Draughts - Hackney
Cafe Draughts - Hackney, 41 Kingsland High St, London E8 2JS, United Kingdom:
220 reviews
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Address: 41 Kingsland High St, London E8 2JS, United Kingdom
Website: draughtslondon.com
Phone number: +44 7930 936237
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Latitude: 51.5476759Longitude: -0.0756401
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Holly Swirczek
Such a fun spot! And the food is decent too. If you find yourself at a loose end for something different, this is definitely the spot! It even got a 5* approval from my very picky emo teen niece.
2 weeks ago
Tyler Grieve
Cool place to just play with your friends for a couple of hours. The food isn't too bad either.
4 months ago
Bonnie Wheeler
We were so happy we found this place! So much so we went 3 times in the 5 days we were there. Very chill environment, loves the game selection and the food was delicious. The guys loved their burgers and I loved the Korean Sticky Chicken! Definitely worth visiting after a full day of walking around seeing the sights!
1 month ago
Lillian Robertson
This is a great place to come and play tabletop games. The storefront is a little unassuming and you may think too small but there are great big rooms at the back and a great variety of games to play (£6pp). You can also buy some games as well.
The only criticism is that they don't offer a wider selection of beers, but one can make do.
9 months ago
Steven Gould
Really fun night. So many games to choose from so be sure to ask for some advice from the staff who are really helpful too! They've also got a shuffleboard table (think tabletop bowls/curling) if you need to win back some pride after losing at board games all evening.
9 months ago
Beatrice Maimon
The place is OK, a lot of the board games were missing pieces and in an iffy state of repair. The cost of the place I thought was a little bit high, as are the food and drinks inside. The people are polite, kind, and very attentive, however I did feel like they were a little too persistent in asking us if we're OK for drinks?
6 months ago
Altaf Mughal
Lovely accommodating staff and fun to try new games. Varied menu with lots of veg options. However, quite overpriced considering that you pay £6 to play the games and then a pint is £6.50.... our bill was huge and we didn’t have very much! If it was more reasonable we would be back but with what we paid I doubt we will revisit.
9 months ago
Patrick Poleri
Fantastic concept. For £6 per person, you get access to an abundance of board games with a 2 hour limit. There is also a range of beers and wines on offer to spice up your bog standard game of Scrabble. Staff are friendly and willing to …
8 months ago
Thomas Ruffins
The set up is great, a bit tight spacing wise but nice couches and great setting the atmosphere. Table service is awesome for while you playing games, decent amount of titles, I feel they could expand to at least double the amount of …
4 months ago
Michelle Carmean
Amazing selection of board games and different spaces to select your ideal ambience. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
The shop is quite limited but the expanse library and generous amount of play space makes up for it
We will definitely be back every time we come up to London!!
9 months ago
John Uccello
Didn't know this place existed... Great fun for a cosy evening. Staff were great for games suggestions, food was huge portions, and nice atmosphere for getting away from busy London streets
4 months ago
preety anjna
Such a lovely place with the most amazing service, and so well socially distanced. My first trip out since lock down started and my experience with them has made me feel much more comfortable about going out and about. Thank you for a lovely afternoon!
1 week ago
Ian Kennedy
Pay by the hour to play a great selection of games. Very helpful staff too that can help you to play the games and they serve food also. Book and go!
10 months ago
Brenda Howell
The place is quite hidden as they hide behind the old F. Cooke mash&pie facade. However the place is huge on the inside as there are a series of tunnel-like rooms filled with big tables. They have a good selection of games but some of the …
1 month ago
Harpreet
A perfect location to have a distinct date night with a date as a couple or as a group. Lots of board games to play and different food options as well as drinks. There is a typical wait time so you might want to book online or go ahead of time.
4 months ago
Kaybee Easse
If you come here for the games, you won't be disappointed in the slightest.
Really friendly and knowledgeable staff member helped us choose some two player games, and even knew the instructions from memory to explain to us. That was …
8 months ago
Lucy Potter
Friendly staff. Clean premises and kept in line with Covid social distance measures, in terms of seating. Hand washing facilities upon entry. One way system in place for entry and exit within the establishment.
10 months ago
Mary Ciccolella
Such a chilled spot. There’s more games that I could ever learn to play. Even though we hadn’t booked a table, the staff were very professional and accommodating. It’s a good first date spot or good day out with a group of friends.
1 month ago
William Woolfolk
Loved our visit! Great food available for vegetarians. Staff explained the rules to our games very clearly. Lots of fun!
9 months ago
Marius Lutz
Nice hip and quirky board games cafe. Really large and nice atmosphere. It's 5 pounds per person per seating for games. My iced mocha was really delicious and the fudge brownie was just divine. Things were quite resonably priced.
2 months ago
Stephen Miller
First and foremost what a great place!
Charge is £5 for the privilege, that is stay to just play. Food and drink is served separately at the table by some super knowledgeable geeks that love their job and are really great.
Coffee is …
8 months ago
emily lom
Great selection of games! The food is really good, but pricey. Would recommend making a reservation, especially if there's more than two of you. Staff was really friendly as well.
6 months ago
John Billy
Such a cool place! Well located, great space. Huge selection of boardgames, nicely organized by genres and players number. I wish there were more places like this London.
5 months ago
ROD Bowie
Great place, the new location is fantastic and much better lit. The food is delicious and they have a really broad selection of games. Covid measures are sensibly done too
8 months ago
Aisha Montgomery
Fun place to go with some friends to try out board games. You can get a maximum of 4 hours and play as many games as you can fit in. They have quite a good selection you can get food and drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) here too.
1 week ago
Donna Alberti
We Visited In The Morning And It Was A Very Relaxed, Chilled Out Atmosphere. Spent 4 Hours There And Had A Great Time.
1 week ago
D Coldren
Never saw a board game scene so loud and lively. The cold drinks do however leave many of the games from the selection crumpled and alcohol stained.
9 months ago
Leah
Cracking little venue, service was friendly and very welcoming. Food choices are of a simple variety that hit the spot, (please see my pic of the chatcuterie board) whilst you look on in awe at the impressive library of games on offer!
Brilliant for groups, expect me back once the world cup is over!!
Thank you Draughts ????
6 months ago
El Sapo
A really fun place to visit. Hundreds of games, most you’ve never heard of. Nice beers, decent food, a great atmosphere for playing games in an old converted pie shop with retro tiling. Really friendly and helpful staff. £5 cover charge for 4 hours playing.
2 months ago
James Reynolds
Came last night for the first time with a group of friends. We had a really enjoyable evening, the service was a little slow at the beginning, but the staff were very helpful and accommodating. We look forward to returning.
9 months ago
John Turgeon
Brilliant, cosy spot with very friendly service. Lots of great board games and food and drink.
A few of the staff are very well versed in the games and will explain all the rules as you play a round.
1 week ago
Black Raven
Lots of games, food an alright price and better than you'd think from the slightly run down/homely feel to the place (was very tasty!) Staff friendly and though didn't know all the games rules, had good knowledge generally.
9 months ago
Chris Davis
A great place to play games. On a weekday you could stay there all day from 10:00am to 5:00pm, which is what we've done twice.
There is a large selection of games available (although not nearly as huge as some other well known cafes) and …
8 months ago
Joshua Sestak
Such a great place to while away a few hours. Massive selection of games, good food and drink options including local beers, and helpful staff. No reservations at weekends and a four hour limit. You do have to wait on the premises until a …
7 months ago
Kevin Wilkes
Get back to Draughts! Cleanliness was excellent with gloves and sanitiser everywhere, food was even better. Staff helpful and friendly. Cheers!
8 months ago
Lee Swider
Good to enjoy new games, however if going on a Saturday gets extremely busy and no way to book so had to wait in a very crowded small bar for nearly 2 hours. Otherwise it'd be top notch five stars.
1 week ago
Megan Schneider
Out of the whole chain the Hackney branch of draughts has always been my favourite. A massive selection of games with the staff always having a watchful eye if you look uncertain or if you even need help picking a game.
The food and …
3 months ago
Van White
Bit of a hipster vibe but the aesthetic, location, service (with alcohol) and wide selection of board games makes this a great spot to spend a few hours with friends.
2 months ago
Todor Lukovic
I'm a regular here, very friendly staff who are very attentive.
8 months ago
Ali Ateeq
I've been to both the Waterloo and Hackney Draughts and I've got to say that this one is just as good as the other. The staff very helpful and polite, and there is a great selection of games to play.
3 months ago
bravo hash
Had a lovely evening here with friends - the food and drinks are nice, and it eventually works out as totally worth the £5 gaming session fee, especially if you play a longer game or a few games. There's usually a wait for a table but you can drink and eat at the bar, and the wait on a sunday night turned out shorter than expected!
7 months ago
Misti Robison
Incredibly sweet staff in an adorable converted Pie and Mash shop. Allowed us to sit in a full cafe at the bar on a Saturday night to have a drink (a delicious hot chocolate made by an incredibly kind and attentive floor manager). Clearly …
3 months ago
Stacy Cofer
Love this place !!
So many games to choose from. Plenty to play. Pretty cheap. £6 pp. There's table service, decent food. Service is amazing.
2 months ago
Myrian Owen
Amazing sunday brunch! We reserved a morning table for 3 hours and had a great time, I loved the vibe and the selection of games but the food really blew us away.
6 months ago
Linda Boucher
Fantastic selection of games. Good variety of food and drink options. Friendly staff. Would recommend booking a table through their website as it tends to get very busy all nights of the week.
1 month ago
Brianna Nadrofsky
Great fun! It has a wide range of boardgames with a few missing pieces here and there. It's really popular and there can be a lengthy wait for a table (we waited two hours last time) but once seated you get 4 hours game time. Whilst waiting we played cards against humanity at the bar and drank a couple of pints, which definitely helped!
7 months ago
Kate Crossgrove
This is a relaxed cafe with a good selection of games. Food offering was a bit confused when we were there; staff didn't seem to know if kitchen was open or closed or had the things on the menu so we didn't bother eating. But was good for a few drinks with some good games.
4 months ago
John Huskins
It's fun and I loved the chunky fries and mac and cheese.
10 months ago
Cynthia Eggertz
Absolutely rude staff! Dirty, sticky table which we had to ask to be cleaned. When waiter sprayed it he had no regard as to where he was spraying and sprayed all over us. They asked us to keep the noise down even though the whole place was …
1 month ago
Rosalind Powell
Fantastic place, a huge range of games. Staff were friendly, however, did ask as for drink orders a lot.
11 months ago
