Games @ Julia's (Julia's Tearooms)
Monthly games evening at Julia's Tearooms in Ely on the last Tuesday of the month, plus an RPG night on the second Tuesday.
2 regular events
Venue type · Cambridge and Cambridgeshire
Board game cafés and bars in Cambridge
Board game cafés and bars across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 4 board game cafés and bars across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire, in 3 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 9 regular sessions, most often on Tuesdays and Fridays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- The Box Room Board Game Café, Cambridge 5 regular nights: MTG Commander Casual (Fridays), MTG Draft Night (Fridays)
- Games @ Julia's (Julia's Tearooms), Ely 2 regular nights: Games @ Julia's (Tuesdays), RPG Night @ Julia's (Tuesdays)
- GamesHub, St Neots 1 regular night: GamesHub Friday Nights (Fridays)
- The Sir Isaac Newton, Cambridge 1 regular night: Monday Board/Tabletop Games Night HotSpot) (Mondays)
4 venues
GamesHub
Gaming cafe with a games shop in the centre of St Neots, with tables for wargames, card games, roleplaying and board games, plus food and drink. It runs leagues and tournaments for Warhammer 40,000, Horus Heresy, Age of Sigmar and more, and ticketed Friday game nights.
1 regular event
The Box Room Board Game Café
Board game cafe on Regent Street with a large games library, charged per person per hour. It also sells board games and trading cards and runs weekly Magic Commander, Pokémon and social board game nights.
5 regular events
The Sir Isaac Newton
Pub hosting a weekly Monday board and tabletop games night organised by The 20s(ish) HotSpot Meetup group.
1 regular event
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
18:30 to 23:00 Every Monday
Monday Board/Tabletop Games Night (The 20s(ish) HotSpot)
The Sir Isaac Newton, Cambridge. Open play
Board games Book ahead
Tuesday
From 18:00 Last Tuesday of the month
Games @ Julia's
Games @ Julia's (Julia's Tearooms), Ely. Open play
Board games Entry: £2 (dinner £5 optional)
From 18:30 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month; registration from 18:00
Ask the venue for times Second Tuesday of the month; check spaces in advance
Wednesday
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Meet & Mingle Social Board Game Night
The Box Room Board Game Café, Cambridge. Open play
Board games Entry: £10 (includes one drink) Beginner friendly
Thursday
18:30 to 21:30 Every Thursday
Pokémon Casual Play
The Box Room Board Game Café, Cambridge. Casual play
Pokémon Entry: £9 (includes a booster pack)
Friday
19:00 to 22:00 Every Friday
MTG Commander Casual
The Box Room Board Game Café, Cambridge. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £10 (includes a booster pack or a drink)
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Ask the venue for times First Friday of the month
MTG Draft Night
The Box Room Board Game Café, Cambridge. Draft
Magic: The Gathering Entry: Not stated (includes 3 boosters and a drink)
Common questions
Which board game cafés and bars in Cambridge run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are The Box Room Board Game Café in Cambridge (5 nights), Games @ Julia's (Julia's Tearooms) in Ely (2 nights) and GamesHub in St Neots (1 night). We list 4 venues in all across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.
Which night of the week is busiest at board game cafés and bars in Cambridge?
Tuesdays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. Five sessions run every week. The Cambridge calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at board game cafés and bars in Cambridge?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Box Room Board Game Café. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at board game cafés and bars in Cambridge?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £2 and £10. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
How much is a board game café in Cambridge?
Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Games @ Julia's (Julia's Tearooms): £2 entry. The Box Room Board Game Café: £2.50 per person per hour with food or drink order. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.