The Lion & The Unicorn @ Waterloo St, Social Backgammon with Food and Drinks

First timers please see below about the Fee, Etiquette etc

The Lion & The Unicorn - J D Wetherspoon Pub - Waterloo Station, York Rd, London SE1 7ND

Hi Backgammon Lovers,

We recently had a fantastic trial gathering at The Lion & Unicorn (Wetherspoons, Waterloo Station), kindly hosted by James - huge thanks to him for holding the fort, especially on such a busy London Marathon day. It turned out to be a lively, welcoming spot with plenty of good games and great company.

So… let’s do it again!

Our Social Backgammon Group

It's always a treat to catch up with our regulars and welcome new players into the mix - whether you’re a seasoned top player or curious about the game and would like to learn, everyone’s welcome.

The afternoon offers the perfect blend of friendly competition, laughter, and the occasional lucky double six! Add drinks, food, and easy conversation in this Spoon's pub, and you’ve got the ingredients for a truly relaxed Sunday afternoon.. so come and join us!

The Lion & Unicorn Pub

Have received good reviews about this central London pub. Please support the venue, as we're expected to do, by ordering at least a drink, or more, and a bite to eat during the session.

About Our Backgammon Group

Our group started in June 2015 - that’s over 10 years ago! Since then, we’ve held around 500 official backgammon meetups and around 250 off-grid gatherings besides.

With almost 2,500 members, we’re the largest backgammon group in the UK. What makes our group special is the warmth, humour, and friendliness everyone brings to the board.

We typically meet fortnightly on Sundays, with usually 15 - 25 regular players and new faces each time. Everyone’s welcome.

Dinner, Drinks and Playing Time

We usually sit for a relaxed group meal around 5.30pm, but you’re free to order food and drinks whenever you wish.

RSVP

Please RSVP as soon as you can. It helps me to know numbers in advance, especially as this is a new venue for us.

Bring Your Own Board

There's been the odd occassion where people have turned up without a backgammon board so if you have one please bring it along. It’s also fun seeing the wide variety of board styles people bring. Don’t worry if you don’t yet own one - just post a note on the Meetup page or message me.

Meetup fee:

£4 per person. This modest contribution helps cover rising admin, hosting, tips to friendky staff and other organisational costs.

Etiquette

Let’s keep things friendly with each other, and please do thank the staff at the venue.

If anything comes up during the event, just have a quiet word with meor whoever is hosting.

Backgammon Rules

There are often minor variations in backgammon rules. We generally play under international backgammon tournament rules, with one or two exceptions. You can find our local rules details on our Meetup page, or fo adk me.

My Contact

If you need help finding the place or have questions, call or text me on 07956 263451. (Please avoid sending Meetup messages within two hours of start time, as I might not see them.)

Looking forward to rolling dice and sharing another brilliant Sunday with you all - this time at our new trial venue!

Best wishes,

Chris Sattaur