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Board game shops, cafés and clubs in Dundee

Where to find Board games in Dundee and Perth: pub meetups, café nights, clubs and shops for board gamers.

We list 8 venues where you can buy or play board games across Dundee and Perth, in 4 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 3 regular sessions, most often on Wednesdays and Tuesdays. Three of those are marked as beginner friendly. Six have tables to play on site.

Most active venues

  1. Cake or Dice, Dundee 1 regular night: Dundee Tabletop Playtesting Meetup (Wednesdays)
  2. Greyfriars Bar, Perth 1 regular night: Retro Games Night (Tuesdays)
  3. Redcaps, Montrose 1 regular night: Chess Club (Wednesdays)

8 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
From 18:00 Every Wednesday

Chess Club

Redcaps, Montrose. Chess club

Board games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
See the full Dundee calendar

Common questions

Where can I play board games in Dundee?

The venues with the most regular nights are Cake or Dice in Dundee (1 night), Greyfriars Bar in Perth (1 night) and Redcaps in Montrose (1 night). We list 8 venues in all across Dundee and Perth.

Which night of the week is busiest for board games in Dundee?

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

Are there beginner-friendly nights for board games in Dundee?

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

How much does it cost to play board games in Dundee?

One regular night is free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.