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Where to play board games in Hastings

Last checked 6 November 2026 · 2 listings

Quick answer: In Hastings you can play board games at Hastings and St Leonard's Board Games Night (games event) and The Smugglers Meeple (board game café).

The Smugglers Meeple on Courthouse Street is a board game café and shop in Hastings Old Town, open Thursday to Sunday with a games library, food and drink. Hastings and St Leonard's Board Games Night meets most Mondays from 6:30pm, usually at the White Rock Hotel on the seafront. Brighton and Eastbourne are the nearest towns with more going on.

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Regular event

Hastings and St Leonard's Board Games Night

A free Monday evening board games group, usually in the White Rock Hotel conference room on the seafront. Bring a game to teach or pick from the library. Newcomers are welcome.

Where
White Rock Hotel, 1-10 White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JU
When
Mondays from 6:30pm to 11pm (most weeks at the White Rock Hotel; occasional weeks at the café on Courthouse Street)
Cost
Free
Good for beginners
Yes
Games to borrow
Yes

Last checked 6 November 2026.

Board game café

The Smugglers Meeple

A board game café and shop in Hastings Old Town with a games library, food and drink. You don't need to play to come in. Walk-ins are welcome alongside their mini events.

Where
25a Courthouse Street, Hastings, TN34 3AU
When
Thursday and Friday 12:30pm to 10pm, Saturday 11am to 10pm, Sunday 11am to 8pm. Closed Monday to Wednesday
Good for beginners
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Games to borrow
Yes

Last checked 6 November 2026.

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