Board & Bean
Chesterfield's board game cafe, open from breakfast until late with a games library and a cover charge to play. Runs a weekly Wednesday social night plus RPG, Blood on the Clocktower and social deduction events.
3 regular events
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Board game shops, cafés and clubs in Derby
Where to find Board games in Derby and Derbyshire: pub meetups, café nights, clubs and shops for board gamers.
We list 8 venues where you can buy or play board games across Derby and Derbyshire, in 5 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 5 regular sessions, most often on Wednesdays and Mondays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Board & Bean, Chesterfield 3 regular nights: Two Rooms and a Boom (Sundays), LGBTQ+ Social (Thursdays)
- Boards and Swords Hobbies, Derby 1 regular night: Board Game Night (Mondays)
- Distinct Gaming, Belper 1 regular night
- Table Top Events, Belper 1 regular night: Weekly Boardgame Evening (Wednesdays)
8 venues
Boards and Swords Hobbies
Large hobby and gaming store off Stores Road in Derby with free parking and gaming tables, known as BASH. It runs game nights most evenings for Warhammer, historical wargames, Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece, Star Wars Unlimited and board games.
20 regular events
Derby Wargames Society
Long-running Derby wargames club meeting twice a week at the Royal British Legion on Chellaston Road, playing miniature wargames, board games and card games. Visitors are invited to drop in on any club night.
2 regular events
Distinct Gaming
Games shop and play space on the first floor of the Corn Exchange on King Street, Belper, covering card games, board games, roleplaying games and miniature wargames. Standard entry to play is £5 and events are listed on its Facebook page.
3 regular events
Geek Retreat Burton upon Trent
Gaming cafe and geek culture shop on Burton High Street, part of the Geek Retreat chain, with tables for trading card games, Warhammer and board games. It hosts Pokémon tournaments and Magic events.
Jack in a Box
Geek shop on Ripley High Street selling Warhammer, Pokémon and Magic cards, board games, roleplaying games and manga. Gaming rooms can be booked for play sessions.
Manaforge Games
Games shop on Babington Lane in Derby selling trading card games, board games, wargames and roleplaying games. It runs ticketed events including Pokémon League Cups, Lorcana prereleases, Age of Sigmar tournaments and board game nights.
1 regular event
Table Top Events
Tabletop gaming centre and shop in Belper town centre with a games hall for up to 60 players, free terrain and a painting area. Casual tables can be booked and it runs Warhammer tournaments and themed game evenings.
4 regular events
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 19:00 Every Monday
Board Game Night
Boards and Swords Hobbies, Derby. Board game night, featured game varies
Board games
Wednesday
18:30 to 22:00 Every Wednesday; for meeting people and learning games.
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Thursday
18:30 to 22:00 Listed 12 Nov and 10 Dec 2026 (second Thursday of month).
LGBTQ+ Social (Rainbow Night)
Board & Bean, Chesterfield. LGBTQ+ board game social
Board games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Sunday
18:30 to 22:00 Listed 25 Oct and 29 Nov 2026 (last Sunday of month).
Two Rooms and a Boom
Board & Bean, Chesterfield. Social deduction party game
Board games Entry: Free
Common questions
Where can I play board games in Derby?
The venues with the most regular nights are Board & Bean in Chesterfield (3 nights), Boards and Swords Hobbies in Derby (1 night) and Distinct Gaming in Belper (1 night). We list 8 venues in all across Derby and Derbyshire.
Which night of the week is busiest for board games in Derby?
Wednesdays and Mondays have the most regular sessions. Three sessions run every week. The Derby calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for board games in Derby?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Board & Bean. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play board games in Derby?
Two regular nights are free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.