Dice Cup Cafe
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Nottingham
What it’s like
A board game library of over 1,000 titles to play through, with under 13s getting in free.
The pull here is the wall of games, over a thousand of them, and a bit of staff or fellow players to help you pick one if you're stood there paralysed by choice. It's £8 for an adult to dip into the library, but under 13s play for free, which makes it a decent shout if you've got a kid keen enough on Catan or Codenames to sit through a proper game rather than a quick round.
If you've already got a game you love and just want a table and a coffee, it's £3 to bring your own rather than dig into the library, a fair bit cheaper if you know exactly what you're playing. Monday and Thursday the library price drops to £4, so those are the days to pick if you want a longer session without it adding up.
There's a café on site and it's dog friendly, so a Saturday afternoon with the dog under the table and a hot chocolate on the go isn't out of the question. It's right next to Victoria Bus Station, which makes it an easy one if you're coming in without a car.
Opening hours are generous, 11am to 11pm on weekdays and 10am to 10pm at weekends, so there's no rush to squeeze a visit into a narrow window. Tournaments and casual card game nights run alongside the regular play, which is more one for older kids or teenagers who fancy a bit of competitive Magic or similar than for a toddler.
Facilities
Need to know
- Dogs
- Dog friendly
- Getting there by bus or train
- Right next to Victoria Bus Station
- Under 13s play the library for free, adults are £8
- Bring your own game and it's just £3 for the table
- Mondays and Thursdays are half price for the library at £4
- Dogs are welcome if you fancy bringing yours along
- Open till 11pm on weekdays if you want a proper long game night
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£8 for an adult to play from the library, £3 if you bring your own game. Under 13s get into the library for free.
Is it cheaper on any particular day?
Monday and Thursday the library price is half price at £4.
Do we need to book?
There's no booking link listed, so it looks like a turn up and grab a table situation.
What's there to do for kids?
Pick from a library of over 1,000 board games, or come along to one of the tournament or casual card game nights.
Is there food?
There's a café on site for drinks and snacks while you play.
How do we get there?
It's right next to Victoria Bus Station, handy if you're not driving in.
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