Tabletop games in Nottingham

Board Gamers of Nottingham (BGON)

Social board games group meeting on Tuesday evenings in a Nottingham pub function room; the group brings games and you can bring your own.

• Board games

Dice Cup Café

Nottingham's largest board game café by Victoria Bus Station, with a library of around 1,000 games, food and drink, and a shop for board games, card games and Warhammer. Card game events run every day of the week.

• Pokémon TCG
• Magic: The Gathering
• Lorcana
• One Piece TCG
• Yu-Gi-Oh!
• Flesh and Blood TCG
• Star Wars: Unlimited
• Riftbound
• Gundam Card Game
• Digimon TCG
• Dragon Ball Super Card Game
• Warhammer
• Board games
• D&D and RPGs

Element Games Nottingham

Nottingham city centre branch of the Element Games wargaming retailer on Long Row West, selling Warhammer and other miniature games, paints and hobby supplies at discounted prices.

• Warhammer
• Wargames

Warhammer Nottingham

Official Warhammer store in Nottingham city centre on Friar Lane selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and games.

• Warhammer
• Wargames

Warhammer World

Games Workshop's visitor centre with Warhammer stores, a large events hall with free gaming tables, Bugman's Bar and a ticketed miniatures exhibition. Open late until 22:00 on Thursdays and Fridays for extra gaming.

• Warhammer
• Wargames

Mansfield Chess Club

Mansfield Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings in the first floor room at the Brown Cow on Ratcliffe Gate. It is a strong league club, runners-up in the top Notts League division in 2025-26.

• Chess and bridge

Mansfield Library Chess

Mansfield Library Chess is a free drop in chess session at Mansfield Library, run by adult volunteers and open to all ages and skill levels. No booking is needed and the venue has full access.

• Chess and bridge

The Armoury Gaming

Warhammer stockist on Nottingham Road in Mansfield.

• Warhammer

The Games Emporium

Large town centre games shop, sister store of Wargames Emporium in Sheffield, selling Games Workshop and historical miniatures, board games, card games, RPGs, model kits, jigsaws and toys.

• Magic: The Gathering
• Yu-Gi-Oh!
• Warhammer
• Wargames
• Board games
• D&D and RPGs

Beeston Chess Club

Beeston Chess Club holds its club night on Thursdays at the Crown Inn on Church Street, Beeston, with disabled access and free parking. It runs teams across several Notts League divisions.

• Chess and bridge

Beeston Library Chess

Beeston Library Chess is a free drop in chess session at Beeston Library, run by adult volunteers and open to all ages and skill levels. No booking is needed and the venue has full access.

• Chess and bridge

Outlaw Games Cafe

Plant-based board game cafe in Beeston Rylands with over 100 games, and it is child and dog friendly. It runs RPG and trading card game events including Lorcana and Riftbound.

• Lorcana
• Riftbound
• Board games
• D&D and RPGs

Games Haven

Tabletop gaming venue with a board game café, a dedicated War Room with terrain for wargames and a separate RPG room. Hosts weekly Blood Bowl, Kill Team, board game and card game nights.

• Warhammer
• Wargames
• Board games
• D&D and RPGs

Nottingham Board and Wargames Club

Long-running open games club meeting weekly at a Castle Rock pub for board games and wargames. Drop in to play or run your own games; newcomers welcome and the first visit is free.

• Wargames
• Board games

Tabletop Wargaming at Nottingham Central Library

Free Saturday wargaming club in the Central Library space for ages 11+, with drop-in tables and bookable demos of Middle-earth SBG, Star Wars Legion and Warhammer 40,000.

• Warhammer
• Wargames

Dice Cavern Games

Games shop on Welby Street with a gaming area, board game library and wargaming tables, stocking Games Workshop, Warlord Games, trading card games and model kits. Runs Trading Card Fridays and a Saturday Pokémon League.

• Pokémon TCG
• Magic: The Gathering
• Lorcana
• One Piece TCG
• Yu-Gi-Oh!
• Warhammer
• Wargames
• Board games
• D&D and RPGs

Pendulum Gaming

Large gaming centre on Westgate, a short walk from Grantham station, with a playing hall, private gaming rooms and a shop for trading card games, Warhammer and board games. Runs weekly card game tournaments and casual nights.

• Pokémon TCG
• Magic: The Gathering
• Lorcana
• One Piece TCG
• Yu-Gi-Oh!
• Flesh and Blood TCG
• Star Wars: Unlimited
• Warhammer
• Wargames
• Board games
• D&D and RPGs

Kimberley Library Chess

Kimberley Library Chess is a free drop in chess session at Kimberley Library, run by adult volunteers and open to all ages and skill levels. No booking is needed and the venue has full access.

• Chess and bridge

Meeples & Mulligans

Board game and card game shop on Main Street in Kimberley, also stocking Warhammer.

• Flesh and Blood TCG
• Warhammer
• Board games

Letsxcape Together Boardgame and Event Cafe

Board game and event café in Newark town centre.

• Board games

Newark Chess Club

Newark Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings at the Rutland Arms Hotel on Barnby Gate, in a ground floor room with wheelchair access. Juniors are welcome, and the club runs three Notts League teams.

• Chess and bridge

Nomads Chess Club

Nomads Chess Club meets every Monday evening, including bank holidays and through the summer, in the conservatory of The Embankment pub on Arkwright Street. Players of all abilities are welcome, from online players trying over the board chess for the first time to league regulars, and juniors are welcome too.

• Chess and bridge

Nottingham Central Chess Club

Nottingham Central Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at The Embankment pub on Arkwright Street. It fields several teams in the Notts League, so it suits players looking for regular league chess.

• Chess and bridge

Retford Bridge Club

Retford Bridge Club holds face to face duplicate bridge on Tuesday evenings at its traditional Hallcroft venue, with low table money and half price fees for students under 26. Visitors and members are welcome.

• Chess and bridge

Retford Tabletop Cafe

Tabletop games café on Bridgegate in Retford, operated by Leaky Teacup Ltd.

• Board games

Ashfield Chess Club

Ashfield Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at the Coronation Social Club in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, which has full access. Juniors are welcome, and the club runs several Notts League teams.

• Chess and bridge

Radcliffe & Bingham Chess Club

Radcliffe & Bingham Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Long Acre Arts in Bingham, with a junior club for under 16s from 6.15pm (September to April) and the main club night from 7.15pm. It runs seven Notts League teams and welcomes players of all abilities.

• Chess and bridge

West Nottingham Chess Club

West Nottingham Chess Club meets on Tuesdays at Bramcote Memorial Hall, with a junior session from 6.15pm to 7.15pm followed by a 7.30pm session for all ages, for friendly games and league matches. It welcomes players of all ages and standards, and the hall has full step free access.

• Chess and bridge

Trident Cards

Trading card game shop in Bulwell with dedicated play space and a tournament area; event entry tickets can be bought in advance online.

The Nottingham Bridge Club

The Nottingham Bridge Club in Carrington runs face to face duplicate sessions most afternoons and evenings, including a sociable Monday afternoon for newcomers, a gentle Wednesday evening with help and advice, and Saturday beginners' drives. It teaches bridge from beginner to advanced level, visitors are always welcome, and there is free parking and a licensed bar.

• Chess and bridge

Phantom Cards UK

Trading card shop in Chilwell selling raw and graded cards.

East Leake Library Chess

East Leake Library Chess is a free drop in chess session at East Leake Library, run by adult volunteers and open to all ages and skill levels. No booking is needed and the venue has full access.

• Chess and bridge

West Bridgford Bridge Club

West Bridgford Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Monday evenings at Edwalton Golf Centre. New members are welcome and the club will help players without a partner find a game.

• Chess and bridge

South Mansfield & Blidworth Bridge Club

South Mansfield & Blidworth Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Friday evenings at the Mansfield Mechanics Institute in Forest Town, with EBU Master Points awarded. Players of any standard are warmly welcomed, and new and returning players can get help learning or improving their game.

• Chess and bridge

Shadeglass Games

Games shop on Station Road in Ilkeston, listed as a Warhammer stockist.

• Warhammer

Keyworth Bridge Club

Keyworth Bridge Club plays face to face duplicate on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at Keyworth Village Hall, usually 24 boards finishing around 4pm. Visitors are welcome, and the club can help find a partner.

• Chess and bridge

Books on the Bridge

Independent shop on Derby Road in Long Eaton combining books and games, listed as a Warhammer stockist.

• Warhammer

Anime Legends

Warhammer stockist on the Old Mill Lane Industrial Estate in Mansfield Woodhouse.

• Warhammer

Mapperley Library Chess

Mapperley Library Chess is a free drop in chess session at Mapperley Library, run by adult volunteers and open to all ages and skill levels. No booking is needed and the venue has full access.

• Chess and bridge

Underworld Games

Trading card game store with an evening and weekend events calendar covering Magic, Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited, Riftbound and Gundam. Events are ticketed through the store website.

• Pokémon TCG
• Magic: The Gathering
• Lorcana
• One Piece TCG
• Yu-Gi-Oh!
• Star Wars: Unlimited
• Riftbound
• Board games

Gambit Chess Club

Gambit Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings in the upstairs room of the Lincolnshire Poacher on Mansfield Road, ten minutes' walk from the Victoria Centre, and stays open all year. Newcomers can enjoy casual games in a friendly setting, while competitive players can join one of seven Notts League teams or the internal rapidplay and club championships.

• Chess and bridge

7th City Collectables

Games shop in the Pencil Works building in Sandiacre selling new and second-hand Warhammer miniatures and trading cards, with bookable gaming tables. Hosts weekly club nights plus Pokémon TCG, Magic, One Piece and Warhammer events.

• Pokémon TCG
• Magic: The Gathering
• One Piece TCG
• Riftbound
• Warhammer
• Wargames
• D&D and RPGs

Sanctuary Gaming Centre

Gaming centre and coffee shop at Ashbrook House on Forest Street, with space to play wargames and card games.

• Pokémon TCG
• Magic: The Gathering
• Star Wars: Unlimited
• Warhammer
• Wargames

West Bridgford Chess Club

West Bridgford Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at The Wolds on Loughborough Road, with junior chess from 6.15pm before the adult club night. Juniors are welcome, and the club plays in the Notts League.

• Chess and bridge

Nottingham Sociables Board Games Night

Weekly Monday evening board games meetup run by the Nottingham Sociables group at the Harvester in Wilford.

• Board games

Bonington Bridge Club

Bonington Bridge Club is a very friendly club that plays duplicate bridge on Monday afternoons from 1.30pm to 4.30pm in the hall behind The Good Shepherd Church on Thackeray's Lane, Woodthorpe. Players of all abilities are welcome, and new players can drop in for a cup of tea and watch, or have a game.

• Chess and bridge

Worksop & District u3a Tabletop Games

Tabletop games interest group for members of Worksop & District u3a.

• Board games