The Castle Tap
Pub where The Reading Board Games Social meets every Tuesday evening, usually in the back TV room or the garden in good weather.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Venue type · Reading, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley
Board game cafés and bars in Reading
Board game cafés and bars across Reading, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 6 board game cafés and bars across Reading, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley, in 6 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 12 regular sessions, most often on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Nine of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site. One of the 6 is in Reading itself, and we list it first below.
Most active venues
- Food and Board, Yateley 8 regular nights: Board Game Club (Tuesdays), Magic: The Gathering Night (Wednesdays)
- Sip & Conquer, Maidenhead 2 regular nights: Social Gaming (Wednesdays), Dungeons & Dragons One-Shots (Thursdays)
- The Castle Tap, Reading 1 regular night: Tuesday Board Games (Tuesdays)
- The Outhouse Brewery, Wokingham 1 regular night: Wokingham Board Games (Wednesdays)
6 venues
In Reading (1)
Elsewhere in Reading, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley (5)
Food and Board
Board game cafe in Yateley with over 500 games, food and drinks. It runs weekly Board Game Club, Magic and Lorcana nights plus Pokémon TCG and D&D sessions.
Tables to play on site
8 regular nights · 5 days a week
Sip & Conquer
Board game cafe in Maidenhead town centre with over 350 games, cocktails, coffee and food. It runs social gaming nights, D&D one-shots and Pokémon TCG and Lorcana clubs.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds, Thus
The Outhouse Brewery
Brewery bar in Wokingham hosting a fortnightly Wednesday evening board games meet run by The Reading Board Games Social.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Oxshed Cafe
Family-run cafe at Cholsey Meadows near Wallingford with board game rentals and a gaming events programme. It hosts trading card game nights, prereleases and Pokémon League Cups.
Tables to play on site
Rocket Propelled Games
Family-run board game cafe and shop on Bartholomew Street in Newbury. It aims to be a welcoming space for neurodiverse and deaf customers.
Tables to play on site
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
19:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Board Game Club
Food and Board, Yateley. Social gaming evening
Board games Entry: Usual table hire charges Beginner friendly
Wednesday
12:00 to 14:00 Term time only
Home Education Meetup
Food and Board, Yateley. Home education board games session
Board games Book ahead Beginner friendly
18:30 to 22:00 Every other Wednesday
Wokingham Board Games (Reading Board Games Social)
The Outhouse Brewery, Wokingham. Open play
Board games Entry: Free
From 18:30 Every other Wednesday
Social Gaming
Sip & Conquer, Maidenhead. Hosted social board games
Board games Book ahead Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Magic: The Gathering Night
Food and Board, Yateley. Commander; draft on the first Wednesday of the month
Magic: The Gathering Entry: Usual table hire charges Book ahead Beginner friendly
Thursday
19:00 to 22:00 Every Thursday
Lorcana Adult League
Food and Board, Yateley. Core Constructed, Draft and occasional Infinity; 16 and over
Lorcana Entry: Usual table hire charges Book ahead Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every other Thursday; new players asked to arrive 30 minutes early (18:30)
Dungeons & Dragons One-Shots
Sip & Conquer, Maidenhead. One-shot adventures, three tables
D&D Book ahead Beginner friendly
Friday
20:00 to 22:00 Listed as Friday; spaces and waiting list currently full
Saturday
11:00 to 14:00 Every other Saturday
Lorcana Junior League
Food and Board, Yateley. Infinity format for juniors
Lorcana Entry: Usual table hire charges Book ahead Beginner friendly
11:00 to 14:00 Every other Saturday
Pokémon TCG Meetup
Food and Board, Yateley. Casual meetup; minimum age 7
Pokémon TCG Entry: £3.75 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Third Saturday of the month
Miniatures Painting Evening
Food and Board, Yateley. Miniatures painting
Mixed games Entry: Usual table hire charges Beginner friendly
Common questions
Which board game cafés and bars in Reading run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Food and Board in Yateley (8 nights), Sip & Conquer in Maidenhead (2 nights) and The Castle Tap in Reading (1 night). We list 6 venues in all across Reading, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley.
Which night of the week is busiest at board game cafés and bars in Reading?
Wednesdays and Saturdays have the most regular sessions. Five sessions run every week. The Reading calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at board game cafés and bars in Reading?
Yes. Nine regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Food and Board and Sip & Conquer. 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 Reading?
One regular night is free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
How much is a board game café in Reading?
Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Food and Board: Table hire from £2.50 per person per hour. Sip & Conquer: £4.50 per person for 1.5 hours. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.
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