Best Board Game Cafés in Zurich in 2026

Discover the Best Board Game Cafes in Zurich in 2026

Zurich is home to Switzerland's original board game café, and the scene is set to expand significantly in 2026 with a major new venue opening. Here are the best board game cafes in Zurich in 2026.

1. DuBischDra (Dübendorf/Zurich)

Switzerland's first board game café, DuBischDra opened in 2019 near Altstetten train station and has built a loyal following across the Zurich area. The café holds over 1,000 games sorted by a colour-coded complexity system, making it easy to find something suited to your group. Staff ("game gurus") are on hand to explain rules and make recommendations. The bistro menu includes Cuban sandwiches and local organic beers at fair prices. Entry is CHF 10 per person. Capacity for over 100 guests including an outdoor area. A second retail location is open at Langstrasse 229 in central Zurich (shop only, no table gaming). A large new flagship café inside the historic Uto Kino cinema on Kalkbreitestrasse is planned to open in summer 2026.

Address (café): Bahnhofstrasse 57, 8600 Dübendorf (near Altstetten)
Address (shop): Langstrasse 229, 8005 Zürich
Website: dubischdra.ch

Zurich's Gaming Culture

Zurich has a growing board game community anchored by DuBischDra and the Zurich Fun Gamers social group. The city's expat community has helped build demand for English-language gaming events. The planned Uto Kino opening will make Zurich one of the most significant board game café destinations in the German-speaking world.

Visitor Information

• DuBischDra in Dübendorf is one minute from Altstetten station, accessible by S-Bahn from Zurich HB in about 10 minutes
• The Langstrasse shop is walkable from Limmatplatz (tram lines 4 and 13)
• Games available in German and English
• CHF 10 entry fee covers unlimited game access for the session
• Watch dubischdra.ch for the Uto Kino opening announcement in summer 2026

Experience Zurich's growing board game café scene in 2026!