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WHERE
London
What it’s like
A board game and arcade bar with dozens of games to pick from, plus retro and modern consoles.
The pull here is the games library. Dozens of board games are on offer, so whether you've got two kids or a whole gang, there's something that fits the group. Sit down with a strategy game, a quick card game, or head over to the retro consoles if the board games aren't landing with your lot. There are arcade machines too, for when someone wants a change of pace from sitting at a table.
The setup is refreshingly low-pressure. Walk in, buy something from the bar, and your first hour is free. After that there's a small table charge to keep using the games library, which is a fair trade if you're settling in for the afternoon rather than a flying visit. Booking is also available if you'd rather not risk turning up to a full house.
Food comes with a games theme, which is a nice touch if you want the whole visit to feel like one idea rather than a bar bolted onto a games room. It's not a soft play or a big activity centre, so this suits kids who are happy sitting and playing rather than ones who need space to charge about. Older kids who like a proper strategy game will get more out of it than a toddler who just wants to climb on something.
Given the format, it works best as a sit-down session rather than a quick stop. Pick a game, order some food, and let the hour tick by before deciding whether the table charge is worth it for round two.
Need to know
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome with no charge for first hour if you buy from the bar, then small table charge to use games library
- Food
- Games-inspired menu available. Food and drink available at the bar
- First hour is free if you buy from the bar, so it's worth ordering early rather than browsing first
- The table charge only kicks in after that first hour
- Board games range widely, so it's worth asking what suits your group size when you arrive
Plan your visit
Do we need to book?
You can walk in, but booking is available too if you want to guarantee a table.
How much does it cost?
Your first hour is free as long as you buy something from the bar. After that there's a small table charge to keep using the games library.
Is there food?
Yes, there's a games-inspired menu plus the usual food and drink at the bar.
What is there to actually do?
Dozens of board games covering different group sizes and ages, retro and modern consoles, and arcade machines.
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