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Tabletop games in Southampton

93 shops, cafés, pubs and clubs across Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire, running 108 regular game nights between them.

Portsmouth

7 venues · Portsmouth page
Club · Portsmouth

Cosham Chess Club

Meets on Thursday evenings in the Garden Room at Cosham Community Centre, a short walk from Cosham station. Players of all ages are welcome, and the club runs teams in the Portsmouth and District Chess League and the Cole Cup.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Board game café · Portsmouth

Dice Board Game Lounge

Board game cafe and bar on Albert Road in Southsea with hundreds of games to play, table service food and drink, and purpose built tables for wargames and RPGs. Weekly nights include Dungeons at Dice (Tuesday), social gaming and KeyForge (Wednesday) and Mini Fight Club wargaming (Thursday); tables can be booked by phone or email.

Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · Tues, Weds, Thus
Club · Portsmouth

Portsmouth Chess Club

Meets on Thursday evenings at the Royal British Legion Club in Portsmouth and plays in the Portsmouth and District Chess League. Players of all standards are welcome.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Game shop · Portsmouth

Warhammer Portsmouth

Official Games Workshop store on Arundel Street selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables in store. Open later on Wednesdays.

Southampton city

6 venues
Club · Southampton

Chilworth Bridge Club

Duplicate bridge every Thursday morning at Chilworth Village Hall in a friendly and welcoming setting. Visitors are welcome and the club will try to find a partner if asked in advance.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Game shop · Southampton

Hobby House

Large tabletop gaming venue and hobby store in Southampton with premium bookable gaming tables, a free hobby painting bar, cafe and licensed bar. Hosts Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Blood Bowl, Dropfleet Commander and Blood & Plunder tournaments plus a fortnightly Blood & Plunder club.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Club · Southampton

Lordshill Bridge Club

A friendly group playing duplicate bridge on Wednesday afternoons in the Large Hall at Lordshill Community Association. Caters for a mixed standard of players and welcomes visiting guests.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Club · Southampton

Southampton Chess Club

Meets on Tuesday evenings from September to May at St Denys Community Centre for ECF rated club championship games and Southampton League matches, with informal monthly Saturday meet ups at the Mitre pub in Portswood. Newcomers of all abilities are welcome; under 16s must come with an adult.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Sats
Game shop · Southampton

Warhammer Southampton

Official Warhammer store on East Street in Southampton, selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and books, with late opening on Thursdays.

Andover

5 venues · Andover page
Club · Andover

Andover Chess Club

Meets on Tuesday evenings at Andover Central Club, with three teams in the Southampton Chess League. Beginners and experienced players are welcome and equipment is provided.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Game shop · Andover

Dragon Hoard Collectibles

Warhammer and collectibles shop in Andover selling new and pre-owned Games Workshop models, paints and vintage collectibles. Bookable 3ft by 3ft tables for Kill Team and 40K on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays, £10 per table.

Tables to play on site
Game shop · Andover

Toy Arena

Independent Toymaster toy shop in the Chantry Centre, Andover, stocking Warhammer.

Winchester

5 venues · Winchester page
Game shop · Winchester

Warhammer Winchester

Official Warhammer store on Jewry Street in Winchester, selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and books with gaming tables in store.

Club · Winchester

Winchester Bridge Club

Duplicate bridge at Winchester Racquets and Fitness on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Wednesday afternoons, plus a gentle duplicate on Wednesday evenings for newer players. Welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experts.

Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · Tues, Weds, Thus
Club · Winchester

Winchester Chess Club

Meets on selected Wednesday evenings from September to April at Badger Farm Community Centre, with casual games, mini tournaments and Southampton League matches. New members of all levels are welcome and the first three visits are free.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Club · Winchester

Winchester Junior Chess Club

A junior chess club meeting on Sunday mornings at Badger Farm Community Centre, led by a FIDE Chess Instructor. It suits children who want to learn the game, improve their play or start entering tournaments.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Suns

Salisbury

4 venues · Salisbury page
Game shop · Salisbury

Dauwalders of Salisbury

Long established stamp, coin and collecting accessories shop on Fisherton Street, Salisbury, which also sells trading card albums, sleeves and deck boxes.

Game shop · Salisbury

Warhammer Salisbury

Official Games Workshop store in Salisbury city centre selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables in store. Open late on Thursdays.

Chichester

3 venues · Chichester page
Game shop · Chichester

Kids Stuff

Toy shop on South Street in Chichester that is listed as a Warhammer stockist.

Gosport

3 venues · Gosport page
Board game café · Gosport

Diceheads

Gaming cafe on Coates Road in Gosport stocking Warhammer, with space to play. Open Tuesday to Sunday from midday, with late opening until 9pm.

Tables to play on site
Club · Gosport

HEDCA Bridge Club

Friendly duplicate bridge every Monday evening in Room 1 at the HEDCA community centre on Coombe Road. New members are encouraged, with or without a partner.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons

Newport

3 venues · Newport page
Game shop · Newport

Sprues & Glues

Family run tabletop gaming and model shop in Newport on the Isle of Wight, stocking Warhammer and hobby paints. Open Tuesday to Saturday.

Game shop · Newport

Warhammer Isle of Wight

Official Warhammer store on St James Street in Newport, Isle of Wight, selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and books with gaming tables in store.

Ringwood

3 venues · Ringwood page
Club · Ringwood

Ringwood Chess Club

Meets on Monday evenings at Greyfriars Community Centre in Ringwood, playing in the Southampton, Dorset and Bournemouth leagues and offering casual games. Beginners and experienced league players are both welcome; contact the secretary before a first visit.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Club · Ringwood

Ringwood Greyfriars Bridge Club

Duplicate bridge at Greyfriars Community Centre in the heart of Ringwood, with a gentle duplicate and host system on Monday afternoons and duplicate pairs on Friday evenings. New members and visitors are welcome, with lessons for beginners and improvers.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Fris
Club · Ringwood

The Bickerley Bridge Club

Duplicate bridge every Thursday evening in the Ann Rose Hall at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood. Visitors and prospective members are welcome, and the club runs learning sessions for beginners and improvers.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus

Ryde

3 venues · Ryde page
Board game café · Ryde

Chess at Café de Ryde

Chess by the sea every Saturday at Café de Ryde on the Esplanade, with indoor play if the weather turns. Everyone is welcome, and chess sets can be borrowed from the café at any time.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Sats
Club · Ryde

Ryde Chess Club

Casual daytime chess every Monday in the clubhouse at Ryde Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, with free parking. A relaxed session for anyone who enjoys a friendly game.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons

Basingstoke

2 venues
Club · Basingstoke

Basingstoke Bridge Club

Hampshire's largest bridge club, with its own clubhouse at Maydene on Sherborne Road and face to face duplicate on five days a week. Gentle duplicate on Monday evenings and beginner and improver courses make it a good choice for newer players.

Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · 5 days a week
Club · Basingstoke

Basingstoke Chess Club

Meets on Wednesday evenings at the Basingstoke Bridge and Chess Club on Sherborne Road, with casual and competitive games for players of all abilities. A junior section for ages 5 to 15 meets before the main club during the season, and a Saturday morning junior club runs at the same venue.

Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Weds, Sats

Eastleigh

2 venues
Game shop · Eastleigh

AC Models Eastleigh

Model shop on Eastleigh High Street selling model trains, Scalextric and slot cars, plastic kits and Games Workshop products. Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and bank holidays.

Club · Eastleigh

Chandlers Ford Chess Club

A friendly club meeting every Tuesday evening, all year round, in the lounge bar of Chandlers Ford Central Club, with teams in the Southampton Chess League and several internal tournaments. A junior club meets on Wednesday evenings in term time.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Weds

Emsworth

2 venues
Club · Emsworth

Emsworth Bridge Club

Match point pairs every Tuesday evening in a private room at Emsworth Sports and Social Club. A host system means anyone can turn up without a partner, and improving players are welcome.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Club · Emsworth

Emsworth Chess Club

Meets on Thursday evenings at Emsworth Sports & Social Club and plays in the Portsmouth and District Chess League.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus

Hayling Island

2 venues
Club · Hayling Island

Eastoke Bridge Club

A small club playing duplicate bridge on Friday evenings at Hayling Island Community Centre in a no fears, friendly atmosphere. Visitors and new members are welcome.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Club · Hayling Island

Hayling Island Bridge Club

Competitive yet friendly duplicate bridge every Thursday evening at Hayling Island Community Centre. Visitors and new members are welcome after a call to the chairman.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus

Milford on Sea

2 venues
Club · Milford on Sea

Milford-on-Sea Bridge Club

A relaxed, social game of duplicate pairs on Wednesday evenings in Milford on Sea. Experienced and new players are welcome, and those who know the basics can be introduced to duplicate.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Club · Milford on Sea

MOS Bridge Club

Duplicate bridge on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in the clubhouse of Milford Tennis and Squash Club, overlooking the tennis courts. A friendly club welcoming new members; bring your own partner.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus

New Milton

2 venues
Club · New Milton

New Milton Chess Club

Meets for social chess on Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons at New Milton Conservative Club, and runs teams in the Bournemouth and District Chess League. Beginners, returners and league players are all welcome; the club has a smart casual dress code.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus

Petersfield

2 venues
Club · Petersfield

Petersfield Bridge Club

A friendly club founded in 1969, playing at Petersfield Community Centre with gentle duplicate on Monday, duplicate on Tuesday and teams once a month. Welcomes all players from complete beginners to experts, with teaching sessions for beginners and improvers.

Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Tues, Thus

Portchester

2 venues
Game shop · Portchester

Wicor Models

Model shop on West Street in Portchester selling model railways (Hornby, Peco), Scalextric and Warhammer. Open Wednesday to Saturday.

Aldershot town centre

1 venue

Alton

1 venue
Club · Alton

Alton Bridge Club

Duplicate pairs on Monday evenings at Beech Village Hall near Alton, usually 24 boards. Visitors are welcome by prior arrangement.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons

Ashurst (New Forest)

1 venue
Club · Ashurst

Wessex Wargames Society

Long running wargames club near Southampton that meets every other Saturday, covering all historical periods and scales plus some board games. Your first visit is free.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Sats

Awbridge

1 venue
Club · Awbridge

Awbridge Bridge Club

A happy band of players meeting on Tuesday evenings at Awbridge Village Hall for a 24 board duplicate with electronic scoring, coffee and biscuits. Visiting pairs are always welcome.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues

Basingstoke town centre

1 venue

Bevois / Onslow Road

1 venue

Brading

1 venue
Club · Brading

Brading Community Centre Chess

A friendly Thursday morning chess session at Brading Community Centre, open to all ages and abilities with boards provided and refreshments on sale. Complete beginners are welcome and there is no need to book.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus

Brockenhurst

1 venue
Club · Brockenhurst

Brockenhurst Bridge Club

Two weekly sessions at Brockenhurst Village Hall: duplicate bridge on Monday evenings and friendly, non-competitive bridge on Thursday afternoons.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Thus

Chandler's Ford

1 venue
Club · Chandler's Ford

Chandler's Ford Bridge Club

A small, friendly club playing duplicate bridge on Thursday afternoons at Fryern Pavilion, with a large car park and wheelchair access. Suits players with some club experience, and visitors are welcome.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus

Cowes

1 venue
Club · Cowes

Cowes Library Chess Club

A relaxed Tuesday afternoon chess club at Cowes Library, supported by Chess in Schools and Communities. Beginners are welcome to learn from other players, and there is no need to book.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues

Cowplain

1 venue
Club · Cowplain

Purbrook Bridge Club

A friendly duplicate club playing on Monday afternoons at St Wilfrid's, Cowplain. An ideal first step into club bridge for players beyond complete beginner level.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons

Dibden Purlieu

1 venue

Everton

1 venue
Club · Everton

Everton Bridge Club

Friendly, competitive duplicate bridge every Tuesday evening at St Mary's Church Hall, Everton, near Lymington. Guests and visiting players are welcome, and a host system helps single players find a game on most evenings.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues

Fareham

1 venue
Club · Fareham

Fareham Chess Club

Meets on Tuesday evenings at the Duke of Connaught's Own Club in Fareham, with internal tournaments at a range of time controls and teams in both the Portsmouth and Southampton leagues. Potential new members are very welcome, and a junior club meets on Saturday mornings.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Sats

Farnborough

1 venue
Club · Farnborough

Fleet & Farnborough Chess Club

Meets on Monday evenings in the clubhouse at Cody Sports & Social Club in Farnborough. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome, from beginners to seasoned league players.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons

Fordingbridge

1 venue
Game shop · Fordingbridge

All The Cool Stuff

Independent toy and collectables shop on Fordingbridge High Street, trading since 2009, selling pop culture collectables, toys and Warhammer.

Freshwater

1 venue
Club · Freshwater

Freshwater Chess Club

Meets every Monday evening at Freshwater Conservative Club for relaxed, social chess. Players of all ages and abilities from across West Wight are welcome, from complete beginners to experienced players.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons

Havant

1 venue

Isle of Wight

1 venue

Locks Heath

1 venue
Club · Locks Heath

Sarisbury Bridge Club

Duplicate bridge every Wednesday afternoon at the Genesis Centre in Locks Heath, with visitors welcome. A beginners course starts in November 2026.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds

Lymington

1 venue
Club · Lymington

Lymington Bridge Club

Afternoon duplicate pairs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the club rooms in St Thomas Street, with a host available. A supported Thursday morning session suits less confident players.

Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · 4 days a week

Pilley

1 venue
Club · Pilley

Pilley Bridge Club

Friendly duplicate bridge on Tuesday afternoons at Boldre War Memorial Hall, with a game guaranteed even without a partner. A good basic standard of duplicate is expected.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues

Romsey

1 venue

Rowlands Castle

1 venue
Club · Rowlands Castle

Emsworth Thursday Bridge Club

A very friendly duplicate club meeting on Thursday afternoons at St John's Church, Rowlands Castle. An ideal first step into club bridge for players beyond complete beginner level.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus

Selsey

1 venue
Game shop · Selsey

Attic Attack Toys & Games

Toy and games shop inside the long running Raycrafts store on Selsey High Street, buying and selling vintage and collectable toys, board games, card games and models alongside stationery and craft supplies.

Shanklin

1 venue
Club · Shanklin

Age Concern Shanklin Chess

A weekly Tuesday chess session for over 50s at the Age Concern Cafe in Shanklin. A relaxed way to enjoy a game in good company.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues

Shirley

1 venue
Game shop · Southampton

The Goblins Nook

Independent wargaming venue and hobby shop in Shirley with 8 full size wargaming tables, 2 skirmish tables and painting desks, plus snacks and drinks. Runs Blood Bowl league nights, painting nights, learn to play 40K sessions and an MTG Commander night, with tables bookable online.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Fris

Southampton city centre

1 venue

Southsea

1 venue

Stubbington

1 venue
Club · Stubbington

Stubbington Bridge Club

Duplicate bridge on Tuesday afternoons at The Crofton Club in Stubbington, with refreshments at half time and free parking. Visitors are welcome.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues

Sway

1 venue
Club · Sway

Sway Bridge Club

A friendly club playing duplicate bridge on Monday and Thursday afternoons at Sway Village Hall. Visitors are always welcome.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Thus

Titchfield

1 venue
Club · Titchfield

Titchfield Bridge Club

Duplicate bridge on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Titchfield Community Centre, with a programme of club cups and team events. Visitors are welcome.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Weds

Ventnor

1 venue
Club · Ventnor

Ventnor Bridge Club

Friday afternoon bridge at St Margaret's Hall in Ventnor. New members and visitors are welcome with a partner.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris

Waterlooville

1 venue
Club · Waterlooville

Waterlooville Bridge Club

A friendly club for social duplicate bridge at Sacred Heart Church in Waterlooville on Tuesday evenings and Friday afternoons. Players of all abilities, visitors and new members are welcome.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Fris

Yarmouth

1 venue
Club · Yarmouth

West Wight Bridge Club

Face to face duplicate bridge every Wednesday afternoon at the Community Hall in Yarmouth. New members are welcome with a partner.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds