1. Draughts

• Draughts London is a vibrant board game café that offers a unique and welcoming space for people to relax, play, and connect. Located in the heart of the city, it features more than 1000 games —from classic favourites to modern strategy hits—catering to all ages and skill levels. 
• The cafe is in 3 locations in London - Waterloo (SE1 7NN), Hackney (E8 2JS), Stratford (E20 2AS).
• Pricing:  £7.50 off-peak hours and £9.50 peak hours.  Admission for children under 12 is free, while children aged 13-17 can enjoy gaming at half the price. You can also get food and drink packages.
• https://www.draughtslondon.com/

2. Bad Moon Café - Board Game Café

• Bad Moon Cafe has fostered the tabletop gaming community in London, supporting Warhammer, Magic the Gathering and other games systems.
• The cafe is in 2 locations in London - Borough (SE1 4GZ), Holloway Road (N7 8HS)
• Bad Moon Cafe offers different table types. Board or card game tables, and small wargaming tables, ideal for skirmish games like Kill Team and Warcry, are £7 per person for up to 4 hours.
• https://www.badmooncafe.co.uk/

3. The Arcanist's Tavern - Gaming Café

• Located in the heart of Shoreditch, the Arcanist's Tavern is a tabletop gaming cafe with immersive fantasy decor & custom built tables for TTRPGs & Wargaming. Roll dice, uncover mysteries, and play board games in a real fantasy tavern!
• Location:  The Arcanist's Tavern, 87-91 Hackney Rd, London E2 8FE
• There are multiple options -  1) The Archives (4 hrs) - £21 for 3 players  b) The Guildhall -  £18 for 3 players  c) The Apothecary (3 Hours): £14 for 2 players
• https://arcaniststavern.uk/

4. The Ludoquist - Board Game Cafe Bar

• The Ludoquist is a board game café in Croydon offering over 1,000 games, from family classics to complex strategy titles. Guests can enjoy food, craft drinks, and expert help from Games Gurus. It’s a fun, social space for casual or serious gaming.
• Located at 63–67 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QE, UK.
• Gameplay costs £8 per person for up to 3 hours, £4 for under-16s and on Saturdays, sessions over 3 hours may incur £1 extra per person per hour where space allows.
• https://www.theludoquist.com/

5. Loading Bar

• Loading Bar is a relaxed bar‑and‑gaming venue offering dozens of board games, modern and retro consoles, and a few arcade machines, all alongside a games‑inspired food & drink menu. There’s no charge for the first hour if you buy something at the bar; after that, it’s a pay‑per‑hour space. It’s designed for casual hangouts, events, and game-themed night
• They operate two venues: 129 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 0PH and 11 Lower Promenade Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1ET.
• There is a £2 per person per hour fee for all bookings, and your reservation is for 2 hours. When you book, you will be charged for one person (£4), and the rest will be added to your bill based on the final number of guests.
• https://loading.bar/

6. Rogues Quarter - Board Game Café & Bar

• Rogues Quarter is a Board Game Café and Bar in Kentish Town, North London, with hundreds of board games (including Kickstarter exclusives), Magic: the Gathering events, and large wargaming tables (e.g. 6×4′ or 8×4′ tables for Warhammer) alongside food and drinks.
• Situated at 155–157 Queens Crescent, London NW5 4EA, UK.
• Board game rental is £6 per person for up to 3 hours when you purchase food or drink (extra hours cost £2/hour), and wargaming table rental is £18 for up to 3 people, plus £5 per additional person.
• https://www.roguesquarter.com/

7. The Library Pot - Board Game Café

• The Library Pot is a licensed restaurant and board game café in Richmond, offering hundreds of board and tabletop games. Sessions can last up to 5–6 hours, with food, drink, ball‑pool, costumes, Mahjong leagues and a fun, social atmosphere for play and meals.
• Located at 86 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2PQ, southwest London, UK
• A games charge of £6.50 per person per session, plus a minimum spend of £15 per person (covers food and drink).
• https://librarypot.uk/

8. The Horatia

• The Horatia is a traditional North London pub that also offers board games, alongside hosting quizzes, sports screenings, DJs, and events in a lively, family‑friendly atmosphere. There’s a rotating selection of 21 craft beers on tap, pizzas from Yard Sale, and dining areas and booths for groups.
• Situated at 98–102 Holloway Road, Highbury East, London N7 8JE, UK.
• The website does not provide information on pricing or session fees for games or table use.
• https://www.thehoratia.co.uk/

9. Badger Badger - Pub and Board Gaming

• Badger Badger is a pub, restaurant and board game café with a library of over 400 board and card games, staffed by expert game assistants who offer recommendations and tutorials. They also serve Japanese & the West fusion street food and drinks, providing table service while you play in a cosy, inclusive atmosphere. 
• Two venues in South London: 139–145 Deptford High Street, SE8 3NU (Deptford) and 543 Norwood Road, SE27 9DL (West Norwood).
• Standard entry is £8 per person, while children under‑13 pay £4.25; prices may vary for special events and tournaments.
• https://www.badgerbadger.org/

10.Otter Chaos - Board Game Café

• Otter Chaos is a board game café located under Brixton station, offering over 500 games—from silly party titles to heavy strategy games. While you play, you can enjoy a wide range of soft and alcoholic drinks, plus handmade sourdough pizzas with vegan and gluten‑free options available.
• Located at Arch 22, Atlantic Road, directly under Brixton Station, London, SW9.
• Table fee is £2 per hour (or £5 for 3 hours) for adults (16+), and £1 per hour (or £2.50 for 3 hours) for children under 16.
• https://www.otterchaos.co.uk/

11. d20 - Board Game Café

• d20 is a board game café founded in 2018 by passionate gamers, with a diverse game library of hundreds (850+ titles) and monthly new additions. Professional game masters are available to recommend and teach games, and the venue also hosts events like Magic, Dungeons & Dragons, quizzes and community socials.
• They operate two venues: one in Watford (87 Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2QN) and another in Uxbridge, both functioning with the same setup.
• Cover charge is £2 per person per hour, with a concession rate of £1 per person per hour (the fourth hour is free); d20 year‑long membership (£150) offers free gaming access whenever open plus discounts on food, drink and events.
• https://www.d20cafe.co.uk/

12. RPG Taverns - Dungeons & Dragons

• RPG Taverns is a dedicated Dungeons & Dragons venue in London, offering immersive shared‑world gameplay led by professional Game Masters, with indie games (e.g. Blood on the Clocktower, Call of Cthulhu) also available. It features themed private rooms, GM boxes, table service, and inclusive community systems like a Fellowship Fund to support access.
• Operating at Colab Tavern, 16 Harper Road, London SE1 6AD, fully immersive D&D sessions take place in central South East London.
• Public D&D session tickets cost £15 per player for a 2 hr 45 mins session; private home‑game room hire starts at £45.
• https://www.rpgtaverns.com/

13. Player's Social Bar Spitalfields

• Players Social is a vibrant bar & games venue in Spitalfields, London, featuring games like shuffleboard, interactive darts, table‑foosball and ping‑pong, combined with drinks, food, live music and DJ nights, all in a lively social atmosphere.
• Located at 1 Crispin Place, Spitalfields, London E1 6DW, right inside Spitalfields Market near Liverpool Street.  
• Game bookings (e.g. shuffleboard or foosball) cost £10 per person for 55 minutes.  
• https://www.players-social.com/

14. Spit & Sawdust

• Spit & Sawdust is a lively pub‑and‑games venue featuring table shuffleboard alongside pub food, craft beers, cocktails and weekly themed events.
• Located at Unit B, Rhymney River Bridge Rd, Cardiff CF23 9AF, United Kingdom,
• There is no specific pricing or cover charge mentioned for game use; games like shuffleboard and arcade are available to play with table reservations or bar purchase.
• https://www.spitandsawdust.pub/

15. The Gallery, West Hampsted

16. The Crown and Two Chairmen

17. The Den at St Martins Lane