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Board game cafés and bars in Bournemouth

Board game cafés and bars across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.

We list 1 board game cafés and bars across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset. Between them they run 9 regular sessions, most often on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Nine of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.

1 venue

Regular nights

The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.

Monday

15:00 to 21:00 Every Monday

Magic: The Gathering night

Retrocave, Poole. Casual and open play

Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly

Tuesday

15:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday

Star Wars Legion night

Retrocave, Poole. Star Wars Legion open play

Wargames Beginner friendly
15:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday

Gundam Card Game night

Retrocave, Poole. Open play

Gundam Card Game Beginner friendly

Thursday

15:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday

Star Wars Unlimited night

Retrocave, Poole. Open play

Star Wars: Unlimited Beginner friendly
15:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday

Disney Lorcana night

Retrocave, Poole. Open play

Lorcana Beginner friendly

Friday

15:00 to 21:00 Every Friday

Gundam Card Game night

Retrocave, Poole. Open play

Gundam Card Game Beginner friendly
15:00 to 21:00 Every Friday

Magic: The Gathering night

Retrocave, Poole. Open play

Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly

Saturday

10:00 to 21:00 Every Saturday

Saturday Event Day

Retrocave, Poole. Mixed card and miniature games events

Mixed games Beginner friendly

Sunday

10:00 to 21:00 Every Sunday

Warhammer Day

Retrocave, Poole. Open Warhammer gaming day

Warhammer 40,000 Beginner friendly
See the full Bournemouth calendar

Common questions

Which board game cafés and bars in Bournemouth run the most game nights?

The venues with the most regular nights are Retrocave in Poole (9 nights). We list 1 venue in all across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset.

Which night of the week is busiest at board game cafés and bars in Bournemouth?

Tuesdays and Thursdays have the most regular sessions. Nine sessions run every week. The Bournemouth calendar shows what's on from today.

Are there beginner-friendly nights at board game cafés and bars in Bournemouth?

Yes. Nine regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Retrocave. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.

How much is a board game café in Bournemouth?

Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Retrocave: Retro console gaming from £4 per hour. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.

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