Welcome to the English Bridge Union

The official association for bridge in England

Bridge is an absorbing and entertaining game that is enjoyed by millions across the world. The game is played by four people with a pack of playing cards. You play as part of a pair, one pair against another. Every deal is different and and although the game is not hard to learn, it is challenging to play really well. In our bridge clubs, multiple groups of four play the same deal in turn, so you compare your score with others who had exactly the same cards. This means you can do well even if you get a deal where you have poor cards! This is called Duplicate Bridge.

People play bridge for all sorts of reasons:

• It is fun to play
• It has endless variety
• It is social. You play with a partner and get to know everyone at the club
• It keeps your mind active and can be played by people of any age, from children to centenarians
• It is good for concentration, analysis and problem-solving. Some countries even have it on the school curriculum

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At the EBU we promise you a warm welcome at any of our clubs. In many cases you can come on your own - no need for a partner - and you can make arrangements to learn or improve your bridge. Many of our clubs also offer online play, so you can play from home with a computer or tablet.

Wondering if there is anywhere to play or learn bridge near you? Our Play or learn bridge page will help you find the right club.