Game Theory is one of The 11 Best Places with Board Games in Raleigh.

1. Game Theory

8.4
5910 Duraleigh Rd (at Pleasant Valley Rd), Raleigh, NC
Gaming Cafe · 6 tips and reviews

Court H.Court Hogan: Ruesday is board game night and Wednesday is warmachine. A great place to play games and meet new people. They have a decent selection in store as well. They welcome food and drink with tons around.

Nathaniel B.Nathaniel Benton: Great board game selection and very friendly staff

Martin K.Martin Knight: The store has an amazing collection of board games. I visited the place to learn more about Magic nights and learned many things meanwhile. Staff is very friendly, and atmosphere is great!

Crank Arm Brewing Company is one of The 11 Best Places with Board Games in Raleigh.

2. Crank Arm Brewing Company

8.8
319 W Davie St (S Dawson), Raleigh, NC
Brewery · Central Raleigh · 53 tips and reviews

Anastasia B.Anastasia Belozertseva: The beer is delicious. Also, love the atmosphere, with all the board games and wheels used for decorations

Pam ☕️ O.Pam ☕️ O: Grab a few pints and play a few rounds of Jenga.

Aaron K.Aaron Kuiper: Great beer. Great people! Immediately love this place.

House of Hops is one of The 11 Best Places with Board Games in Raleigh.

3. House of Hops

9.2
6909 Glenwood Ave Ste 100, Raleigh, NC
Beer Store · 11 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Howlett: Friendly staff, good cold beer, ping pong and board game-- dog friendly-- a little hard to find but worth the trip.

LeeLee: Great craft beer selection. Running club on Wednesdays. Ping pong and darts too.

Jesse J.Jesse Jay: If you love craft beer this is the place for you! You can grab a growler fill from any of the 24 craft taps to take home! They also have the best price on Flights & Pints in Raleigh!

Boxcar Bar + Arcade is one of The 11 Best Places with Board Games in Raleigh.

4. Boxcar Bar + Arcade

9.0
330 W Davie St (S Harrington), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 31 tips and reviews

Carlos R.Carlos Russo: Great concept. Love giant jenga outside!

Daniel P.Daniel Pisciottano: Great draft selection and solid - albeit sometimes emulated - vintage game selection. I'd imagine vintage cabinets cost lots o'cash. Either way, awesome 'brotime' spot.

Jameson S.Jameson Staples: I love playing air hockey! The vibe is awesome. Pick up a can of Not Your Father's Root Beer and have a sweet time.

Raleigh Brewing Company is one of The 11 Best Places with Board Games in Raleigh.

5. Raleigh Brewing Company

8.9
3709 Neil St, Raleigh, NC
Brewery · 52 tips and reviews

Nick R.Nick Reinke: Great brewery. Terrific beer, open floor plan, darts, board games, and a Galaga arcade cabinet. Try the porter with coffee, it's delicious!

KaitlinKaitlin: Great beer, large space! The Toll is my favorite, though at 10% ABV, it's not for everyone. They do flights, so if it's your first time, I recommend that.

Meshell H.Meshell Herrick: Solid beers. My personal favorites were the scotch ale and the IPA. See good things happening for them as they establish themselves.

World Market is one of The 11 Best Places with Board Games in Raleigh.

6. World Market

7.6
5900 Poyner Anchor Ln, Raleigh, NC
Furniture and Home Store · 13 tips and reviews

Morgan T.Morgan Talbot: Such great eclectic finds! Git an awesome chess board set! Love this place!

Brenda B.Brenda B: Love, love, love this store! Never know what you're going to find!

DoriDori: Friendly staff

Poole's Diner is one of The 11 Best Places with Board Games in Raleigh.

7. Poole's Diner

8.6
426 S McDowell St (at Cabarrus St), Raleigh, NC
Diner · 118 tips and reviews

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Try some pie - lemon cream with boysenberry honey, roasted banana cream, or chocolate hazelnut chess. The all-pie dessert menu is a tribute to Poole's original incarnation in the 1940s as a pie shop. Read more.

jireselljiresell: So good. They don’t take reservations, so get there early. Menu is on a chalkboard, which is very cool as the chef will make whatever is seasonal!

Margret AnneMargret Anne: The rumor about the mac n cheese is true. Best thing I ever ate.

North Street Beer Station is one of The 11 Best Places with Board Games in Raleigh.

8. North Street Beer Station

8.6
521 W North St, Raleigh, NC
Beer Store · 10 tips and reviews

Ethan M.Ethan Moore: It's fun. A little older crowd but probably the best large craft beer selection in town. Good place to grab a board game off the wall and chill. All beers on draft have their Untappd rating too.

erika s.erika simms: Great selection of beer and they also have wine. Great atmosphere, this is a must if you are downtown Raleigh.

Stephanie G.Stephanie G. Gallina: Check out this cool little place on North Street!

Event Horizon Games is one of The 11 Best Places with Board Games in Raleigh.

9. Event Horizon Games

7.7
1496 Garner Station Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Toy Store · 8 tips and reviews

Zac W.Zac Workun: Great game shop! Active mtg players in the SCG system. Good sized play area and stock of board games and CCGs

Tiffany P.Tiffany Phoenix: Really great staff! Always feels welcoming and relaxing to come visit. Great selection, awesome people, interesting conversation!

paul c.paul coulter: Check out Facebook for specials and meetup.com for event calendar

Zoës Kitchen is one of The 11 Best Places with Board Games in Raleigh.

10. Zoës Kitchen

1028 Oberlin Rd Ste 248 (btw Wade Ave & Mayview Rd), Raleigh, NC
Mediterranean Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Kelly D.Kelly DeFilippis: Lamb Kafta Meatballs, Marinated Slaw, Steak Kabobs!

Elizabeth H.Elizabeth Hooker: Their steak stack is amazing and they have they BEST tomato bisque in town!!!

Elizabeth G.Elizabeth Gottfried: Tomato Soup on a cold day...MMmMm!!

Neuse River Brewing Company is one of The 11 Best Places with Board Games in Raleigh.

11. Neuse River Brewing Company

7.2
518 Pershing Rd (Gavin), Raleigh, NC
Brewery · Five Points · 8 tips and reviews

Beci M.Beci Markijohn: They serve wine and cider, so you can enjoy a libation even if you're not a beer drinker. They sometimes have food trucks like American Meltdown parked out front. Corn hole games & super-sized Jenga.

Izzie D.Izzie Driftwood: Delightful little spot in a neighborhood, away from the downtown melee with indoor/outdoor seating and legit brews

Grayden S.Grayden Shapiro: Favorite brewery in raleigh!