Ludorati Café

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1. Anna Drake ★★★★★

   First visit to the games cafe and loved the whole experience. Fantastic selection of games for all the family. Table service is a bit slow but it was a really busy day with lots of bookings and did not cause an issue. Ordered 3 pizzas for the family to share and as there is only one pizza oven it did take a while but we were advised at the time of booking so no problem. Good selection of hot, cold, alcoholic and milkshake drinks available. We had a large booking and all enjoyed it. Will definitely recommend and go again.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Matilda Parslow ★★☆☆☆

   Unfortunately didn't have a great experience here. We've been to lots of board game cafés and were really looking forward to this one. Positives: -a great selection of games - so many! -layout was nice -ice cream shakes were great Negatives: - the main negative for us was the service. There was no one around to talk about the games or give us any recommendations, which is common in board game cafes. The one girl we saw wasn't particularly friendly. No one came to collect our empty glasses or plates (the whole 2 hours we were there) which meant we had them on a small table while trying to play games. In the end we took them back to the counter. No one cleared up any of the dirty tables around us, there were plates and glasses everywhere. - the toilets were disgusting (sanitary bins overflowing, water all over the floor, they smelt) -the food was very expensive for what it was and the pizzas were not very nice. Not cooked properly. We should have known not to order them seeing as the table next to us had barely eaten any of their pizzas! - games not organised very well - there was no reference system. For people who don't know much about board games, it could definitely be overwhelming. There were just too many games without any direction of which ones to play or any suggestions. Overall, we were disappointed with this board game café and won't be returning.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Tim Moore (Tijamo) ★★★★★

   There aren't enough words to describe how much we loved our first visit today. The atmosphere and staff are absolutely lovely and very welcoming. The layout is clear and spacious. The selection of games is insanely generous. The price of sitting at a table is very reasonable but the food and drinks aren't cheap. That said, given all of the perks from eating and drinking in such fantastic surroundings, it is so very much worth it! We will be back. A lot!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Georgina Churst ★★★★★

   I'm not usually a fan of board games as I get bored quite easily but I really enjoyed my visit on a rainy afternoon. We played two games and I actually really enjoyed it. We also shared a pizza and had some lovely ice cream milkshakes. The games were in excellent condition and the venue was tidy and clean. Will be back again soon! We played Lost Cities and Fifth Avenue.

   almost 4 years ago
2. Nate Reid ★★★★★

   Been wanting to visit a board game cafe for a while with my partner and daughter. Having driven past Ludorati many time we decided to take the plunge and it was worth it, absolutely brilliant place. It was modern, spacious and had a great selection of games. We decided on the game of life and had such a great time. The staff were really nice and helpful and the milkshakes were first class. Great to spend the afternoon as a family.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Andrew Richards ★★★★☆

   We called in here while spending the weekend in Nottingham and we enjoyed our time there. We found that the staff were very friendly and patient when explaining all the information about the place to us as first time visitors. There is a seated area which acts primarily as a cafe but with a handful of board games they can be played for free and this could be a nice option for a family killing time. Then there is a larger playing area behind this with a library of games to choose from and which you pay for your time there. We found the choice of games overwhelming as people who do not know too much board games. Perhaps it could be useful to have some suggestions for people? (Eg. Top 5 games based on reactions, top 5 co-op games, top 5 strategy, top 5 quick play). Once we'd chosen our games we didn't have much time to play it as Pandemic takes a while to learn and set up on your first go but we enjoyed it all the same. The food was reasonable for a quick snack, maybe a little overpriced for what it is, considering paninis didn't come with a salad just a few nachos. But a nice selection of cakes and teas to go with it. Also the place stayed open until 11 when we visited on Saturday so it's a great option for a night out if you're not looking to drink or dance and just want a place to have fun and conversation with friends. Be sure to make a bit of extra time to sign up and become a member if you're a first time visitor.

   more 7 years ago

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