Where to play board games in Cambridge: cafés, clubs and events
Last checked 17 October 2026 · 3 checked listings
Cambridge has a dedicated board game café in the city centre, plus volunteer-run groups that meet in community spaces most weeks. Newcomers are welcome at nearly all of them, and most groups will happily teach you a game on the night.
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A large, welcoming group whose members bring a big pile of games to share. Complete beginners are welcome and regulars will teach you. Bring your own food and drink; the venue is wheelchair accessible.
Where
Cambridge Sea Cadets, 42 Cheddar Lane, Cambridge
When
Saturday afternoons from 1pm, about twice a month
Cost
Donation of about £4 to £5 towards the room
Good for beginners
Yes
Good for children
Not known
Games to borrow
No
Next confirmed dates: Sat 7 Nov, 1 pm · Sat 21 Nov, 1 pm · Sat 5 Dec, 1 pm
Cambridge’s first board game café, with more than 700 games, coffee, food and a weekly social games night (Meet & Mingle, Wednesdays, £10 including a drink).
Where
58 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1DP
When
Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday to Sunday from midday or 2pm until late evening; hours vary, so check the café’s website before you go.
Cost
£2.50 per person per hour if you order food or drink, or £3.50 per person per hour without