Such a fun environment with great drinks! I had a frozen cocktail that was amazing! Lots of games to choose from. read more

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Great spot!! Decent selection of games, plenty of space, and a decent draft list. Wish they had food, though!

Great space for a classic DC dork.bring your own board games or rent them for a small charge Beverages: expansive beer menu. Atmoshphere: cute space. Fills up really fast and people stick around. So come early if you want to get in Staff/service: nice! You order from the bar Tips: come early to get a table read more

Let me start by saying I was motivated to search for a board/card game bar after visiting The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club in Brooklyn, NY (shameless plug). First, this place is just a straight up bar with basic drinks, no food. But you are allowed to bring your own food so that may be a plus for some people. They charge you $2 for every game you want to play and their game selection was not good enough to be charging. It was a Monday so not as lively as a weekend perhaps. The bartender was not inviting or kind at all and customer service is a big deal for me. I felt like I could just host a game night at my apartment. There is nothing about this place that would make me rave to my friends about it. read more

Checked this place out for the first time last week. I was pretty excited because it seems to share a lot of the charm as the place where I used to work for a few years -- the Board and Brew. The main differences being that Board Room has a full liquor bar where BNB has a full restaurant kitchen and coffee/beer/wine bar. It isn't trying to be the same place, though. The BYOFood aspect was actually pretty nice, knowing everyone from your party could get food when they wanted, if they wanted, and beforehand to save time. The bartender was nice but mixed my drinks a little weak for my taste. Rum and comes just tasted like cokes and after 4 (happy hour prices were nice) I still wasn't really feeling much of a buzz. The main downside was the quality and selection of games. I guess I was spoiled by Board and Brew's well-managed collection of over 700 games, but the few that were there (of which there were a few copies each, to be fair) were in pretty terrible condition. It seems like they don't have any interest in maintaining quality, or even ensuring the games had all of the required pieces. If game quality stepped up (and I got lucky enough to have a slightly heavier handed bartender), then I'd shoot up to a 5 for Board Room. Nevertheless, a fun place to head with a group of pals for happy hour. Just don't expect a lot out of the game library. read more

For what this place is, a divey bar with board games, it is pretty fun. But in terms of a fun place to go on a Friday or Saturday night, I would pass. The crowd is not every social, the staff are not at all nice, and the vibe is so low key I want to take a nap! Board Room is great for visiting during the weekday, when you know you don't want to go home but you don't want to get too drunk. Maybe also good for entertaining some virtuous business partners, who want to sip their beer while playing Sorry. I don't know. Board Room wasn't all that great, but it wasn't all that bad either. Definitely 3 stars. read more

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Fun spot in the Dupont area for drinks, watching a game, and playing board games. The drinks on tap are pretty cheap at ~$5 each. If you want to play a board game you'll be paying $2 to "rent" for unlimited use, if you want a different game that's another $2....choose wisely read more

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If you love board games , this is a great bar . The happy hour is a pretty good deal too at four dollars a drink for beer , wine , or bottom rung basic cocktails like gin and tonic . The board game selection ranges from scattegories to cards against humanity , connect four , versions of monopoly . ... On weekdays it's a really breathable space but on weekend nights , it is packed so come early to get a table . They have two floors of seating available and a bar on each floor. If you have a larger party and are coming on the weekend then get there early otherwise you will be standing. As for decor , it's wooden and simple . There's a board game mural on the wall . They have nice leather stools and slick wooden tables . read more

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If you are a Washingtonian you know that Board Room is one of the myths in DuPont! Drink beer and enjoy playing tons of table games with friends! It is so much fun always. It gets crowded because is so popular but I never had problems to find a table. I really recommend this place for a funny night read more

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Bar + Board Games = Social Experience. I attended a Yelp Elite event here after hearing much about the Board Game Bar concept. And I have to say, it REALLY WORKS. In a social scene where you have to shout over blaring music in a club or attempt to meet new people while they work away on laptops at coffee shops, us 90s kids have lost the original "Bar" that was once an integral part of urban culture. The Board Room brings it back--in a very nostalgic way. You need to interact to find that other pair to play Uno. The whole bar stares as a giant Jenga Tower collapses SMASHING against the floor. It's an easy way to simply break the ice and meet new people. Okay, let's talk drinks. Now, I'm not a big drinker because I'm too picky (hand crafted is my name). But I'd like to draw attention to the A-Game bartenders that are the perfect balance between personal and letting you do your own thing. They also whipped up "The Milk Money" for me (pictured). Yes, Nesquik and Slated Caramel Stoli sounds odd, but it was strangely refreshing. So I'm supporting their drink crew. Yes, this is definitely a must try in DuPont Circle, and a new favorite bar of mine. read more

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If you're like me and live in DC in a tiny apartment not suitable for a bunch of awesome people playing games check out Board Room. We visited this unique bar on a Sunday around noon and were the only people there for a couple hours. What's so special about this bar you may ask... well first things first: -Board Games! You're able to rent board games for $2 and there's plenty to choose from. Childhood games like; Sorry, Mousetrap, Guess Who, etc. Or check out some more adult games like; Cards Against Humanity, Catan, scatagories, etc. -Drink specials! Sunday drink specials include: $4 rail drinks along with beer and house wine. There's a full bar with random bottles/cans. -BYOF! Since there's no kitchen at Board Room you're able to bring in whatever food you want. We had an entire table of snacks without issues. -Food delivery! Several places nearby will give you a discount and deliver the food right to you. Flippers Pizza is two stores over and gives you a 15%-20% discount. We had a great time and the bartender Beth was awesome. Around 3pm on Sunday it started to get a little loud which was our que to leave. We'll definitely go back and really enjoyed hanging out in such a cool place on a rainy Sunday afternoon. read more

Nice place to stay a child, and have a drink while your doing it. Came here with some friends, and had an awesome time. The place had a nice feel to it. To play a game you get a charge , but you can order food and bring in any kind of food since they do not serve food. There is parking on the street right in front. I believe it is free after 6:30pm. I can not remember the time but I know that it is around there if not that. You know how I am about parking, so I took one off for having to look for a space. You have to get there early to get one close by. Check this place out!!! read more

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Great place to hangout ! It's pretty busy and reservation should be made 2 days in advance. Will definitely come again! Try the hand pressed orange juice! And it's a BYOF place and there's a number of restaurants around to get food! read more

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Great selection of games and drinks plus friendly staff and awesome game-themed decor. What's not to love? They also have one of the cleanest restrooms I've ever seen in a DC bar. Go Caps! read more

Fun little dive-ish style bar right on the edge of Dupont Circle. They offer a nice mix of some decent craft cocktails and cheap as hell "beer and a shot" combos. The selection of board games is vast! Whether you're looking for a non-douchey place to pop in for a beer in that part of town, are trying to nerd out with some pals, or are looking to corner up on a date, the joint seemed to fit all those needs for the small but charming clientele occupying the place while we were there. Natty Bo! read more

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Now this is my speed! Normally I'm more of a get a cocktail and chill type of girl, not a club girl. That's why, when my friends and I were searching for somewhere to go on a Friday night, I was so happy to see Board Room pop up on Yelp. Drinks and board games? Sign me up! This is a really neat spot. All types of people were gathered here to unwind after a busy work week. We walked in and I gotta admit, I was taken aback by the fact that you have to pay $2 per game to play. Umm.. wut? This would never happen in Richmond. But, that's the fact that you just can't overlook. This is DC. Their rent is probably sky high. We gave a side eye to the sign, paid our $2 and went to chose our game. Once we got our game, we really did have a lot of fun here. I'd definitely suggest for a group of friends who want to relax and unwind over a throwback game or two and a pitcher of beer. read more

I LOVE this place!! I reserved a spot there last night for my bday gathering!! The process to reserve a spot was super (easy). When I got there a sign was posted "Reserved for Kelley" I got there, set-up, and enjoyed playing taboo with friends!! Everything was sooo fun! It was my guests first time and everyone kept saying how cool the spot was. The staff before and during the event was AMAZING! Very friendly! I spoke to Rich via email on several occasions and went by before securing the spot to check it out. He was really great in showing me around and letting me know how welcomed my party was. The concept of the bar is great and that is why I chose it! Go visit with friends and enjoy a nice outing! read more

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Pretty cool place. Stopped in on Thursday night and it had a good crowd going. Drink prices were reasonable. They don't have food but allow you to bring your own in. They have plenty Board/card games available and free to use before 7 pm. Otherwise it's a $3 charge per game which I wasn't a fan of. Other than that cool spot in DC read more

Fun concept. I met my friends on a random week night and it wasn't busy. Doorwoman was polite and non intimidating. The windows were open so my friends walked through it. I told them to not break any laws and show the doorwoman their ids. LoL. So maybe they need to pay more attention to where people were coming Into the bar. Bartender was attentive. Again, it wasn't very busy and I didn't have to wait long to be served. Always a big plus in my book. Food: I don't like in DC, so the concept of ordering food from nearby restaurants was new to me. Smart because of less overhead in managing a kitchen staff and added costs in food prep overheads. read more

My husband and I were so excited to try this place out but were sadly disappointed. My biggest complaint was that noise level. I get that it is a bar, but blaring music makes it really hard to communicate with people you're playing a game with. I had to shout almost the whole time which made me not want to talk. And the social aspects of games is one of the reasons why I love board games. We went on a Saturday around 3pm, not late when I might expect it to feel more like a bar. Also the board game options were pretty limited. Maybe I'm too much of a board game nerd but I would have loved to see some board games I haven't played or heard of. To me - this Setup is the perfect place to try out new games. But they really only had the basics. The staff was friendly and I have some good sparkling wine that was on special. Overall I probably won't go back, not to play games at least. Maybe for a drink if Im in the area, but I won't go out of my way. read more

We did not enjoy our visit to the Board Room. The prices of drinks were comparable to other high-end/specialty bars, but were not well made. We ordered a draft beer, and a cocktail, and the cocktail was almost undrinkable. An additional annoyance was the fact you have to rent the games. Not just pay a deposit for the games, you can not play anything without paying two dollars. Additionally, you can't even switch games without paying an additional two dollars. First, the bouncer said we had to pay him cash, when I said that was sketchy, he said I could pay the bartenders, and they never charged me for the game, even though I explicitly mentioned to them we were taking a game. This leads me to believe the bouncer was just trying to scam people out of two dollars. It was just super juvenile and not fun at all. There are so many other specialties bars like the Board Room, so it was overall an extremely disappointing experience. read more

The bartender is super cool here. He was really chill and did great service. Board games available to play, wings we're really good I would totally recommend. read more

Fun place to bring your own food and enjoy wine and beer while playing all the games you can choose from. Highly recommend!

I hope we can get back to the Board Room when we're in DC again! This place was super fun. We played games and enjoyed drinks. It's big enough inside to have a larger group. I'd never been to a bar quite like this. read more

My friends and I visited the board room over the weekend. First thing that is noticeable is that everyone is having a good time enjoying the company of their friends. This is a great place to hang out for a nice chill vibe. We played "what do you meme" which is a funny and easy game to follow! Only caveat is that this place does get quite crowded over the weekend, so finding a decent spot with your friends can be difficult. But once you're situated, the board room is a great time! read more

First time in DC and saw the ratings were good so decided to come check it out. I walked up to grab a game and a guy approached and said they were $2 to play or you can add it to your tab. I said no thanks and thought that was incredibly stupid. We are already spending money buying drinks and what would it cost to replace a board game? Oh I know... my drink! In Miami we have so many bars where they offer FREE game play so maybe that's where I'm spoiled but I still think it's ridiculous. Maybe at 50 cents I would but not $Also, cocktail "menu" is barely a menu. They only have 9 cocktails to choose from and none that look that delicious. My boyfriend bought the Manhattan and said it was horrible. Not coming back to this one! read more

Extremely loud and incredibly close board game night spent at St. Patrick's Day in DC! It was crazy fun playing Settlers of Cataan while also watching others get increasingly drunk while playing Heads Up or toppling huge jenga towers. Just be sure to bring your ID otherwise you get turned away at the door. read more

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This place is great! They have tons of games and it's really chill and casual. The drinks are good - the strawberry basil lemonade is a must! It gets surprisingly crowded here so it can be a bit hard to find a table to play at, thankfully they let us play at the bar so it was all good read more

I came to Board Room on a Saturday night with a few friends. It was an easy, chill spot for a Saturday with plenty of games to play, although we weren't able to find a table to sit and actually play since it was pretty packed. Still, we had no trouble finding room at the bar to sit. Bartenders were super friendly and the selection of beer was decent. read more

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Very cozy vibes here albeit it is loud. Ideal place to start the weekend off or have a laid back and chill night with friends. They have tons of board/card games! The small fee to take them out can get a little annoying but you can get over that pretty easily. read more

I have been here a couple of times and have enjoyed both times. It's a lot of fun and really chill. Loads of hipsters, but that isn't a huge thing to me. They have a slew of board games to choose from. I played Life and Janga. We ordered a couple of drinks and called it a day. Don't expect to dine here. It's purely for fun and drinks. Bonus for having fresh squeezed juice too! read more

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Board games are on the rise, as we all know. And they have all the games to play with - either by yourself, few others and/or a huge group! Board games start at $1 to play. They have great selection of beer to make it as an excuse for your bad play or a mistake. The only downfall to this place is not big enough space. But it's D.C - what can ya do. Great social place! read more

**** 3.5 stars **** This is a surprisingly cool spot, as much as I expected to hate it coming in. I thought surely it would be decked out with pseudo-hipsters and annoying frat bastards (I say that having been deemed both at one point or another in my life by various individuals), whose battleship I would rather sink literally than in an imaginary game, but the crowd was actually not bad. And the bar was equally not bad. It's not exactly the most creative concept (take a bunch of old board games and let people rent them out while you sell them drinks), and in fact I recently saw a show at Gregg's place about a bar that was failing with this exact idea, but it is at least unique in this neighborhood. The fees range per board game in order to build in the cost of keeping the games fresh, for new common ones that will likely get a lot of wear, and replacement costs if you happen to damage one of the vintage games (some going back to the 1930's). There is a handful of old school arcade games too, if you're one of those unsocial types. The bar itself is what leaves a bit to be desired. The draft selection is better than I expected, with quite a few craft offerings, but I'm honestly tired of seeing the same go to selections at every bar that tries to offer something besides Bud and Miller type stuff (which they also offer). Here's a tap of Bells, here's one of Dogfish, here's a DC Brau, but it's always the same ones time and time again. We're past the point of educating people that craft beer exists, let's elevate it now. The mixed drink offerings are a bit more standard, although they've promised some infused liquors down the road. There's no food really to speak of, just some miscellaneous snacks you buy. They're actually pushing for folks to bring in their own food, similar to places like MiG Bar or Rocket Bar, and luckily there are plenty of options nearby. This can get a bit hectic though if you show up with a box of pizza or two and there's nowhere to place is because the space is full, so I suggest coming by first to score some seats then sending out a runner (or better yet finding a spot that delivers). Perhaps my favorite part about the whole spot is the design. It's not overly in your face, and feels reminiscent of Galaxy Hut's quirkiness with an extra commitment to the gaming theme. There's a suicidal Hangman on the wall and Scrabble letters adorning the bathroom door. By far the coolest element is the upstairs bar though...I won't spoil it for you here, just go check it out. read more

I love the concept of Board Room - who doesn't like drinking and playing board games? For that part alone, I think it's worth it. The beer is excellent, but you're better off ordering wine at a nearby restaurant. The food situation is unique - they don't serve food at the venue, but you can order food to Board Room. I guess it depends on why you're out in the first place - do you want cheap beer and fun games, or are you in it for a night out? You'll have fun regardless, but I'd send foodies to sette osteria down the street. read more

Really really great addition to the Dupont bar scene. Board Room is the perfect choice if you're looking for a chill night that's a little different from your standard bar. Like any good DC bar, Board Room has a solid selection of beers, including some local favorites, like DC Brau, at decent prices ($7 for ommegang witte, $5 for yuengling). I would recommend sticking with the beers here though. Cocktails are not a strong point of this bar. Unlike other good DC bars, Board Room has a variety of old school board games for just $1-5. (Note: the price of games seems to vary here by day of the week. On a Saturday, it was $1-5 depending on the game. On Wednesday it was $2 paid just once and then you could play any game you wanted.) By old school I mean good 'ol battle ship, monopoly, and one that I never thought I'd see again, HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS!!! A few irrelevant but fun observations of these games: 1. Even in a crowded bar, one could always pick out the group playing hungry hungry hippos. Apparently those hippos are very hungry and the players are just as excited as the hippos they're controlling. 2. There's supposedly only one set of jenga blocks with sexually suggestive and impolite pictures and words crudely drawn on them. However, I'm skeptical. This particular set has found its way to me every time I've come here, which is quite a feat given the number of people and number of games they have... Which is another good thing about Board Room. Not only do they have a variety of games, they have a good number of copies of each kind so that you never have to wait to long to play it. This is very smart of them given how crowded this place can get by 11pm. While there is a good amount of seating, if you get there too late, you might have to hover for a while. Oddly enough, while they fill up relatively early in the evening, they've always cleared out by 12:30 in my experience despite closing way after that. Anyway, FYI. Board Room allows you to order food to be delivered there. We did it with Dominoe's pizza and we've seen the delivery guys from Flippin' pizza (next door) come through a few times. Overall Board Room is a fun places to start your night whether you're hanging with your own group or out to mingle. read more

If I had written this review before last night, I would've given the Board Room 4 stars. I live around the block, and have brought friends here regularly. What's not to love about a board game + bar combination? I came here on a Saturday night around 10pm and there were no tables to play the Uno I had rented for $2. I stood with my two friends near the entrance, waiting for a table to open up. After about 5 minutes, somebody was leaving and kindly waved us over to take their table. We went and started sitting down when the bouncer, Brian--who I've become friendly with from my regular visits--told us we couldn't use the table because he promised (his words, not mine!) it to someone else who had just walked in. The whole group wasn't even in the front door of the bar yet. When we told him exasperatedly that we were already sitting there and had been waiting, he said, "don't mess with me right now, I'm tired." Confused and not exactly knowing what to do, we waited around to see if another table would open up and left when none did. It was weird--enough said. It made all of us uncomfortable, and I don't think I'll be coming back anymore. There's another board game bar in the neighborhood that I'll check out instead. read more

What a cool spot! We got food delivered and enjoyed some adult time playing our favorite games! I really love how relaxed the environment is but still lets you enjoy an adult beverage or two! Yay! Good spot for a drink and some fun! read more

Honestly, you can't get much better than this. It's free to get in, you pay a small fee to rent a board game, you can bring in your own food (yes), and they have tons of booze. With a pretty darn good beer selection and good happy hour deal on drafts and bottles, it is easy to run up a tab. We have been here several times, each time with more and more friends. The last time we visited, we brought 8 other people with us! We had so much fun. Luckily, we got there pretty early on a Saturday (around 2), which allowed us to snag some prime seats upstairs. The games are free to borrow before a certain time (I think 4pm), so that is a plus. The bartenders are hit or miss. They are not usually the friendliest of people, but they get the job done with little to no hassle. The manager(?) Allen I think? Was really helpful and friendly. The best part is how easily a group can gather here and lose track of time having so much fun. You could easily spend 5 hours there without even a thought of glancing at your watch. The more people drink, the more social they become and before you know it, you have made new friends with the table next door and the gaming is stepped up a level. Although I am happily married, I could picture BoardRoom being a fantastic place to meet someone new. The atmosphere is so laid back and inviting. Oh yeah, they have happy hour on Saturdays and Sundays too...umm yes. Pitchers of beer for almost the same price as one and a half beers purchased separetely. Just go. read more

Dupont needed something like this. Too many douchey bars/clubs has made Connecticut Ave a college town. Board Room felt like a haven. It's all pretty innocent. Board games and such while you drink. It's a great atomsphere for groups of people looking to have a good time bonding with one another, without getting plastered. It's a new spot, but it's already pretty popular. So if you're a big group, call ahead. Seating is in high demand and it's just no fun playing a round of Uno standing up. read more

The Board Room was a much-needed addition to this side of the circle. I almost always find myself walking south instead of north on Conneticut Ave, and walking toward the Board Room I found myself happy for a little change-up in my regular scene. The place is obviously new - the seats cushioned and comfy, the bar slick and shiny, and sign outside still hardly visible. The bar is adorned with drawings of board game characters, showing off the famous Monopoly man on many an occasion. There's a long hallway of a downstairs with short tables and chairs, the bar, and bathrooms in the back. There's also an upstairs with a smaller bar and similar tables. The cool thing about the Board Room is, well, the board games! Where else can you relive your childhood memories while getting tanked? They've got battleship, yahtzee, hungry hungry hippos, connect four (a fav of mine!), Uno, Jenga, and more, more, more. For only a few bucks here and there you can set your game down, have a blast with your buddies, and enjoy your cold brew all throughout. They've even got some arcade games to play including the one and only Pac-Man! Speaking of the brews, this bar has a pretty great draft list, with almost all of the drafts coming in affordable pitchers too ($16-22). It includes some Racer 5, DC Brau, Dale's, some New Belgium beers, and more crafts among all the standard beers you'd see. The bartender will let you try any of the beers too, so get a sample and make smart decisions with those taste buds. There's also a happy hour here where most of the drafts are only $4 a glass! My roommate and I settled on a Star Hill Northern Lights IPA pitcher, which was perfect since we were looking for something to warm the tummy after the frigid journey we made walking here. The bar also has a couple nice flat-screen TVs to peruse if you're not trying to play some games (but then why'd you come?) I would go out right now and grab three of your childhood friends and head over to Board Room cus you know the funnest games are four-player! read more