Drinks and Dice – Board Game Cafe Bar

About Drinks and Dice – Board Game Cafe Bar

Drinks and Dice is a board game café bar on Church Road in Teddington, offering a convivial space where guests can enjoy quality drinks, homemade desserts and an extensive games library in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Knowledgeable hosts are on hand to help visitors choose from the collection and settle into a game, making it equally well suited to couples looking for a different kind of evening out and small groups of friends wanting to spend time together. Open Wednesday through Saturday from the afternoon into the evening, it occupies a friendly niche in Teddington’s independent hospitality scene.

Local area

Teddington has long supported a lively independent high street, and Drinks and Dice fits naturally into that tradition. Church Road sits at the heart of a neighbourhood where residents value places that feel considered and personal rather than formulaic. In the broader Richmond upon Thames borough, board game cafés remain a relatively rare offer, making this a genuinely distinctive addition. For a community that prizes local identity and unhurried sociability — qualities very much in the Teddington character — an evening venue centred on games and good conversation has obvious and enduring appeal.

Why choose Drinks and Dice – Board Game Cafe Bar

With a rating of 4.9 from visitors and a reputation for genuinely attentive hosting, Drinks and Dice offers something that is hard to manufacture: an atmosphere where the emphasis is firmly on enjoyment rather than throughput. The combination of homemade desserts, quality drinks and a curated games library means there is always something to anchor an evening. For those who find large bars or restaurants less appealing, the intimate, purposeful nature of a board game café provides a comfortable and sociable alternative, with staff ready to help newcomers find the right game.

Services

• Board game library access
• Coffee and tea service
• Homemade desserts
• Evening café bar
• Hosted game guidance
• Date night venue
• Group social evenings

Ideal for: Local residents, Couples seeking a relaxed evening out, Friend groups and social circles, Board game enthusiasts, Neighbours looking for independent venues.

Frequently asked questions

What days is Drinks and Dice open?

The café is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4 to 9:30 PM, and Saturday from 1 to 9:30 PM. It is closed on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Do I need to know how to play board games before visiting?

Not at all. The staff are described as genuinely keen to guide visitors through the games library, so you can expect help choosing a game and learning how to play when you arrive.

Is food available, or just drinks?

Both are available. The café serves quality coffee and tea alongside homemade desserts, making it suitable for a leisurely visit rather than drinks alone.

Where exactly is Drinks and Dice located?

The café is at 10 Church Road, Teddington, TW11 8PB. You can also contact them by phone on 020 3417 8260 or visit their website at drinksanddice.co.uk.

Is it suitable for a date night or does it work better for larger groups?

The existing visitor feedback specifically mentions it as a good choice for a date night as well as gatherings with friends, suggesting the venue suits both pairs and small groups comfortably.