Warm up at the counter between hands
Tea, coffee, lemonade and mineral water — nothing stronger ever crosses this counter.
Choose tea, coffee or something cold
The counter takes up what used to be the loading bay, minded by whoever's rostered that evening, kept simple so hands stay free for cards.
A pot of tea is on the go from four o'clock, with coffee close behind it and a jug of lemonade for anyone after something cold.
Nothing from the counter is ever scored at a table — a cup is paid for the ordinary way, entirely separate from whatever's tallied on the felt.
On the counter
Tea, coffee, lemonade and mineral water — nothing stronger.
From four
The urn goes on as the doors open, refilled right through to close.
Table service
Whoever's between hands will carry a cup over for you.
Ask about the counter
Is there a proper kitchen?
No — this is a counter for tea, coffee and lemonade, not a kitchen.
Do I pay for what I have at the counter?
Yes, the ordinary way, kept entirely apart from anything scored at the tables.
Can I get a coffee before a hand starts?
Any time after four — the urn goes on the moment the doors open.
Is there anything for the colder months?
A pot of tea suits most nights; ask and it'll be topped up through the evening.