The Board Room Game Cafe - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Have you ever watched classic sitcoms like Friends, How I Met Your Mother, and Cheers and wondered where those kind of hangout places exist in real life? This cafe is definitely that hidden gem for Halifax. Introduced to me by a buddy when I moved back here, it slowly turned it a ... regular hangout spot for our group. Admission being so affordable meant that this place served as a solace during periods of unemployment and times of financial distress. We always felt welcome and had a place to go to, especially since they were open until late. It’s a great place to go to try out board games before buying them, and they have different seating arrangements based on your group’s vibes. All the other players have also been extremely respectful, making the atmosphere feel like a big gathering of friends. Their milkshakes are fantastic, and it’s impressive how knowledgeable the staff are in the over 200 board games they have there. Been going here almost 2 years now but the absolutely wonderful service tonight by Tony made it one of our most memorable nights here! He was attentive, funny, personable and polite. Checked up on us, accommodated every request while swiftly clearing our table and engaging in friendly banter. While the service is always exceptional, Tony’s dedication stands out. It’s staff like him that always keep us coming back. When I do eventually move to another province, this is one of the things about Halifax I’ll miss the most! Read more

Such an amazing place for a date night, group hang out, or family outing. We needed a last minute reservation change from 6 to 8 people and the staff were extremely accommodating and found a way to find us a spot. Service was great all night, the waiter was attentive, helpful, ... and very aware of dietary restrictions. Another employee helped us find other party games for our group size, which was appreciated! Great selection of games and honestly just an amazing atmosphere. The BRC is an amazing concept that has been brought to life in a spectacular manner. Kudos to the employees and owner, they’ve made this such a great spot! Read more

This place was a surprise for us. We didn't expect to spend 2-3 hours here. It was so much fun! They have a huge collection of games, we just randomly picked a couple of games and ended up learning and playing on the spot. A lot of fun and an easy ... way to spend a few hours in the city Read more

Pretty good environment with a large variety of games. Even the food we ordered was quite delicious. Wished the service was a bit quick as we had to wait considerably for our orders(Probably as they were at full capacity today). Ps. Recommend booking a place ahead of time as they seem ... quite busy even on weekdays. Read more

A Fun and inviting atmosphere. We always have a blast! Our family has always enjoyed so much our time there playing and eating. Their game selection is extensive. The food is delicious! We have had the mix and match, the pizza, the nachos and the BLT has always been ... so tasty . The M&M and strawberry milkshakes are so yummy! the smooties and the craft beer great! We would definitely return again and again. Read more