I stumbled upon this place a year ago with my dad. I decided to come back with a group of my friends, and we had so much fun we hardly wanted to leave. They have local beers and other drinks which is really nice, and I was able to try a new beer that is now a favorite. Staff are very kind, and made you feel welcomed. This place is family friendly, and they have other non alcoholic drinks also. Just a great place to do something fun and lowkey with friends. No judgement zone, and truly a hidden gem! read more

Incredible board game library, they have many games that are out of print and/or very hard to find. Staff and owner are all lovely people that go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and included. Even the way that board game day passes are tracked is down in a thoughtful and respectful manner: when you pay for a play pass you're given a visitor style sticker with the date in either red or black. Color lets you silently signal if you're open to strangers joining your game table or if you'd rather keep your game group closed for that particular day etc. date and sticker lets the staff unobtrusively check that they're keeping play area usage to paying customers. Great concept and very friendly play space. Came during their weekly board game league and had a lot of fun with my loved ones. Tried a couple of their hard seltzers / beer options and enjoyed both, would highly recommend the passion fruit summer fox to anyone wanting liquid dessert, very tasty drink. Rotating menu and beer selection has good variety and supports local breweries :) Will have to check it out on cribbage night next (Wednesdays if I recall correctly). Apparently that's another active event night that attracts patrons of lots of ages and generations, which is also kinda fun for making friends while out on the town with older parents. Love what Wilson and the staff have done with the space. read more

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First time here and had a blast! I came with a bunch of my church buddies. At the age of 70 I don't play board games much anymore, and don't remember many beside Monopoly, Life, Parcheesi, Uno, etc. Today I learned three new games I never heard of and my inner child was released! I am so excited I am hoping the owners will let me have a fundraising event for a group I volunteer for there! Thank you Jamie, Lisa et al for repeatedly asking me to join with you! I will be back! read more

Beer, board games and snacks. Such a fun environment and a great place to make friends. They even serve tea and coffee if beer isn't your thing. Hundreds of board games to choose from as well. I highly recommend for date nights or group gatherings The owner and staff are so nice and knowledgeable about games so you can ask questions if you're not clear about game rules read more

Beer for the Meeples - Beer Bar Near Me - Clovis, California

Arrived around 7:30pm with some friends and stayed until closing time.. it was THAT fun. I have never experienced any place like this before and I genuinely enjoyed myself so much. As an adult, it definitely allowed my inner child to thrive :) You pay a fee per person to gain access to all board games in the store. They have your typical classics like checkers, Monopoly, Candyland, and Operation all the way to board games I have never heard before. Each board game has color coordinated stickers that determine the overall difficulty of the game, as well as how many people are needed to play. This makes the search for a game much more organized and a lot less intimidating since there are so many games to look through. Honestly, I can understand why some people would want to be here all day long. I don't blame them! They also offer a great selection of loose-leaf hot teas and beers. I ordered their Golden Flower hot tea and didn't need any sugar or honey to add into it, it was great on its own. I also ordered their strawberry matcha drink (I think it's limited time..?) and wasn't too fond of it. It was very grainy and they used artificial strawberry sauce instead of fresh strawberries. My friends ordered some beers and they all enjoyed it very much. All beers are on tap! There are no food options, only some small snacks like brownies.. but if you'd like something to eat, there are places around the plaza you can go to. We ordered some food next door and we were able to bring it in with no issues! Of course, make sure to not make a mess and clean up after yourself. In conclusion, this place is perfect for a friend/family hangout or even just a casual date with your partner! Be prepared to spend many, many hours here because you will be amazed at how many games they have to offer. Thank you to the kind woman who worked the counter tonight! Your hospitality means a lot :) read more

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Super fun place to hangout with a group of friends. We came out to celebrate a friend's birthday and hung out for 3-4 hours and had so much fun! The board game selection is huge, and there's a good variety of drinks to choose from. Plenty of non-alcoholic options as well. $8 for entry to play was a great deal. The staff are friendly and were knowledgeable about the games - we got great recommendations that we ended up loving. The space is clean, and has one gender neutral accessible bathroom in the back. I'd highly recommend this place! read more

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Came for the first time with friends visiting from out of town! The hours on Apple Maps are incorrect, so be sure to check their website! We luckily showed up with an hour to spare. Johnathan, working the space, was the kindest to us! Given that we showed up late, we weren't expecting any extra effort in terms of service, but he literally brightened up our night. We now have a new favorite game and memory because of him! They have a great selection of seltzers. All in all, great place to be with your day ones! read more

1st time here with 4 adults and a 6 year old, had a good time. Lots of cute games to choose from and some nice beers on tap. They also have fresh teas, desserts and chips/soda. Me n Ed's is next door if you need real food after you leave. read more

Beer for the Meeples - Playing games - Beer Bar Near Me - Clovis, California

An amazing place to bring friends, play some games, and overall have a good time. Highly recommend! read more

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The dude and I came to Beer For The Meeples on 05/23/22 on a Monday night. We have been anticipating this place to open for months as if you know the dude and I we are totally a board game junkies. LOVE them! Plus it is walking distance to our living area so we didn't have to worry about driving which was nice if we wanted to help ourselves to several drinks. Upon entering you are greeted with a lovely atmosphere! Soft music playing in the background. There was a group in and a couple when we arrived. It was very clean inside too and organized. We walked up to the counter and the owner Wilson and his employee Collins were so wonderful and pleasant! My excitement for this place was like 9/10. Wilson introduced himself to us and gave us information about this place. With the pandemic Clovis and the Fresno area needs a place like this! Whether you come solo, group or date night this is the spot to connect, be social and meet new people who have something in common wanting A GOOD time. Wilson let us know that are options for closed play (just the people you came with) and open play (allowing others to join you). I'm such a social butterfly I enjoy playing games with a lot of people and it is fun getting to know new people. Collins helped us picked out a game and they will even offer to teach you new games as well which is nice. The dude of course picked Mouse Trap of all games! I am surprised it is for 6 years old and up as it was so complicated xD adult intervention is definitely needed but it was a fun challenge. Wilson would come over periodically and check on us along with Collins. Our drinks were delivered and my Dark Horse was so delicious!!! I really enjoyed it and it wasn't bubbly which was a plus. Went down so smooth. They also have snacks, desserts, and food. The dude and I tried the breakfast croissant which was very tasty, I gave it a 8/10. We didn't try any desserts but maybe next time. After mouse trap Wilson and Collins along with John who we met there we all played a pretty cool game. I forgot the name but it was pretty fun - it was a deep sea game. Wilson kept taking my yellow Meeple which was hilarious and made the game even more entertaining. They gave us pointers and strategies as well. The dude ended up wining. I would recommend that game ! I got too greedy and ended up not making it back to the submarine and lost all my treasure xD My only recommendation would be having a small bar area if people just want to chill and watch the games being played. Other than that It was really fun! I highly recommend this place. The dude and I will probably be regulars. You do have to pay a cover to play which is not bad and pretty affordable date, outing or hang out. Bring your friends, co workers, family if you just want to unwind from a long day! They also have gaming events if you check their Facebook page which is pretty cool! Nice to see a community of board gamers come together! Yay! Cool concept, great staff, cool owner, good drinks . Can't wait to come back again :D read more

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Great spot for games and drinks! The seating areas were simple but comfortable and clean. This is a very casual atmosphere, perfect for friends, family or group meet ups. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. It would be nice if they had some more snack or food options though. Currently it's just small bags of chips available to purchase, there might have been one other small item but I don't remember. The bathroom looked clean overall and had all the basics but there could have been a little extra detail cleaning done for better appearance. read more

So MUCH fun! This is such a delightful place to spend time in Fresno. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and were greeted warmly. The staff took time to explain their set up and even suggested the perfect game for a party of 4, first time visitors. You pay a small fee for unlimited game use on their large gaming tables. They have so many to chose from , classic, vintage, and so many new games we had never heard of and want to try out. They have coffee , tea, and awesome, local, Craft beer on tap! We had one of our favs, Procreations Brewing. They also had some snacks and cookies for sale. We ordered me n Ed's from next door, there are quite a few close by food options. Cute game themed decor. Fun for all ages, definitely will be back. read more

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Great local place, good amount of space, beer and non-alcoholic drinks available, LOTS of games available, and great service from the owner. Will be coming back again read more

Great fun! Non alcoholic beverages are available. It is a family place. Owner knowledgeable on many of the games. We played one he suggested and it was fun! read more

Great idea lace for board games and hanging out! Staff is friendly and helpful. Yummy Danishes. The vibe is fun and cool and not overly loud. I'm definitely coming back. read more

Beer for the Meeples - Games and bar - Beer Bar Near Me - Clovis, California

Meeples is a new go-to. Delicious brews, conscientious and professional staff, and even fellow welcoming patrons. Absolutely going again, and as often as possible. The main draw besides what is on tap is of course the array of over 400 board games featuring everything you'd expect when you hear the words to games that would make the more discerning board game aficionado give a knowing smile. My wife and I were welcomed in and dealed in to a series of games we hadn't tried before by staff and another customer and had a blast. They were even down to try a game we brought along, and we joined in for a game someone else had brought with them too. Super impressed with the high standards the employees and business set themselves to. I'll be bringing my friends by asap. read more

This is a great place to go if you want to explore and find new boardgames to play. The staff are super knowledgeable, and very engaging! They ask a couple questions and make recommendations for games to try.. and then they check in on you to explain how to play the game! We did the stay and play for $6 per person and bought a guava beer (super refreshing). The first game recommended was a co-op game called MicroMacro, explained to us as "whodunit Where's Waldo." The second game was Quest for El Dorado. Maybe my partner and I are easily pleased with all games, but the 2 recommended to us were super fun! Environment-wise, the space is very relaxed and friendly. You have a choice in the tag you get to play with others or stay with the group you came with. My partner and I stuck together, but I'm sure there will be more visits where we play with new people as well! read more

So fun! Great place to play with friends and make friends! The drafts they had were varied and very good! And literally any game you've ever heard of and about two dozen more you've never heard of! Not only that the staff is super friendly and helpful. Can't wait to come back! read more

Had a great time here! Enjoyed the selection of games, food and service. Ambiance was great, although would be nice if only board and no video game players. Bring back old school and force people to have human interaction without screens!! read more

Do you like beer? Do you like board games? Then you like Beer for the Meeples! It's a board game cafe where you can try out all sorts of games while you sample delicious beers and teas. The staff are delightfully helpful and friendly, I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Went in for the first time totally clueless to how things worked or what games to play. So many choices! An amazing staff member gave great suggestions and helped us get started with games! My friends and I had such a good night! We'll all definitely be back! read more

We went as a party of two to come support the new business last night and it definitely will not be my last visit. Everything is very clean and open. Games are easy to view and organized by color so you can pick the level of difficulty, number of players, or the category of games. We were given number tags which are also color coded and give you the option to play alone with your table or to signify that you are open to playing with anybody. The staff was very helpful and will help you set up the game pieces and explain any rules. They came and played with our table and we had a great time and some good conversation. They also had quite a few options for drinks. There's a nice selection of craft beer, loose leaf tea, coffees, lemonade, and more. There's a setup to the side with sweeteners, cream and other add ins for your drink. All around a great place to come have a drink and kill some time playing games. The time flew by for me, and I can't wait to come back! read more

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Great atmosphere, tons of games, everyone is friendly and offers explanations to games if your a new person. Owner is very nice and engaging! Great brew too! read more

A lot of fun. Simple set up and the hosts were so friendly and accommodating! There's a massive selection of games you can check out on their website. You can reserve times for you and friends (for the cost of entrance, of course) and if there's a fee of you, they'll save a table and reserve any game you want as well. I'm looking forward to going again, though probably not on a Friday (a bit louder and more crowded bbt still very chill, I'm just sensitive). read more

Cool place to hang out. Very friendly staff. Beer, board games, and cookies. Weird mix, but works.

Nothing but props for everything that the place offers. From an all-around great collection of board games to a wide variety of drinks to a fun and welcoming environment to hospitable and kind staff, my friends and I have thoroughly enjoyed every visit and always look forward to visiting again. read more

Polite staff, and so much fun! Enough games to keep you going for hours, and enough drinks and snacks to support your habit.

I love this place! I am a board game nerd, so I am a little biased though. The tables are great for playing something and the beer selection is solid. I don't play Magic the Gathering, but I hear it is a great spot for that during the week too. read more

The owner is super friendly and likes to interact with his customers. Definitely a friendly and fun environment.

Super chill spot. Good brew and an awesome selection of board games. Highly recommended. Great for a date night.

Large Selection of Board Games, great for Casual and experienced Board Game fans. A lot of Craft Beers as well.