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    Boards and Brews

    4.1 (90 reviews)
    ModerateTabletop Games, Pubs
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BOARDS AND BREWS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Britni L.

    I just love it here! I've been attending with a weekly meetup group for about 3 months now and it's one of my favorite places to be. The staff knew my name by the second week and they're pretty awesome. They are allergy-friendly and can accommodate a lot. They have gluten free bread and you can substitute the fries (not gluten free bc they fry them in the same oil as breaded things) with a salad. In addition to a wide selection of beer they have gluten free beer, wine, mixed cocktails and ciders. It's also a kid friendly place. My son joins regularly and has Mac and cheese and sodas. So many games to choose from!

    House special salad
    Diana L.

    This place is amazing. I was extremely surprised by how good the food was, and the service was so quick. They have an amazing selection of games, there's something for everyone. The staff was attentive and friendly. One of my friends didn't like the drink she got as she didn't realize she wasn't fan of the liquor base - the bartender came over to see what would suit her better and replaced her drink. They were so nice. I thought all the drinks my friends got were good. We got the house special salad (DELISH), the chicken tender basket (v good fries), fried pickles, and Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, which were all amazing. There's sparse street parking around Manchester, but you may have to plug in and find a parking lot or garage and walk a few blocks on a busy night.

    Chicken Caprese sandwich
    Lana B.

    Today was my first time trying out board and breu and had a great experience! No wonder the entire place was filled on a Tuesday night. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable on the games drinks and food. Large portions for a good price. I tried the zombie island and it was delicious with a slight hint of citrus highly recommend trying out the pumpkin king drink as well. Plenty of games and mock tails and coffee too! If you're ever looking for a fun time and good food and drinks come here!!

    Erika T.

    We're board game enthusiasts and were so excited to check this place out that we drove an hour and a half from the lakes region down to Manchester for an afternoon of gaming. We saw on the website it was $5 for unlimited play which is a great value given that our OG board game cafe back home is pay by the hour. They also boasted a collection of over 1600 games on their website and over 1700 games on their reservation page. We were the only people in the place when we walked in around 1:30 on a Sunday and were immediately asked if we had a reservation. I chuckled because the place was empty and the website did mention reservations, but it was $5/person for only 3 hours. Why would we limit ourselves? Reservation obviously skipped for unlimited play time. The bartender told us there is a 3 hour limit for no reservation. We perused the games and were disappointed to see that the "1600 games" included many duplicates of versions of games you'd find at Walmart, but that's not to say they didn't have a diverse collection, but it's just not what we're used to in board game cafes we've visited elsewhere. Right away one of the employees (maybe the owner?) began chiding us for choosing a heavier weight game. We are pretty big into the hobby and I was kind of put off that he implied we wouldn't be able to get the game nor finish it before they closed. This was our first time in a board game cafe where they didn't have someone on staff to teach games and rather than trying to help us grasp the mechanics of the game we chose, we were heckled. Very strange. The cocktails were good, but on the expensive side. The latte was fine, but had way too much Hershey's syrup in it and the cookie served on the side was incredibly stale. The server was nice enough. The bartender seemed cool, but spent a lot of time on his phone scrolling through profiles of female patrons (only females ) even though he said he has a girlfriend. When we left around 4:30, the place was starting to get busy, but there were plenty of empty tables so the 3 hour cap was unnecessary. Despite having a ton of staff around, it took an annoyingly long time to pay our bill. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back, but may consider stopping in again if I found myself in the area.

    Derek A.

    I'm from out of town and I was randomly walking around to find dinner after 9 pm and I stumbled upon this gem. I didn't eat there because it was too late but the bartender was kind enough to offer to make me her favorite cocktail, which was amazing. The board game selection is huge, guaranteed to have something that you'll enjoy.

    Inigo Montoya Esspresso Martini- spicy twist on the original

    We stopped in for a drink. Fun cocktail menu. Staff was super friendly. We didn't play any games but noted they had quite the library.

    Cards against Muggles and a latte.
    Naomi R.

    I love the coffee!!! So as far as Brews they are on point. I had a custom banana and toasted marshmallow latte. Boards? It was amazing coming here with my family. We had a party of 10 and the employees were very patient and accommodating with us. They made sure we were all offered beverages and brought them to us. It's such a nice atmosphere and I want to do this every time I visit Manchester now.

    New patio tables! Forbidden island.
    Laura F.

    I mean.... We basically live here. Our family frequents on the regular and I think we've had (almost) everything on the menu. If there was a mug club we would totally be a part of it! Any time family or friends come to visit we take them here. They've really built a community here and we are always looking for our next opportunity to come back. Thanks Keating and gang - you have all enriched our lives!

    Chess set Fairytale Chai
    Bryan P.

    It's a cool little hang out spot. It definitely started to fill up as the sun set. They have tons of games to pick from, ranging from games we grew up with to new ones to very niche ones. The drinks were okay, but the fact we had to pay for the game kinda sucked. I think they should only make you pay to play games if you don't want to buy anything. But paying for a drink or some food should comp the games.

    Espresso martini. Fresh espresso with chocolate. So tasty.

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    Been here 5 times in a row, after work visit. Their food taste great and stands out and also a good customer service

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    So many games ! Decent food but that's just a supplement to the games. Very friendly staff as well.

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    I would leave a zero stars review if possible but it doesn't accept that. Bad customer service. Will never try and go back.

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    A nice place, with a zillion games to borrow. The food is great for snacking at the table, and the drinks were innovative. Thumbs up!

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    Street parking with meters. No lot. It's on Elm st

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    I have visited board game cafes around the world and Boards and Brews definitely strives to offer a top-tier experience.

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