Up A Level
Gaming cafe and lounge in central York with a board game library, consoles, retro games and Dungeons and Dragons workshops. Bookings can be made through the website.
Tables to play on site
Venue type · York and North Yorkshire
Board game cafés and bars in York
Board game cafés and bars across York and North Yorkshire: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 2 board game cafés and bars across York and North Yorkshire, in 2 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 5 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Saturdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site. One of the 2 is in York itself, and we list it first below.
2 venues
In York (1)
Elsewhere in York and North Yorkshire (1)
Geek Retreat Harrogate
Gaming cafe and geek culture shop on Oxford Street with a busy Magic schedule: casual Commander on Mondays plus alternating Pioneer, Pauper, Modern and Standard events on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · Mons, Fris, Sats
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
Casual Commander
Geek Retreat Harrogate, Harrogate. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £2 Beginner friendly
Friday
From 18:30 Alternate Fridays, alternating with Pioneer
From 18:30 Alternate Fridays, alternating with Pauper
Saturday
From 18:30 Alternate Saturdays, alternating with Standard
From 18:30 Alternate Saturdays, alternating with Modern
Common questions
Which board game cafés and bars in York run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Geek Retreat Harrogate in Harrogate (5 nights). We list 2 venues in all across York and North Yorkshire.
Which night of the week is busiest at board game cafés and bars in York?
Fridays and Saturdays have the most regular sessions. One session runs every week. The York calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at board game cafés and bars in York?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Geek Retreat Harrogate. 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 York?
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 York?
Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Up A Level: £5 per person to play. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.
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