BYO eats. WIN. Booze. WIN. Game night all week long. WIN So fun we went two days in a row. A fantastic break from the sightseeing crowds. read more

So, was very excited to go find a place to play some games and relax. Being a bit of a board game nerd, I was expecting to find a well curated and cared for set of games to enjoy with my family. The games are just jammed on a few shelves by the door and very beat up. Played Azul, Ticket to Ride SF, Qwirkle, Llamas Unleashed. All were missing pieces, direction books either missing or just completely torn and disassembled. The tables are really too low for games and you play hunched over and have to yell at each other as the place gets very loud. Good selection of local beers and a full bar. No food, but bringing your own is fine. Good for casual gaming/party gaming. They have some bigger games there that I can't even imaging fitting on the tables they have. Lots of TVs with general sports on them. Mostly a board gamed theme sports bar. But it must be working for them as at night they will charge you $3 per game. Not sure if you get a discount for missing pieces. read more

Board Room - The general mess of games. Some good ones in there, but not maintained at all. - Sports Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

While I have not tried the bar here, I found this to be a very affordable option for groups of friends. There is a wall of board games near the entrance, along with staff checking IDs. During happy hour, games are free, and outside of those hours each game costs $3. There are tables both downstairs and upstairs that can accommodate groups of different sizes, though the bar is only located on the lower level. The board games were not in the best condition, though the selection itself was solid. Most of the options leaned toward casual games like Werewolf, Exploding Kittens, and Avalon, but there were also longer titles such as Betrayal at House on the Hill and Catan. I do wish there had been a clear list of available games and a way to track what was currently checked out. We played Pandemic, and the cards were worn, with several pieces missing. The restrooms were also not the cleanest. There was visible residue in the drains and noticeable grime on the floors. Overall, cleanliness could use improvement. That said, the pricing across the board is reasonable and significantly cheaper than many other entertainment options in DC, which makes it an appealing choice despite its shortcomings. read more

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Met up with a friend here in early October during my stay in Arlington. He suggested this spot as it was near his hotel room. Once he mentioned the name of this place, it reminded me of a location in the Clarendon area with the same name; one that was about brews and board games. I wondered if this place would be identical to that. Well upon entering, it hit me that it is similar but with fewer tables due to the size of the building. All the tables were packed with people playing board games such as Scrabble and Sorry. My friend was at the bar area since tvs were blaring there and we hung there. We sipped on beers the entire time and chatted it up. Beer selection does have a few locals and some domestic favorites; we switched between some IPAs and the Porter (forgot the names/types sadly) which were tasty. The bartender made sure our beers were always filled up which was attentive of him. The interior has some side tables at the front and more in the back along with some shelves of board games available for the choosing. Not sure of the rules regarding picking your game but this is a great concept in the DC area; especially if you don't want to drink alcohol and only want games for socializing. If you don't want to game and just drink, the bar area is there for that too. There's a good amount of seating at the bar and I'm glad my friend got a spot for us there. It's a clean joint that serves a good purpose. We enjoyed our time and then started getting hungry and realized they don't serve food. That's when we decided to saddle up and head out for grub. As we walked out the door, we talked about meeting up here again when I'm in Arlington/DC; maybe next time we'll do a game of Monopoly for old time sake! read more

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We first stopped in here about 1am, after finally arriving at our hotel down the street. From what I found in my searches, this place was the only place open late in the immediate area. We were just interested in having a couple of drinks to decompress from our long drive. There were not many patrons here when we arrived and the bartender did not seem too excited to be there. Hubs went simple and just ordered beers. I ordered fancy cocktails and they were delicious! The Mulled cider definitely hit the spot. I wish we were able to spend more time here. There were so many games to play and the space was massive. I definitely will stop in again if we are in the area. read more

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The board room location closer to us closed so we were so happy to see that another location exists. They are basically a bar that allows you to bring your own board games and play with friends. You can also rent games from them for $3 per game which I think is super reasonable and they have a decent collection even for 2 players. We had so much fun that I forgot to take pictures at the bar. The drinks are also great and employees are very friendly. We will consider coming back here with our friends. read more

First time at this location--I love the laid back vibe. We sat at the bar and played jenga and battleship drinking $5 happy hour beers!! They don't serve food, but they also outside food brought in, interestingly. Bartender was super nice. read more

Board Room is a great place to gather with friends for beer, games, and sports! There are plenty of large tables, but they have a chess tournament upstairs on Mondays so just be aware! The service was fast and there's a wide selection of beers- lots of local as well. It's bring your own food as well, which I did not research before hand, but there are plenty of restaurants nearby to order from. Would definitely come back for a chill night of gaming. read more

I hadn't been to Board Room in a number of years, so I didn't know that there was free game play during happy hours. I was there with a group and we'd spent all day in a workshop, so it was perfect to play simple games like Sorry with a drink before our dinner reservation began. It was a fun and memorable after-conference activity! And plenty of space for our large group in the upstairs loft area. read more

Great spot if you come on a weeknight around 5! The staff was friendly and the games were free to use during happy hour. The only downside is some of the tables aren't big enough for board games/tabletop games. Other than that great place to drink and play party games! read more

Great spot for hanging out with friends and playing some fun games. There are plenty of games but the state of some of them was not great. Drinks were good and service was fast. I would come again to try out more games but, hope that some games are re-purchased or reviewed for better quality. read more

This spot is perfect for a chill evening with friends!! They have a big assortment of games of all types to play while you chat and/or drink. It is solely a bar without any food but you are allowed to bring in outside food which is great. I loved spending time here, playing games and talking. During happy hour the games are free, but after 7pm they say you have to pay $3 a game. (wasn't enforced while I was there but it was not crowded at all) read more

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The Board Room is a great place to chill and play board games with your friends. The bar has a great variety of beer, wine and cocktails. The area is large enough for groups and also provides cozy spaces for couples to hang out. They host recurring themed game nights and other events. My husband and I only had time for a quick stop before going to dinner at a nearby restaurant, which is another good point, they do not serve food at the Board Room, but there are plenty of nearby eateries. We will definitely comeback. Thanks! read more

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Cool atmosphere and lots of games to choose from! The drinks were decent and you can bring in outside food.

So much fun! We brought in our own food and took advantage of the happy hour until 7 - drinks were nice and strong (great bartending!) and the selection of games were great! read more

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Nice late night spot.. servers is grate.. no food provided because no kitchen but since it's open late is no problem

Pretty packed for a Saturday, we came in for a bit of gaming and sat upstairs. They definitely could keep the place a little more clean and organized (Mismatched chairs, some tables with no chairs, empty glasses) but had a huge selection of games. Drinks were OK but you come more for the vibes. Second floor bartender was not there so you had to go downstairs for drinks. read more

Been to Board Room a few times over the years. It's a large place with long bar area, good beers, and prices comparable to other DC bars. I have met here for birthday parties, events, etc., and we've played games. They have an upstairs area as well as downstairs where the bar is. People can rent games or bring their own to play. Service was always relatively good, but it can sometimes be crowded, so you might have to wait a bit for a drink, but I've always observed the staff hustling. The one negative is that they don't have food here, but there are plenty of restaurants nearby in Dupont Circle, and they don't mind people bringing in food. There's also a newer location in Arlington, which does have a food menu, but I haven't been to that location yet. Overall, a cool place. read more

They have happy hour from 12-7pm ($5 rails,$6 wines,etc.) Drinks are very strong and they have a lot of games to play. Definitely a cool place to check out for happy hour read more

The atmosphere here is amazing. The staff was super helpful setting up a game night for my work colleagues. Drinks were good and the prices were reasonable. I would come back here. read more

Decent board game bar, very popular so the vibe is nice if you like bustling venues like I do. the cocktails were nice and strong but the games were very old and worn out and you had to rent out the games with cash which I was not familiar with. read more

We went to board room last year during the whiskey walk! We were excited to return and try another game ! This time we played guess who. The same bar tender was there from last year- we remembered her smiling face ! We didn't have any food but we enjoyed a few beers (last year) -they always have different flavors and concoctions! This year there was a cute spike hot cocoa and the whiskey was different than the original flavor on the card/website. I actually liked this whiskey the best- something with apple.... The ambiance was friendly- everyone grabbed a game and a drink just had a chill vibe! Side note I won the guess who game ! The games are free until I think 7 PM and then they start to charge $3 for game rental... The money goes to buying new games . read more

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I wasn't a fan... the drinks were expensive and not good. I got the strawberry basil lemonade and it was so tart/sour that it was undrinkable. I literally took a sip and the bar tender didn't offer to remake it or replace it or anything even after I said I didn't like it (and still charged for it, even though I didn't drink it lol). Not my vibe. Maybe if you really love board games, otherwise it's just another expensive dc bar with not great service. read more

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I will caveat that I prefer the location in Arlington which I feel has a better space and isn't quite as loud. They get 4 stars, this one gets 3.5 :) The biggest detractor on a Friday or Saturday night is the noise level in this space which makes it hard to play any games where you need to communicate (pandemic legacy is out). Plus the tables are small so Ark Nova is out (which needs like 10 tables to setup), but smaller games with less setup work perfectly. Whether visiting the location in Arlington or DC though, the concept is great. Especially if you are like me and have a teeny tiny apartment where your coffee table doubles as your dining table and there is no rooms for extra bodies to play even the simplest game. The space offers tables, chairs, beverages of the alcohol variety and food -- even better, at the end of the game night, no clean-up! I get to return home to a tiny - yet clean! - apartment :) I enjoy these nights out so much that I have opted to do this for two of my birthdays and am planning to do so for my next in April (at the Arlington location) - so I guess that says something... Finally, I cannot speak to the actual games they have on prem -- I always bring my own, which you are also permitted to do, so I can't say whether or not their selection is good or not... Huh, maybe if I didn't pack my apartment with 100s of games I might actually have room for friends and a gaming table... read more

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I came here for a date on Saturday night and the place was very busy. It is two floors and both floors were extremely busy. It definitely caters to a young crowd so I was one of the oldest people here for sure. My date and I were able to snag two bar seats and we played Backgammon for a few hours. The bar service was good. We only had a round of drinks and grabbed 3 games, which they charge you $3 for each game you take off the shelf and you either pay the guy at the door in cash or the bartender by card or cash. The bill was around $35, to you figure $26 for two drinks when you subtract the board games. It was a decent night overall. I learned to play Backgammon but it's not a place I'd seek out as I'm generally not a nightlife kind of person and this place is definitely way too young for me. read more

Hosted an event for my partners birthday party. It was for a large group of approx. 20 so I had to go through the process of submitting a request for space which turned out to be pretty seamless! I was initially concerned that they would only give us a couple of tables given the celebration was during their peak hours but they blocked off the perfect amount of space. The one con that only the upstairs bar was open so we had to keep going up and down the stairs for drinks. Overall, great time and perfect vibe for the night we wanted. read more

Came here with my nephew to play some games, have some drinks, and just catch up on life. The place is essentially a bar that provides games you can play. They have tons of games, but charge for using them. There is no food service but they allow you to order food to be delivered. I like the concept of hanging out using a board game as an excuse to get together. I was indeed able to catch up with my nephew and we had a great time. They don't have any gluten-free beer but they do have ANXO cider which is my favorite cider to drink. read more

A lovely place and plenty of space for lots of larger groups. Spacious upstairs in addition to downstairs. There is happy hour deals where you can rent games for free until 7pm (after then it is 3$ per board game). It can get loud and rowdy like typical diner bar vibes. Love going here with groups to kill time on a rainy afternoon. Forgot to add...there is no food so usually people order pizza or something from outside and you are welcome to eat it while in the establishment read more

The Board Room is a fun place to play games and have drinks. They do not serve food but you can bring in your own from anywhere. I have been here several times and loved it each time. I came here first by myself and my wife two months ago and got drinks while playing Upwords. They both had happy hour specials and frozen drinks which were great. We sat at the bar and our bartender was amazing. There was also a beer on tap called Princess Peach from their sister place in Arlington we would like to try sometime as well. read more

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for my birthday they let us play as many board games as we wanted for free!! the vibe is very loud-college-friend-group, which is fun for us twenty somethings :) i can't tell how good the drinks are but service was fast! only sad part was they only have bags of chips for bar snacks, but they were yummy bags of chips nonetheless! and for my fellow wolverines... PLAY MICHIGANOPOLY!! read more

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Solid place to go and play games! Love love love it. The adult fun is always wanted. We got a card in this pack that said to play hide and seek so we did. Right there in the bar! The bouncer guy even helped my partner hide. I could not find him and he was right next to where we were sitting. Want weekend fun with your partner or friends, go here. read more

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Give the Board Room some love! It's a fun place to hang out pre-covid and my friends and I enjoyed it as a casual place to grab a drink and play games like Ticket to Ride, Jenga, and more. I always thought that it was nice that they let you bring outside food in because they don't serve food. We always brought in pizza, Thai, or Chinese food with Flippin' Pizza, Thaipoon, City Lights of China, and more restaurants pretty much next door. For the time being, it's a spiked lemonade stand. They have hot drinks now like boozy hot chocolate which they make in-house and it is DELICIOUS! They are super friendly too and are extra grateful for the support during this difficult time. They accept venmo up at the door. They even were giving out candy canes with the hot chocolate I got when I dropped by. read more

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Always packed, super popular place. Lots of fun game options are available and cozy vibes all around. You're allowed to bring in food from other places as you play games. read more

This place is definitely a fun place to have some drinks and play some games. They have two floors with a bar on each floor, with a large selection of games to chose from and drinks to order. My one complaint is lack of communication/signs to prepare people for reserved areas. We arrived around 3 pm and sat on the upper level. Around 3:55 an employee asked every table that was upstairs that we needed to leave the floor as they had an event at 4. Prior to this notice there wasn't a sign anywhere when we arrived at 3 to indicate us that there would be an event and to plan to move at a certain time. Mind you, this place gets busy so it's hard to find tables, even harder when you are moving a whole floor downstairs. read more

Fun, chill place to enjoy with family or friends. They have a huge game selection, or you can bring your own. There's also a happy hour menu every day of the week! read more

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Stopped by this place the other day after brunch because it was the highest-rated bar within walking distance. They have a daily happy hour from 4-7 or 3-7 and drinks are super affordable. The bartender was nice and the drinks were pretty solid. I liked the many games that they had and that the bar felt like a place where people could really connect since the music was low and there were tons of things to do over a drink. The only thing I disliked about the place was that they didn't have any food or snacks. I believe you can bring them in though. I'd go back if I were in the area! read more

Always loved Board Room as our last stop after a night out because they're open late and the crowds die down. To my surprise they had one of the best Espresso Martini's I've ever had (could've been the bartender that made it that night, but worth a shot). They don't have food so keep that in mind. On nice days they open the front windows and offer to-go drinks... very tempting on my walks home from work. read more

What a fun little spot! I love games & game nights but obviously haven't been hosting them lately due to the Panda Express. But now that things have opened up and I've discovered this place i'll be here all the time! Its a bar so strictly drinks BUT you can bring your own food! I also had the mango lager (? I think, i dont know beers) it was very good! read more

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Bar was a nice way to spend happy hour. No food available so if you are looking for food you can bring it from some of the shops in the area. The service is quick and friendly. Has nice happy hour deals. Has a ton of tvs so its a great place to watch a game or enjoy a few of their board games available. read more

Board games + beer?! Sounds like a genius combo. I absolutely loved this place. My friends and I ran into it while walking around in DC. We're the group of friends that gets together to play some games on the weekend while sipping on some drinks. When you walk in, the whole right wall is full of pretty much any board game you can think of. It's $2 to check out a game but you can use it for an unlimited amount of time. You can pay $2 in cash or add it to your tab if you're planning on grabbing drinks. It's a very spacious bar with a chill atmosphere and great service. I'll definitely be back! read more

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