More than 500 board games line the shelves at this gathering place with snacks, wine & events. Summary via Google
About The Backroom Cafe
The Backroom Cafe is a board game cafe housed in Gamlingay Baptist Church on Stocks Lane. More than 500 board games line the shelves, alongside a selection of trading card games. The cafe serves snacks and wine, and hosts events.
Bookings are accepted and recommended, particularly at weekends. The venue accommodates children and groups. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 2:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 2:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 2:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 2:00 – 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
What's nearby
- Warhammer next door
- haart Estate and Lettings Agents Cambridge next door
- Zizzi - Cambridge, Regent Street next door
- The Grain & Hop Store next door
- Downing College next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this board game cafe offers an amazing selection of games, including trading card games, and good food and drinks. They also highlight the friendly, helpful, and attentive staff, who are knowledgeable about the games. Guests mention the cozy and relaxed atmosphere, reasonable prices, and recommend making reservations, especially on weekends.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (642 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Cambridgeshire
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.