12:00 to 15:00 Every Wednesday
Chatty Cafe with Games
Relaxed drop-in social session with games available
Board games Beginner friendly
Board game café · Bramhall
Outside The Box Board Games Cafe
A friendly board game cafe in Bramhall with a games library, food and drink, and hosts who teach games at the table. Regular clubs include Mahjong, Scrabble, a light games club, a junior chess club, and evenings of D&D, Blood on the Clocktower and bridge, with solo visitors made very welcome.
Game nights at Outside The Box Board Games Cafe
15:00 to 17:00 Every Thursday
Light & Lovely Games Club
Relaxed afternoon of lighter board games, taught by the hosts
Board games Beginner friendly
15:00 to 17:00 Every Friday
Scrabble Club
Friendly informal Scrabble session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
16:30 to 17:30 Every Friday
Chess Club
Junior chess club for learners and improvers, ages 18 and under
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £5 per person including squash Book ahead Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:00 First Saturday of the month
Mahjong Club
British rules Mahjong for experienced players and improvers
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead
New to it? Our beginner guides: How to find a D&D group in the UK, Board games for beginners: easy games for adults and board game cafés near you, Blood on the Clocktower: how to play and where to find a game.
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Last checked 15 November 2026
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