Draughts is London’s first board game café, a haven for game lovers. 

Bar Kick grew out of one of Shoreditch High Street's many Shoe Shops and opened its doors in October 2001 to serve coffees, drinks and a few dishes. There were French Table football tables, formica furniture, bare walls and bright lights.

Draughts is London’s first board game café, a haven for game lovers. 

They have a team of experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly staff to help customers select from a huge library– 600 and counting! 

They serve high quality food and snacks, and a range of local craft beers, ales, ciders, and wines for all those late night sessions. 

They also host tournaments, themed evenings and design workshops, with professional board game designers there to teach!

Bar Kick grew out of one of Shoreditch High Street's many Shoe Shops and opened its doors in October 2001 to serve coffees, drinks and a few dishes. There were French Table football tables, formica furniture, bare walls and bright lights.

From this day the lights have been dimmed, customers have been helping to fill the walls (and floors) and they have been well and truly lived-in. The ceilings have been covered with flags and our babyfoot players have improved so much, they can't keep up with them!

Mostly famous for their table football, basement events, lovingly cooked food and cocktails plus they are also the place to be to watch live football.

HAPPY HOUR every day 4 to 7pm - bottles of house beer £2.50, bottle of house wine £12, and all monthly cocktails reduced to £4.95. Can't beat that, get down there.