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11 events found

Event data updated August 19, 2026

Standing sessions published by London clubs on their own sites — not MAHJ MAHJ listings. Schedules change; confirm with the club before you go.

Four Winds Mahjong Club

Hong Kong Old Style (no gambling)

Saturdays 10 AM–12 PM (Hackney) and 2nd & 4th Sundays 1:30–4 PM (Camden)

ESEA Community Centre, Englefield Rd N1 · Camden Chinese Community Centre, Tavistock Pl WC1H

Beginner signups via Ticket Tailor.

From the club's published schedule (source) · verified 2026-07-01

Munk Mahjong Club

Casual, all styles welcome

Wednesdays 7–11 PM weekly

SET Social, 55a Nigel Rd, Peckham SE15

Free drop-in; sets provided. Schedule from the venue calendar.

From the club's published schedule (source) · verified 2026-07-01

Mahjong Twickenham

Riichi

Tuesdays 6 PM weekly

The Cricketers Pub, Richmond Green TW9

£5 cash; beginners taught.

From the club's published schedule (source) · verified 2026-07-01

London has a deep, internationally inflected mahjong scene — Hong Kong Mahjong is widely played in Chinatown (Soho), Bayswater, and across the British Chinese community, with regular Cantonese-language games. American Mahjong has a small but established presence in North London Jewish community centers, and the British Mahjong Association also runs Riichi (Japanese) Mahjong events for a different style branch.

Mahjong in London — FAQ

Where can I play mahjong in London?

Soho Chinatown runs Hong Kong Mahjong daily at cultural associations and tea houses. American Mahjong clubs meet in North London Jewish community centers. The British Mahjong Association runs Riichi (Japanese) Mahjong events for a different style branch — worth checking if you want to compare styles.

What style of mahjong is most popular in London?

Hong Kong Mahjong dominates in Chinese-heritage communities. Riichi (Japanese) Mahjong has a smaller but tournament-active scene through the British Mahjong Association. American Mahjong is the smallest of the three but has a steady presence in some Jewish community centers.

Are there mahjong tournaments in London?

Yes — the British Mahjong Association runs Riichi tournaments, and Hong Kong Mahjong tournaments happen a few times a year through Chinese cultural associations. American Mahjong tournaments are rarer but occasionally happen at JCC events.