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Board game bar and restaurant in Exeter.
Venue type · Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall
Board game cafés and bars in Exeter
Board game cafés and bars across Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 6 board game cafés and bars across Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall, in 4 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 20 regular sessions, most often on Thursdays and Fridays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Dark Star Gaming, Plymouth 10 regular nights: Flesh and Blood Armory (Mondays), Warhammer 40,000 2,000 point session (Tuesdays)
- Piranha Cafe, Truro 10 regular nights: Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Locals (Tuesdays), Pokémon League TCG Casuals (Thursdays)
6 venues
Dark Star Gaming
Gaming cafe on Moon Street serving hot and cold food and drinks, with official weekly events for Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars: Unlimited and Warhammer 40,000.
10 regular events
Geek Retreat Truro
Geek Retreat franchise cafe and games venue in Truro.
Nexus Games Torquay
Board game cafe in Torquay.
Piranha Cafe
Themed games cafe and club house in Truro with a licensed bar, board game library and nightly clubs for Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece and wargaming. Evening sessions are typically £5 and most clubs are just turn up.
10 regular events
Twist Board Game Cafe Bar
Board game cafe bar in Plymouth city centre with a library of over 600 games for groups of 2 to 20 plus. A games ticket is charged to play; phone contact is by SMS only.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
17:30 to 22:00 Book via the club's Facebook group
T.A.G.S Wargaming Club
Piranha Cafe, Truro. Club night (Warhammer and other miniatures)
Warhammer 40,000 Entry: £7 Book ahead
From 19:00 Every Monday
Tuesday
From 17:30 Every Tuesday
Warhammer 40,000 2,000 point session
Dark Star Gaming, Plymouth. Open play, 2,000 points
Warhammer 40,000 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Listed as booking essential but also 'Just Turn Up'
18:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Thursday
From 17:30 Every Thursday
From 17:30 Every Thursday
18:00 to 22:00 Play! Pokemon ID needed for prize pack
18:00 to 22:00 Every Thursday
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Friday
From 17:30 Every Friday
From 17:30 Every Friday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Friday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Friday
From 19:00 Every Friday
Saturday
From 15:00 Every Saturday
From 15:00 Every Saturday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Saturday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Saturday
Sunday
Ask the venue for times Second Sunday of the month
Common questions
Which board game cafés and bars in Exeter run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Dark Star Gaming in Plymouth (10 nights) and Piranha Cafe in Truro (10 nights). We list 6 venues in all across Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
Which night of the week is busiest at board game cafés and bars in Exeter?
Thursdays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. 19 sessions run every week. The Exeter calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at board game cafés and bars in Exeter?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Dark Star Gaming. 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 Exeter?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £5 and £7. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
How much is a board game café in Exeter?
Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Piranha Cafe: Most evening clubs £5. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.