Board game cafes in Bangkok to play and eat
Where to play, snack, and unwind with friends. Here are Bangkok’s top board game cafés for every kind of player.
The Thaiger key takeaways
- Enjoy a wide variety of board games, from classics to the latest trading card favourites.
- Most cafés serve great coffee, snacks, and meals to keep your game night going.
- Each spot offers a welcoming community vibe, with some hosting special events and tournaments.
Sometimes all you want to do is sit down with your friends and play some board games, swapping laughter and strategy. Sure, you could stay in, but Bangkok has plenty of board game cafés that make it even better. With good food, comfy seats, and endless shelves of games waiting to be played, your quality time with friends can be as relaxed or as competitive as you like.
Here are our top picks of the best board game cafes in Bangkok, in no particular order.
5 Best board game cafes in Bangkok for 2025
| Board Game Café (Jump) | Opening Hours | Address | Short Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| More Than a Game Café | Daily, 10am to 8pm | 1st Floor, Rimtara Building, 376/196 Rama 3 Rd, Soi 18/1 | Homely café with a vast game library and hearty dishes like waffles, pasta, and curry. |
| Turn The Tables Board Game Café | Daily, 2pm to 10pm | 440/19 Soi Ratchawithi 3 (near Victory Monument BTS) | Lively spot with an extensive game selection and casual food options nearby. |
| The Stronghold Siam: Getaway to Board Games | Daily, 12pm to 11pm | Siam Square 9 Alley, Pathum Wan | Friendly venue with shelves of games, themed events, and a welcoming community. |
| Dice Cup Board Game Café | Monday to Friday, 2pm to 12am / Saturday to Sunday, 11am to 12am | Suan Luang Square, 5 Rama I Rd, Rong Muang, Pathum Wan | Popular café known for great coffee, sweet treats, and hundreds of games to try. |
| Quest Board Game Café | Daily, 11am to 10pm | 7th Floor, MBK Centre, M8/2 Phaya Thai Rd | Cosy and energetic café with trading card games, quality coffee, and regular community events. |
1. More than a game café
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 8pm
Address: More Than a Game Café, 1st Floor, Rimtara Building, 376/196 Rama 3 Road, Soi 18/1
More Than a Game Café is a wonderful place to go for fun and quality time with friends and family. The cosy café has plenty of delicious food and drinks on the menu, but it’s their library of board games that will have you stuck there for hours. From classic board games to newer ones, there are plenty of games to enjoy in a relaxed and homely atmosphere.
If you fancy trying new games, the friendly staff are ready to give you recommendations and even teach you how to play. Moreover, the food here is amazing. The waffles, ice creams, and coffees are perfect to accompany your games, but more fulfilling dishes like Pesto Pasta and Chicken Green Curry are also available.
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2. Turn The Tables Board Game Cafe
Opening hours: Daily, 2pm to 10pm
Address: Turn The Tables Board Game Cafe, 440 19 Soi Ratchawithi 3
Situated just a stone’s throw away from the Victory Monument BTS, Turn The Tables offers a laid-back space to have a challenging game or two with your pals. With an almost overwhelming selection of games to choose from, you’re spoilt for choice at this co-playing space and board game café.
Whether you want to play Golf in Santorini, try living in the Ancient World, or become detectives in CS Files, Turn The Tables has got you very much covered. When you feel hungry, you can always order some tasty food from the café downstairs.
3. The Stronghold Siam: Getaway to Board Games
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm to 11pm
Address: The Stronghold Siam: Getaway to Board Games, Siam Square 9 Alley, Pathum Wan
We’d make a bet that The Stronghold Siam has for something for everyone in its huge shelves of board games. Offering simple games for two people to the more complicated ones for large groups, it’s an ideal spot to visit for gaming enthusiasts. In addition to offering different types of board games, they also occasionally host special-themed events and a range of promotions.
You can find old and new games nestled side-by-side on the shelves. Want to try out something new? Don’t hesitate to ask the staff to explain the game to you. In terms of food, the menu is not very varied, but everything is delicious.
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4. Dice cup
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 12am / Saturday to Sunday, 11am to 12am
Address: Dice Cup Board Game Cafe, Suan Luang Square, 5 Rama I Rd, Rong Muang, Pathum Wan,
One of Bangkok’s most well-known board game cafes is Dice Cup Board Game Café. You’ll be yearning to return to Dice Cup for a tough rematch with options ranging from classics to fantasy games you’ve never heard of and a plethora of card games.
Additionally, the welcoming staff is always available to help you learn the game’s rules and may even mentor you as you play. Not only does this board game café know its coffee and food game, but it also knows the game world. There’s delicious coffee and a menu with tasty appetisers and sweets including waffles, cheese fries, and ice cream.
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5. Quest Board Game Café
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 10pm
Address: Quest Board Game Café, 7th Floor, MBK Centre, M8/2 Phaya Thai Road
On the 7th floor of MBK Center, The Quest Café is a lively spot for board game fans and trading card players in the Siam area. The space may be small, but it’s cosy and filled with energy, perfect for small to medium groups looking to spend a few hours playing, chatting, and enjoying good coffee.
Games here range from Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering to Disney and sports-themed cards, all available to play or buy. The café charges 60 Baht per person per hour, with an option to stay for the day if you’re in no rush. The coffee is excellent, made from quality roastery beans, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
The café also runs regular game events that bring the local community together, adding to its welcoming and upbeat atmosphere.
Bangkok’s board game cafés are proof that the city’s social scene isn’t all about rooftop bars and late-night clubs. These cosy hangouts bring people together in a different way, so next time you’re in the mood for something fun and laid-back, gather your friends and roll the dice at one of these spots.
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