Board in the City
Community interest company board game cafe with a library of over 1,000 games and game masters who can teach them. Has a bookable strategy room, a kitchen, and can arrange a DM for D&D sessions.
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Board game cafés and bars across Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 3 board game cafés and bars across Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire, in 3 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 4 regular sessions, most often on Wednesdays and Tuesdays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
3 venues
Dice Board Game Lounge
Board game cafe and bar on Albert Road in Southsea with hundreds of games to play, table service food and drink, and purpose built tables for wargames and RPGs. Weekly nights include Dungeons at Dice (Tuesday), social gaming and KeyForge (Wednesday) and Mini Fight Club wargaming (Thursday); tables can be booked by phone or email.
4 regular events
Diceheads
Gaming cafe on Coates Road in Gosport stocking Warhammer, with space to play. Open Tuesday to Sunday from midday, with late opening until 9pm.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Wednesday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Tableside Social Gaming Evening
Dice Board Game Lounge, Portsmouth. Casual play
Board games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Thursday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Thursday
Common questions
Which board game cafés and bars in Southampton run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Dice Board Game Lounge in Portsmouth (4 nights). We list 3 venues in all across Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire.
Which night of the week is busiest at board game cafés and bars in Southampton?
Wednesdays and Tuesdays have the most regular sessions. Four sessions run every week. The Southampton calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at board game cafés and bars in Southampton?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Dice Board Game Lounge. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much is a board game café in Southampton?
Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Board in the City: Adults. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.