chess clubs in London

I didn't know which section to post this in. I'm looking for a casual environment in London( central or West ideally) to play chess in that isn't too dear to join. I would prefer it if anyone knew of a casual meet-up type arrangement in a pub, or something, but a club environment would be fine as well.

http://www.westlondonchess.com/

http://www.glcc.org.uk/

Have you heard of a great little tool called Google?

yeah, yeah, i get it, you've finally mastered sarcasm over the pond, but, I've already seen them and they look too serious. I've searched rigorously but want a casual, matey meet-up type scenario. I was hoping this would start a discussion on which was the best one anyway , the pros and cons etc.

aren't you a glorified colony of ours? stop playing chess and go fetch me some tea.

Well, a mere six years after the OP, hopefully this place will get up and running in 2015: 

http://www.casualchess.org/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/393548150795213/?fref=ts

There's a great club in Hammersmith - these guys have all sorts of events on:

www.hammerchess.co.uk

The best chess club in London is Battersea! https://www.batterseachessclub.org.uk

Google tends to rank Hammersmith higher.... you decide!!! 😘

Can you get a drink at Hammersmith?

Geez, try alcoholics anonymous this is meant to be a chess site

The london: https://youtu.be/23Ij7-jGehc

Hi!

Hi! I am looking for some chess clubs in London to join. Could anyone recommend any locations ?

Hammersmith is still the market leader, I believe: Hammerchess.co.uk

dozens of members of all ages & abilities, very active program of events, trips abroad, casual meet ups etc. worth checking them out 👍🏼

There's one in Chingford, at the local British Legion. It is 10 minutes' walking distance from Chingford Mount. Apparently they welcome visitors.