The Treehouse board game cafe in Sheffield

One of my favourite places to come for a date night! Huge selection of games and a variety of food and drinks, coupled with a chilled out atmosphere and friendly service make this the perfect spot for a fun date.

Really great venue. The games are well looked after. There's a great choice on the menu, same in the cake display with good flagging of dietary requirements. Loved the taster menus of games to help decide if you're a bit overwhelmed with choice. If you don't know what to play check them out on the website. I liked the, if you liked this then you might also like detail too.

Really impressive collection of games with good food/drink options and friendly staff!

Great selection of games. Cosy and great vibes. Service was good and staff were friendly. Food and drinks were lovely!

Best board game cafe in the UK! The servers are lovely, the food is great and they've got a brilliant selection of games.

We absolutely love Treehouse Board Game cafe. Compared to other board game places, it has the perfect blend of cafe and board games, so a cosy atmosphere, good food and drinks, and friendly service. They also have a fantastic selection of games for all kinds of players. We do tend to bring our Loop earplugs as it can get noisy, but they’ve installed noise dampening which massively helps. Will never stop visiting!

One of my fave places in Sheffield, great staff, good, selection of games, they can’t do enough for you!

This was simply amazing! The staff are so friendly and there is a wide selection of games to enjoy, even beginner ones that everyone knows. The atmosphere is so welcoming and inclusive. If you’re a student, remember to bring your ID to get a discount.

It was our first time here and the cafe was lovely and so are all the staff! There’s plenty of games to choose from and time flies by! The food was delicious and the service was impeccable!

We started coming to the cafe about a year and a half ago and since then we have visited maybe 8 times, mostly alone but sometimes with friends - and we ALWAYS recommend to others. There’s such a large game selection and it’s really easy to navigate “similar” games through the co ordinate map system for the bookshelves. The coffee, food and baked goods are to a good standard - better than I’d expect from a place focussed on entertainment and the staff are always extremely friendly and helpful. There is some parking outside the building but it’s often busy so we usually end up in the Beeley street car park or even Keetons hill. Bonus points always from me for being friendly to friendly dog 👍

I came here three months ago for a family get-together to try something new. I've held off with a review as I wondered if my enjoyment was just about "novelty value" or just a happy coincidence. In the intervening time, we have made it a regular fortnightly occasion and, so far, our enjoyment has been undiminished. The environment is clean and well-designed for gaming - we are all pretty tall (shortest 6'3" - tallest 6'9" !!) and we find the gaming spaces roomy and comfortable. In contrast to some other reviews, we have good experiences of table service, whereby we have been able to continue gaming and order food and drinks without any problems. The drinks are varied and reasonably priced and we've found the food basic, but tasty and reasonably-priced. We have found the choice of games really extensive (in fairness, we are only novice level gamers, so others might have a more informed opinion) but, as a result, have very positive experiences of the gaming menu and staff assistance. The most important aspect of The Treehouse, for me, is the welcoming atmosphere and inclusive "vibe" that seems to make people of all backgrounds and gaming experience feel welcome and valued.

I went a while ago and the staff were really helpful with helping us pick a game and get set up, I asked if someone could help us this time to be told "go on the website" by the sullen guy who checked our booking when we arrived. Game selection OK, mains from the menu are nice, I had a cake too which was small for the price and very dry. It'd be great if they did table service, it's annoying having to stop playing so one of you can keep going to the bar for drinks etc Overall a very average experience that could be made so much better.

Everything was great! Amazing gluten free options - so good that I thought it might not even be gluten free!! (It was). Amazing for friends or family and very reasonable on the price of a table :)

Fantastic place! We will definitely visit again.

Lovely visit for husbands birthday with our 5y/o. Only played 2 games recommended on the kids games menu, both we really enjoyed. Breakfast bagels and drinks were 10/10! Huge selections of games, easy to find what you're looking for, already planning on coming back for date night so we can try some grown up games :)

Had an amazing time here! Staff are wonderful, friendly and just all round lovely people who go the extra mile to help you find the right game (and one even caught up to us after we left when we forgot something!). Reasonably priced for the game selection which has so many to choose from!

If it wasn't for my severe phobia of seeing empty stars on a survey I'd give you 1 star for everything! My first and last time in this city, imagine my excitement when I learn there is a Treehouse in the city centre that sells boardgames only to learn that it's a regular old building like any other! I was disgusted, I'd been bamboozled, dooped, smackledorfed! I'd been made a fool of these grounded charlatans with promises of elevated stores of woody nature. I shall not be returning! Only because it's very far away though no other reason! (Great job guys keep up the good work)

We always have a lovely time at treehouse, great selection of games, food and snacks including vegan options :) fun if you're going in a couple, with friends or with young kids too!

The best games cafe I’ve ever been to. A huge library of games, all in excellent condition, friendly and helpful staff, great food and drink and all in a beautifully designed space. The atmosphere is calm, spacious and relaxing, with loads of comfortable hidden corners perfect to squirrel away in with a new game or an old favourite. The coffee was excellent, and the bar does a selection of beers to rival a decent craft beer pub. Oh, and there’s a great selection of smaller games to buy.

Really nice and helpful staff. Great drinks.

I loved this place! So did my kids. It was our first visit. Travelling from outside the city, it was easy to find and easy to park. When we arrived we were the first there but even when almost at full capacity at the end of our visit it was still a very personal service offered by the staff and we still felt "private" on our table. There is a vast selection of games to choose from, the staff offer suggestions for things you may like and they genuinely seem to enjoy what they do and don't hate going to work each day. For all of these reasons I would definitely be back. My 4 star is menu based... The booking itself is inexpensive and we thoroughly enjoyed our 4 hours there and would repeatedly visit throughout the school holidays despite the distance.....HOWEVER given the length of time we were there, selecting from the menu is unavoidable and in my opinion isn't pocket friendly or particularly kid friendly for that matter. Fancy crisps at £3.50, £3 for soft drinks, and a bagel with anything more than ham or cheese costing around £7.50, it soon as up.... And maybe it's just my kids but I've never known them to ask for hummus as veggies as a cheaper snack alternative! I will say, the food is absolutely delicious and as an adult visiting I would order again but I do think the menu would benefit from a few more "kid friendly" options, a bowl of chips even and a regular packet of crisps.

This place is even better than I expected. My 12 year old daughter and I were taken by friends to spend an afternoon playing games. We were there 3 hours and it flew by. We tried 5 new games, all of which were fun and 2 of which I intend to buy. The choice of games was huge. The food was lovely and good portion sizes. The staff were friendly and helpful. We can't wait to return. I highly recommend this place.

Lovely place, great vibes, nice food, but skip the milkshakes (they look amazing but are made with syrup and way too sweet)

Clean, beautifully decorated, well organized place, in welcoming and cozy atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff, affordable Found this place while looking for places to visit in Sheffield on Google Maps It's worth the visit, will drop by again in the future

Came for the beginners session of dungeon and dragons and I love it.

Such a lovely place, really cheap and the people who work there are so pleasant ! I will definitely go there again. Recommend 100%

This is a local gem. Loads of games to play, friendly staff who can talk you through things, food is tasty and varied considering it's a café (so don't expect tons of options), great service, nice. Their membership gives you a discount if you are there for more than 40 hours a year, and also gives you discounts on their small stock of games to buy (which you can also order online), but if that's not enough they also give you a 10% discount at Patriot Games which has loads of games for sale. Bonus points for having their collection on BoardGameGeek. The only thing I can fault (and this is more a symptom of how good they are) is having to book in advance on most evenings and weekends. You guys could do with a bigger venue so you can have the capacity to take on walk-ins. And perhaps better air-con in the front two break-out rooms (although you only get about 7 days per year of use with this weather...)

Really good find ,calm, clean,quiet,wide range of games of all sorts. Good food,excellent range of drinks. Just good find!

I came here for the first time with a group of friends. It was everyone's first time besides two people, but each and every person absolutely loved it and wants to come again. I will definitely be coming here again, and regularly too.

Love this place! If you love a good board game there's plenty to choose from. Something for everyone of all ages

A different experience but a fun one, we hired out a room for 12 of us and enjoyed it. Some of the games were a little beyond the little ones, but we made it work. I found food and drink a little expensive, but perhaps a sign of the times and unique places like this need to make a living.

Hired a room for a group of 18 people on a Tuesday evening. We all had such a wonderful fun night. The room hire included 5 free bar snacks and was very good value per person. The game selection is so extensive and has such a great range of types of games to suit all players and needs. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Thanks for a wonderful evening! I cannot recommend this cafe enough for a fun filled evening. Drinks are reasonably priced and served quickly.

Lovely board game cafe. Great selection of games, lovely staff, amazing vegan options with huge tasty pastries and great milkshake 🤩

I've always had a great time here - there are so many board games for different sized groups with different interests and skill levels. And I've never had anything bad from the menu, it's always delicious (and local!) The staff are so accommodating and they're always happy to help explain any of the games. The only problem is I can spend too much time and money here!

This is my genuine favourite lunchtime activity to do when I visit Sheffield. Both me and my partner love board games, and when I come up to visit we always spend at least 3 of our lunchtimes at the cafe before we leave Sheffield. There's an extenstive range of board games, which is always fun when you're looking to trial a new game without the hefty cost of buying the entire set (though you can get some of the games on site) which are amazing for family visits, or a bit more complex games aimed towards those who want a challenge. There really is no complaints about their selection. The food is delicious and worth the price. The staff are kind to all and helpful to those who are new to the establishment. I do recommend taking either family, or even a couple's first date, here.

This is my fourth visit to the Treehouse Cafe and it’s still an absolute delight to visit. You get a decent chunk of time to play 2-3 short boardgames or an epic and the service is ace - plenty of GF options when it comes to food and drinks as well which is a game changer for us.

The venue is emaculate and the staff is engaged and all too happy to help. The array of games available and recommendations are vast. Nice chill afternoons with good food and nice drinks x perfect date and my favourite place in Sheffield.

Games were great and lots to choose from. Unfortunately, no ice cream so no milkshakes and no affogato available (cafe is next door to Aldi so one would think they could have gone there to get more if they had run out. Also, be aware that they only have full-fat milk. Nice cakes.

Just the best cafe, super friendly staff, great acoustics, loads of space. Games are of great quality, kids went for difficult stuff and we stuck to fast ones where you don’t have to think much :)

Good price for the games, a bit expensive for the drinks

you can enjoy with your friends playing board games and lots of beverages options

This is a really great venue and the place I always take my non-gaming family and friends. They always enjoy it. It’s also a good daytime visit with kids. The staff are tolerant of well behaved smalls. The cover charge is reasonable given the huge investment in a large variety of games. The drinks and cakes are great. Staff are always friendly and I get the sense it’s a good place to work. Occasionally, occasionally…. let down by not the best food. I think more thought could be put into the kinds of foods that are easy to eat while gaming..

Didn't eat here but the coffee is good, booked for 2 hours and the kids really enjoyed it. Massive selection of games, very nice staff recommending different games to play based on and speed and complexity of game etc. Liked one in particular so bought it new. Great idea. Would recommend for rainy days.

One of my favourite places in Sheffield. Amazing selection of boardgames, tasty food and nice drinks. Good selection of beers on tap, and the milkshakes are delicious. Can recommend the nachos as well. The place has a really nice, relaxed atmosphere. Worth booking as it's regularly busy.

My friend Autumn and I came here on Friday and it was so fun. I’d never been to a board game cafe before but when I thought of game board cafes, stereotypes had led me to automatically think, poorly lit space reserved for serious gamers…so I wasn’t sure it would be for me. In fact, Treehouse was very well lit (lol), modern, and full of people having a good time. Our server was Sam and he expertly advised us on games - we v much enjoyed his suggested game. He was nice and helpful👍 There’s also a cocktail menu so that’s fun. We had two each (v yum). Give it a go ⭐️

Such a great place. Amy was amazingly helpful for our struggle to understand the games...! Oh, amazing beer too.

Great place to chill with friends or even a relaxing date. Staff are very friendly and welcoming.

Had a fantastic time here with family. Three hours flew by, only to be told that there weren't any bookings after ours so we could finish the game we had started. Thank you 😄

Gosh I wish I had a place like this in my town! Group of six of us, some from Manchester, York and Derby so we wanted somewhere in the middle, The Treehouse came up as number 1 for boardgames cafe. The BG Cafe I had been to before was in London. The Treehouse is sooooo clean and tidy, as soon as you walk in it's just so beautiful! So much choice for board games, I love that they had recommendations on like "best for beginners" and "good game for 2 people". It's also a great system so you can return the games back yourselves. There is a qr code on the table, this shows you the menu and also recommendations for board games for the number of players. We found this very useful. Booking online was very simple, we didn't have to pay in advance which was great. It was £2 per person per house which we thought was a bargain considering how much choice of board games there are. You can buy board games there was well. You order easily at the bar and they put it on your table tab or you can pay there and then. The only downside which is no fault of there own as it is such a busy place is that the food and drinks do not all come at the same time. My partner needs a drink to digest food so having our food out 20-30 minutes before the drinks arrived wasn't ideal, luckily I had a bottle of water on me at the time. It also meant me and my partner had finished our food way before the rest of the table even though we all ordered at the same time (the only difference was we paid ours straight away but I can't see why this would change as we were all on the same table and ordered the same time....) we will try differently next time and see if it works. The food choices are great, lots of vegetarian and vegan options too! I had a mushroom, cheese and spinach toastie and it completely filled me up! I was really surprised. The portions for the whole table were really good. (toastie was £9.50) Very fun atmosphere, the max you can have a table for is 6 hours which made it £12 per person - amazing!! Toilets were also clean, with disabled toilet on the same level as the games as well. As soon as we left we all agreed we would 100% be back!

Really impressed with this place. It was busy but really well organised and not overwhelming, with a really nice atmosphere. The staff were great, recommending some games from the massive selection and even taking the time to explain how to play when we needed it. I'm told by people who were drinking that the selection of beers is good, but I can confirm from experience that the food is excellent, a little pricey but well worth it. I went on crutches this time, but the whole place seemed wheelchair accessible, including the accessible loo on the ground floor. Might be a bit tight getting to some of the tables, and the door at the front entrance is really heavy, I would have needed help opening it in my chair, otherwise great.

We come here every year as part of our trip to uni to relive our uni days. Highly recommend the grilled cheese toasties!

Spent a pleasant 3 hours playing games. I didn't have anything to eat.

Fabulous selection of games with warm friendly knowledgable staff. Great selection of beer too! Highly recommended!

Only had drinks but food looked excellent. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Really cool place to hang out with so many games available to choose from and lots of food/snack options

We always love coming here! Just such a simple concept, and there are SO many games to choose from. The staff are always so friendly - at our most recent visit one staff member noticed what game we were playing and took the time to ask us how we were liking it and gave some feedback on what others often said. So nice! Would recommend to anyone.

Nice way to spend a couple of hours. Tea selection good and so was the plant based options.

We have now been here twice and this place is brilliant. There were so many games to choose from, and our first game, we were so confused, but one of the staff explained it to us, which was incredibly helpful. All the staff are friendly and helpful. We didn't have food but the coffee is really nice. Definitely recommend.

Best board game cafe about. Super helpful staff and great food

Brilliant place for the family or with friends. I have been with my wife and three kids, aged 41 (the wife) 10, 8 and 5 and we had a lovely time. I have been with friends and also had a lovely time.

Great concept, backed by even better service from fantastic, friendly staff. A fun way to go out, have fun, pass time or spend quality time with people. Great selection of drinks, just make sure to book ahead as it can get busy and be booked up!

A great bar/cafe with seemingly unlimited board games and a great selection of IPA's!

Amazing place we love it every time we go.

Lovely clean venue, very friendly, helpful staff excellent choice of games, drinks and snacks. Visited for the first time with a 6 year old and 1 year old. Made to feel very welcome by staff.

We had my daughter’s 4th birthday party here and was fantastic! They have a side room which can hold about 20 people. Great selection of games to suit all ages. Staff are lovely and very accommodating. I’m gluten free and could find things on the menu.

Ordered an item I couldn't find anywhere else in the UK, and it was delivered promptly and well-packaged. Thank you!

Fantastic all round. Wide selection of games, the staff members are all extremely knowledgeable and can provide demos on the spot! They have a rotating board of some of the greatest beers and cider, and a wide range of snacks, food and drinks brought right to the table. We visit regularly and plan to do so indefinitely. Thanks to everyone at Treehouse for a great time!

Had a great evening at treehouse last week. I had the Leek and potato soup which was really good and shared vegan nachos. There was so many games to choose from (almost too many choices haha) but the staff were really helpful. Will definitely return!

I don’t see the appeal, If you like board games then you might like it I guess. The food is whatever though.

probably my new favourite place !!! such a good range of games and the LOVELIEST STAFF ever !!!!

Food was excellent, as was the service. Loads of game selection and QR codes to help you decide on games as well as showing you similar ones if you want to try something new. It was a little loud at times due some big groups being in but I would definitely go again

I love it so much here. The vibe is great, the range of games to play is huge, the food is so tasty and there are loads of great drinks options. The staff are super friendly and helpful. It's a great place to spend a few hours 🥰

A great addition to the City. Staff here are excellent at making you feel welcome and offering suggestions. Cafe style food which was okay and varied drinks menu. Nice vibe to the place. Chairs not as comfy for long periods and tables a bit small for some games - didn't detract from the experience however. Loads of choice for board games and lots of events on - will definitely be returning.

Love this place- brilliant food, kid friendly, great evening drinking with friends and games. Brilliant selection of games. They're fantastic at recommending games, you don't need to be any sort of experienced games player. Sometimes wish it was a bit warmer in there in winter!

Absolutely love this place. Have visited several times with various family members. We always discover new games and the staff are always on hand to help. The milkshakes are DELICIOUS too.

We absolutely love this place and have been loads. The staff are lovely and there's a huge range of games. It's really good to be able to try games out. The food and drinks are good, it is easy to spend quite a lot but it's totally optional! We haven't found a better boardgame cafe anywhere else in the country.

We absolutely loved visiting! Great choice of games, food and drinks. Friendly staff with personal service too. We left with lots of games and it was a great way to spend the day. We’ll be back again soon!

I love board games cafes in general and The Treehouse is one of my favourites! Packed with so many games, the knowledgeable staff can help you find the game you want or suggest a new one. The atmosphere is relaxed, the food is good, and the staff are friendly. You need to book during busy periods. As it is a properly-stocked board games cafe there is a small surcharge to play the games, but it's worth it! They also organise regular events, from new game testing, to social nights, themed night, and more!

We were in Sheffield visiting with my grandson who is 6yo so decided to book the Treehouse Board Game Cafe as an extra something to do, especially as the weather was likely to be cold and wet. What an amazing place! We arrived very early for our slot but were seated immediately. The staff were very helpful and the online menu system is easy to use. In the games menu they have suggested games for children of different ages so we did pretty much keep to what was suggested except for one game which we chose because it looked good. Drinks were reasonably priced and they do a delicious milkshake. My only, very small, negative would be that the food choices are very limited so if your child is fussy, like ours, check the menu before hand. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who has a couple of hours to spare. We had a great time!

What a great concept... Rekindled my love of board games... With a beer... And nachos!!!

Our evening at the Treehouse Board Game Café was amazing. We loved browsing through their huge and well-organized collection of games. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere fun. I had so much fun playing different games with my family. It was a perfect way to spend an evening and I'll be back first chance I get!

Amazing spot, nice staff, fun games, brilliant food, value for money, lively atmosphere, only thing that was lacking is if you’re seated in the room right to the door as it isn’t as nice as the main section.

Great selection of board games, cosy atmosphere and really helpful staff. Great for a few (sadly losing) games and drinks.

It was the best gaming cafe I have been to. Went with my sister and the staff were next level. Thank you, gaming maestro. Your recommendations and guidance made the experience!

Great food, great drinks, great games, Good times.

This is a fantastic board game cafe. Nice beers and food. And I find the prices really acceptable which I didn’t think I would owning hundreds of games myself, why would I want to pay to play? Because the place is lovely. I’ve now been back a few times. I own nearly as many games as the treehouse :-D and yet whenever I’m introducing someone new to the hobby this is ALWAYS where I bring them. It’s a fantastic space, welcoming environment and fantastic staff. Every time I book two hours and worry it’s too much for a non gamer, it couldn’t fly faster and they are always wishing I’d booked the whole night! Keep it up!

Can recommend wholeheartedly - excellent food with loads of veggie/vegan options, and pretty much every game going.

Can't rate the food as we didn't have any. Was a very busy Saturday afternoon when we visited and the drinks took a while but the staff apologised for the wait. Staff were friendly and helpful as always, if not a bit manic due to how busy it was. Massive selection of over 800 games so definitely something for everyone. Good to visit with family of mixed ages or just adulta

Found it a bit pricey but if you want to play games then it's ideal and you can get a decent iPa

6 hours for £12 pp. Loads of board games to choose from. Great table service. Tasty food. Time flew by. Recommended, the more the merrier!

I organised a trip here as a society and everyone had such a great time. There’s an amazing selection of games and the milkshakes were incredible. Would definitely recommend the salted caramel. It only costs £2 per person per hour to play so would definitely recommend as something to do in Sheffield and it’s open late as well.

Very nice staff, and a great selection of games!

Visited last week with 2 11 year old grandaughters, we had a great time, lots of great games to suit all ages. OAP's free so it made it quite an inexpensive 2 hours in half term. Coffe and milkshakes were great. Staff helpful, attentive and friendly. Will return.

Just ordered pumpkin spice latte and loved it 🤤😁 just the ambience and laughter and board games are enough to keep you happy and engaged ❤️🥰

We rented a room for my daughters birthday party and the room was excellent, the staff were fantastic and really accommodating. Would recommend to anyone with kids. My daughter is just 4 and there was stuff for her to play with.

One of the best board game cafés we've visited. Great selection of games in a logical shelving pattern. Excellent food and drink options and staff who do an amazing job of treading the line by being available and helpful but not pushy.

Great place. Nice and relaxed, well organised with the games. Staff are nice friendly

We had a fab time at the boardgame cafe. The menu is fab, particularly the milkshakes and cakes!! We played some great games and we look forward to visiting again. It’s a great way to try out games before committing to buying them too! And considering it was only £8 for 4 hours it was well worth the money!! What a great idea this is!

Brilliant place to spend an afternoon for the whole family. Very friendly and welcoming. Fantastic range of board games. Great menu. Whole family, age ranging from 70 down to 5 were delighted with the experience. Staff very accommodating of extra needs of a disabled member of the group. Would 100% recommend - one of the best things to do in Sheffield.

Lovely atmosphere, good food and drink selection. Great selection of games, with many suitable for young children and toddlers.