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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.
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}
26/02/2025
We’ve not just got games on the shelves, they’re on our walls too! 🥳
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. 😉
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…
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. 😁
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.
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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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! 👇
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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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
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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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