Draughts - London's board game café

Draughts - London's board game café EAT. DRINK. PLAY. REPEAT. At Waterloo & Stratford. With over 1,000 carefully curated board games. We stock every type of board game. and Connect Four.
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Draughts is a kitchen and lounge built around one simple idea: great food, great drinks and games, shared with the people in front of you. Old classics like Chess & Draughts. Brand new inventions like Zombicide or Game of Thrones. Family favorites such as Cluedo and Monopoly. Strategic warfare of Diplomacy or Risk. Epic 4x games like Eclipse or Clash of Cultures. Even nostalgic childhood games like Guess Who?

⚽️ WORLD CUP AT DRAUGHTS STRATFORD ⚽️The World Cup is back, and we’re showing every England game LIVE on the big screen....
14/06/2026

⚽️ WORLD CUP AT DRAUGHTS STRATFORD ⚽
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The World Cup is back, and we’re showing every England game LIVE on the big screen.

Pull up a seat, grab something cold, and settle in. With multiple projectors showing the action, you’ll have a great view wherever you are.

🎟️ Ticket options:
🍺 £15 per person includes a drink
🎲 £20 per person includes access to our game library before kick off, plus a drink

Walk ins are always welcome, but booking ahead is the only way to guarantee one of the best seats in the house.

📍 Draughts Stratford
📅 11 June to 19 July

Link to book your ticket now: https://draughtslondon.com/whats-on/

Looking for a board game meetup in London? 🎲Join us every other Monday from 15th June 2026 at Draughts Stratford from 7p...
11/06/2026

Looking for a board game meetup in London? 🎲

Join us every other Monday from 15th June 2026 at Draughts Stratford from 7pm 🕖

Come solo or bring a friend. Meet new people, discover new games, and enjoy access to a library of over 1,000 board games for just £8 🎟️

Food and drinks are available throughout the evening 🍔🍹

Open to anyone aged 18+

Book your ticket: https://draughtslondon.com/whats-on/

08/06/2026

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📍Draughts, London

06/06/2026

Did you know…

📍Draughts, Waterloo and Stratford

Every other Monday at Draughts Waterloo 📍7pm to close for just £8 per person 🎟️Come alone. Come with a friend. Leave wit...
05/06/2026

Every other Monday at Draughts Waterloo 📍

7pm to close for just £8 per person 🎟️

Come alone. Come with a friend. Leave with a few more.

£8 gets you four hours of games from our library of 1,000+ 🎲

Food and drinks ordered on the night 🍔

Starts Monday 8th June 🗓️

Book tickets here: https://draughtslondon.com/whats-on/

04/06/2026

When the sun is shining there’s only one place we want to be 🌞

Welcome to the affordable side of the Southbank and Waterloo 🌉🃏🍜

02/06/2026

A night out where everyone is present and off their phones. That’s a night out at Draughts.

01/06/2026

Whatever the occasion, chances are we’ve got a game for it 🎲🃏

29/05/2026

If you’re looking for a sober activity in London that’s actually fun for everyone, this is for you 🎲🃏

28/05/2026

Do you know this hidden gem in London’s famous graffiti tunnel?🃏

📍Draughts, Waterloo

27/05/2026

This is everything you need to know about Draughts London 🎲

📍Draughts, Waterloo and Stratford

27/05/2026

Looking for a family activity this half term?

📍Draughts, Waterloo & Stratford

26/05/2026

How to get to the board game kitchen and lounge most Londoners miss 👀

📍Draughts, Waterloo

02/04/2026

Board games at the British Museum? Yes please.
To celebrate the new Samurai exhibition, we brought a selection of Japanese-inspired games to this iconic space. and loved seeing so many people stop, play, and discover something new.

✨Welcome to The Ballroom at Draughts Hackney, a Grade II listed building and the perfect space for unforgettable events....
27/02/2025

✨Welcome to The Ballroom at Draughts Hackney, a Grade II listed building and the perfect space for unforgettable events.

Whether it’s a birthday bash, corporate gathering, team social, or private game night, we’ve got the atmosphere, the setup, and of course… the board games! 🎲

📍 What’s included in our Ballroom event packages?
✅ Custom food & drink options 🍸
✅ Access to London’s best board game collection
✅ Space for up to 40 guests

Oh, and fun fact - a few popular movies & series have been filmed here! 👀 Have you spotted us before?

📩 DM us to book your next event!

{venue hire, space hire, private booking, celebration}

We’ve not just got games on the shelves, they’re on our walls too! 🥳
26/02/2025

We’ve not just got games on the shelves, they’re on our walls too! 🥳

Stacked. Loaded. Unapologetically messy. 🌶🧀🥑Our Nachos Grande isn’t just a snack, it’s a full-blown flavour explosion. C...
25/02/2025

Stacked. Loaded. Unapologetically messy. 🌶🧀🥑

Our Nachos Grande isn’t just a snack, it’s a full-blown flavour explosion. Crispy corn tortilla chips piled high with queso, guacamole, chipotle salsa, pickled onions and a pot of melted cheese.

Perfect for sharing… or not. We don’t judge. 😉

💀 Madness. Monsters. Mayhem. 💀In Cthulhu: Death May Die, you don’t run from the Old Ones - you fight them! Armed with we...
24/02/2025

💀 Madness. Monsters. Mayhem. 💀

In Cthulhu: Death May Die, you don’t run from the Old Ones - you fight them! Armed with weapons, rituals, and a touch of insanity, you and your team must take on the horrors that lurk beyond our world.

🦑 Summon the unspeakable.
🔥 Embrace the madness.
⚔️ Take down Cthulhu (if you dare).

Think you have what it takes? The abyss awaits…

Every day we are surprising a few guests with small treats - just as a thanks for visiting us at Draughts. 💙Our hope? Th...
20/02/2025

Every day we are surprising a few guests with small treats - just as a thanks for visiting us at Draughts. 💙

Our hope? That these surprises spark a chain of kindness that keeps moving forward. ✨

If you are on the receiving end, we would love to see what happens next. Tag us and share your moment. 😁

Host Your Next Event at The Railroad 🚂The Railroad at our Waterloo venue is a warm, stylish space designed for unforgett...
19/02/2025

Host Your Next Event at The Railroad 🚂

The Railroad at our Waterloo venue is a warm, stylish space designed for unforgettable gatherings. With a private bar, cosy lounge, and a lofted area, it’s the perfect spot for corporate socials, birthdays, hen & stag dos, networking events, and more.

🍸 Private bar access
🎲 Games on demand
🎉 A cosy, one-of-a-kind setting

Your event deserves a space as special as the occasion. Let’s make it happen.

🎲 Games you NEED to try this week!🌳 Quest for El Dorado - A deck-building racethrough the jungle!🐻 BarenPark - Build the...
18/02/2025

🎲 Games you NEED to try this week!

🌳 Quest for El Dorado - A deck-building race
through the jungle!
🐻 BarenPark - Build the ultimate bear park (yes,
really).
🍃 Everdell - Strategy meets storytelling in this
stunning woodland world.
🗺️ Poetry for Neanderthals - Speak like a caveman or face the inflatable club.

Which one are you playing first? Tell us in the comments! ✨

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🎲 Games you NEED to try this week!🗺 Quest for El Dorado – A deck-building race through the jungle! 🐻 BarenPark – Build t...
18/02/2025

🎲 Games you NEED to try this week!

🗺 Quest for El Dorado – A deck-building race through the jungle!
🐻 BarenPark – Build the ultimate bear park (yes, really).
🌿 Everdell – Strategy meets storytelling in this stunning woodland world.
🗿 Poetry for Neanderthals – Speak like a caveman or face the inflatable club. 🏏💥

Which one are you playing first? Tell us in the comments! 👇

✨ We’ve been leveling up our board game expertise with an epic staff training session! ✨Now, we’re even more pumped to g...
17/02/2025

✨ We’ve been leveling up our board game expertise with an epic staff training session! ✨

Now, we’re even more pumped to guide you through the world of board games for the ultimate gaming experience.

Got a favorite game that you want the lowdown on?

Drop it in the comments, and our expert Game Masters will whip up a personalized guide just for you!

Let the games begin!

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Psychic rogue agents team up to track down the Recruiter in Zanzibar.MIND MGMTAge 13+145-75 Mins1-5 PlayersHow can this ...
13/02/2025

Psychic rogue agents team up to track down the Recruiter in Zanzibar.

MIND MGMT
Age 13+
145-75 Mins
1-5 Players

How can this enigmatic organisation, hell bent on global domination, be defeated? Come play and find out!

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16 Leake Street
Kosti
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Opening Hours

Monday 12:00 - 00:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 00:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 00:00
Thursday 11:00 - 00:00
Friday 11:00 - 01:00
Saturday 10:00 - 01:00
Sunday 10:00 - 00:00

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