NORTHWOOD TABLE
A warm, timber-panelled room with a deep green felt poker table, chips, and a deck of cards in soft natural light.

The Card Room

Cards belong around a real table.

Northwood Table's poker experience is designed around in-person social play at physical tables. No screens, no online lobbies—just a deck, a dealer, and the room around you.

In-Person Play Only

Every hand is dealt at a physical table, face to face.

Northwood Table hosts Texas Hold'em in a dedicated card room that feels like a private club within the restaurant. There is no online poker, no virtual chips, and no gambling accounts—just real cards, real chips, and real conversation.

Guests gather around long timber tables, share stories between hands, and enjoy the restaurant's food and drink service. The pace is unhurried, and the atmosphere is warm and convivial—more like a dinner party with cards than a high-stakes tournament.

Poker here is about the table, not the screen.
Four guests seated around a poker table in a warmly lit timber room, smiling and engaged in conversation with drinks and small plates nearby.
Guests at a Northwood Table card night

The Game

Texas Hold'em at Northwood Table

Texas Hold'em is a community-card poker game where players combine their hole cards with shared table cards. Each player receives two private cards, and five community cards are dealt face up in three stages: the flop, the turn, and the river. Players make their best five-card hand using any combination of their hole cards and the community cards. Betting rounds occur before the flop and after each community card stage.

  1. Hole cards: Each player receives two private cards.
  2. The flop: Three community cards are dealt face up.
  3. The turn: A fourth community card is dealt.
  4. The river: A fifth and final community card is dealt.
  5. Showdown: Remaining players reveal their hands; the best five-card hand wins.

Dealer-Led Tables

Every table is led by a professional dealer who manages the action and keeps the game moving. Dealers shuffle, deal, and oversee betting, ensuring fair play and a relaxed pace. First-time guests can ask the dealer for clarification at any time; no prior experience is required.

First-time guests: New to poker? Northwood Table is a welcoming place to learn. Table nights are designed to be inclusive, with dealers and hosts happy to explain the rules. Guests can observe a few hands before joining, and there is no pressure to play aggressively.

Dealer Player 1 Player 2 Player 3 Player 4 Player 5 Player 6

Your First Night

Step by Step

  1. 01

    Arrive

    Arrive at Northwood Table and let the host know you're here for a table night. Check in at the host stand in the main dining room. You'll be directed to the card room, which is separate from the main dining area but within the same building.

  2. 02

    Check In

    Confirm your seat request with the card room host. The host will verify your reservation and age (18+). You'll receive a brief orientation to the table and house rules.

  3. 03

    Take Your Seat

    Choose an available seat at the table and settle in. The dealer will welcome you and explain the current state of the game. You can order drinks or food from the restaurant menu at any time.

  4. 04

    The Cards Are Dealt

    The dealer begins the next hand, and you're in the game. Play proceeds at a comfortable pace, with the dealer managing the action. You can leave the table at any time between hands.

House Rules

House Rules & Etiquette

Respect the Table

  • Treat fellow players and the dealer with courtesy.
  • No abusive language or disruptive behaviour.
  • Keep conversations friendly and inclusive.

Play at a Comfortable Pace

  • Take your time, but keep the game moving.
  • Avoid excessive delays when it's your turn to act.
  • The dealer may prompt you if needed.

No Outside Food or Drink

  • All food and beverages must be purchased from Northwood Table.
  • The full restaurant menu is available during table nights.
  • Please do not bring outside items into the card room.

Age Requirement

  • All guests must be 18 years or older to enter the card room.
  • Valid government-issued photo ID is required for age verification.
  • No exceptions will be made.

Live Table Nights

Live Table Nights & Offline Events

Table nights are held regularly, typically on Friday and Saturday evenings. Exact dates and times are posted on the Table Nights page. Seats are limited and must be requested in advance.

Occasionally, Northwood Table hosts special poker-themed dinners and tournaments. These events combine a multi-course meal with a friendly poker game. All events are in-person and require a reservation.

A private dining room set for a poker-themed dinner, with a long wooden table, candlelight, and a poker table at one end.
A private poker-themed dinner at Northwood Table

Request a Seat

Request a Seat at a Table Night

Fill out the form below to request a seat at an upcoming table night. All requests are subject to confirmation by the venue. You will receive a response by email or phone within 24 hours.

Submitting this form is a request only and does not guarantee a seat. No payment is required.

Important Notices

Before You Play

18+ Only

Northwood Table's card room is restricted to guests aged 18 and over. Valid photo ID is required for entry. This age restriction applies to all poker activities.

In-Person Play Only

All poker at Northwood Table is played in person at physical tables. There is no online poker or online gambling offered on this website or at the venue.