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Board game cafés and bars in Dundee

Board game cafés and bars across Dundee and Perth: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.

We list 2 board game cafés and bars across Dundee and Perth, in 2 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 3 regular sessions, most often on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Three of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.

Most active venues

  1. Cake or Dice, Dundee 2 regular nights: Dundee Tabletop Playtesting Meetup (Wednesdays), Mini Painting with Aiden (Fridays)
  2. Greyfriars Bar, Perth 1 regular night: Retro Games Night (Tuesdays)

2 venues

Board game café · Dundee

Cake or Dice

Not for profit, alcohol free board game cafe in Dundee city centre with a library of around 500 games. Hosts regular community events including mini painting, free board game nights and a monthly tabletop playtesting meetup.

2 regular events
Pub or bar · Perth, Perth and Kinross

Greyfriars Bar

Traditional pub in Perth city centre that runs a weekly Tuesday evening games night with a collection of classic board games.

1 regular event

Regular nights

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

Tuesday

Ask the venue for times Tuesday evening; start time not listed

Retro Games Night

Greyfriars Bar, Perth. Open play - classic board games

Board games Beginner friendly

Wednesday

17:00 to 21:00 Second Wednesday of the month

Dundee Tabletop Playtesting Meetup

Cake or Dice, Dundee. Game design playtesting meetup

Board games Beginner friendly

Friday

18:00 to 21:00 Website shows one listing as 17:30-21:30; fee not shown

Mini Painting with Aiden

Cake or Dice, Dundee. Miniature painting session

Wargames Beginner friendly
See the full Dundee calendar

Common questions

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

The venues with the most regular nights are Cake or Dice in Dundee (2 nights) and Greyfriars Bar in Perth (1 night). We list 2 venues in all across Dundee and Perth.

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

Tuesdays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. Two sessions run every week. The Dundee calendar shows what's on from today.

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

Yes. Three regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Cake or Dice and Greyfriars Bar. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.

How much is a board game café in Dundee?

Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Cake or Dice: Day Pass £10 for up to 4 players, £2.50 per extra player. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.

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