Board game cafés in Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh has 50 board game spots on the map. That's 50 spots mapped around Varanasi, a mix of cafés with game libraries and shops. The café side is the social one — that's where game night lives. Go with people who'll actually learn the rules, and let the staff teach — that's what they're there for.
This guide covers every board game café and shop we could verify in and around Varanasi (within about 40 km). Listings combine OpenStreetMap's community data with Foursquare's venue directory, since cafés are thinly mapped. Names you'll run into include Bona Cafe and Ashish Cafe, plus Pizzeria Vaatika Café. If a spot's missing from Varanasi's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Varanasi game night lineup
50 in Varanasi:
Bona Cafe
Korean RestaurantFoursquare data
Bona Cafe — Korean Restaurant, found on Bangalitora in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about Bona Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Korean Restaurant”.
Bangalitora, Varanasi
Phone: 082990 31443
Ashish Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Ashish Cafe — Café, found on Assi Ghat in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about Ashish Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
Assi Ghat, Varanasi
Phone: 093369 32056
Pizzeria Vaatika Café
PizzeriaFoursquare data
Pizzeria Vaatika Café is Pizzeria on Assi Ghat, Varanasi. Pizzeria Vaatika Café also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Pizzeria”.
Assi Ghat, Varanasi
Phone: 094152 59507
Kerala Cafe
Indian RestaurantFoursquare data
Kerala Cafe — Indian Restaurant. Also worth knowing about Kerala Cafe: listed under “Indian Restaurant”.
Café Coffee Day
Coffee ShopFoursquare data
Café Coffee Day — Coffee Shop. Also worth knowing about Café Coffee Day: it has a website with more detail; listed under “Coffee Shop”.
Café Coffee Day
Coffee ShopFoursquare data
Café Coffee Day — Coffee Shop, found on IP Mall in Varanasi in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about Café Coffee Day: it has a website with more detail; listed under “Coffee Shop”.
IP Mall in Varanasi, Varanasi
Shiva Cafe & German Bakery
CaféFoursquare data
Shiva Cafe & German Bakery is Café on D 26/4, Narad Ghat, Varanasi. Shiva Cafe & German Bakery also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
D 26/4, Narad Ghat, Varanasi
Phone: 087269 28887
Madhur Milan Cafe
Asian RestaurantFoursquare data
Madhur Milan Cafe — Asian Restaurant, found on Dasaswamedh Ghat Road in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about Madhur Milan Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Asian Restaurant”.
Dasaswamedh Ghat Road, Varanasi
Phone: 094156 96756
Cafe green mama
Health and MedicineFoursquare data
Cafe green mama — Health and Medicine, found on D 63/10, B- 1, Mahmoorganj in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about Cafe green mama: listed under “Health and Medicine”.
D 63/10, B- 1, Mahmoorganj, Varanasi, 221010
Time Out Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Time Out Cafe — Café. Also worth knowing about Time Out Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
Varanasi, 221002
Phone: 091183 68802
Cafe Fika by POSHTEL
Food and Beverage RetailFoursquare data
Cafe Fika by POSHTEL is Food and Beverage Retail on 72 Buddha Vihar Colony, Cantonment, Varanasi. Cafe Fika by POSHTEL also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Food and Beverage Retail”.
72 Buddha Vihar Colony, Cantonment, Varanasi, 221002
Phone: 090053 11183
Mangi Ferra Cafe
Cafe, Coffee, and Tea HouseFoursquare data
Mangi Ferra Cafe is Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House on Hotel Surya, 20/51, A-5, The Mall Road, Varuna Bridge, Nadesar, Varanasi. Mangi Ferra Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House”.
Hotel Surya, 20/51, A-5, The Mall Road, Varuna Bridge, Nadesar, Varanasi, 221002
Phone: 0542 250 8465
Basant Cafe
Food and Beverage RetailFoursquare data
Basant Cafe is Food and Beverage Retail on Basant Public School, Varanasi. Basant Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Food and Beverage Retail”.
Basant Public School, Varanasi, 221002
Phone: 096435 49412
Little Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Little Cafe is Café on C7/255 senpura chetganj,, Varanasi. Little Cafe also notes on the map: listed under “Café”.
C7/255 senpura chetganj,, Varanasi, 221001
Urga Restaurant n Cafe
RestaurantFoursquare data
Urga Restaurant n Cafe is Restaurant. Urga Restaurant n Cafe also notes on the map: listed under “Restaurant”.
Varanasi, 221001
Raga Cafe
Korean RestaurantFoursquare data
Raga Cafe is Korean Restaurant on Assi Ghat, Varanasi. Raga Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Korean Restaurant”.
Assi Ghat, Varanasi
Phone: 0542 240 2945
Phulwari Restaurant & Sami Cafe
Vegan and Vegetarian RestaurantFoursquare data
Phulwari Restaurant & Sami Cafe is Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant on D-37/33, Godowlia, Varanasi. Phulwari Restaurant & Sami Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant”.
D-37/33, Godowlia, Varanasi
Phone: 076199 68054
Tilotama's Prem Cafe N Diner Restaurant
Food and Beverage RetailFoursquare data
Tilotama's Prem Cafe N Diner Restaurant is Food and Beverage Retail on 4 Th Floor, Hotel Shri Ram International, D38/126-127, Hauj Katora, Bansphatak Road, Varanasi. Tilotama's Prem Cafe N Diner Restaurant also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Food and Beverage Retail”.
4 Th Floor, Hotel Shri Ram International, D38/126-127, Hauj Katora, Bansphatak Road, Varanasi, 221001
Phone: 099364 65556
Monalisa Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Monalisa Cafe is Café on D29/11, Devnathpura, Bangalitola Lane, Panday Ghat, Varanasi. Monalisa Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
D29/11, Devnathpura, Bangalitola Lane, Panday Ghat, Varanasi
Phone: 094515 57533
ayyars cafe
Indian RestaurantFoursquare data
ayyars cafe is Indian Restaurant on Under Banaras Lodge, Dashaswmedh Road, Varanasi. ayyars cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Indian Restaurant”.
Under Banaras Lodge, Dashaswmedh Road, Varanasi
Phone: 078605 74117
Kamal Café
CaféFoursquare data
Kamal Café is Café on 32/141A, Bangali Tola, Varanasi. Kamal Café also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
32/141A, Bangali Tola, Varanasi
Phone: 0542 245 0095
The Dirty Chai Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
The Dirty Chai Cafe is Café. The Dirty Chai Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
Varanasi, 221001
Phone: 099998 67177
Fullmarks Tutorials Nios Board
EducationFoursquare data
Fullmarks Tutorials Nios Board — Education, found on Blw Road Kakarmatta in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about Fullmarks Tutorials Nios Board: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Education”.
Blw Road Kakarmatta, Varanasi, 221004
Phone: 081888 00078
Cafe Chokolade
CaféFoursquare data
Cafe Chokolade — Café, found on Near Shakumbari Complex in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about Cafe Chokolade: listed under “Café”.
Near Shakumbari Complex, Varanasi, 221010
Bona Cafe Restaurant and Sala Guest House
HotelFoursquare data
Bona Cafe Restaurant and Sala Guest House — Hotel, found on D32/24, Hathi Phatak, Dashswamedh, Bengali Tola in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about Bona Cafe Restaurant and Sala Guest House: listed under “Hotel”.
D32/24, Hathi Phatak, Dashswamedh, Bengali Tola, Varanasi, 221001
Anjani cafe
Indian RestaurantFoursquare data
Anjani cafe is Indian Restaurant. Anjani cafe also notes on the map: listed under “Indian Restaurant”.
Mong Cafe
Asian RestaurantFoursquare data
Mong Cafe is Asian Restaurant on D25/2-y Ganga Mahal, Varanasi. Mong Cafe also notes on the map: listed under “Asian Restaurant”.
D25/2-y Ganga Mahal, Varanasi
Balaji Cafe
Indian RestaurantFoursquare data
Balaji Cafe is Indian Restaurant. Balaji Cafe also notes on the map: listed under “Indian Restaurant”.
I’mok Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
I’mok Cafe is Café. I’mok Cafe also notes on the map: listed under “Café”.
Varanasi, 221001
Sushi Cafe
Asian RestaurantFoursquare data
Sushi Cafe — Asian Restaurant. Also worth knowing about Sushi Cafe: listed under “Asian Restaurant”.
Varanasi, 221001
Jyoti Cafe
Indian RestaurantFoursquare data
Jyoti Cafe — Indian Restaurant. Also worth knowing about Jyoti Cafe: listed under “Indian Restaurant”.
Sri Gauri Cafe
Indian RestaurantFoursquare data
Sri Gauri Cafe — Indian Restaurant, found on Dashashwamegh Bengali Tola, Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about Sri Gauri Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Indian Restaurant”.
Dashashwamegh Bengali Tola, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, 221001
Phone: 070817 44816
Mount Everest Cafe & Restaurant
North Indian RestaurantFoursquare data
Mount Everest Cafe & Restaurant — North Indian Restaurant. Also worth knowing about Mount Everest Cafe & Restaurant: listed under “North Indian Restaurant”.
Бенарес, 221001
Bunny Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Bunny Cafe — Café. Also worth knowing about Bunny Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
ワーラーナシー, 221001
Phone: 083185 34686
Shree Cafe
Vegan and Vegetarian RestaurantFoursquare data
Shree Cafe — Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant. Also worth knowing about Shree Cafe: listed under “Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant”.
JYOTI CAFE
Board game caféFoursquare data
JYOTI CAFE — Board game café. Also worth knowing about JYOTI CAFE: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: 022 2512 2999
Chulsu Cafe
Korean RestaurantFoursquare data
Chulsu Cafe — Korean Restaurant. Also worth knowing about Chulsu Cafe: listed under “Korean Restaurant”.
Reva Cafe (레바)
Korean RestaurantFoursquare data
Reva Cafe (레바) — Korean Restaurant. Also worth knowing about Reva Cafe (레바): listed under “Korean Restaurant”.
Niyati Cafe
Indian RestaurantFoursquare data
Niyati Cafe — Indian Restaurant, found on D15/5 Manmandir, Behind Rashmi Guest House, Dashaswmedh Road in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about Niyati Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Indian Restaurant”.
D15/5 Manmandir, Behind Rashmi Guest House, Dashaswmedh Road, Varanasi
Phone: 094156 97081
Filo Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Filo Cafe is Café. Filo Cafe also notes on the map: listed under “Café”.
JBB Restaurant and Cafe
Food and Beverage RetailFoursquare data
JBB Restaurant and Cafe is Food and Beverage Retail on Durgakund Road, Varanasi. JBB Restaurant and Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Food and Beverage Retail”.
Durgakund Road, Varanasi, 221005
Phone: 088407 85744
Ganga View Cafe & Restaurant
Indian RestaurantFoursquare data
Ganga View Cafe & Restaurant is Indian Restaurant. Ganga View Cafe & Restaurant also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Indian Restaurant”.
Varanasi, 221001
Phone: 0542 245 0061
Aadha-Aadha Café
CaféFoursquare data
Aadha-Aadha Café — Café, found on D20/15 Munshi Ghat, Rooftop Of Baba Guest House in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about Aadha-Aadha Café: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
D20/15 Munshi Ghat, Rooftop Of Baba Guest House, Varanasi, 221001
Phone: 088871 34507
IMOCHAN'S CAFE
CaféFoursquare data
IMOCHAN'S CAFE is Café. IMOCHAN'S CAFE also notes on the map: listed under “Café”.
SALA Cafe Restaurant
RestaurantFoursquare data
SALA Cafe Restaurant — Restaurant. Also worth knowing about SALA Cafe Restaurant: listed under “Restaurant”.
Varanasi
Joydeep Internet Cafe
Internet CafeFoursquare data
Joydeep Internet Cafe — Internet Cafe. Also worth knowing about Joydeep Internet Cafe: listed under “Internet Cafe”.
Kashi Night Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Kashi Night Cafe — Café. Also worth knowing about Kashi Night Cafe: listed under “Café”.
Dosa café
Indian RestaurantFoursquare data
Dosa café — Indian Restaurant. Also worth knowing about Dosa café: listed under “Indian Restaurant”.
Varanasi Cafe & Bakery Restaurant
CaféFoursquare data
Varanasi Cafe & Bakery Restaurant — Café, found on Near Meer Ghat in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about Varanasi Cafe & Bakery Restaurant: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
Near Meer Ghat, Varanasi, 221001
Phone: 097920 40861
i:ba cafe
CaféFoursquare data
i:ba cafe — Café, found on B3/335B Shivala Varanasi in Varanasi. Also worth knowing about i:ba cafe: listed under “Café”.
B3/335B Shivala Varanasi, Varanasi
What the map tells us about board game cafés in Varanasi
None of the 50 has opening hours in the map data, so treat this as a browse-and-discover trip. Game cafés skew toward evenings; call ahead before a special trip.
9 have websites listed. Worth a look for the games library list and event calendars.
There's a cluster: 3 of them sit on Assi Ghat, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
Most of the board game cafés in Varanasi list a phone number. Essential for booking tables on busy nights.
The Varanasi game night crawl
Making a day of it in Varanasi? Work this order: Bona Cafe on Bangalitora, Ashish Cafe on Assi Ghat, Pizzeria Vaatika Café on Assi Ghat, Kerala Cafe, Café Coffee Day, Café Coffee Day on IP Mall in Varanasi, Shiva Cafe & German Bakery on D 26/4, Narad Ghat, and Madhur Milan Cafe on Dasaswamedh Ghat Road. That's the game night crawl in one sensible loop, no backtracking. 42 more are listed below.
Game night tips for Varanasi
A few things worth knowing before you work through Varanasi's board game cafés:
- Don't be afraid to lose at Bona Cafe. Losing a game you just learned is the tuition. The fun is the table, not the score.
- Learn one game well at Ashish Cafe. Regulars have their game. Pick one from the library, learn it properly, and become the table's teacher.
- Thank the teacher. A good games teacher makes the night. Tell them, tip them, come back.
- Go on weeknights. Quieter, more table choice, and the staff have time to teach properly. Weeknights are the insider move.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Varanasi — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new board game café in Varanasi can take a while to appear. For board game cafés we also seed from Foursquare's venue directory, since cafés are poorly tagged on the map. The 50 above are only as current as the community map. A board game café that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
We don't list cover charges or menus — those change. What we list is the where: real venues from community mapping and Foursquare, with no favourites.
If you run one of the 50 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Board game café listings for Varanasi: 50 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.
Board game café venues also seed from Foursquare's venue directory, which has better café coverage than community mapping in some towns.