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Board game cafés and bars in Hull

Board game cafés and bars across Hull and East Yorkshire: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.

We list 2 board game cafés and bars across Hull and East Yorkshire, in 2 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 9 regular sessions, most often on Thursdays and Fridays. Five of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.

Most active venues

  1. The Game Shack Beverley, Beverley 5 regular nights: Beverley Board Game Group Meet up (Thursdays), Blood on the Clocktower social deduction session (Fridays)
  2. Clan Shots Gaming, Goole 4 regular nights: Board Game Night (Tuesdays), Thursday Night Commander (Thursdays)

2 venues

Board game café · Goole

Clan Shots Gaming

Board game cafe and gaming shop near Goole station with a free board game library, five free 6x4 wargaming tables and food including burgers and waffles. Free weekly events include Tuesday board game night and Thursday Commander.

4 regular events
Board game café · Beverley

The Game Shack Beverley

Family-run tabletop gaming cafe off Lairgate with a large library of board and card games, open four sessions a week at £3 per person. Thursday is the Beverley Board Game Group night, with Blood on the Clocktower on alternate Fridays and regular learn-to-play sessions.

5 regular events

Regular nights

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

Tuesday

18:30 to 22:00 Every Tuesday

Board Game Night

Clan Shots Gaming, Goole. Open board game night

Board games Entry: Free Beginner friendly

Thursday

18:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday

Beverley Board Game Group Meet up

The Game Shack Beverley, Beverley. Open board game night

Board games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
18:30 to 22:00 Every Thursday

Thursday Night Commander

Clan Shots Gaming, Goole. Commander

Magic: The Gathering Entry: Free
Ask the venue for times All day

WarGames

Clan Shots Gaming, Goole. Open wargaming

Wargames Entry: Free

Friday

18:30 to 21:00 Alternate Fridays (16 and 30 October 2026)

Blood on the Clocktower social deduction session

The Game Shack Beverley, Beverley. Blood on the Clocktower

Board games Entry: £3 Book ahead
Ask the venue for times Every Friday

Lorcana and MTG night

Clan Shots Gaming, Goole. Lorcana and Magic casual play

Mixed games Entry: Free

Saturday

13:00 to 16:00 Every Saturday

General Gaming session

The Game Shack Beverley, Beverley. Open gaming session

Board games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly

Sunday

13:00 to 16:00 Every Sunday

General Gaming session

The Game Shack Beverley, Beverley. Open gaming session

Board games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Alternate Sundays (25 October, 8 and 22 November 2026)

POKEMON Learn to play and meet up

The Game Shack Beverley, Beverley. Learn to play

Pokémon Beginner friendly
See the full Hull calendar

Common questions

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

The venues with the most regular nights are The Game Shack Beverley in Beverley (5 nights) and Clan Shots Gaming in Goole (4 nights). We list 2 venues in all across Hull and East Yorkshire.

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

Thursdays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. Seven sessions run every week. The Hull calendar shows what's on from today.

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

Yes. Five regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Game Shack Beverley and Clan Shots 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 Hull?

Four regular nights are free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually £3. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.

How much is a board game café in Hull?

Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: The Game Shack Beverley: £3 per person per session. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.

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