Game On Gaming Cafe
Gaming cafe in Stockton serving food and drink with a board game library, plus hobby paints, figurines and a 3D printing service.
Venue type · Middlesbrough, Darlington and Teesside
Board game cafés and bars in Teesside
Board game cafés and bars across Middlesbrough, Darlington and Teesside: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 3 board game cafés and bars across Middlesbrough, Darlington and Teesside, in 3 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 9 regular sessions, most often on Thursdays and Fridays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Gates of Cerberus, Middlesbrough 7 regular nights: Board Game Socials Night (Fridays), Casual Commander Sunday (Sundays)
- Geek Retreat Hartlepool, Hartlepool 2 regular nights: Casual Commander (Mondays), Friday Commander League (Fridays)
3 venues
Gates of Cerberus
Tabletop gaming cafe near Middlesbrough station serving homemade food and drinks, with bookable themed TTRPG rooms upstairs. Runs card game nights most evenings plus a Friday board game social.
7 regular events
Geek Retreat Hartlepool
Geek Retreat gaming cafe and shop on York Road in Hartlepool. Regular Magic nights include a Friday Commander League and Monday casual Commander.
2 regular events
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 18:00 Every Monday
Wednesday
From 18:30 Every Wednesday
Thursday
From 18:30 Shown on Thursdays 1, 8 and 15 October 2026; the Thursday slot appears to rotate with Star Wars Unlimited, check the calendar
From 18:30 Shown on Thursdays 22 and 29 October and 5 November 2026; the Thursday slot appears to rotate with One Piece, check the calendar
Star Wars Unlimited
Gates of Cerberus, Middlesbrough. Star Wars Unlimited night
Star Wars: Unlimited
Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Friday Commander League
Geek Retreat Hartlepool, Hartlepool. Commander league
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £2
From 18:00 Every Friday
Board Game Socials Night
Gates of Cerberus, Middlesbrough. Open board game night
Board games Beginner friendly
Saturday
From 18:00 Every Saturday
From 18:00 Every Saturday
Pre Con League
Gates of Cerberus, Middlesbrough. Commander precon league
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8
Sunday
From 16:00 Every Sunday
Common questions
Which board game cafés and bars in Teesside run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Gates of Cerberus in Middlesbrough (7 nights) and Geek Retreat Hartlepool in Hartlepool (2 nights). We list 3 venues in all across Middlesbrough, Darlington and Teesside.
Which night of the week is busiest at board game cafés and bars in Teesside?
Thursdays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. Nine sessions run every week. The Teesside calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at board game cafés and bars in Teesside?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Gates of Cerberus. 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 Teesside?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £2 and £8. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
How much is a board game café in Teesside?
Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Game On Gaming Cafe: £2 gaming library. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.