Chance & Counters

You're walking into something properly special here. Chance & Counters has cracked that rare thing: a place where you can actually talk to your mates while playing something ridiculous, all while nursing a proper drink. Gloucester Road's got plenty of bars, but this one stands out because it doesn't pretend to be something it's not. The games collection is genuinely impressive – everything from classics to newer stuff you've probably never heard of – and the staff know their stuff without being annoying about it. Grab a cocktail that actually tastes like thought went into it, pick a game, and settle in. It's the kind of place where you lose track of time completely, which in Bishopston is basically the highest compliment you can give.