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Board game cafés and bars in Hertfordshire

Board game cafés and bars across Hertfordshire, Luton and Bedfordshire: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.

We list 2 board game cafés and bars across Hertfordshire, Luton and Bedfordshire, in 2 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 8 regular sessions, most often on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Four of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.

2 venues

Regular nights

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

Tuesday

18:00 to 22:30 Arrive any time after 18:00

Tuesday Commander Night

Dark Fire Cafe, St Albans. Commander

Magic: The Gathering Entry: 6.50 GBP
19:00 to 22:30 Arrive at least 10 minutes before the start

Weekly Standard Showdown

Dark Fire Cafe, St Albans. Standard

Magic: The Gathering Entry: 6.50 GBP

Wednesday

From 18:00 Every Wednesday

Board Game Social

Dark Fire Cafe, St Albans. casual play

Board games Entry: 4 GBP Beginner friendly

Thursday

From 18:00 Run by an independent club

St Albans Wargamers club night

Dark Fire Cafe, St Albans. club night

Wargames
18:00 to 22:00 Players are paired on the night; staff on hand to help with rules

40K Night (Thursday)

Dark Fire Cafe, St Albans. pairing night

Warhammer 40,000 Book ahead Beginner friendly

Friday

18:00 to 22:30 Every Friday

Friday Night Magic

Dark Fire Cafe, St Albans. Commander and demos

Magic: The Gathering Entry: 6.50 GBP Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Players are paired on the night; staff on hand to help with rules

40K Night (Friday)

Dark Fire Cafe, St Albans. pairing night

Warhammer 40,000 Book ahead Beginner friendly

Sunday

13:00 to 18:00 Arrive any time after 13:00

Sunday Commander Afternoon

Dark Fire Cafe, St Albans. Commander

Magic: The Gathering Entry: 6.50 GBP
See the full Hertfordshire calendar

Common questions

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

The venues with the most regular nights are Dark Fire Cafe in St Albans (8 nights). We list 2 venues in all across Hertfordshire, Luton and Bedfordshire.

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays have the most regular sessions. Eight sessions run every week. The Hertfordshire calendar shows what's on from today.

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

Yes. Four regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Dark Fire Cafe. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.

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