Containing a library of over 500 games, Tea + Victory is the newest board game haven. For $5, patrons can play unlimited games for as long as they want. Libations include local craft beer, wine, coffee, and loose leaf teas. Snack on tea sandwiches and other finger foods or enjoy a full brunch.  

Washington Avenue’s Kung Fu Saloon is an adult arcade. The bar features a ping pong table, foosball, and three always-free skee ball lanes. Vintage arcade games like Galaga and Street Fighter II line the bar’s perimeter. Munch on cheeseburger eggrolls or kimchi cheese fries and play tabletop board games, Connect 4, or Jenga.

HandleBar is sleekly furnished with rounded gold booths, string Edison lights, neon signs, and an iconic Burt Reynolds centerfold. The covered side patio offers cornhole, giant Jenga, and a see saw. Shoot some hoops on the electronic basketball game inside while sipping the Frida Kahlo, a refreshing cucumber-ginger cocktail.

This converted gas station features a sprawling dog-friendly patio including a covered, climate-controlled section as well as indoor games like foosball and Pac-Man. Dominos, Jenga, and Connect 4 provide more entertainment and food trucks are stationed outside.

Eighteen Twenty Lounge has a pool table, darts, and pinball while the adjacent Joystix warehouse brims with over 200 classic arcade games as well as skee ball, air hockey, and Guitar Hero. Don’t miss the first and last Fridays of the month where $15 nets unlimited game play at Joystix.

At the new Pitch 25, play foosball, shuffleboard, corn hole, or show off your footwork on the indoor soccer field. Prefer to leave the playing to the the professionals? Kick back on a hammock, swing, or couch and watch the latest match on one of the 42 big screen TVs.  

Rudyard’s is a bi-level British pub with darts, pool, and shuffleboard. Upstairs, there’s a stage for live shows and an open space for Wednesday night board game meet ups. The menu highlights British staples like fish and chips with malt vinegar and one of Houston’s can’t-miss burgers.

The picnic table-style seating at Mongoose Versus Cobra is perfect for playing board games. Classic selections include Candyland, Scrabble, Scattergories, Clue, and Trivial Pursuit. Bring a group of friends for game night and split the giant pretzel with tangy mustard and beer cheese.

Pick your poison at this hybrid coffee shop bar, because caffeine and booze are both on offer, along with tons of board games and enough pizza to survive even the longest of Monopoly games.