Penarth Bridge Club was founded in 1972 to play duplicate contract bridge in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The story of our first 30 years, which was recorded by Hope Hall for our Birthday Celebration, is included under General Information. After 35 years, the club still retains its original intent of offering good bridge in a friendly and fair environment.

The club is a member of the East Wales Bridge Association (EWBA) and the Welsh Bridge Union (WBU). All sessions are directed according to the rules of the WBU, with master points awarded for all scored events. The club uses the ScoreBridge scoring program in combination with the Bridgemate electronic scoring system, which provides instant results  at the end of each session.

New members and vistors are always welcome. Whatevever your experience you will likely find players of a comparable standard at Penarth.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at the Friendly Club by the pier! 

For beginners, a club member runs local authority sponsored courses on  Monday afternoons. Another member offers informal playing experience on Tuesday afternoons when advice can be requested at any time. This is an excellent way to gain experience and confidence in preparation for joining  normal club sessions, where many experienced players will be happy to further help develop your game. In addition the club operates a handicap system for members, which ensures that players of all standards get a share in the prizes. After all, we all like to win sometimes!