The Walrus
Brighton pub that hosts a Wednesday night board games meetup run by Brighton Pub Boardgamers.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Venue type · Brighton and Sussex
Board game cafés and bars in Brighton
Board game cafés and bars across Brighton and Sussex: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 4 board game cafés and bars across Brighton and Sussex, in 3 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 2 regular sessions, most often on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All of them have tables to play on site. Two of the 4 are in Brighton itself, and we list them first below.
Most active venues
- The Railway Inn, Portslade 1 regular night: Tuesday West Hove/Portslade Boardgames Meet (Tuesdays)
- The Walrus, Brighton 1 regular night: Wednesday Night Pub Board Games (Wednesdays)
4 venues
In Brighton (2)
Caxton Arms
Pub near Brighton station where Brighton Pub Boardgamers run Werewolf social deduction game sessions for beginners and experienced players.
Tables to play on site
Elsewhere in Brighton and Sussex (2)
The Railway Inn
Portslade pub hosting a weekly Tuesday board games meet for West Hove and Portslade players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Hail Mary Games
Gaming cafe in Eastbourne with a 1950s style diner downstairs and a gaming floor upstairs, with bookable tables and free to play board games. Hosts Warhammer tournaments, D&D sessions and a Blood Bowl league.
Tables to play on site
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
From 18:30 Games usually start around 19:00
Tuesday West Hove/Portslade Boardgames Meet
The Railway Inn, Portslade. Open play
Board games Entry: Free (buy food or drink)
Wednesday
From 18:00 Recurrence implied by event name on Meetup; RSVP on Meetup
Wednesday Night Pub Board Games
The Walrus, Brighton. Open play
Board games Entry: Free (buy food or drink)
Common questions
Which board game cafés and bars in Brighton run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are The Railway Inn in Portslade (1 night) and The Walrus in Brighton (1 night). We list 4 venues in all across Brighton and Sussex.
How much do game nights cost at board game cafés and bars in Brighton?
Two regular nights are free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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