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Find the best chess venues in Barnsley, United Kingdom. Browse 4 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 4 chess venues in Barnsley, United Kingdom

List last updated: 2026-07-01

• Annie Jayne's Cafe — café, Cortonwood Miners Club, Knollbeck Lane, Brampton, Barnsley, S73 0TU · drinks
• Billy's Coffee Bar — café, 56-58 Doncaster Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1TL · drinks
• Elsecar Park Chess Tables — park venue, Armroyd Lane, Elsecar, Barnsley S74 8EY, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• Gilroyd Working Men's Club — bar, 33 Gilroyd Lane, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3ET · drinks

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Questions about chess in Barnsley

Where can I play chess in Barnsley?

Checkmate IRL maps 4 places to play chess in Barnsley: 2 cafés, 1 bar and 1 outdoor spot. They include Annie Jayne's Cafe, Gilroyd Working Men's Club and Elsecar Park Chess Tables.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Barnsley?

Yes. 2 cafés and 1 bar in Barnsley are listed as places to play chess: Annie Jayne's Cafe, Billy's Coffee Bar and Gilroyd Working Men's Club.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Barnsley?

Elsecar Park Chess Tables is the outdoor spot on the map.

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