About Us
Suffolk's first independent Board Game Cafe!
Shuffle is an award-winning local cafe and bar where you can grab a bite to eat, relax with a drink, and spend some quality time gaming together with friends and family alike, day or night!
Whether you're looking for fuss-free family fun, quick-witted party starters, or seriously brain-stretching strategy — with hundreds of different games of all kinds to choose from; we've got something at Shuffle for everyone.
FAQ
So... How does it work?
Great question!
Think of us as a cafe or bar with an exciting twist — we have HUNDREDS OF GAMES available for you to play during your visit! You could also look at it a bit like going bowling or to the cinema, where you pay an admission fee to take part in a group activity with friends and family. With us, though, the main attraction is our incredible variety of games!
"But why pay to play board games when you’ve got Monopoly and Scrabble at home?"
Because we’re here to show you something new! With a library of over 500 games, and expert staff on hand to help you find just the right ones for your table, we can introduce you to a side of gaming you’ve never experienced before!
Whether you're looking for an affordable family day out — a place to get the party started with friends or colleagues — or a date night with a difference; there's something at Shuffle for EVERYONE.
How much does it cost?
Gaming Admission starts at just £6 per person, with a discounted rate of £4 for children aged 12 and under.
For a detailed breakdown of our Gaming Admission system, visit our ADMISSION page.
Looking for food and drink prices? Head over to our MENU page!
Do I have to book?
Booking isn't required, but we highly recommend it!
If you’re planning your visit in advance, booking helps ensure you don’t miss out. Our space is quite small, and with a limited number of tables. We can fill up quickly — so booking is the best way to guarantee a spot!
To make a booking enquiry, you can:
• Use our Booking Enquiry Form right here on our website.
• Call us on: 01284 701196
• Email us at: hello@shufflecafe.co.uk
• Message us on Facebook or Instagram
When making a booking enquiry, please provide the following details:
• Date & Time of your booking
• Length of Stay (end time of your booking)
• Number of People
• Contact Phone Number
Please note: Bookings for more than eight people require an advance deposit to secure your reservation. For more details, please refer to our Booking Policies on the BOOKING Page.
What are your Opening Hours?
Our regular weekly opening hours are as follows;
MONDAY: CLOSED*
TUESDAY: 12pm - 10pm
WEDNESDAY: 12pm - 10pm
THURSDAY: 12pm - 10pm
FRIDAY: 12pm - 11pm
SATURDAY: 12pm - 11pm
SUNDAY: 12pm - 8:30pm
*we are OPEN on BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS: 12pm - 6pm
Our WINTER HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS can vary, however! Usually, this means the following changes to our regular opening hours;
CHRISTMAS EVE: 12pm - 6pm*
CHRISTMAS DAY: CLOSED
BOXING DAY: CLOSED
NEW YEARS EVE: 12 - 6pm*
NEW YEARS DAY: CLOSED
*These hours may differ when falling on a Monday!
Do you have disabled access?
We strive to make our premises as inclusive and accessible as possible. However, we understand that disability can take many forms, and different individuals may require varying levels of assistance.
If you have specific needs or requirements, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01284 701196 so we can discuss how we can best accommodate you.
Are you dog friendly?
Due to our open food preperation area, only registered service animals are permitted within the premises.
Do you cater to dietary requirements?
Absolutely!
We make every effort to ensure that our menu accommodates as wide a range of dietary requirements as possible. We offer several vegan, gluten free, and dairy free options and alternatives, and can also cater for allergies and other intolerances.
For more details, please check out our MENU!
Can I bring my own food & drink?
As we serve food and drink on-site, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing your own (with the exception of home-bottled water, which is permitted). While off-site food and drink are generally not allowed, exceptions may be made if we are unable to cater to your specific dietary needs.
If you believe an exception is necessary, please inform us prior to your visit.
Are there any age restrictions?
As a licensed premises that serves alcohol on-site, we require that all guests under the age of 14 be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.
Where can I park?
Whilst we don’t have our own car park, there are a number of parking facilities nearby!
We recommend;
The Arc / Cattlemarket Car Park
St Andrew's Flexi-Stay Car Park
Parkway Multi-Storey Car Park
Do you have games for sale?
We sure do!
We offer a wide range of our favourite games for sale — and the best part? Almost all of the games you'll find in our shop are available to play in our games library too, so you can "try before you buy"!
No time to stay and play? No worries! We’re always on hand to provide expert advice on our selection, whether you're gift shopping, or looking for something new and exciting to bring to the table at your next games night. Shuffle is the place to go for board games!
Not only that, but you can also browse our SHOP and place "click -and-collect" orders from right here on the website!