Board – Game Bar & Restaurant

Walk into Board on South Street and you're immediately hit with the low hum of conversation, the clink of glasses, and the satisfying snap of game boxes being opened. It's the kind of place where you can rock up with mates for a casual weeknight, order a decent meal and a drink, then lose three hours to Catan without anyone batting an eyelid. The formula works because they've nailed the basics—the food's solid (not fancy, just proper), the drinks list actually thinks about what works with board games rather than getting too clever, and there's enough games stacked on shelves to keep you occupied whether you're a seasoned strategist or just after a laugh. It's genuinely one of those rare spots in Exeter where the concept doesn't overshadow the execution.