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Rocket Propelled Games is a board game cafe in Newbury that works as much as a social hub as it does a place to grab refreshments.
The main appeal is the substantial collection of board games, tabletop games, and card games on offer — you can turn up without booking, grab a table, and spend an afternoon or evening playing through their library with friends or family. The cafe regularly runs tournaments, themed evenings, and organised play sessions, so it's worth checking what's on if you want to join something specific.
The food and drink menu is straightforward and unpretentious, with hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals to keep you going through longer gaming sessions. There's also a retail section if you spot something worth taking home. The atmosphere gets the balance right between competitive and relaxed, making it friendly whether you're a serious gamer or trying board games for the first time.
Newbury is a working market town in West Berkshire, positioned south-east of the main Cotswolds area, making it a sensible stop if you're travelling through the broader region. As a destination in its own right, this cafe offers something genuinely different from the typical village tea room or pub you'll encounter elsewhere in the Cotswolds.
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