The Ludoquist

The Ludoquist The Ludoquist is a community café and gaming destination located in Central Croydon. With a wide selection of board games and activities, this spot provides an entertaining experience for all ages. Prices are reasonable but expect to see periodic increases due to energy bills. Note that hours may vary due to special events or staff illness.
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26/10/2026

Nerds dont go to halloween parties, we wait to go to spooky themes game nights & RPG sessions.

👻🎃

24/10/2026

Spooky games countdown!
The next games on our list is:
Quacks 👻! The game that tests your luck & your brewing skills! Reminds me of childhood mixing random stuff together! Who doesnt want to make potions?

21/10/2026

Spooky games countdown!
The next games on our list is:
Arkham Horror, love letters 🎃 The best version of this game, perfect for groups to play this Halloween season. Make you you spook on by to give it a go!

F*** AI!Anyone who knows us, knows everything we create, we do so, with our own hands & minds. From the latte art & blac...
19/10/2026

F*** AI!
Anyone who knows us, knows everything we create, we do so, with our own hands & minds.
From the latte art & black boards to the events, to the welcoming vibes & the happy smiles!
We work hard as people, for people to bring all this together in one happy place!
Here's to many more days, weeks & months of creating!

17/10/2026

You are never short of something fun to join her at The Ludoquist!
Gaming, events, quizzes and more! Every Friday & Saturday are buzzing! Make sure you make youre weekend better with a trip with us!

14/10/2026

We halfway through October! The halloween vibes are all around (providing you ignore the Christmas things around...)
Remember, we have a halloween quiz this Saturday! So book your teams tickets now!!

We love to see our colleagues latte arts, especially when they are this darn cute 😍This beauty was poured by Nadia!! We ...
12/10/2026

We love to see our colleagues latte arts, especially when they are this darn cute 😍
This beauty was poured by Nadia!! We love spooky season coffees. What should our staff try next?

09/10/2026

As we head into colder nights & darker days, its great to see so many people inside having fun all around for so many different reasons!
Cosy Autumn 🍂 is finally here!

09/10/2026

Part 3 of spooky games. Today is 2-player king Of Tokyo! While not filled with ghosts or ghouls, the thought of giant rampaging monsters is scary enough! So pop by to give it a go!

The weather is finally turning autumnal 🍂🍁 Perfect time to pop by, grab a creamy coffee, relax and enjoy the relaxing so...
07/10/2026

The weather is finally turning autumnal 🍂🍁 Perfect time to pop by, grab a creamy coffee, relax and enjoy the relaxing sounds of the rain.

Croydon boardgamers had such a difference of game today! We had cosy, tile placement, zoo building vs Plague Inc where y...
05/10/2026

Croydon boardgamers had such a difference of game today! We had cosy, tile placement, zoo building vs Plague Inc where your job is to infect the world 😮 Personally would play the cosy zoo game any day!

Remeber you can join for games like these and more every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday!

04/10/2026

Ghouls & ghosts! To get really pumped for the season, we have our next quiz on all things spooky! Movies, music, real life spookums and more!
Book your teams tickets now, for quiz night,
Saturday 17th October!

We hope to scare you there! 🎃👻🎃👻

03/10/2026

Spooky season is such a fun time of the year! The decorations, the warm vibes and of course the spooky games!
Todays game is Skull! Perfect for those nights where you want spooky vibes that aren't too heavy!

01/10/2026

This is a long one but thought it would be helpful to new and old fans of the Ludoquist!
Games are the heart of our cafe, so always best to know what's avalible for your game days! As there's so many, there's always a game for everyone 💗

01/10/2026

Spooky season is upon us! So here is game 1 of Halloween game recommendations! Today is Boss Monster! The boardgame that gives retro 80s video game vibes, all while flipping the script & having you play as the Boss Monster!
Defeat the heroes, set traps and have fun!

30/09/2026

You cant take the boardgamer away from the games, but you cant take the boardgames away from the gamer!

Address

63-67 High Street
Croydon
CR0 1QE

The café is located on High Street in Croydon. It is easily accessible by public transport or driving. If you are taking public transport, the nearest train station is East Croydon Station which is serviced by National Rail and Tramlink services. From there, it is a 5-10 minute walk to High Street.

If you are driving, there are several parking options available nearby including street parking and paid car parks such as Q-Park Surrey Street Car Park and Whitgift Shopping Centre Car Park. Please be aware that parking may be limited during peak times.

Alternatively, there are also several bus routes that stop near High Street including the 50, 75, 119, 154, 166, 194, 198 and 466.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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What people say

The Ludoquist on High Street in Croydon is a fantastic community hub that offers fun and games for all ages. With a vast range of games available, including those for kids, parties, and experts, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The Ludoquist recently added a huge new range of games from the UK Games Expo in Birmingham, making their library even more extensive. They also offer Dungeons and Dragons game nights every Tuesday evening, perfect for those who want to learn how to play. The Ludoquist is not just about games; they also have a café that serves delicious food and drinks. Although prices have increased slightly due to energy bills, it's worth it to support this fantastic community space. Overall, The Ludoquist is an excellent place to spend time with friends and family while enjoying some friendly competition and tasty treats.