Backgammons Tavern board game cafe to open in Chippenham

Bargammon’s Tavern, a board games cafe and bar, will open in a currently empty premises at Chippenham Market Place in May.

The new venue claims to be the first of its kind in Wiltshire and will offer customers an opportunity to play a huge selection of 300 board games, or even bring their own, while enjoying locally sourced food and drink.

The business added that they plan to hold a variety of social events for locals.

The future premises for Bargammons Tavern (Image: Newsquest)

These will include DnD nights, “geek” quiz nights, taskmaster nights, miniature painting sessions and more.

While gamers will be able to find Bargammon’s next door to St Andrew’s Church from next month, an exact opening date has not yet been revealed.

In a message on their website, a spokesperson said: “Bargammon’s Tavern is Chippenham’s board games cafe and bar. Wiltshire’s first venue dedicated to providing a comfortable environment for people to meet and socialise over a board or party game.y

The sign for Bargammons Tavern. (Image: Newsquest)

“We are located next to St Andrew’s Church in Chippenham’s historic town centre.

“We will be opening in May 2023 with nearly 300 games to choose from. This library will grow every week.

“We also welcome gamers to bring their own games if they just need somewhere to play.”