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  • 4/5 Daphne V. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is amazing! You can find a lots of games and try. But the waiters are not friendly. It’s seems like they made you a favor when u order something!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K “flower mum adventures” M. 1 year ago on Google • 77 reviews
    We had a great time! We pre-booked our table online a few days before. My son chose the classic game show board games as that’s what he loves and 2 hours flew by! We will be back again for sure. HOW IT WORKS 🎲Huge library of about 900 games ♟️There is a cover charge of using the games £2.00 per hour, per person. Every 4th hour free! 🀄️Consession rates are available WHATS AVAILABLE 🥤 Well it is a cafe after all but I would recommend trying their milkshakes 🍔Burgers, quesadillas, chicken & waffle, Mac n Cheese, Curry 🍻Beers, Wines & Ciders ACCESSIBILITY ♿️ All on ground floor with ramp into the cafe, Personal assistants (carers) go free EVENTS 🗓️Check out their website for themed gaming days/quizzes 📍Queens Road, Watford (walking distance from Atria shopping centre.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matthew A. 1 year ago on Google • 1289 reviews
    Good board game cafe, plenty of games to play. Tables are fantastic, dual layer to place dishes or game boxes below. Nachos are pretty tasty, some of the best out there. Hot chocolate is rich and delicious. Games for sale as well, including yu-gi-oh and magic the gathering cards. Toilet was clean. Very welcome and well run operation.

  • 5/5 Kara S. 1 year ago on Google
    The D20 Cafe is a perfect haven for geeks and nerds of all kinds to escape the real world and enjoy some good, old-fashioned tabletop gaming in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space. The regularly hosted events are an especially great way to meet new people and learn new games & gaming systems. For those less interested in long gaming sessions, and more interested in just hanging out with friends and family, the cafe is still a fantastic place for a get together. The food is good, and they have a wide selection of classic board games and party games available for a more relaxed gaming experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 chigs k. 6 years ago on Google
    So it’s a cafe where you eat drink and play real board games! Incredible unique place with friendly staff. Recommend to book in advance as it does get busy. Atmosphere is brilliant staff are brilliant! The cost is reasonable £1.50 per hour person. Lots of vegan and veggie options but you get Crisps as sides not chips (this will cost extra) food is nice tho.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nirali P. 10 months ago on Google
    A great concept. Me and my partner enjoyed ourselves. Food and a good board game, what’s not to love. Also, lovely, enthusiastic staff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca L. 2 months ago on Google • 197 reviews New
    This is a must if visiting Watford!! Auntie, my Brother and I spent 3 hours here. I booked in advance and website very clear to use. On arrival we welcomed in and everything was clearly explained. We picked 3 games to play together. All games were in good condition. We had a table and ordered drinks. We had yummy milkshakes. Sharing nachos, chips and onions rings. Delicious food! They have toilets. Two rooms so lots of space to play games. Good for large parties. Very reasonable.

  • 5/5 Rachel G. 6 months ago on Google • 189 reviews
    A real gem :) plenty of games, so everyone can find something to play. Nice atmosphere, lots of people (for a large group you better book in advance). The menu is also great for some nibbles and drinks during the game

  • 4/5 Paul W. 1 month ago on Google • 71 reviews New
    First time visiting a board game cafe and here was a perfect introduction, really friendly staff and an excellent selection of games to try. A really good way to spend an evening with friends in a relaxed and friendly setting. Will certainly be visiting again next time I’m in the area.

  • 5/5 Corey T. 5 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Brilliant little gem just outside of Watford! Brilliant food with good prices, milkshakes are gorgeous! And the board game selection is varied. Only £2/hour for a table if you're just playing the games! Would definitely recommend. They also do a stamp service where you get a stamp every time you spend over £20 and you get freebies depending on how many stamps you've collected

  • 5/5 Catriona W. 1 month ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    Great fun, good food and drinks (Oreo milkshake was incredible!)and lots of games to choose from! We were able to stay longer than originally planned which was a real bonus too! Will definitely be back 😄

  • 3/5 Crash J. 1 year ago on Google
    Used to love this place but the new manager was just really off putting. Felt as if she was very passive aggressive towards my friends. And tended to be condescending and inserting themself into situations that weren't needed. One other member of staff who was working despite an injury was fantastic, very professional and personable, great service from her. The other male member of staff did not seem very enthused with his role, but he was at fast and polite.

  • 5/5 Bobbi B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a brilliant time. Staff are all super friendly. Great atmosphere and soooo many games to chose from. I thoroughly recommend Taco Cat, but Do not play when there are drinks on the table! 😂🙄 Good food too and milkshakes. Can't wait to visit again. ☺️

  • 5/5 Eliot 9 months ago on Google
    I've gone here a few times this month and the staff are lovely! The food and drink are also amazing, they have the best iced coffee. Service is also pretty quicka and again the staff are lovely! They have a masive selection of board games to pick from from D&D to magic of the gathering to Operation ouch 😂 I definitely suggest going here if you enjoy coffee and board games.

  • 5/5 Sophia 9 months ago on Google
    Really fun! Staff were super nice and helped us figure out all the rules of our games and food was nice and brought quickly!! Would recommend for groups :]

  • 5/5 Connor G. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been here several times, and I've never had a bad experience. The food is top notch, the shakes are amazing, pretty much the menu is great. The selection of games is mind-blowing, there's a game for everyone! The staff are great and lovely people..

  • 5/5 P M. 1 year ago on Google
    Decided to come here with a friend on a Saturday evening- booked a table and was pleased to find our table ready. There are so many games to choose from and combined with some drinks and snacks makes a lovely Saturday evening. There’s no pressure to finish the games and it’s a really relaxed atmosphere. Staff were really lovely and when asked questions were able to answer. I’m not the biggest board game fan however I had a great time and the 3 hours we spent there flew past! The only thing I’d say is that is was very musty and a bit stuffy so having a fan or a window slightly opened would help the air circulate a bit more but overall I’d definitely go back!

  • 5/5 Raging bisexual n. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing staff, incredible and welcoming regulars, and delicious food. Only had one bad interaction there and the staff took it incredibly seriously, flagging the person who was an issue. All the food is amazing, well worth the price, their nachos are the best I’ve ever had. They have an incredible selection of games for people who know what they’re looking for and for those who haven’t played a board game in their life the staff will recommend games and explain rules or the regulars will let you join a game and help explain it. They’ll also accommodate if you have anxiety or mental health issues. All round incredible place with great people.

  • 5/5 Gustavo M. 6 months ago on Google
    It was a great place to play some games and buy some of them too. Everything is neat located at your right there are 3 or four shelf's of different games such as ticket to ride, splendor, dominion and more. At your left you can see all the games they have to sell, news and not so new at great prices. In the middle is the front desk were the coffee and other beverages are made. Mint chocolate coffee is a great choice. So if you are near, if you wanna know new games, if you wanna try them and want to be with kind people. This is a very good place.

  • 5/5 Safiyyah M. 5 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I went here with a friend and had a really great time. The teams made a really comfortable and friendly environment, when we visited you could tell everyone was welcome to be themselves. They have lots of games and coffee was great. I use a wheelchair and it was a little busy but everyone helped us and just great experience overall 😊

  • 5/5 Sanchita B. 4 months ago on Google
    The only difficult thing about this cafe is it's location. It's in a very secluded location in Watford. But it kinda makes the whole experience even better cause then you don't hear noises from the road. I want to list out 5 amazing things that we experienced here as a first time visitor. 1. The prices for coffee are cheaper than pret and yet it tastes amazing. I loved the fact that my ice latte was served in a small milk bottle with steel straw( bonus points for reusability) with the perfect amount of ice in it. 2. The washrooms were very clean. They also had easy access to diapers and tampons in it making it very comfortable for female customers. It also had a wheelchair accessible toilet along with a changing station for babies! 3. The collection of board games is huge and having access to their locations makes it very easy to find the games without asking the staff. 4. The staff was very friendly and warm. I just asked for a recommendation but the guy went above and beyond by not only suggesting a game but also taking time to explain the rules of it. 5. The price of 2 pounds per hour with fourth hour free worked very well for first time customers like us cause it allowed us to be flexible with the games and explore new ones. Overall, the cafe feels very homely and even though it took us 1 hour 15 mins to reach this place and the same amount to reach home, it was totally worth it and we would definitely visit again!

  • 5/5 Emma B. 7 months ago on Google
    Haven’t been for a couple of years and I was so happy to see it’s still there. Everyone that worked there was so lovely and could not have been more accommodating. They were warm and friendly, helpful and kind. Excellent value for money and food is delicious with a massive range and excellent value. Only down side are the chairs, wide butts like mine don’t stand a chance on those little metal things lol

  • 5/5 The Hungry F. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff made us feel at home and explained the concept well. The board games were arranged well and it was a fun experience. The menu consisted of different cuisines and had snacks which could be eaten whilst playing.

  • 4/5 Sagar H. 1 year ago on Google
    Looked pretty cool. Tried to walk in on Sunday but was fully booked. Lots of games to play, by different categories. You can also get food and drink throughout the day so it's an easy place to spend a few hours. Larger room at the back and also games to buy, including some funded from Kickstarter campaigns.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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