Board games · Stratford
Draughts, Stratford
- £7.95pp midweek before 4pm, £9.95pp at peak.
- Over 1,000 games, with staff to teach them.
- Under-12s play free; 13 to 17s pay £4 to £5.
- On the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, by the Aquatics Centre.
What is Draughts, Stratford?
Draughts is a board game café and bar: you pay a gaming fee for a table, then play anything from a library of more than 1,000 games while ordering food and drink. Stratford is on Aquatics Walk in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, next to the ArcelorMittal Orbit and the London Aquatics Centre.
There's a second Draughts at Waterloo, in the Leake Street tunnel.
How does it work?
You book a table and pay a per-person gaming fee, which gives you unlimited access to the library for up to three hours, subject to availability. Staff will recommend and teach games to suit your group.
Under-12s play free, and there are board game meetups every other Monday.
How much does it cost?
| Adult | Age 13 to 17 | Under 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-peak | £7.95 | £4 | Free |
| Peak | £9.95 | £5 | Free |
Per person gaming fee. Off-peak is midweek from opening to 4pm; peak is midweek from 4pm, all day at weekends and on bank holidays. Verified September 2026.
How much is Draughts, Stratford?
£7.95 per adult off-peak or £9.95 at peak, for up to three hours. Under-12s are free.
What is the food and drink like?
Food and drink are served to your table, including a Bottomless Bundle (90 minutes of drinks with a burger and fries) and a £28 Match Day Menu of tacos, sides and a drink.
How do you get there?
Get directions on Google Maps ↗
5 Aquatics Walk, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2AS. Stratford station is a short walk across the park, on the Elizabeth and Central lines, the Jubilee line, the Overground and the DLR.
How do you book?
Book a table online through Draughts' own site; it's recommended at peak times and weekends.
Common questions
- Who is Draughts, Stratford good for?
- Our ratings: dates 5/5, groups of friends 5/5, families with kids 5/5, work socials with colleagues 4/5. Best for dates, groups of friends and families with kids: 1,000-plus games on the Olympic Park. Least suited to work socials with colleagues: Easy for mixed groups, no skill needed.
- When is the best time to go to Draughts, Stratford?
- Best weekday daytime (5/5): £7.95pp before 4pm midweek. Then weekend afternoons (Saturday or Sunday) 4/5, after work 4/5, late night 2/5.
- How much is Draughts, Stratford?
- £7.95 per adult off-peak or £9.95 at peak, for up to three hours. Under-12s are free.
- How many games are there?
- More than 1,000.
- Can children go to Draughts, Stratford?
- Yes. Under-12s play free and 13 to 17-year-olds pay a reduced rate.
- Where is Draughts, Stratford?
- 5 Aquatics Walk, in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, next to the London Aquatics Centre.
- Are there board game meetups?
- Yes, every other Monday.
Who's it for?
Draughts, Stratford is best for dates, friends and families, and best weekday daytimes.
Group
- Date★★★★★1,000-plus games on the Olympic Park
- With friends★★★★★Staff teach you anything in the library
- Work social★★★★★Easy for mixed groups, no skill needed
- Family★★★★★Under-12s free, 13 to 17s £4 to £5
Best time
- Weekday daytime★★★★★£7.95pp before 4pm midweek
- Weekend afternoon★★★★★Peak £9.95pp; book ahead at weekends
- After work★★★★★Across the park from Stratford station
- Late night★★★★★Opens noon, closes 11pm on weekdays
Our rating, based on price, age rules, group sizes and opening hours.
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