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Geek Retreat

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👍👍 Really friendly staff - Great atmosphere and really welcoming - only shame was they didn’t have many pokemon singles for sale! But that just what I was interested in. Plenty other great stuff in store! People often mention staff, great, friendly, games, welcoming, game, play, selection, good,


Address

56 Stafford St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1LH, United Kingdom

Website

geek-retreat.uk

Contact

+44 1782 213148

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (121 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (12) great (9) friendly (8) games (8) welcoming (7) game (6) play (6) selection (6) good (6)
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  • 4/5 Joey H. 9 months ago on Google • 98 reviews
    Popped in today for a milkshake and a board game to get out of the sun, we both really enjoyed the atmosphere We got a random milkshake, you roll two D20s and you get a random milkshake, ours was gingerbread and marshmallows, it was very delicious. Ended up playing a board game and then continuing on with our shopping
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc G. 8 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Really friendly staff - Great atmosphere and really welcoming - only shame was they didn’t have many pokemon singles for sale! But that just what I was interested in. Plenty other great stuff in store!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave “Eyebright Vids” A. 6 months ago on Google • 196 reviews
    Great place to visit, easygoing, and lots of lovely smoothies to try. There are lots of vegan choices. Visiting gives you access to free to play boards game, D & D etc..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith G. 10 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Wonderful friendly staff and atmosphere. Very tasty milkshakes. A great selection of games and gaming events😀
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 WitchGlitch x. 9 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Lovely place to just relax and play games, inside is very cool on hot days like today . The staff are amazing and very polite and are willing to help with anything that is needed. It's a very safe place to be
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is great! As a quirky (weird) older mum I wish I'd have had somewhere like this to hang out with mates. Staff are fab, food reasonably priced & music is decent.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lemming 1. 7 months ago on Google • 68 reviews
    This is the most welcoming and friendly place in town. The food is good, the milk shakes are outstanding and all at a fair price. Staff are very nice, they know their stock and will happily tutor beginners in the games. A great place to relax (the toilet facilities are good too).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carl D. 6 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Great times to be had here for any tabletop gaming enthusiasts. Staff are very friendly and there's lots to browse and many places to sit and game. I would recommend a visit 👍.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antony M. 5 months ago on Google • 163 reviews
    This is a great place for kids to play pokemon and the food and drink are good to. Highly recommend this safe space for kids who want to learn and play.

  • 5/5 NipsMcGeee 6 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I started out as a customer here, now I'm a friend to all of the staff, so welcoming and just generally a great place to be. Best place in town. Even popping I'm just for a cuppa is ok here, try them out even if youre not into gaming
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catherine C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little cafe. Great selection of board games. Yummy food and super friendly staff! Definitely recommend!! :D
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katie D. 1 year ago on Google
    Took my 9 year old son in today and could barely peel him away. He had great company and conversation from a bunch of people in there who happily talked pokémon with him for a long period and then also had him join in another game that I'm not sure of the name of. Very friendly and my son was absolutely in his element. Will definitely be back with him. I have never seen him this interactive with others. The calypso strawberry lemonade also well worth the money 🥰. My older son has been there before for the pokémon tournament and hopefully once he gets over his nerves he will also be back. He struggles to leave the house and communicate with people.

  • 5/5 caca p. 1 year ago on Google
    lots of fun staff are so polite lots of games to choose from and play with friends great food and drinks. really recommend this place it was a great time!

  • 3/5 william b. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for the first time the other day and it's OK there not as good as other gaming shops in the area but think that's mainly because it's a big chain. But still good and would visit again. Not had any food or drinks but looked alright.

  • 4/5 Simon A. 1 year ago on Google
    We really enjoyed it. The selection of food and drink was really good and catered for vegans too! There was a reasonable selection of games, some very well known ones too. Recommend getting cascadia, Barenpark, alternative ticket to rides, and camel up

  • 5/5 Jim M. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been visiting geek retreat for a few months now with my daughter and girlfriend for their weekly Pokémon club which we all enjoy a lot. Today my daughter decided to throw her birthday party there, as she loves visiting there so much. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The staff had everything sorted prior to the day and helped achieve what was amazing day had by all. I would like to personally thank every single staff member on shift throughout the day who helped my daughter celebrate her birthday in true Pokémon style and made her feel so special. It means the world from my family to yours. Thank you so much for providing a safe and welcoming place for all. It is truly appreciated.

  • 5/5 Claire M. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a relaxed welcoming space. Everyone from staff to customers were incredibly warm and friendly. My daughter had her first Pokémon card game after help from staff to set up her deck. Lovely selection of milkshakes and snacks we had a rainbow dash milkshake and London fog tea both very delicious. We will be going back and 100% recommend.

  • 5/5 jason p. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I love geek reatreat it's a nice place to hang out and enjoy games . I go to geek reatreat for dnd night and quiz night with my friends . Although me and my friends are in are teens we find the staff at geek reatreat very friendly and welcoming . One of the staff members in particular I have found extremely welcoming is Rob he makes sure we're all ok and adds some questions in the quiz for us ( for an example my friend is obsessed with bluey and he added a question about bluey) this makes us all feel comfortable and safe to be are selfs in geek reatreat. They also have a wide selection of games to play .


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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