Our Favourite Pubs And Bars In Brighton For Playing Board Games

Board games are back, it’s official. If you fancy getting together with some friends and playing some games over a drink but don’t have any of your own, here are some of our favourite pubs and bars in Brighton with their own collection of games.

Here are some Pubs and Bars in Brighton with their own board game collection

Loading Bar

Loading Bar, found on Brighton’s seafront, has gained popularity fast within the city for its lively atmosphere and enormous selection of games. They have a vast and impressive themed cocktail menu as well as a great choice of beer, wine, and spirits, and offer food which means all your needs will be met on a trip to their venue.

With over 80 different board games, a Nintendo Switch, PS4, and other game consoles, you’re sure to find something to entertain everyone. At Loading Bar, you can always be sure of a good time.

Address: Unit 11, Lower Promenade, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1ET

Website: https://loading.bar

The Argyle Arms

This is an authentic, cosy backstreet pub near the bustling London Road and a fantastic place for getting an authentic flavour of Brighton.

The Argyle Arms has the feel of a country pub only seconds away from the city centre and offers a fantastic range of drinks, including a cocktail menu, as well as a gorgeous homemade food menu.

They also have an impressive Happy Hour and a wide range of student deals. With a log fire, a friendly resident dog belonging to the owners, and several popular board and card games, The Argyle Arms is the place to be.

Address: 32 Argyle Road, Brighton, BN1 4QB

Website: https://theargylepub.co.uk

The Grand Central

Located on the busy Queens Road, seconds away from Brighton Station, this friendly pub is a great spot for a drink with friends no matter the day, or for a quick pint before getting the train. They have a great range of draught beers, wines, and spirits, as well as a wide selection of flavoured gins and a cocktail menu.

They also have a food menu offering traditional pub grub and roast dinners on a Sunday, making them a great pub for any occasion. What’s more, the Grand Central also has a collection of board and card games to keep your whole group entertained, which you can enjoy inside or on their heated outdoor terrace.

All of this, plus their frequent showing of sports fixtures, makes the Grand Central an ideal venue for any occasion that is sure to please all members of your group.

Address: 29-30 Surrey Street, Brighton, BN1 3PA

Website: https://www.grandcentralbrighton.co.uk

Falmer Bar

The Sussex University Student Union bar is a great spot for anyone who fancies a drink without breaking the bank. They have daily Happy Hours from 5-10 pm and a kitchen open every day until 9 pm where you can get freshly made sandwiches and wraps.

They have a cosy interior, a west-facing outdoor patio for summer days, and some popular board games to keep you and your group entertained.

Falmer Bar is highly popular with Sussex students, so whether you’re living on campus and want a drink without paying town prices or you’re finishing your lectures for the day and fancy a pint to unwind after, you’re sure to be satisfied with the low prices and fantastic atmosphere.

Address: Falmer House, Falmer, BN1 9QF

Website: https://sussexstudent.com/about-us/shops-and-bars/falmer-bar

Lewes Road Inn

This community pub is found in the middle of the busy Lewes Road, an area highly popular with students, making the Lewes Road Inn a great place for drinks on a budget. They offer student discounts on selected drinks at all times, a Happy Hour for non-students between 4 and 6 pm every day, and a recently revamped food menu.

Although most nights you can find some sort of event happening here, whether it’s a quiz or live music, the Lewes Road Inn also has a good collection of board and card games, so no matter when you visit, you’re sure to be well entertained.

Address: 158 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3LF

Website: https://www.thelewesroadinn.co.uk

The New Unity

Making its home in the middle of London Road, the New Unity is best known to locals for being a popular sports bar. However, what many might not realise is they also have a huge collection of board games for those who aren’t interested in sports.

With fantastic Mexican food and a wide range of drinks, including a number of the highly popular Laines beers on draught, The New Unity is a great choice for a games night over drinks with friends.

Address: 52-53 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JX

Website: https://www.newunity.pub

The World’s End

It wouldn’t be right to talk about pubs with games without mentioning this iconic Brighton pub. The World’s End, found near the top of London Road, has a huge range of draught beers from both premium breweries and the local games company, fantastic student deals, and a delicious food menu.

It’s their upstairs games arcade, however, that makes them such a staple of the Brighton pub scene. Featuring a variety of classic arcade games and a huge Scalextric racetrack, this pub has it all and is always worth a visit.

Address: 60-61 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JE

Website: https://www.worldsend.pub

BONUS: 1Up Café

This quirky and cosy café on the Brighton/Hove border offers a gaming fix for everyone. In the daytime, it’s a great place for a coffee and some lunch, while in the evening they serve a number of beers, wines, and spirits.

They have a select number of consoles so you can play much-loved video games against a friend and of course a variety of both traditional and brand-new board games.

They also regularly host events, such as film screenings, gaming events, and live music, making 1UP a great venue for a fun-filled experience.

Address: 47 Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2PA

Website: https://www.facebook.com/1UPcafeUK/