Backgammon at Gest on 14 June, Euston Sq St. Social Dinner n Drinks - 20pc off

14 June 2026, 3 – 8pm (and likely a few hours beyond!)

20% off food and drink for our group

First-timers - please see info below on Meetup Fee, Etiquette, bringing boards, etc ☺️

Dear Backgammon Lovers,

We had a marvellous turnout on Sunday with many regulars in attendance - Christina, James, Jan, Lena, Steve, Samey, Adam, Jerry, Adnan... It was also lovely to welcome Eleni, along with Simon, Ali, Sasan, Shuks and a few others to our games.

We’re delighted to announce yet another gathering at Gest that is literally next to one of Euston Square's tube exits - make sure you choose the right exit.

I've spoken with the new Gest manager (Wiktoria) and they are more than happy to host us and allowing the 20pc discount on food and drinks to continue.

Gest has become a favourite spot for our lively and backgammon group - offering us more airy and bright space with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and importantly warm and welcoming staff.

Social Backgammon

Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new, everyone’s welcome. Our Sunday afternoon offers a mix of friendly competition, laughter and the occasional lucky double six. Add alongside this, the food, drinks and easy conversation, and you’ve got the makings of a relaxed afternoon rolling dice into a fun evening.

20% off food and drink

In order for us to attend Gest, we must each order at least one drink, possibly two, and if possible one of their meals - I can highly recommend their chicken burger. This will help us to maintain such a generous deal in an accommodating setting. For this we will receive 20pc off all food and drinks!

About Our Backgammon Group

Our group started in June 2015 and has now run nearly 500 official meetups plus over 250 spin-off informal gatherings. With nearly 2,500 members, we’re the largest backgammon group in the UK, and we're known for our warmth, humour and friendliness. We mostly and typically meet fortnightly on Sundays, with around twenty or so regulars along with new players each time.

Everyone is welcome, whatever your level.

Dinner, drinks and playing time

We usually sit down for a relaxed group meal around 6pm, but you’re free to order whenever it suits you. Many people arrive early, stay late, and dip in and out of games between food, drinks, conversation and laughter.

RSVP

Please RSVP as soon as you can, as it really helps with planning, especially at this popular venue.

Bring your own board

If you have a backgammon board, please bring it. If you don’t, just post a note on the Meetup page or message me and we’ll match you up. It’s always fun to see the variety of boards people bring along.

Meetup fee

£4 per person. This small contribution helps pay Meetup, cover tip, admin, hosting and other organisational costs that keep the group running smoothly.

Etiquette

Let’s keep things friendly and respectful over the board, and please thank the lovely Gest staff for hosting us. If anything crops up during the event, just have a quiet word with me.

Backgammon rules

We play under international backgammon tournament rules, with one or two minor exceptions. Full details are on our Meetup page.

Contact

If you need help finding the venue or have any questions, call or text me on 07956 263451.

Please avoid sending Meetup messages within two hours of start time, as they may not be seen in time.

Looking forward to rolling dice and sharing another brilliant Sunday with you all – and to celebrating the New Year at Gest for the fifth time.

Best wishes,

Chris Sattaur 🤗