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.
17 regular events
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Board game cafés and bars across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 4 board game cafés and bars across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, in 3 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 22 regular sessions, most often on Thursdays and Wednesdays. Three of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Dice Cup Café, Nottingham 17 regular nights: Yu-Gi-Oh! weekly (Mondays), Riftbound weekly (Mondays)
- Games Haven, Nottingham 5 regular nights: Kill Team Club (Fridays), Sunday Board Gaming (Sundays)
4 venues
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.
5 regular events
Letsxcape Together Boardgame and Event Cafe
Board game and event café in Newark town centre.
Retford Tabletop Cafe
Tabletop games café on Bridgegate in Retford, operated by Leaky Teacup Ltd.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
18:30 to 22:30 Every Monday
18:30 to 22:30 Every Monday
19:00 to 22:30 Every Monday
Half Price Gaming Social
Dice Cup Café, Nottingham. Board game social, half price library entry
Board games Entry: £4 library entry Beginner friendly
Tuesday
19:00 to 22:30 Every Tuesday
19:00 to 22:30 Every Tuesday
19:00 to 22:30 Every Tuesday
Wednesday
From 17:30 Every Wednesday
18:30 to 22:30 Every Wednesday
19:00 to 22:30 Every Wednesday
19:00 to 22:30 Every Wednesday
Thursday
19:00 to 22:30 Every Thursday
Half Price Gaming Social
Dice Cup Café, Nottingham. Board game social, half price library entry
Board games Entry: £4 library entry Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:30 Every Thursday
19:00 to 22:30 Every Thursday
Ask the venue for times Thursday evenings
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Friday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Friday
19:00 to 22:30 Every Friday
19:00 to 22:30 Every Friday
Saturday
12:00 to 16:00 Every Saturday
13:00 to 17:00 Every Saturday
Sunday
11:00 to 19:00 Every Sunday
From 12:00 Every Sunday
Common questions
Which board game cafés and bars in Nottingham run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Dice Cup Café in Nottingham (17 nights) and Games Haven in Nottingham (5 nights). We list 4 venues in all across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Which night of the week is busiest at board game cafés and bars in Nottingham?
Thursdays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. 22 sessions run every week. The Nottingham calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at board game cafés and bars in Nottingham?
Yes. Three regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Dice Cup Café and Games Haven. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much is a board game café in Nottingham?
Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Dice Cup Café: Library play £8 for adults and teens. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.