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Chess in Glasgow
You can play chess at 10 places in Glasgow: 5 cafés and 5 bars. Cafés and bars: Ottoman Coffeehouse, Paragon Coffee Club and The Glad Cafe.
Where to play chess in Glasgow: 10 places, 5 cafés and 5 bars. Map and addresses on Checkmate IRL.
All 10 chess venues in Glasgow, United Kingdom
List last updated: 2026-11-03
Cafés (5)
- Gudea Coffee House — café, 121 St George's Rd, Glasgow G3 6JA, UK, United Kingdom · chess boards available, drinks
- Kafeneio at The Cran' — café, 994 Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8LU, UK, United Kingdom · chess boards available, drinks
- Ottoman Coffeehouse — café, 73 Berkeley St., Glasgow G3 7DX, UK, United Kingdom · chess boards available, drinks
- Paragon Coffee Club — café, 685 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 8RA, UK, United Kingdom · chess boards available, drinks
- R-CADE — café, 121 Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5LF, UK · chess boards available, drinks
Bars and pubs (5)
- Babbity Bowster — bar, 16-18 Blackfriars St, Glasgow G1 1PE, UK · chess boards available, drinks
- McNeills — bar, 106 Torrisdale St, Glasgow G42, UK · chess boards available, drinks, hosts tournaments
- The Atholl Arms — bar, 134 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 3AU, UK, United Kingdom · chess boards available, drinks
- The Duke's Umbrella — bar, 363 Argyle St, Glasgow G2 8LT, UK · chess boards available, drinks
- The Glad Cafe — bar, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2HG, UK, United Kingdom · chess boards available, drinks
Social chess clubs in Glasgow
Casual club nights with their own name and crowd, separate from the places above. Most move between venues, so check the club for the next date.
All social chess clubs in Glasgow
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Questions about chess in Glasgow
Where can I play chess in Glasgow?
Checkmate IRL maps 10 places to play chess in Glasgow: 5 cafés and 5 bars. They include Ottoman Coffeehouse and The Glad Cafe.
Is there a chess café or chess bar in Glasgow?
Yes. 5 cafés and 5 bars in Glasgow are listed as places to play chess, including Ottoman Coffeehouse, Paragon Coffee Club and The Glad Cafe.
Are there chess tournaments or events in Glasgow?
McNeills hosts tournaments.
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