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.
MAY 27
Wednesday · 5:00 PM
Learn Mahjong with Present Company
2 hours of private instruction in a small-group setting.
MAY 30
Saturday · 5:00 PM
May 30 Saturday Mahjong Workshop for Newbies
This professionally designed workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn Mahjong, with expert instructor to guide you every step.
JUN 4
Thursday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Refresher with Present Company
2 hours of private instruction in a small-group setting.
JUN 13
Saturday · 5:00 PM
Jun 13 Saturday Just Play Mahjong Club (Chinese, American &Japanese Styles)
We offer regular Saturday Just Play sessions where players of Chinese,American Mahjong and Japanese Riichi can come together to enjoy games!
JUN 27
Saturday · 5:00 PM
Jun 27 Saturday Level 2 Mahjong Workshop for Improvers
Join our Mahjong Workshop for Improvers to sharpen your strategy, learn to count scores — become our Mahjong Hero!
SEP 26
Saturday · 5:00 PM
Sep 26 Mid Autumn Festival Saturday Level 2 Mahjong Workshop for Improvers
Join our Mahjong Workshop for Improvers to sharpen your strategy, learn to count scores — become our Mahjong Hero!
SEP 26
Saturday · 5:00 PM
Sep 26 Mid Autumn Festival Saturday Mahjong Workshop for Newbies
This professionally designed workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn Mahjong, with expert instructor to guide you every step.
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.