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Board game cafés and bars in Oxford

Board game cafés and bars across Oxford and Oxfordshire: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.

We list 4 board game cafés and bars across Oxford and Oxfordshire, in 3 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 5 regular sessions, most often on Mondays and Thursdays. All of them have tables to play on site. Two of the 4 are in Oxford itself, and we list them first below.

4 venues

In Oxford (2)

Board game café · Oxford

Thirsty Meeples

Board game cafe at Gloucester Green with a large games library played in 3-hour table sessions. Booking ahead is recommended as tables fill quickly.

Tables to play on site

Elsewhere in Oxford and Oxfordshire (2)

Board game café · Banbury

Good Game

Board game cafe on Banbury High Street, listed for Disney Lorcana play.

Tables to play on site
Board game café · Bicester

Noughts & Nibbles

Independent board game cafe in the former bank on Sheep Street, Bicester, with hundreds of games, barista coffee and food. A private games room called The Vault can be hired for groups of up to 8.

Tables to play on site

Regular nights

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

Monday

From 18:30 First Monday of the month

One Piece Store Tournament

TCG - The Coffee Guild, Oxford. tournament

One Piece

Thursday

From 18:00 Every Thursday

Casual Commander League

TCG - The Coffee Guild, Oxford. league

Magic: The Gathering

Friday

From 18:00 Alternates between store league and casual nights

Gundam TCG Store League and Casuals

TCG - The Coffee Guild, Oxford. league

Gundam Card Game

Sunday

13:00 to 17:00 Every Sunday

Riftbound - Nexus Nights

TCG - The Coffee Guild, Oxford. casual tournament

Riftbound
See the full Oxford calendar

Common questions

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

The venues with the most regular nights are TCG - The Coffee Guild in Oxford (5 nights). We list 4 venues in all across Oxford and Oxfordshire.

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

Mondays and Thursdays have the most regular sessions. Three sessions run every week. The Oxford calendar shows what's on from today.

How much is a board game café in Oxford?

Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Noughts & Nibbles: Small gameplay fee per person plus food and drink. Thirsty Meeples: 3-hour session: £10 per person games only. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.

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