Place to explore / Bishopston

Chance & Counters — Gloucester Road

Choose a board game, learn the rules with staff and share a table with the family.

Where: 79–81 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8AS

About this outing

A board-game café at 79–81 Gloucester Road in Bishopston, with more than 650 games, staff who recommend games and teach the rules, coffee and an all-day food menu including vegan and gluten-free options. Open Monday–Saturday 12:00–23:00 and Sunday 12:00–22:00. Walk-ins are welcome; booking is recommended for busy evenings and larger groups. The venue describes wheelchair access with staff assistance at the front-door step. Gaming fees are paid up front when booking. The visit-planning table says children aged 14 and under play free off-peak only, while peak rates apply to all ages; its FAQ also describes under-15s as free without that qualification. Confirm the child charge for a peak-time booking before paying.

Planning your visit

Off-peak: Sunday 17:00–Friday 17:00, £2.50 per person per hour. Peak: Friday 17:00–Sunday 17:00, £3.50 per person per hour. The page conflicts about children’s peak charges: confirm before paying.
The published opening time is noon; do not rely on the page’s informal Saturday-morning suggestion.