
Bridge club meeting at GHA Rugby Club in Giffnock every Tuesday and Thursday evening throughout the year. New members and visitors are always welcome, and non-members can play as often as they like.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus
Clyde Bridge Centre
Glasgow's largest bridge centre, in purpose-built premises at Hillington Park with free parking, running duplicate sessions six days a week plus a Bridge Academy for beginners and improvers. Visitors are welcome up to six times a year and a standby system means you always have a partner.
Tables to play on site
8 regular nights · 6 days a week
Glasgow Go Club
Go club meeting on Thursday evenings upstairs at the Curler's Rest on Byres Road, next to Hillhead subway station. Members share session details through the club's WhatsApp group.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Glasgow Polytechnic Chess Club
Founded in 1919, the club meets on Thursday evenings from 7.15pm, late September to late April, at Kelvin West Parish Church on Southpark Avenue in the West End. Caters for all levels from novices to masters, with league matches and a club championship; newcomers may visit up to three times before joining.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Kids Chess Club at Maryhill Library
Free drop-in family and kids' chess club for ages 5 to 16 at Maryhill Library, held on Wednesdays from 15.30 to 16.30. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners to keen young players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Kids Chess Club at Partick Library
Free drop-in family and kids' chess club for ages 5 to 16 at Partick Library, held on Thursdays from 15.30 to 16.30. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners to keen young players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Kids Chess Club at Pollokshaws Library
Free drop-in family and kids' chess club for ages 5 to 16 at Pollokshaws Library, held on Thursdays from 18.00 to 19.30. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners to keen young players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Kids Chess Club at Pollokshields Library
Free drop-in family and kids' chess club for ages 5 to 16 at Pollokshields Library, held on Tuesdays from 16.30 to 17.30. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners to keen young players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Phones Chess Club
Friendly club meeting on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9.45pm at Woodside Halls near Charing Cross and St George's Cross, September to April. Players of every level are welcome, with league teams, club tournaments and junior members.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Queens Park Chess Club
Adult chess club meeting on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm upstairs at McNeill's bar on Torrisdale Street, Queens Park. Welcomes players of all levels for casual or competitive games, with free casual play for visitors; 18+ only as the venue is licensed.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Sunday Chess Group
Informal, friendly casual chess every Sunday from 6pm in a raised area at the rear of Corona Bar on Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands, with boards and clocks provided. Free and open to players of all abilities; children are welcome with an adult until 9pm.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Suns
Elsewhere in Glasgow and West Central Scotland (17)
Bus Stop Toy Shop
Toy, hobby and collectables shop in Largs, trading as BSTS, stocking Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Warlord Games, trading cards, RPGs and board games. Runs weekly in-store events most days, including wargaming, Magic, Pokémon League, Yu-Gi-Oh! and D&D.
Tables to play on site
10 regular nights · 6 days a week
Ayrshire Bridge Centre
Ayrshire's bridge centre in Prestwick, home to several clubs including Afton, Doon, Kyle, Prestwick, Riggs and Troon, with sessions most days of the week. Newcomers are well catered for, with a Thursday morning beginners' class, a Monday improvers' club with mentors and a hosted Thursday afternoon Gentle Pairs where no partner is needed.
Tables to play on site
9 regular nights · 5 days a week
Cathcart Chess Club
Long-established club meeting on Monday evenings from 7.15pm at Park Church, Ravenscliffe Drive, Giffnock, welcoming players of all strengths including beginners. Runs Glasgow Chess League teams, internal competitions and a junior club for primary and secondary pupils on Monday evenings.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons
Largs Bridge Club
Long established, friendly and low cost club for all skill levels, playing face to face at the Clark Memorial Church annex on Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Visitors are always welcome.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Weds, Fris
Bearsden Chess Club
Club meeting on Tuesdays at Cairns Church Hall, Buchanan Street, Milngavie, from mid-September to late April, with a senior section from 7.30pm and a junior section for children aged 9 and over from 6.30pm. Members range from novices to experts and newcomers can come along for a few weeks before joining.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
Hamilton Chess Club
Club meeting on Wednesday evenings at Hamilton Bowling Club, Strathmore Road, with a junior section early in the evening and an adult section from 7pm. Members range from beginners to internationals, and the club plays in national, Glasgow and Lanarkshire competitions.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
Annan Bridge Club
Bridge club meeting on Monday evenings at Kate's Kitchen on Annan High Street, with electronic scoring. Newcomers are welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Fort Matilda Bridge Club
Bridge club serving Inverclyde, from Greenock and Gourock to Kilmacolm and Wemyss Bay, with face to face bridge on Wednesday evenings. All are welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Hamilton Bridge Club
Lanarkshire bridge club with its own premises on Cadzow Street, Hamilton, running evening and morning duplicate sessions and a weekly Play and Learn morning for newer players. New members are welcome.
Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · 4 days a week
Helensburgh Bridge Club
Bridge club playing face to face at the Victoria Halls on Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, on Tuesday evenings. Visitors are always welcome and the club will find you a partner if needed.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Killearn Bridge Club
Small, friendly club of four or five tables meeting on Tuesday evenings from September to May in the Garden Room at Killearn Village Hall. New members are always welcome, with or without a partner.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Langholm Bridge Club
Bridge club playing duplicate every Friday afternoon at the Studio in Langholm. Everybody is welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Largs Bridge Club at Largs Bowling Club
Largs Bridge Club's winter Monday evening bridge at Largs Bowling Club, from October to March. Players of all levels and visitors are welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Oban Bridge Club
Bridge club meeting face to face at St Columba's Cathedral Hall on the Esplanade, Oban, on Wednesday evenings and on Friday afternoons, when play is more relaxed and social for players of varying standards. Visitors are always welcome.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds, Fris
Solway Bridge Club
Small, friendly club meeting weekly on Tuesday evenings at Dumfries Free Church. Visitors are welcome and a partner can sometimes be arranged.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Stirling and Union Bridge Club
Clubhouse on Colquhoun Street, Stirling, welcoming players of all levels, with afternoon and evening duplicate sessions through the week and a relaxed Friday afternoon with tuition for newcomers. Visitors are welcome and invited to join after three visits.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 5 days a week
Stirling Chess Club
Stirling Chess Club meets at Park Church on Park Terrace, Stirling, on Monday evenings from 7pm. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome, and the club runs several teams in the Central League alongside internal club competitions.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
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