Elite Gaming Lounge
Gaming lounge in Coalville offering video gaming alongside a tabletop gaming area.
Venue type · Leicester and Leicestershire
Board game cafés and bars in Leicester
Board game cafés and bars across Leicester and Leicestershire: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 4 board game cafés and bars across Leicester and Leicestershire, in 3 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 12 regular sessions, most often on Tuesdays and Mondays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- ReRoll Board Game Cafe, Leicester 11 regular nights: Gundam Night (Fridays), Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
- The Tree (Leicester 20s to 40s Board and Card Games Night), Leicester 1 regular night: Board and Card Games Night At The Tree (Thursdays)
4 venues
Mystery Tavern
Gaming pub on Oakham Market Place combining a traditional pub and a board game café, with food, a board game library and a trading card game shop. Hosts regular trading card game events and board game nights.
ReRoll Board Game Cafe
Board game cafe on Granby Street with a library of over 400 games. Runs weekly card game nights including Friday Night Magic, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokémon, plus D&D one-shots and social board game nights.
11 regular events
The Tree (Leicester 20s to 40s Board and Card Games Night)
Venue for a weekly Thursday evening board and card games night run by the Leicester 20s to 40s Meetup group.
1 regular event
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 18:00 Every Monday
Lorcana Night
ReRoll Board Game Cafe, Leicester. Constructed tournament with promo and booster prizes
Lorcana Entry: £6.50
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Dungeons & Dragons One-Shots
ReRoll Board Game Cafe, Leicester. One-shot adventure, levels 1 to 5
D&D Entry: £6.50 Book ahead Beginner friendly
Tuesday
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
From 18:30 Every Tuesday
From 18:30 Every Tuesday
Wednesday
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Commander Night
ReRoll Board Game Cafe, Leicester. Commander, casual
Magic: The Gathering Entry: Free with any cafe purchase
Thursday
From 19:15 Every Thursday
Board and Card Games Night At The Tree
The Tree (Leicester 20s to 40s Board and Card Games Night), Leicester. Social board and card games, Leicester 20s to 40s Meetup group
Board games
Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 19:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
ReRoll Board Game Cafe, Leicester. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £6.50
Saturday
From 18:30 Every Saturday
Sunday
From 13:00 Every Sunday
Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament
ReRoll Board Game Cafe, Leicester. Tournament with promo and booster prizes
Yu-Gi-Oh! Entry: £6.50
From 15:00 Every Sunday
Pokémon Tournament
ReRoll Board Game Cafe, Leicester. Tournament with participation booster and prize packs
Pokémon Entry: £6.50
Common questions
Which board game cafés and bars in Leicester run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are ReRoll Board Game Cafe in Leicester (11 nights) and The Tree (Leicester 20s to 40s Board and Card Games Night) in Leicester (1 night). We list 4 venues in all across Leicester and Leicestershire.
Which night of the week is busiest at board game cafés and bars in Leicester?
Tuesdays and Mondays have the most regular sessions. Twelve sessions run every week. The Leicester calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at board game cafés and bars in Leicester?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at ReRoll Board Game Cafe. 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 Leicester?
One regular night is free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually £6.50. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
How much is a board game café in Leicester?
Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Mystery Tavern: £10 booking fee per table reservation. ReRoll Board Game Cafe: Games library £2.50 per hour. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.