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Thirsty Meeples

Oxford


In the UK’s original, and still Oxford’s only, board-game cafe, paying £5 (£7 if you don’t eat or drink) lets you play as many games as you like for three hours, choosing from over 2500 titles, and guided by expert staff. It serves everything from coffee, tea and shakes to beer, cider and cocktails, plus good pies, sandwiches and cakes.


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