The Northern Quarter, Ancoats, Piccadilly, Portland Street and Castlefield.
Meetup group
BoardBrains at Hinterland
A hosted games evening at Hinterland, the alcohol-free bar beneath Manchester Buddhist Centre. BoardBrains chooses a game and teaches it, then leaves time to talk about what came up while playing. The games lean towards beginner and intermediate players. There's no step-free access to the basement.
- Where
- Hinterland, basement of Manchester Buddhist Centre, 16 to 20 Turner Street, Manchester, M4 1DZ
- When
- 19 November 2026, 7pm to 9:30pm.
- Good for beginners
- Yes
Next confirmed dates: Thu 19 Nov, 7 pm
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Last checked 10 November 2026.
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Dungeons & Flagons at Abel Heywood
A Monday board game night at Abel Heywood in the Northern Quarter. Dungeons & Flagons brings its games library, and hosts help with recommendations and rules. You can come on your own or with friends. The gaming space is upstairs, with lift access.
- Where
- Abel Heywood, 38 Turner Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester
- When
- Every Monday, 6:30pm to 10:30pm.
- Cost
- £2.50 per person
- Good for beginners
- Yes
- Games to borrow
- Yes
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Last checked 7 November 2026.
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Dungeons & Flagons at Brunswick
Dungeons & Flagons brings party games and modern strategy games to Brunswick every Tuesday evening. Hosts help you find a game and explain the rules, so coming on your own is fine. There's food and a bar.
- Where
- Brunswick, 97 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2DB
- When
- Every Tuesday, 6:30pm to 10:30pm.
- Cost
- £2.50 per person
- Good for beginners
- Yes
- Games to borrow
- Yes
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Last checked 7 November 2026.
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Dungeons & Flagons at Seven Bro7hers Ancoats
An adults-only Wednesday games night downstairs at Seven Bro7hers in Ancoats. Dungeons & Flagons brings hundreds of games, with hosts on hand to get you started. There are stairs into the venue and down to the gaming space.
- Where
- Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse, Ancoats, Manchester (downstairs)
- When
- Every Wednesday, 7pm to 11pm. Over 18s only.
- Cost
- £2.50 per person
- Good for beginners
- Yes
- Good for children
- No
- Games to borrow
- Yes
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Last checked 7 November 2026.
Shop with gaming tables
Fan Boy Three
A games shop in the Northern Quarter with a library of 500 board games you can play in store. Tables can be booked from 11am to 5pm on weekdays, and after 5pm if there's space, but not on Wednesdays. The shop runs weekly game nights, and the table fee comes off any board game you buy the same day.
- Where
- 25 Hilton Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1EL
- When
- Monday to Saturday 11am to 10pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm. In-store events from 6pm.
- Cost
- £3 per adult (14 and over) and £1 per child for the whole day, taken off a board game you buy that day
- Good for children
- Yes
- Games to borrow
- Yes
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Last checked 26 October 2026.
Meetup group
Fortnightly Board Games at the Old Monkey
A fortnightly Monday games night upstairs at the Old Monkey on Portland Street. The group plays everything from party games to more involved strategy games, and explains the rules before each game. Try to arrive before 7:30pm if you want an easy way into a table.
- Where
- Upstairs at The Old Monkey, Portland Street, Manchester
- When
- Every other Monday, 6pm to 10pm.
- Good for beginners
- Yes
Next confirmed dates: Mon 23 Nov, 6 pm · Mon 7 Dec, 6 pm · Mon 21 Dec, 6 pm
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Last checked 10 November 2026.
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Manchester Board and Card Game Enthusiasts
A free Thursday board game night in the breakfast area beside reception at A&O Manchester City Centre. Hosts explain rules and help you find a table, with games ranging from quick card games to longer strategy games. Food and drinks are sold on site; don't bring your own.
- Where
- A&O Manchester City Centre, 21 Dickinson Street, Manchester
- When
- Every Thursday, 6pm to 11pm. Games start between 6pm and 7:30pm.
- Cost
- Free
- Good for beginners
- Yes
Next confirmed dates: Thu 19 Nov, 6 pm · Thu 26 Nov, 6 pm · Thu 3 Dec, 6 pm
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Last checked 10 November 2026.
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Manchester Central Library Board Games
Central Library runs free board games sessions for all ages and abilities. Check Library Live for the next session before travelling.
- Where
- Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester
- Cost
- Free
- Good for beginners
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
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Last checked 7 November 2026.
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Meeple People MCR at the Old Monkey
A free hosted Blood on the Clocktower evening upstairs at the Old Monkey. It's a social deduction game where a hidden evil team tries to mislead the rest of the village. New players are welcome. Arrive from 6:45pm for a game starting after 7pm.
- Where
- Upstairs at The Old Monkey, 90 Portland Street, Manchester
- When
- 24 November 2026, 6:45pm to 10:30pm.
- Cost
- Free
- Good for beginners
- Yes
Next confirmed dates: Tue 24 Nov, 6:45 pm
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Last checked 10 November 2026.
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Tabletop Manchester
A big Manchester Meetup group that's been running since 2014, with over 3,000 members. Every Monday evening it takes over part of The Wharf in Castlefield, and people bring their own games to share. There are social deduction games on Wednesdays too.
- Where
- The Wharf, 6 Slate Wharf, Castlefield, Manchester, M15 4ST
- When
- Every Monday from about 5pm at The Wharf in Castlefield.
- Cost
- Free
- Good for beginners
- Yes
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Last checked 27 October 2026.
