What's on each night of the week?
Open every day from five. The kitchen's the same each evening; the long room has its own mood from night to night.
Is there a good night for first-timers?
Yes, a few. Monday is the quietest night of the week, with a handful of tables open and a lot of space to ask questions. Tuesday is much the same, and Adam usually runs a short roulette lesson in the middle of the evening for anyone who'd like one.
Wednesday is the older poker night, with Seven Card Stud and Five Card Draw in the back row. Thursday is blackjack night, when both middle tables run together. Friday's the tournament, and Saturday's the biggest evening of the week, with the foyer full from five.
Sunday is a family-style dinner, with a roast on the board and the casino room open until half past ten. If you're coming with a big group, Sunday's the easiest night to book.
Public holidays follow the Sunday pattern: a roast on the board, a relaxed long room and the tables closing at half past ten. If a holiday falls on a Friday, the tournament still runs, with an extra tea break, and the foyer fills early. Ring Christine if you're unsure about a particular day, and she'll tell you what's planned.
If you'd like a particular night to be gentle, say so when you book. We'll seat you at a table where the regulars are patient, the dealer's in a teaching mood and the noise is low. That's easily done on a Monday, and with a bit of notice it can be done on a Saturday too.
The programme changes very little, but when it does, we chalk it on the board by the old stage door and tell you here. Tell us at the booking desk which night suits you and we'll tell you what to expect.
Seven nights, one long room
A quiet night with a few tables open and plenty of room to ask questions.
A roulette lesson mid-evening, with soup, pies and a pot of tea for everyone.
Older poker night, with Seven Card Stud and Five Card Draw in the back row.
Blackjack night, when both middle tables run together and the dealers swap jokes.
The weekly poker tournament, drawn at seven and finished by the honour board.
The big night: a full foyer, every table open and scallop pie by the dozen.
A roast on the board, a relaxed room and the tables closing at half past ten.
Questions about the programme
Which night is quietest?
Monday and Tuesday. If you'd like to learn a game without an audience, those are the nights. The dealers have time to explain things properly, and the foyer is calm enough to hear yourself think.
When should I book?
Friday and Saturday fill first, so book a few days ahead. Other nights are usually fine on the day, and Christine can tell you how busy it's likely to be if you ring in the afternoon.
Is there a night without cards?
Every evening is open for dinner alone. The long room is optional, and some guests come for the kitchen and leave without going near the stalls. We think that's perfectly respectable.
What happens if the programme changes?
It's chalked on the board by the old stage door, and posted here on this page. If you've booked a seat for a particular night, we'll tell you directly before you travel.
A week in the long room
