Boards & Brews
941 Elm St, Bedford, NH
Crema's Take
“Boards & Brews is a board game lover's sanctuary where the real specialty is pairing expertly crafted drinks with an overwhelming library of games—from heavy strategy titles like multiple versions of Catan to cooperative games perfect for groups. The staff, particularly bartenders like Chantal, bring genuine warmth and knowledge to both the beverage and gaming experience, making it feel less like a bar and more like gathering in a friend's impossibly well-stocked game room. Whether you're celebrating a birthday in their private room or dropping by for a casual afternoon, the combination of delicious food, thoughtful drinks, and that rare permission to play *any* game you want creates an atmosphere that keeps locals coming back again and again.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Fun place!! Comfortable seating and really nice staff. HUGE selection of board games. Make a reservation.
Our experience at boards and brews was fantastic! The staff was very kind and our bartender Chantal was very knowledgeable and charismatic. The drinks were delicious and food was out very quickly. 10/10 will return for the service alone
I recently booked the private room for my wife’s birthday party and we all had an amazing time and experience. The amount of games available is almost overwhelming. It really is a board gamers paradise. I accidentally over invited and we had 13 people in total so the staff helped us out with some extra chairs. I can’t thank them enough for their service and willingness to accommodate us. The food was so good, the beer selection is great and their signature cocktails are amazing. Needless to say we will definitely return.
Wonderful experience at boards and brews always! I’ve already played at least 3 versions of catan here! The only bar I’ve found where you can play ANY of your favorite board games and have amazing food and drinks. A fun place to go with friends and family for some friendly competition!
This is board game heaven! ✨All the meaty (and $$$) strategy games you’ve been wanting to try* + fun, light party games for a group + cooperative games for #bonding, etc. Best of all, though, the service is incredible. Really friendly and engaged staff with great recs for your next favorite game. 🚀Truly, can’t say enough good things about this board game bar. The best I’ve been to in a long time. We live in Boston but it’s absolutely worth the drive. 🤍 * for the self-identified board game nerds: this is the real deal. We’ve all been to those “board game bars” that only stock decrepit copies of Monopoly and Sorry with half the pieces missing… This place is *not* that. It was a delight looking through the shelves and deciding what to spend the next few hours on… And the price to play ($5/person!) is right. 💸
Crema Reviews
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