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13/10/2026
!!New Event Added!!
The Seers Sanctum - An Old-School Essentials One Shot
Tickets Live: 14/10/2026 - 6pm
A wealthy old wizard is convinced that before an old order of Seers disappeared, they had discovered the secret to interplanar travel. She has hired your unlikely adventuring party to investigate a distant monastery adorned with ocular iconography…
Delve into a puzzle dungeon inspired by games such as the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Test your wits and your luck, and come back with new magical items and forbidden knowledge.
No prior knowledge of the system, or indeed of any tabletop roleplaying game, is required.
Tickets as always through the link in our bio and on Design My Night 🖤
12/10/2026
!!New Event Added!!
Tickets live: 13/10/2026 - 6pm
Call of Cthulhu - Tales of the Crescent City: Needles
New Orleans, 1926. As rumours of strange happenings over the recent Mardi Gras celebrations have just faded, a spate of kidnappings and disappearances stirs unrest within the city. A prominent surgeon, ambushed by shadowy features, survives his ordeal with a newfound fear of needles. Something ancient is stirring, and it will be up to the curious mind to the city’s investigators to discover what.
This is part of a series of loosely interconnected adventures. Participation or knowledge of previous instalments is not required to play, but it might add an interesting additional layer for returning players.
Call of Cthulhu is a horror game meant to take players into the dark, threatening world of the Mythos, building upon the works of authors such as H.P. Lovecraft, August Derleth, Robert W. Chambers, and many others.
Artwork by Tavernkeeper Georgia
Tickets as always through the link in our bio or or Design My Night 🖤
11/10/2026
!!New Event Added !!
Star Trek: Training Grounds (Beginners Session)
Tickets Live: 12/10/2026 - 6pm
Join the USS Kent and learn how to play Star Trek Adventures 2nd Ed with Guy Sclanders. In this session you’ll discover why the STA 2nd Ed. Is the best version and game system to play Star Trek in. Engage in some diplomacy, fight off a Klingon rogue starship, and perhaps just unlock a secret of the universe in a couple of hours.
You do not need to have any experience in roleplaying to join these sessions. They are for everyone. And if you’re an experienced D&D player, why not try something new and different?
Artwork by Tavernkeeper Georgia
Tickets as always through the link in our website or on Design My Night 🖤
10/10/2026
!!New Event Added!!
CY_BORG: One Bad Day
Tickets live: 11/10/2026 - 6pm
A desperate team of scumbags in the worst city in the world get an offer they cannot refuse: Do the job and wipe away a lifetime of debt. What could possibly go wrong?
This is a set of linked games of CY_BORG; a futuristic cyber punk horror game taking place on the 13th, 20th and 27th of November . No prior knowledge of the game is required to play.
PLEASE NOTE: Your ticket will get you access to all three sessions, as these are meant to be experienced together.
Tickets as always through the link in our bio or on Design My Night 🖤
09/10/2026
!!New Event Added!!
Bureau of Chronological Affairs: A Daggerheart Story
Tickets live: 10/10/2026 - 6pm!
ALERT. Temporal anomalies have been detected within secure Bureau areas.
Security clearance required.
Adhere to local customs.
Please monitor the Doomsday Clock.
Objectives: Contain anomalies.
Secure the facility.
Prevent True Midnight.
Protocol: Daggerheart
November Dates are 12/11 and 19/11
"Bureau of Chronological Affairs: A Daggerheart Story" is a multi session adventure utilizing the Daggerheart System.
Sessions are Beginners Friendly.
The story will unfold over multiple interconnected 2-3 part monthly mini arcs.
Players can swap in and out at the end of each arc.
Tickets as always through the link in our bio or on Design My Night 🖤
08/10/2026
!!New Event Added!!
"Bite Young Things: A Vampire the Masquerade mini-chronicle"
Tickets live: 09/10/2026 - 6pm
“I intend to live a fast life, die young and be a beautiful corpse.” - Mrs. Irene L. Luce, 1920
London 1924. A city of contrasts. Here there is glamour and squalor, excess and poverty, bright lights and long shadows…
Vampire the Masquerade is a storytelling game of Gothic Horror set in a world that looks like ours but hold deep wells of darkness beneath. Be a vampire. Fight for survival, power, and what remains of your humanity.
In this two-session mini arc, players take on the role of a coterie of fledgling vampires running a jazz club in 1920s London who find their establishment under threat.
We are running THE SAME event twice, so each ticket will get you access to TWO Sessions.
Session dates are:
First Rotation : 5th &12th of November
Second Rotation: 19th &26th of November
YOU ONLY NEED ONE TICKET!
BOTH ROTATIONS ARE THE SAME!
Tickets as always through the link in our bio and on Design My Night 🖤
07/10/2026
New Event Added !!
Tickets live: 08/10/2026 -6pm
20,000 Leagues Under Obojima- a Obojima short series
A recent expedition has left Captain Clintock’s precious submarine, the Pointue, in dire need of repairs. The Lionfish King may use this as an opportunity to strike, disposing of the Pointue for good! You’ll need to es**rt the Captain as he takes Pointue to the north side of the island for repairs; a treacherous journey that may take you through some very corrupted waters.
20,000 Leagues under Obojima is an Dungeons and Dragons 3 part series taking place on the 3rd, 10th and 17th of November using the Obojima- Tales from the tall grass supplement book.
Your ticket will be the same for all three games as these are meant to be played as a series.
Tickets as always through the link in our bio or on Design My Night 🖤
06/10/2026
!!New Tickets Love now for 10 Candles- a Tragic Horror TTRPG!!
Run by our GM Gilli
10 Candles is a Tragic Horror TTRPG, where everyone dies at the end of the game.
You and your fellow players will role play as your characters, and together you will tell the story of how you gave everything to try and survive.
Ten days ago, the world went dark.
It crept in quietly while you slept, blissfully unaware that anything was even wrong. Until you woke up, and the sun hadn’t risen, and never would again.
Now there’s…nothing. No stars. No moon. Even the satellites went down.
Just an endless dark.
Then They came.
Each game of 10 Candles will have a different, horrible, high stakes setting and goal.
The GM will teach you the rules of the game, guide you through creating your character at the table, and then you’ll dive head first into telling the story, deciding where you end up, how you get there, and what difficulties you’ll face along the way, until the last candle goes out and the darkness takes you.
Artwork by Tavernkeeper Georgia
Tickets as always through the link in our bio or on Design My Night 🖤
05/10/2026
!!November Tavern Schedule!!
Adventurers!
We know that spooky month is just starting, but we want to lock ahead just for a bit, to show you all of the cool things we will be running for you in November!
We will try and give you one of these overviews every month now, for the month ahead before we are releasing tickets, just so that you can plan better, know what to expect and can look forward to!
Look out our more detailed announcement posts over the next couple of weeks!
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05/10/2026
New Dates for Beginners nights now live!
We got regular beginners nights for D&D, Daggerheart and Vampire the Masquerade, so whether you are totally new to TTRPG's or would like to try a new system after playing D&D for a while, we got the right event for you!
This November, we are also running Blades in the Dark!!
And don't worry once you finished your session, there will be plenty of opportunities to play in your new chosen system, as we run regular one shots, story arcs and even a full blown drop in drop out campaign for these systems, so if you liked your taster, there is lots to sink your teeth in!
Artwork by Tavernkeeper Georgia
Tickets as always through the link in our bio and on Design My Night 🖤
Address
87-91 Hackney Road
London
E2 8FE
To reach your destination on Hackney Road in London, you have a couple of options for public transport and driving.
**Public Transport:**
1. **By Tube:** The nearest underground station is Bethnal Green (Central Line). From there, exit the station and walk east along Cambridge Heath Road until you reach Hackney Road. Turn left, and your destination will be on your right.
2. **By Bus:** Several bus routes serve Hackney Road. You can take buses 26, 48, or 55 to stops along Hackney Road. Check local schedules for the most convenient route based on your starting point.
**Driving/Parking:**
If you're driving, head towards Hackney Road via the A503 or A1209. There are limited parking options available nearby; look for pay-and-display bays or local car parks. Be mindful of any parking restrictions that may apply during certain hours.
Always check for real-time traffic updates and public transport schedules before you set out!
Opening Hours
| Monday |
2pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
2pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
2pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
2pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
2pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 11pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 10pm |
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The Arcanist's Tavern: Board Game Café on Hackney Road is a haven for tabletop gaming enthusiasts and casual players alike. This immersive café invites you to roll dice and uncover mysteries in a fantastical setting, complete with custom tables designed specifically for tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) and wargaming.
With an extensive board game library at your fingertips, there's no shortage of options to explore. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the scene, the welcoming atmosphere encourages everyone to join in on the fun. Regular events like Dice Cult Tuesdays provide opportunities for dice slinging and meeple slaying, making it easy to meet fellow gamers and share in the excitement.
The café also hosts special themed events that celebrate creativity and community, such as cosplay gatherings where you can dress up as your favorite characters while enjoying a variety of board games. These events foster a sense of camaraderie among attendees, making it not just about gaming but also about building friendships.
Whether you're looking for a place to dive into an epic campaign or simply want to enjoy some casual gameplay with friends, The Arcanist's Tavern offers an enchanting experience that keeps you coming back for more.
