The 6 Best Dublin Bars For Some Board Games And Banter

Going for drinks is always a good time but when the bar or pub you're in has board games, it's even better. 

Beers + board games + banter = success. 

Whether you're heading out with your mates or looking to break the ice with a Tinder date, you can't go wrong with a bit of healthy competition and a board game!

1. Blackbird – Rathmines

Not only do they do pizza and a beer for €12, they also have endlesssss boardgames. 

2. Adelphi – Abbey Street

With great cocktails, crazy hot dogs and a urinal with Donald Trump's face in it, you can well expect that these guys would have some decent boardgames. 

3. Cassidy's – Westmoreland Street 

Back where it all began.

This is where we first lost our board game virginity with a pint in hand – and we haven't looked back since. 

4. The Back Page – Phibsborough

The Back Page have an impeccable range of boardgames – you'll never run out of choices in one of our fave Phibsborough spots. 

5. The Square Ball – Hogan Place 

The Square Ball also have a dayyycent selection of games to choose from.

And with Fowl Play right at your fingertips, you will be so content. 

6. MVP – Upper Clanbrassil St, Dublin 8

Love chess? Then you'll love MVP.

And their food is pretty damn good too. 

Checkmate. 

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