The Rook & Pawn
open now, until 23:00
Coffee shop Café Bar
Board Game Cafe in the heart of Downtown Athens featuring specialty cocktails, coffee, and sandwiches Update description
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Kathryn Bradley L. 2016-06-06Love this place, the staff is amazing and helpful, and I always have a ridiculously fun time destroying my friends at the games :p
Tommy W. 2016-05-03Such a fun place. Great variety in game options, good food and a good beer list. The staff is fantastic - everyone is friendly, the service is very...
Brennan M. 2017-12-22Whenever I go to Athens, i make a point to go to the Rook and Pawn. It has an excellent and affordable social atmosphere.
Joe N. 2017-10-03This is one of the top 3 greatest things to happen to Athens.
Dena A. 2017-09-28I came with a friend to bring another friend game. I loved the atmosphere. They have the best ginger molasses cookies. I had a great time playing...
Rachel J. 2017-09-10If you want to try a board game, The Rook and Pawn probably has it. There are also some great events for gamers of all skill. I recommend play test...
Carolyn D. 2017-09-05Fun games and good drinks & food. Great bar staff!
Rainey L. 2017-08-28Not only is the idea behind Rook & Pawn absolutely brilliant- who doesn't love board games?!- but the service is always amazing and the atmosphere is...
April Harris B. 2017-08-21How much fun! Great beer and nerdy games. What's not to love? Oh and great folks to help you while you're there!
Mike N R. 2017-07-031st time going there & absolutely loved it! Me & my fiance loved the monty Crisco, phickles pickels, the pimento cheese, the Cuban & the cookies were...
Kathy B. 2017-05-22We stumbled on this place while waiting for another restaurant to open and ended up staying here instead. I had a delicious build-your-own sandwich...
David K. 2017-04-25great place, friendly staff, and good beer on tap. I just wish they more beer friendly munchies. honestly a bowl of pretzels would be just fine, or...
Brett O. 2017-04-02This is rapidly becoming one of my favorite places in Athens
Heather R. 2017-03-13So many cool games- lots of which I didn't know existed. The food was great too! It isn't on the menu, but they have great hot chocolate.
Ryan M. 2017-02-26Good eats, good games, and great atmosphere. Love the place and can't wait to come back!
Anthony M. 2017-01-30Great place....terrible cocktails. I personally witnessed the WORST old fashioned EVER made. It was put into a Boston shaker with OJ and...
Kevin D. 2017-01-13Tim is a great host! Looking forward to spending more time at the Rook & Pawn. I always learn a new, fun game that I can share with friends and...
Audrey P. 2016-12-21I love R & P!! Everything is 5+ stars. Never had a single complaint about anything. The annual membership is 100% worth it.
Chuck Latham J. 2016-12-12Most interesting place to eat in and enjoy a game of chess with my son.
Mary L. 2016-12-10I can't wait to go back for quality time wth friends and family!!! Great fun
Updates from The Rook & Pawn
The Rook & P. 2015-06-21
Trial runs complete. Excuse us while we catch our breath today - then tomorrow, starting at 11am, The Rook & Pawn is all yours Athens!!
Trial runs complete. Excuse us while we catch our breath today - then tomorrow, starting at 11am, The Rook & Pawn is all yours Athens!!
The Rook & P. 2015-06-20
Kickstarter Party was a great success! So appreciative of our Backers' support during the campaign and patience tonight as we worked out our opening flaws. Pictured here, the first customers and Carrie deftly handling our Square
Kickstarter Party was a great success! So appreciative of our Backers' support during the campaign and patience tonight as we worked out our opening flaws. Pictured here, the first customers and Carrie deftly handling our Square
The Rook & P. 2015-06-18
Beyond happy to announce that we are OFFICIALLY OPEN starting this Monday, June 22nd and every day thereafter until the end of time (we aim high)
Beyond happy to announce that we are OFFICIALLY OPEN starting this Monday, June 22nd and every day thereafter until the end of time (we aim high)
The Rook & P. 2015-06-16
Why no updates lately? We are working our tails off to get this place open for everyone! So bear with us, we will be updating again soon!
Why no updates lately? We are working our tails off to get this place open for everyone! So bear with us, we will be updating again soon!
The Rook & P. 2015-06-13
The Kids Games are here! The Kids Games are here!! And what red-blooded American child doesn't love a good round of Hasch Mich?!
The Kids Games are here! The Kids Games are here!! And what red-blooded American child doesn't love a good round of Hasch Mich?!
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The Rook & Pawn has a total of 4658 visitors (checkins) and 4068 likes.
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