The place to learn and play the game of Bridge in Edinburgh.

As enjoyed by 515 paid up members and 245 students in our Academy.

Click here to take a virtual tour of the club.

The New Melville Bridge Club club is located about two miles out from the city centre just off the Corstorphine Road not far from Edinburgh Zoo. Our modern office style building boasts one of the best playing facilities in Scotland with a 24 table playing room, a large dual purpose league match room and a teaching suite with a digital projector. The club also benefits from a large social area with a servery/bar where members can relax with a hot drink or glass of wine.

At the New Melville you will receive a warm welcome whether you are a visitor, prospective member or student of the game. Our friendly club caters for players of all standards from absolute beginner to Grand Master by offering a variety of bridge sessions and classes throughout the week. At a number of these sessions you can turn up without a partner as we have standby players available.

The place to learn and play the game of Bridge in Edinburgh.

As enjoyed by 515 paid up members and 245 students in our Academy.

Click here to take a virtual tour of the club. ..........

We now have a new method of topping up members swipe cards from home which does not involve Internet Banking, or the treasurer. If you look at the bottom of your till receipts you will see a message which says Topup online at www.HowDoIPay.com

Printed beneath that is a 13-digit code which is unique to you and which does not change. If you visit HowDoIPay.com and enter your code the website will recognise you as a member of the New Melville and you can choose the top-up amount. You then provide some debit card details, in just the same manner as if you were buying something from other websites such as Amazon. After clicking OK, the top-up will be applied instantly to your swipe card account.

We suggest you tear off the bottom part of a till slip next time you are at the club to keep a copy of the code for use at home.

We would prefer our members to use this method from now on rather than using Internet banking or even debit cards at the club (as that slows down the check-in queue at busy times).

Please try to avoid topping up using cash at the club.

Thank you.

We now have a new method of topping up members swipe cards from home which does not involve Internet Banking, or the treasurer. If you look at the bottom of your till receipts you will see a message which says Topup online at www.HowDoIPay. ..........

Are you interested in learning to play Bridge?

If so, we offer a full range of classes extending over six terms (three years) which take you from absolute beginner to club player.

Our classes for the Autumn Term of 2019 started the week beginning Monday 23 September but please note that our Moday Evening Next Steps, our Tuesday Evening First Steps and our Wednesday Afternoon Next Steps classes are all FULL. 

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We offer a full three year SBU programme of classes covering sixty lessons. There are two terms each year and the fees for each term are £70 for adults and £35 for juniors (under 26).

Our First Steps course is aimed at absolute beginners and assumes little or no knowledge of playing bridge.

Classes will be held on Monday afternoons from 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm and Tuesday evenings from 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm

The topics covered are:

Click HERE to apply for one of our First Steps Classes.

Our Next Steps course is for those players who have completed a beginner's course or who play at home or in a local club. It will give you the opportunity to develop your understanding of the game and improve your play.

Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 7.00 - 9.00 pm, Wednesday afternoons from 1.30 - 3.30 pm and Thursday afternoons from 1.30 - 3.30 pm.

The topics covered are:

Click HERE to apply for one of our Next Steps classes.

Our Improvers course is for more experienced players who would usually have played in club tournaments. Your aim is to be more successful in your game.

Classes will be held on Tuesday afternoons 1.30 - 3.30 pm; Wednesday mornings 10.30 - 12.30 and Wednesday evenings 7 - 9 pm.

The topics covered are:

Click HERE to apply for one of our Improvers classes.

Click  HERE to download a printable application form that can be used for any of the above classes.

More information about our Academy can be found in the Melville Bridge Academy section of our website (see left hand menu) where you can submit an enquiry if you are unsure about your level.

Are you interested in learning to play Bridge?

If so, we offer a full range of classes extending over six terms (three years) which take you from absolute beginner to club player.

Our classes for the Autumn Term of 2019 started the week beginning Monday 23 September but please note that our Moday Evening Next Steps, our Tuesday Evening First Steps and our Wednesday Afternoon Next Steps classes are all FULL. 

Expand this article for details of classes and application forms. ..........