Community & Events

Atlanta's long-established British shop in Historic Downtown Norcross, stocking English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish food, teas, sweets and giftware, with more than three decades of trading behind it.

A monthly social for British people in Atlanta that has been running for 20 years, with around 960 members. The easiest first step for a newcomer. Venues are shown to members.

A busy UK-US business network with speaker talks, mixers, a reception at the British Consul General's residence and a Christmas lunch. Suits British professionals and business owners.

One of the biggest Scottish festivals in the US, held every October at Stone Mountain Park and run by the St. Andrew's Society of Atlanta.

Scottish country dance classes and socials in Marietta and Cartersville church halls, open to beginners. Celebrating its 50th year.

• Atlanta Spurs (Tottenham): Manny's Grant Park
• OLSC Atlanta (Liverpool): 273 Buckhead Ave NE

Search Facebook for "Brits in Atlanta" or "British Expats in Atlanta", and check Meetup and InterNations for Atlanta events.

A British and Irish food shop serving the Greater Boston area, with a retail store in Westford, Massachusetts, and delivery across the region.

A family-run, English-operated British food importer based in Littleton, Massachusetts, offering UK groceries and treats.

A UK-US business network founded in 1986, with speaker events and a long-running Christmas lunch. Suits professionals and business owners.

A private club founded in 1921 for past and present officers of His Majesty's Armed Forces, plus US and Commonwealth servicemembers, with an Armistice Dinner and a Burns Night.

Founded in 1657 and thought to be the oldest charity in the Americas. It helps Scottish-Americans and offers scholarships, and meets on the third Thursday of January, March, June and September.

The first Royal Scottish Country Dance Society branch outside the UK, founded in 1950, with classes across Massachusetts that welcome beginners, plus holiday and Burns Night parties.

• Boston Gooners (Arsenal): Dillon's, Boylston Street, Back Bay
• LFC Boston (Liverpool): The Phoenix Landing, Cambridge, plus bars in Downtown, Malden, Dorchester and Weymouth

Search Facebook for "Brits in Boston" or "British Expats in Boston", and check Meetup and InterNations for Boston-area events.

A well-known English pub on North Lincoln Avenue serving British pub food, including shepherd's pie, steak and kidney pie and a proper ploughman's, since 1984.

A friendly network for women with British or Commonwealth links by birth, ancestry or marriage, with chapters in downtown Chicago, the north-west suburbs, the North Shore and Naperville. Teas, a Guy Fawkes night and holiday parties, and fundraising for The British Home in Brookfield.

The main UK-US business network in Chicago, with talks, happy hours and social outings, and a Christmas luncheon at The Drake.

Founded in 1845 and open to anyone Scottish "by birth, by heritage or simply by inclination". Runs the St Andrew's Day Gala, a free monthly online Scottish history talk, and the Scottish Festival and Highland Games each June.

Weekly Scottish country dancing with no partner or experience needed, and a Midwinter Ball each February.

• OLSC Chicago (Liverpool): AJ Hudson's Public House, 3801 N Ashland Ave
• Chicago Gooners (Arsenal): The Globe Pub, 1934 W Irving Park Rd
• Chicago Spurs (Tottenham): The Atlantic Bar & Grill, 5062 N Lincoln Ave

Search Facebook for "Brits in Chicago" or "British Expats in Chicago", and check Meetup and InterNations for Chicago events.

A social and charity network for women of British and Commonwealth heritage, with chapters in Dallas, Fort Worth and North Texas. A warm way in for newcomers.

The easiest single place to find British fans in Dallas: home of the Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea supporters' clubs. 14930 Midway Road, Addison, with a second pub at 5120 State Highway 121, Colleyville.

For University of Cambridge graduates in the Metroplex. Get in touch through the group page.

• OLSC DFW (Liverpool): The Londoner, Addison and Colleyville
• Dallas Gooner Society (Arsenal): The Londoner, Addison
• Cowtown Gooners (Arsenal): Cowtown Brewing Co., 1301 E Belknap St, Fort Worth
• Dallas Reds (Manchester United): Blackfriar Pub, McKinney Ave (Uptown) and La Vista Dr (Lakewood)
• Shed End Dallas (Chelsea): The Londoner, Addison

Search Facebook for "Brits in Dallas" or "British Expats DFW", and check Meetup and InterNations for Metroplex events.

South Florida's long-running directory of British shops, tearooms, pubs and eateries across the region, including the Fort Lauderdale and Broward County area where several British shops trade. A good, regularly-updated starting point. Always confirm details with the individual business.

The busiest British-heritage group in the region, and it suits anyone, Scottish or not. Weekly Scottish country dancing on Tuesdays (7 to 9pm) at Sunrise Senior Center, plus a St Andrew's ceilidh and a Burns Supper.

A British heritage charity with a season of talks, dinners and outings that also raises money for causes in the UK and locally. A good fit for professionals and retirees in Palm Beach County.

Founded in 1997, bringing British women together through monthly dinners and lunches, plus smaller coffee, walking, book club and mahjong groups. Its website is being rebuilt, so get in touch through it about membership.

A UK-US business network running for 30 years, with talks, networking, a holiday party and a King's Birthday celebration. Suits British professionals and business owners.

• South Florida Spurs (Tottenham): Mickey Byrnes Irish Pub, Hollywood
• Miami Gooners (Arsenal): The Bar, 172 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables
• Fort Lauderdale Gooners (Arsenal): Hideaways Tavern, 1387 S University Dr, Plantation
• Palm Beach Invincibles (Arsenal): The Irishman Pub, 1745 NW Boca Raton Blvd, Boca Raton

Search Facebook for "Brits in Miami" or "British Expats in Florida", and check Meetup and InterNations for South Florida events.

Serving Houston's Brits since 1993, in the Rice Village at 2366 Rice Boulevard. Groceries, tea, sweets, pottery and gifts, from Cadbury and Walkers to sausages and meat pies.

An importer of UK-sourced groceries serving the greater Houston area, with stores in Katy and Magnolia. Handy for the harder-to-find brands like Ribena and Irn-Bru.

Over 300 members, with chapters across greater Houston including Kingwood, Cypress, Katy, Sugar Land and Friendswood. Chapters meet socially and support Mountbatten House, the DBE retirement home. A good first stop for British women new to Houston.

The main UK-Texas business network, with talks, networking and an annual Christmas dinner. Suits British professionals, especially in energy and finance.

Scottish country dancing in Houston for over 40 years, with classes on Mondays in The Woodlands and Tuesdays in Houston, and an annual ball.

Holds regular meet-and-greets at British and Irish pubs such as the Red Lion, and a Burns Night get-together. No 2026 Highland Games date has been posted.

• OLSC Houston (Liverpool): Hugh O'Connor's
• Houston Gooners (Arsenal): Velvet Oak Tavern, 2221 W Alabama St

Search Facebook for "Brits in Houston" or "British Expats in Houston", and check Meetup and InterNations for Houston events.

A proper chippy run by Glynn Bramhall, originally from Sheffield. Cod and haddock, thick-cut chips, mushy peas, battered sausage and curry sauce, with a red telephone box by the door. 2895 N Green Valley Parkway, Suite F, Henderson NV 89014. Closed Mondays.

Opened in 2025 in the old Crown & Anchor premises, the British pub that stood here for nearly thirty years. Darts, pool, and screens showing international football. 1350 E Tropicana Avenue.

Next door to the Orleans, and more a locals' pub than a tourist one. Open 24 hours, with Premier League and European football a fixture. Irish stew, shepherd's pie, and an interior largely shipped over from a pub in Ireland. 4650 W Tropicana Avenue.

In the Shoppes at Mandalay Place on the Strip. The building is a genuine Irish pub, dismantled, shipped over and rebuilt. Live music seven nights a week, including traditional sessions. 3930 Las Vegas Boulevard South.

Runs an annual Burns Supper open to everyone, with pipes, dancing and the Address to a Haggis, plus cultural and charity work. The 2027 date has not been announced yet.

Runs the yearly Las Vegas Celtic Festival and Highland Games at Craig Ranch Regional Park, North Las Vegas. The next one is 17 and 18 April 2027.

Running since 1990 for owners and fans of British cars. Meets the last Sunday of each month, 9.30 to 11am, at Wildhorse Golf Club, Henderson. A friendly way into the local British community.

• Sin City Gooners (Arsenal): Jackpot Bar & Grill, 4485 S Jones Blvd
• Vegas Blues (Chelsea): Hennessey's Tavern, 425 Fremont St

Search Facebook for "Brits in Las Vegas" or "British Expats Las Vegas", and check Meetup and InterNations for Las Vegas events. Las Vegas no longer has a British pub: both Crown & Anchor pubs have closed (the Tropicana one is now The Irish Spot). The Irish pubs above are where many expats gather for the football.

A Santa Monica landmark since 1974, one block from the beach at 116 Santa Monica Boulevard. It combines a British pub and restaurant (fish and chips, bangers and mash, Cornish pasties) with a gift shop of imported goods and a bakery.

Founded in 1930, the oldest Scottish society in Southern California, open to anyone Scottish "by birth, by heritage, or by inclination". Runs the big annual Burns Supper and a busy events calendar.

The main UK-US business network in LA since 1959. Its Christmas Luncheon is a fixture of the British calendar.

Regular networking evenings for British people working or running businesses in Orange County.

Small monthly chapter meetings across LA and Orange County, from Santa Monica and Pasadena to Burbank and Costa Mesa, for women of British or Commonwealth birth, heritage or marriage. Ideal for making friends locally.

A retirement community in Sierra Madre founded by the DBE. Its public June Faire, an English village fete, is a good annual day out, and it is worth knowing about for older relatives.

Friendly Scottish country dance classes across LA County and up to Santa Barbara. Beginners welcome, no partner needed, with Halloween, St Andrew's, Hogmanay and Burns events.

• OLSC Los Angeles (Liverpool): The Irish Times, 3267 Motor Ave, Palms
• Los Angeles Red Army (Manchester United): O'Brien's Irish Pub, 2226 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
• L.A. Spurs (Tottenham): The Greyhound Bar & Grill, Highland Park
• Arsenal branches (Arsenal): Studio City, Culver City, Pasadena and Santa Ana

Greater LA has a large British community. Search Facebook for "Brits in LA" or "British Expats in Los Angeles", and check Meetup and InterNations for local social events.

To be verified. There are more British shops and pubs across LA. We are confirming names and details before listing them here.

A West Village institution since 1985: a traditional British grocer, butcher and bakery famous for its Cumberland sausages, bangers, pork pies, sausage rolls and Scotch eggs.

A tiny, much-loved English restaurant on Greenwich Avenue in the West Village, serving proper afternoon tea, bangers and mash and shepherd's pie since 1990. It sits in the little cluster of British spots locals call "Little Britain." Search for its current website and hours before visiting.

The busiest British organisation in New York, with 20-plus events a year open to members and non-members: pub quizzes, Bonfire Night, Remembrance, a Christmas lunch and a young professionals group, plus charity work for vulnerable New Yorkers.

A friendly Scottish social club with pub nights, a St Andrew's Sunday roast and a Burns Supper and dance. A more relaxed alternative to the older societies.

The main UK-US trade association in New York, with roundtables, receptions and a big December Holiday Luncheon.

Weekly Scottish country dancing in Midtown, plus Brooklyn socials, ceilidh nights and a Burns Night. No experience needed.

A social group for people who are British or have lived in the UK, with around 680 members. It has been quiet since November 2025, so check for new dates.

• Arsenal NYC (Arsenal): Blind Pig Bar, 233 E 14th St, with partner pubs in Brooklyn, Long Island and Westchester
• OLSCNY (Liverpool): 11th Street Bar, 510 E 11th St, with partner bars in Queens, New Jersey and Long Island

Search Facebook for "Brits in NYC" or "British Expats in New York", and check Meetup and InterNations for New York events.

Founded in 1960 with 200-plus members. Runs a September to May speaker series and dinners at the University Club of Winter Park. Suits people who enjoy talks, history and literature.

The region's big Scottish gathering every January at Central Winds Park, Winter Springs, with pipe bands, heavy athletics, Highland dancing and clan tents. A strong family day out.

Part of a century-old charity for women of British and Commonwealth heritage, meeting in Mount Dora, about 30 miles north-west of Orlando. Get in touch for meeting details.

• OLSC Orlando (Liverpool): Harp and Celt Irish Pub, 25 S Magnolia Ave
• Everton Orlando (Everton): Harp and Celt Irish Pub, 25 S Magnolia Ave
• Orlando Gooners (Arsenal): XL Sideline at Sofive Winter Park, Courtland St

Central Florida has one of the largest British communities in the US, many with holiday homes. Search Facebook for "Brits in Orlando" or "British Expats Central Florida", and check Meetup and InterNations.

The most active British social group in the Valley, with around 575 members: pub meets, coffee mornings, croquet and themed parties in Mesa, Chandler and Scottsdale. $5 a year.

Seven chapters across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Peoria and Prescott, with monthly meetings, teas and fundraisers.

A brand-new social club for Brits and Anglophiles in Scottsdale and Phoenix: pub nights, Sunday roasts and networking. Its first event is on 17 October 2026.

• Arizona Gooners (Arsenal): Yucca Tap Room, 29 W Southern Ave, Tempe

Search Facebook for "Brits in Phoenix" or "British Expats Arizona", and check Meetup and InterNations for events across the Valley.

To be verified. The Bay Area has several British and specialty-food shops, but we want to confirm current names, addresses and hours before naming them. A local search on a review site for "British food store" near you is the quickest way to find what is currently trading.

A British-owned gym in South San Jose, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Personal training and muscle therapy, a free introductory session for new members, and a QR code on every machine linking to a video on how to set it up and use it properly. 5489 Snell Avenue, San Jose.

Founded in 1858 to help British people in hardship in California, it also runs happy hours, outings and watch parties. Probably the best single "Brits in the Bay" hub.

An informal social group of over 2,100 members: football, Sunday roasts, cricket and nights out.

The Bay Area's UK-US business network since 1954. Its Christmas Luncheon draws 600-plus people.

Monthly meetings on the third Monday at the Firehouse, 1088 Green Street. Free, and guests are welcome.

Runs California's oldest Scottish Games, in Pleasanton since 1866, a youth pipe band and a Burns Supper.

Run by the Oxford University Society of Northern California but open to graduates of any British university. Second Tuesday of each month at the University Club of San Francisco, $34 with a light meal and drinks. Booking required.

Scottish country dance classes, monthly parties and ceilidhs across the Bay, open to beginners.

• Bay Area Gooners (Arsenal): Maggie McGarry's, 1353 Grant Ave, North Beach, with branches in Oakland and San Jose
• LFC San Francisco Bay Area (Liverpool): Molly O's, San Carlos, and partner pubs

Search Facebook for "Brits in the Bay Area" or "British Expats San Francisco", and check Meetup and InterNations for Bay Area events.

A family-run British shop, bakery, restaurant and pub in Redmond (8125 161st Avenue NE), open since 1978. Expect sausage rolls, meat pies, afternoon tea, and shelves of British groceries and treats.

Local chapters across Western Washington for women of British or Commonwealth heritage, which make it easy to build a circle of friends.

Volunteers who stage the Pacific Northwest Highland Games (next 24 and 25 July 2027) and Scottish social events through the year.

Scottish country dance classes in Phinney, West Seattle, Edmonds, Tacoma and elsewhere. The first class is free.

• OLSC Seattle (Liverpool): The Westy Roosevelt, 1215 NE 65th St, and Doyle's, Tacoma
• Cascadia Gooners (Arsenal): The Atlantic Crossing, 7200 Woodlawn Ave NE
• Red Devils of Seattle (Manchester United): Admiral Pub, West Seattle

Search Facebook for "Brits in Seattle" or "British Expats in Seattle", and check Meetup and InterNations for Seattle-area events.

A British gastropub at 1206 H Street NE, known for one of DC's largest ranges of British beers alongside classics like bangers and mash, fish and chips and a full English breakfast at weekends.

The main British social group in the DC area, with around 1,460 members, a monthly pub night and outings across DC, Virginia and Maryland. You need a photo and profile answers to join.

Informal "Wee Dram!" drinks, the Tartan Ball, the Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk and Burns Nicht, with its own pipe band. Welcoming to newcomers.

A UK-US business forum for the mid-Atlantic, founded in 1987, with a gala Christmas luncheon.

A British community theatre with more than 50 years of history, known for its Old Time Music Hall and a proper Christmas pantomime. A great family find.

• LFCDC (Liverpool): The Queen Vic (H St NE), Crystal City Sports Pub (Arlington) and The Barking Dog (Bethesda)
• Washington DC Spurs (Tottenham): The Irish Channel, 500 H St NW
• DC Armoury (Arsenal): Franklin Hall, 1348 Florida Ave NW

Search Facebook for "Brits in DC" or "British Expats in Washington DC", and check Meetup and InterNations for events across DC, Virginia and Maryland.