The Board House

1A, Crewkerne TA18 7HR
$$ English

Welcome to The Board House - Crewkerne's very own board game lounge and shop.

Join us for a coffee and cake on your next games night and choose from over 100 board games in our library.
We can't wait to see you!

For tables larger than 7 please give us an email on [email protected]

Please note: due to our alcohol licence after 7pm customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult over 21.

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 1A, Crewkerne TA18 7HR
  • Cross Street: Church Street
  • Cuisine: English |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Coffee Shop
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Other |
  • Parking: Street | Public Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01460419390
  • Features: Wheelchair Access, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Dining Alone, Meet for a Drink, Vegetarian, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Wednesday 11:00 - 22:00
Thursday
Thursday 11:00 - 22:00
Friday
Friday 11:00 - 22:00
Saturday
11-10 11:00 - 22:00
Sunday
11-5 11:00 - 17:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.85 out of 5 stars based on 364 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 6/10
Feb 11, 2024
Jan P.
We had a super time there. But for 2 teenagers I had to pay the adult price which then made it quite costly.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 12, 2024
Gemma D.
Lovely atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 02, 2024
Caroline B.
Wonderful as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 01, 2024
Joy E.
Loved our session here. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 29, 2023
Emma C.
Lovely time at the Board House. Made to feel so welcome by Ben. Lots of help with choosing new games and explaining how to play which made it so much easier for us to just get on and enjoy our time there.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 2/10
Ambience: 3/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 03, 2023
Ian K.
We absolutely love the Board House Crewkerne. Lovely, friendly owners who know and teach the games really well. Great food and drink, so many games to choose from. We spend quality family time here with no distractions of phones and devices. Will keep on coming here lots!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 21, 2023
Cathie W.
It was our first visit (5 of us) and we all loved it. Made to feel very welcome and the fact that we didn't actually get to play our game (too much chat) was not a problem at all. Good selection of scrummy drinks and the arrangement to order food and have it delivered worked perfectly. Lovely atmosphere and we will all certainly return with family and friends.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 15, 2023
Daniel A.
Always great fun with great service

Overall: 10/10
Food: 0/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 01, 2023
Amy P.
Didn't have food, so can't rate that

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 28, 2023
Ryan S.
Great place, always good fun. The guys running it are always really helpful and available, and happy to talk you through the games. Highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 10, 2023
Kara B.
Brought my step son here for his birthday treat. He had a great time as did we all . Thanks for explaining the game. There were loads we’d have liked to play!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 29, 2023
Ben S.
A wonderful few hours with knowledgeable, friendly staff and fantastic hot chocolate!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 20, 2023
Kate F.
We had a fun time for our first visit here, the milk shakes were delicious. We were sad to hear that the cake suppliers weren’t supplying cake to the board house, so we couldn’t purchase any, we believe this is being resolved soon with a new supplier.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 02, 2023
Seth B.
Fantastic customer service. Helpful informative staff. Loved it as usual. Just looking forward to the hot menu…

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 30, 2023
Victoria M.
Lovely time spent at the Board House, advice and help given on games not played before. Great little find

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 03, 2023
Vicky P.
Knowledgeable staff with a smile !

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 08, 2023
Stephanie T.
We love coming, looking forward to finishing off hogwarts battle next time ♥️

Overall: 10/10
Food: 4/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 28, 2023
Hayley B.
Great experience, very friendly helpful staff. Delicious coffee... Will be better when there are more food options. Will definitely go back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 27, 2023
Peter L.
Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends/family. Lovely behind, friendly atmosphere, amazing game selection, great snacks and drinks.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 16, 2023
Yvonne G.
I had a lovely afternoon with my two daughters playing various games. Staff were friendly and helpful. A lovely selection of games to play. We will definitely go again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 07, 2023
Rebecca W.
Such a relaxed, cosy atmosphere and the perfect way to spend time with family and friends. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had a blast!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2023
Hannah B.
The team were very friendly and welcoming and we had a fab time. We'll be back again soon.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Feb 18, 2023
Heather W.
Drinks were a bit expensive but everything else was great. Will definitely come back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 2/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 24, 2023
Victoria B.
A lovely evening - a great variety of games and assistance if needed. Drinks were lovely and good price. Just missing some yummy food! Can’t wait to go back again!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 03, 2023
Faye D.
As always our time at The Board House was fun as well as relaxing.. there is a wide selection of games and drinks and most importantly a really nice atmosphere. I like the set up of pay to play and the staff team know their board games! The events are really fun particularly the themed DnD and also the quiz nights I rated the food a 8 as there are yummy snack bowls available and cakes and you can order from a local takeaway in the evening but it will be lovely when they serve food in house to have that option also.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 03, 2023
Tim M.
We had a fantastic time at The Board House. The staff there were friendly and helpful, especially when trying to get our heads the rules of a game! I will definitely be visiting again and will recommend them to others too! Thank you for a great time.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 18, 2022
Auntie Meg S.
Fantastic, amazing hot chocolates, lovely staff, the game library is extensive and the cakes were delicious. All very reasonably priced too! Will be back very soon!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 16, 2022
Elizabeth F.
I love coming to the Board House. Great selection of games and drinks - food is a bit of a let down , no nice cakes and a selection board of snacks would be good. you could do a sweet selection with things like M&M’s, marshmallows, haribo etc and a savoury selection with crisps and cheese and cheddar biscuits for example. Or a mixed selection. Would be nice to have something to nibble whilst playing

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 29, 2022
Kelly H.
4 children had a fab time and will be back soon

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Oct 07, 2022
Emma C.
Really lovely owners with lots of knowledge and good at explaining what to do with unfamiliar games. Only thing I felt wasn't great was one table of lads was swearing loudly. I was with a child and it made me feel slightly awkward.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 22, 2022
Hannah D.
We loved loved loved our evening at The Board House, great choice of games, milk shakes were fabulous as were the brownies which are made locally, owner was really helpful, advising us on games and how to play each one, great experience and highly recommend, thank you

Overall: 10/10
Food: 2/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 03, 2022
Sarah M.
We loved playing at The Board House. The decor is great and there's a nice, chill atmosphere (until we started a rowdy game of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza!). The choice of games is brilliant and the two-hour minimum makes perfect sense. The only problem is the lack of food choices and the pre-wrapped cakes were far too sweet and sugary. It would be great to have a little more choice, maybe some savoury toasties or toasted tea cakes or other less sugary options. You can order in burgers and that's great. All in all a fab experience. We'll definitely go again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 26, 2022
Maxine B.
Fab idea! Lovely staff and setting with a huge range of games.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 24, 2022
Margaret M.
Such a brilliant place, owners are very friendly and helpful. Throughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely go again. Highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 17, 2022
Sharon H.
We had a great afternoon playing games and learning new ones. The owner was very friendly and she kept us supplied with snacks and drinks, and helped recommend games. She made a great choice and we loved it. We will definitely be going back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 10, 2022
Teresa B.
Great place to have some family time, great milkshakes too!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 15, 2022
Ashton S.
The experience was amazing and the staff were even better, he was very kind and gave excellent service, my only negative was the milkshakes, although tasting delicious, we're what I feel is slightly overpriced for the quantity given but everything else makes up for it and I will be going again!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 10, 2022
Thomas C.
Very friendly staff, even helped suggest a game and give a quick overview of rules to help

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 07, 2022
Elizabeth A.
Absolutely fantastic! Cakes were amazing and really good choice of GF and Vegan! Also love the fact there was alternative options to dairy for coffee/tea too! Found a love for Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza!!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 06, 2022
Jessie V.
I absolutely love this place! I have been a few times already but it's great time. Good selection of games the staff are so knowledgeable and not to mention the milkshakes are to die for!!! Highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 06, 2022
Josh S.
My friends and I booked a table for a few hours on Saturday night. We arrived and the place was full and busy, and our table had been reserved for us. Definitely glad we booked! We had milkshakes, mine was the Oreo one and it was amazing

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 03, 2022
Eloise D.
I have now been twice just this week. Staff really friendly and approachable, happy to help you chose a game if your not sure and explain the rules if you need help. The cakes and milkshakes were selicoous. 10/10 experience, already planning next visit.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 0/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 08, 2023
Claire P.
Lovely spot to spend quality time with friends & family esp on a rainy summer day!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 08, 2023
Julia D.
Loved it! Coffee, cake and board games! Could be more cakes. Photo on website us misleading as shows lots! Great hosts. Great selection if board games. Quite cold in the cafe. Will certainly come back!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 08, 2022
Nikki n.
Was brilliant and they were so helpful with explaining games. Only down fall was it felt cold. Could do with being a bit warmer

Overall: 9/10
Food: 0/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 25, 2022
Wendy S.
Didn't have food but drinks are good

Overall: 8/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 21, 2024
Paul F.
It’s a great idea which works really well. I was going to say the menu is limited but actually it’s not a restaurant or café so doesn’t need a big menu. All in all a very good experience

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 21, 2023
Georgia W.
Really lovely place. Didn’t have any food (there was a sign for cakes but I don’t think they had any available). Overall a lovely experience. Only critique is that the place was very cold!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 0/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Oct 30, 2022
Megan M.
Food 0 as didn't have any there, so cannot comment. Overall experience was good, nice range of games and staff were attentive, polite and available to assist with any game help, if required. Towards the end we did feel like we needed to go as it was just us and a big group who came in and started playing a game with a staff member. Felt we no longer should be there. Drinks were lovely. Would definitely go back again! :)

Overall: 8/10
Food: 3/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Oct 26, 2022
Christine R.
Only reason for low food score was because no food available due to their baker being ill. Crisps, pretzels and popcorn could be purchased. Excellent choice of games. Really would be an even better venue if they could offer some light cooked snacks.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 4/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Oct 15, 2022
Kath J.
Second visit table of six. Coffee, drinks and service were good. Last time, there was cakes which were very nice. Only cookies and brownie available this visit, which looked appealing, but unfortunately didn’t taste that great, and on the dry side, the brownie was hard. We didn’t like the way they were served in a packet. We would have preferred ‘home made’ sliced cake, E.g.,Victoria sponge or Red velvet, or moist Chocolate cake. Our table of six were in agreement about the cakes and felt they were disappointing. Looking forward to alternative food offerings. Everything else was good fun and enjoyable.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 4/10
Aug 25, 2023
Rachel C.
Would be nice to have some more food choices-even cold food. It works out pretty expensive with the cost of playing games on top so ok for a one off but probably wouldn’t be sustainable fo come regularly when game price is on top.