Board game cafés and bars across Bristol and Bath: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 5 board game cafés and bars across Bristol and Bath, in 2 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 4 regular sessions, most often on Mondays and Tuesdays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site. Four of the 5 are in Bristol itself, and we list them first below.
Hoard Dungeons is a roleplaying and tabletop games venue in Knowle with a cafe menu, running D&D and other RPG sessions, board game nights, Magic Monday Commander evenings and Tactical Tuesday wargaming nights. Wargaming tables can be booked and walk ins are welcome when there is room.
Board game cafe on Christmas Steps with a large games library, food and drinks, charged per hour of play. Runs a weekly Monday social gaming night.
Board game cafe on Gloucester Road with a library of over 650 games, food and drinks. Runs a weekly Tuesday social gaming night and occasional D&D one-shots.
Board game cafe and event space on Cheltenham Road with over 400 games and private D&D tables for hire. Also hosts quizzes and social deduction game nights.
Board game cafe in Bath run by Thirsty Meeples, with a games library and its own events programme.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Chance & Counters (Christmas Steps), Bristol. Open play
Chance & Counters (Gloucester Road), Bristol. Open play
The venues with the most regular nights are Hoard Dungeons in Bristol (3 nights), Chance & Counters (Christmas Steps) in Bristol (1 night) and Chance & Counters (Gloucester Road) in Bristol (1 night). We list 5 venues in all across Bristol and Bath.
Mondays and Tuesdays have the most regular sessions. Four sessions run every week. The Bristol calendar shows what's on from today.
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Chance & Counters (Christmas Steps) and Chance & Counters (Gloucester Road). Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Hoard Dungeons: £15 per person for regular games sessions. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.
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