Bastard Café

Top choice in Copenhagen


A godsend on rainy days, this hugely popular, super-cosy cafe is dedicated to board games, which line its rooms like books in a library. Some are free to use, while others incur a small 'rental fee'. While away the hours playing an old favourite or learn the rules of a more obscure option.

And if you think this place is reserved for dateless geeks, think again: young, single hipsters flock here to slurp coffees and beers, roll the dice and scan the crowd for potential dates.


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