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Crystal Palace Board Games Night
**PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSING OUR MEETUP GROUP IN JUNE 2025 due to spiralling costs of membership.**
**YOU CAN FIND US HERE INSTEAD:**
\* FACEBOOK: [www.facebook.com/groups/crystalpalaceboardgamesbeyond/](www.facebook.com/groups/crystalpalaceboardgamesbeyond/)
\* WEBSITE: [https://sites.google.com/view/boardgamesandbeyond/home](https://sites.google.com/view/boardgamesandbeyond/home)
Join us for an epic game night filled with social fun and exciting tabletop games at Crystal Palace Board Gamers meet-up!
Whether you're a fan of strategy, dice, card, or board games, there will be plenty of options for everyone to enjoy. This is a fantastic opportunity to make new friends, connect with fellow gamers, and immerse yourself in a night full of fun times and laughter. So grab your favorite game and come join us for an unforgettable gaming experience. Let the games begin!
Feel free to join us by hitting that attend button below.
**What to expect:**
* We meet at the Anerley Arms (next to Anerley train station) from 7pm (there is food available at the bar)
* If you do not have a game setup, you can arrive at any time. If you do have a game to set up we recommend getting there earlier.
* It is a relaxed atmosphere, where we generally prioritize company over fierce competition.
* Please bring along any games you think we might enjoy, or you can play from the games that others bring.
* We split into a few groups based on people's game preferences and numbers, and usually have plenty of time to try a few games over the course of the evening.
* The event hosts are regular attendees but might not make it to every event - if you can't spot us, then just approach the folks sitting at tables surrounded by board games (usually on left as you come in the door). We're a friendly bunch and will be more than happy to welcome you.
(Please update your RSVP if it turns out you'll be unable to attend, to free up your space for others who may otherwise miss out!)
THE SOCIAL | LONDON 20/30s
London's slowest pub crawl.
A new pub every Thursday where everyone talks to each other. Because in 2026, you shouldn’t need to join a run club to meet new people.
Turn up, grab a drink, talk to new people and see them again next week. Come solo or with friends. Stay for one drink or stay all night.
**Coming along? Do these two quick things:**
1. **[RSVP on CircleUp](https://circleup.space)** (not just meetup). Meetup only has some of the crowd, the full community is on CircleUp.
2. **Join our [WhatsApp chat](https://circleup.space/whatsapp)** to find the group & stay in the loop.
**How to find the group**
Check for updates on our **[WhatsApp chat](https://circleup.space/whatsapp)** or ask the bar for the booking under CircleUp.
**About [CircleUp](https://circleup.space)**
Your social life. Sorted.
Like a uni society for your 20s & 30s. We're your circle to show up, connect, and keep seeing the same faces. No cliques, no pressure, just a social scene you can step right into.
**Most of our plans aren’t on Meetup. Browse the full calendar on [CircleUp](https://circleup.space).**
\*\* See the vibe on our [Insta](instagram.com/circleup.uk).\*\*
Thursday Board Game Night on Bermondsey Beer Mile
Looking for a relaxed, friendly board game night in London? Join us every Thursday at **Hiver Taproom**, one of the Top 20 London taprooms, just minutes from London Bridge and close to Bermondsey.
Whether you're brand new to board games or a seasoned strategist, this is a welcoming space to meet people, try great games, and enjoy excellent craft beer.
## **🎲 What Happens on the Night?**
We’ll have a wide variety of board games available to play — from light, social party games to deeper strategy favourites.
✔ Solo players and groups welcome
✔ An experienced boardgamer hosting and teaching games
✔ No need to bring anything, but you're welcome to bring your own games if you want!
✔ Friendly, inclusive vibe
✔ Great for after-work socialising
Just turn up, grab a drink, and we’ll help you find a table.
## **🕯️ Featured Game: Blood on the Clocktower (Upstairs Room)**
We’ll also be running a dedicated game of **Blood on the Clocktower** in our upstairs private room.
If you enjoy social deduction games like Werewolf or Mafia, you’ll love this immersive experience filled with hidden roles, strategy, bluffing and dramatic reveals.
Spaces for this game are limited, so check out our other [Meet Up](https://www.meetup.com/bermondsey-board-gaming/events/313537869/?recId=011e01f4-928d-46e7-8c80-a4f2bb539617&recSource=event-search&searchId=ef0f242b-9ae4-4596-ac34-a13066bd9b75&eventOrigin=find_page%24all) and please RSVP if you’d like to take part.
## **🍺 Why Hiver Taproom?**
* One of London’s Top 20 taprooms
* Known for craft beer brewed with British honey
* Spacious tables perfect for gaming
* Easy walk from London Bridge Station
* Relaxed, community atmosphere
## **Who Should Come?**
* Board game beginners
* Experienced hobby gamers
* People new to London looking to meet others
* After-work socialisers
* Anyone who prefers dice and strategy over noisy bars
If you’re searching for a regular Thursday board game meetup near London Bridge, this is your new weekly spot.
RSVP now and join us for great games, great beer, and great company. 🎲🍻
Board, card & dice games night at my place or the Pepper (depending on numbers)
Hi everyone!
(pre-pandemic information)
If you like to play modern board, card and dice games, and to meet new people, then join us every Wednesday evening, for as long as you like between the hours of 6pm and 11pm (when the pub closes).
Feel free to bring your own games if you have them, but don't worry if you don't as there are plenty that live at the pub, and plenty more that regular members bring along. And of course, we'll teach you how to play them if you don't know already.
You work late? No worries - you can come along any time before closing (11pm), so if you don't arrive at 7pm (when attendees trickle in), don't worry! Everyone comes and goes whenever they like, so it is possible that you may be the first to arrive or last to leave.
Please write in the comments what time you expect to arrive at the pub, so we can try to avoid anyone having to wait alone for long.
We are a relaxed and friendly group, made up of both natives and foreigners, of locals and those living further afield, happy to welcome newbies and regulars.
Events are free to attend, but it is respectable to the public venues we hold them at if you can buy at least one drink or some food while you are present.
If you would like to contribute towards the costs of running of this group, feel free to buy the host(s) a drink of their choice when you see them, for which they'd be very grateful. This saves money that can be put towards the Meetup subscription fees and buying the games that we all play.
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Pepper Saint Ontiod is a nice cosy reasonably-priced pub in the Docklands, near Canary Wharf, just 3 minutes walk from both Crossharbour and South Quay DLR stations, or about 10 minutes walk from the Jubilee line station. Various TFL buses stop nearby.
Don't forget to join our group on Facebook for games news, articles, memes, gossip and banter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Tabletop.Gamers.London.Docklands
Thursday Night Gaming
Come and play board games
Join us for tabletop board and card games. Thursday nights are aimed at those with some experience of modern boardgames, and we tend to play more complicated games - anyone who is completely new, or mainly interested in olaying lighter games, should try to come on Mondays. We always try to make sure that someone is happy to teach the games and welcome new people on the night, so don't worry if you're not sure what to play or who to sit with.
Please arrive by 18:45 in time for everyone to get into groups and chat for the main games to start at 19:00.
All attendees are expected to read and follow our [Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qnLRLEV6whNYpiBu1mqsBaI6CjhbsC6Ersgwj0BCMSg/edit?usp=share_link) and our [Meetup Rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QorSIT3I3YA70ClL825cpMlHWWehpiVrrisy_J6zjFE/edit?usp=share_link).
There is no fee for attending the Meetup, but you will need to pay the Ludoquist's games session fee of £8 per person (unless you have a Gold or VIP Ludoquist membership).
Please remember to update your RSVP promptly if you can't make it and please don't attend unless you are confirmed as attending.
Feel free to ask questions in the event chat or comments section for the event, or direct message one of the hosts.
You're also invited to [join our Discord server](https://discord.gg/rWh8aSA) for game related chat and for arranging games outside the Meetup events.
Thursday Tabletop Games at Premiere Cinemas
It's **Thursday** & our main night of the week & the fun & games are just getting started here at DWL!
We're located here in the Cinema (which can be found on the 3rd floor of the Mercury Mall Shopping Centre) on:
* **Tuesdays & Thursdays**: From 17:30 to 22:00.
* **Saturdays**: From 12:00 to 22:00
🦁 And we're still running every Monday 6pm to 11pm at the Golden Lion Pub too.
🌭☕ There are hot & cold food & drink options available from the cinema at low prices!
Supporting Premiere Cinema by buying their food & drink IS supporting Dicing With Life! The cinema has been very generous to us by bringing us into their space & our way of showing our gratitude is by sending some business their way.
And their menu is surprisingly cheap! Especially compared to any other cinema.
Here's some cool examples of some great **offers**:
Buy a large **Popcorn** (it's a huge bucket!) or a large **fizzy drink** & it'll initially cost you £4, BUT, take your bucket or cup back to the bar for a **refill** & the cinema will refill it back up to the top for just £2! 🍿🥤
That's half price Popcorn & Pop!
This also applies to **Ice Blasts** too (£5 initially but to refill it's just £3).
There's also Hot Dogs, Nachos, Pick n Mix & many other treats in store too! Check out their menu 😋
If you have any questions, please ask & let the fun commence! 🎲










