Twist Board Game Cafe Bar in Plymouth: What to Expect

If you fancy an evening built around board games, Twist Board Game Cafe Bar is a cafe and bar in the city centre of Plymouth, at 43 Mayflower Street, PL1 1QL. The main draw is the library of more than 600 games, both classic and modern, and it suits groups from two up to twenty or more people. All ages are welcome, and the venue is family-friendly and dog-friendly. To play, there is a fee of £8 per adult and £4 for under 16s. Children under 5 go free when they come with a paying adult. The venue spans two floors. The ground floor is fully accessible, while the first floor is reached by stairs only. If you need a ground floor table, say so when you book, though the venue notes this may not be possible for same-day bookings.

The food is casual and suited to sharing. The starters include Waffle Fries, Hummus & Pitta, Chips & Dips, Loaded Fries and Cozy Bowls such as Macaroni Cheese and Red Pepper & Five Bean Chilli. The pizza list runs from the Fully Loaded and Pepperoni to a Margherita and a Create Your Own option, and the burgers include a Pulled Mushroom and a Battered Halloumi version next to the classic Cheeseburger. For dessert there is the S'mores Brookie, the Banana Split and the Biscoff Bliss Sundae. There is also a children's menu called Little Rollers for younger eaters. On the drinks side, the draught options are Utopian British Lager 4.7% and Sandford Orchards Devon Red Medium Cider 4.5%. Craft beers come in cans and bottles from brewers including Firebrand Brew Co, Bluntrock and Below Brew Co, and there are wines, spirits, low and no-alcohol options, milkshakes and hot drinks. Cocktails are served upstairs in The Parlour, a first-floor lounge with moody lighting that is designed for pairs.

Booking online is the quickest route, as the enquiry form shows availability and confirmation arrives by email. Booked tables are held for 15 minutes past their start time, and walk-ins are accepted, with most groups usually able to get a seat without a reservation. Small parties of up to nine can use Instant Book when there is availability. For parties of 10 to 16, the Games Sessions cost £8 per person and are payable upfront. Changes or cancellations made less than 72 hours before the start time are charged at £8 per person. Larger parties of 17 or more need a £15 per person deposit, and cancellations or changes made within 14 days of the booking are charged at £15 per person. Until 31 October, booking a party also gets you free prosecco for Christmas 2026.

Opening hours are 11:00 to 23:00 from Tuesday to Thursday and on Sunday, and 11:00 to midnight on Friday and Saturday. The venue is closed on Mondays, so it is shut today. Recent months have included a Spider-Man Quiz in September, a High School Musical Quiz later that month and a Roleplaying Night on 6 October, all of which were held at set times with an entry fee. The official website lists upcoming events, so it is worth checking there before you plan a visit.