Welcome to
The Bard and Bear
Good Times. Good Games.
Open for Play & Dining
In store dining/play, take-out, and retail available.
Reservations strongly recommended!
Use the "Reserve a Table" link above to make yours.
For reservations within 5 hours, please call.
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 4-11
Wednesday - 4-11
Thursday - 4-11
Friday - 4-12
Saturday - 12-12
Sunday - 1-10
For the most up-to-date information, announcements, and closures, please refer to our Instagram.
Choose Your Own Adventure!
Play a little, play some more, or play a lot!
2 hours - $7 per person*
3 hours - $9 per person
4 hours - $15 per person*
*2 and 4 hours available online only*
For the most up-to-date information, announcements, and closures, please refer to our Instagram.
Over 1,000 Games.
We Came to Play.
For every group and every age | Unlimited access during your stay
At the Bard & Bear
We sell games, too!
A hand-picked selection of board games.
(We've played every one. They're all good. Promise.)
You'll also find TTRPG and D&D books and accessories, and MTG decks, packs, and more.
About Us
We are Megan and Steven Edmonds, the husband-and-wife team behind Hamilton's downtown board game café.
We're so excited to invite you all over for a game night - and a chance to share our love for all things board games, Magic, and D&D!
Looking for Parking?
We know parking can get a little tight on James St N, so here are some recommendations:
Paid Street Parking all along James St N
Municipal Lot 36 - Just off of Mulberry St
Municipal Lot 70 - Just behind the Cathedral, access off of Hughson St N
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