I am new to Manhattan: what is the best bridge club where experts go
to play tournaments, and what evening of the week is the tournament
with the most number of tables?

Thanks!
Patrick

Hello Patrickquest,
Here's a useful omnibus site for NYC-area bridge, including links to
three Manhattan clubs.
http://www.ny-bridge.com/

The three in Manhattan are, I would assume, all pretty busy and
first-rate places. They also are nicely spread out geographically from
north to south.

Furthest north is The Cavendish Bridge Club at 177 East 77th (upper east side):
http://www.ny-bridge.com/cavendish/

In midtown is The Manhattan Bridge Club at 250 West 57th.
http://www.manhattanbridgeclub.com/

And "downtown" you will find The Culbertson Bridge Club at 24 Fifth
Avenue at 9th Street.
http://www.culbertsonbc.com/

I would suggest you take a look at each of these sites. From their
contents, you should be able to determine which fits your needs best.
And if you seek more information about which nights are a club's
busiest and the number of tables, you can email the club with your
inquiry and I am sure they will be happy to tell you.

You also might want to check out this site, which lists a fourth club
in Manhattan in addition to these three:
http://www.gnyba.org/clubs.html


Enjoy Manhattan bridge!
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