AA ยท UK
Search AA, NA and other UK recovery meetings by postcode, town, or fellowship, in person or online. No sign-up. No tracking of who you are. Just the door, the time, and how to get there.
Alcoholics Anonymous is the largest recovery fellowship in the UK, with meetings in nearly every town and city, every day of the week. It is free, anonymous, and run entirely by its members. There are no fees, no waiting lists, no referrals, and no requirement to have stopped drinking before you walk in. The only thing asked of you is a desire to stop.
A meeting usually lasts about an hour. Someone chairs it, reads a short opening, and members share from their own experience of drinking and recovery. You will never be called on or made to speak. Most people sit and listen for their first few meetings, and that is completely normal. Whatever is said in the room stays in the room.
AA in the UK runs in three ways: in person in church halls, community centres and hospitals; online over Zoom; and hybrid meetings that do both at once. If your first meeting does not feel like the right fit, try another. Groups vary a lot in size and feel, and finding one that suits you can take a few tries.
To find an AA meeting near you, search your postcode or town in the box above, or browse by area below. If nothing close by fits your day, AA also runs online meetings across the UK you can join from home at almost any hour. There is no booking and no registration: you just turn up.
Yes. All Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are free to attend. There are no membership fees, no waiting lists, and no referrals required. Some groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions toward room hire costs, but this is entirely optional.
No. You can come and listen without saying anything. Nobody will call on you, and most people find it easier to sit quietly and take things in at first. If you want to say your name you can, but there is no expectation.
No. You do not need to have stopped before your first meeting. Many people attend while still in the middle of the problem. The only requirement is a desire to stop.
The programme references a higher power, which each member defines for themselves. Many members are not religious, and atheists and agnostics are common in the rooms. The spiritual aspect is about seeking help outside of yourself, not about any particular religion.
Someone chairs the meeting, reads a short opening, and members share from their own experience. You will not be called on or expected to take part. Meetings usually last about an hour.