Games & Social/Board games
Loading Bar (gaming cafe)
Retro video + board games + drinks. Dalston site on Kingsland Road E8; second venue in Stratford E20.
- Where
- Dalston E8
- Format
- Drop-in
- Time
- 1–2 hrs
- Cost
- £
- Solo or group
- Group-friendly
- Rain or shine
- Indoor (rain-proof)
How to get involved
- 01Just turn up
Pay per session on the door — no booking, no membership.
- 02Go once
Try a single session before you commit. Check the price first — most are beginner-friendly.
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