Board game cafés and bars across Sheffield and South Yorkshire: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 5 board game cafés and bars across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, in 3 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 3 regular sessions, most often on Thursdays and Sundays. Four of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site. Three of the 5 are in Sheffield itself, and we list them first below.
Sheffield's first board game cafe, just off London Road, with a library of over 800 games, food, coffee and craft beer. It also sells games and runs ticketed roleplaying sessions and a monthly social gaming night.
Board game cafe in the Nichols Building at Shalesmoor with a library of over 500 games, plus pizzas, hot dogs and cocktails. It hosts Social Gaming Thursdays for people wanting to meet new players.
Independent board game cafe next to Sheffield Cathedral, opened in August 2024, where staff help you pick and learn games. It runs weekly roleplaying one-shots and other events through its Meetup group.
Doncaster's first board game cafe, a community interest company on Wood Street with over 850 games, food, coffee and a licensed bar. It is an LGBTQIA+ safe and neurodiversity friendly space and runs D&D and Blood on the Clocktower sessions.
Board game cafe inside the Holiday Inn Barnsley at Dodworth, open daily in the afternoon and evening with tea, coffee, cakes and food alongside the games.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
The Gamers Guide Cafe, Sheffield. TTRPG one-shots (D&D and other systems), premade characters available
The Dice Box Sheffield, Sheffield. Open social board game night (18+)
The Treehouse Board Game Cafe, Sheffield. Open board game social night (themed)
The venues with the most regular nights are The Treehouse Board Game Cafe in Sheffield (2 nights), The Dice Box Sheffield in Sheffield (1 night) and The Gamers Guide Cafe in Sheffield (1 night). We list 5 venues in all across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
Thursdays and Sundays have the most regular sessions. Two sessions run every week. The Sheffield calendar shows what's on from today.
Yes. Four regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Dice Box Sheffield, The Gamers Guide Cafe and The Treehouse Board Game Cafe. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
One regular night is free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Bake Battle and Roll: Table fee £2 per hour adults. Brooklands Boardgame Cafe (Holiday Inn Barnsley): £2 per person per hour. The Dice Box Sheffield: £2.50 per person per hour. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.
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