The Northshore’s first board game cafe with over 800 board games to play while eating and drinking at the full cafe and bar available. $5 per person fee to play as many games as you want, but if your group isn’t playing games there’s no fee! Come to eat, come to work, come to play.
Based on 522 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
140 Rantoul St Retail Unit 3, Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: (978) 969-1719
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–11 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Liana
I wish I had this cafe near my home. This place is perfect for everyone who loves board games. They also offer a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. We didn’t try their food, however, the earl grey tea and cappuccino were good! Service was slow because they were understaffed. We were not hungry so it wasn’t a big deal for us. The game selection was also great. We played a new game (Everdell) and had a great time. We ended up spending almost 4 h there. The retail section offers popular games. I wish they also have samples to play with. Overall, we had a great time!
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Ketki Purandare
Extremely slow service and a was a very dull setting altogether. It took them an hour to just get hot chocolate. The artichoke dip was a joke since it was too dry to dip into. The only thing I liked were the side of fries which were fresh and crisp but I’ll skip this one next time.
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Lindsay Mae
we were able to go to the soft opening of the new location, and WOW. The Castle was always an amazing little spot, but their new location is absolutely incredible. The menu is expanded and really leveled up – we tried the poke nachos, pulled pork tacos, and fish n chips. Everything was delicious and really well priced. The drinks were great (full bar now!) and the service was delightfully snarky – just how we remember it 😉 Cant wait for this to become our go-to spot in town!
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Alincia Vela
I love boardgame cafes and this one is another enjoyable spot to add to the list! A nice assortment of games to choose from ranging in difficulty and sorted in a way to find what suits you and your party needs. The food was also good! My boyfriend and I visiting Salem were happy to find this spot and will be back next time we visit!
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Abigail Adams
This place is amazing! They have a very cool vibe, while simultaneously exuding a friendly atmosphere that’s approachable for casual card gamers and RPG devotees alike. I loved seeing a group of teens enjoying games one table away from the family out for game night and the eight adults engrossed in an intense strategy game. The Castle truly had unique appeal for anyone who enjoys games . . . and I’m fairly certain they have any game you can think of!
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Davina Yannetty
This is one of my favorite spots to go to spend quality time with friends and family! The food is always delicious and just what you want to snack on while you’re playing board games. My go-tos are the pretzel bites and the pulled pork sandwich. (Oh, and don’t forget the bottomless popcorn!) They have a very well-organized selection of games, so it’s easy to find what you what to play or try out. The staff are very helpful as well if you ever have questions about gameplay.The setup of the café is cozy but not crowded. And make sure to get yourself something sweet or a fun coffee drink! it really adds to the experience.
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Andrew Siegel
Stopped in on a whim because I had time to kill in the area, and board games are my jam.
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Conor Williamson
We had such an amazing time at The Castle. Every single staff member was attentive and kind, and the food and drinks were wonderful. I loved the boozy milkshakes as well! Such a wide assortment of games, we were there for over 4 hours! I couldn’t recommend this place more!
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Jessica Murphy
not only is the food great but the vibes as well. i love the creative idea of a boardgame cafe and so did my coworkers we had so much fun here!! the service is really chill and they basically leave you be/ you can even order completely through the QR code at the table. they do charge a small amount of money per person to play the games, but trust me its worth it!
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Jason Wall
This is the best board game cafe around. Awesome food and drinks and a great place to play more games. Looking forward to checking out the new location
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