Manchester Social Stuff

Join us for a lively night of fun, food & friendly company at Benito Lounge in Chorlton, every second Tuesday 😁
👍20–50 attendees
👍5–10 simultaneous games
👍FREE entry – no booking needed
👍Come when you can – we’ll find you a spot
👍Got games you love? Bring them along! We can never have too many.
🤓New to board games? No problem! Our regulars are always happy to teach and get you playing in minutes.
🫕The venue serves food until 9, so you can snack while you play. 👨‍🍳 It's Tapas Tuesday so there's a free glass of wine, or equivalent, with each Tapas board ordered. 🍷

Enjoy festive drinks at Manchester Social favourite haunt - The Met. Dress up in your Christmas finest to celebrate!

A chance to meet new folk, and catch up with friends. Chilled vibes.

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There is plenty of parking and Burton Road tram stop nearby for anyone who hasn't been before.

We meet upstairs at the Old Monkey on Portland Street every other Monday. Games start throughout the evening so get there before 7:30pm and you should be fine.

We play everything from casual party games to complex strategy and euros. Everyone is welcome from beginners to hardcore enthusiasts. There's always a rules explanation and we try to help new players as they play. If you come alone or with friends we'll try to match you up with players of a suitable level, as required.

We're a community-led night and though we usually have plenty of games, we can never get too many - especially games people know well enough to teach - so bring 'em, if you have 'em!

Join us for a night of games, food, and great company at The Lloyds in Chorlton!
We’ll have everything from quick, light-hearted party games to deep, strategic challenges—an evening that’s guaranteed to be both fun and engaging.
✨ No cost, no booking—just turn up!

• New to board games? Don’t worry—regulars are always happy to teach and guide you through the rules.
• Running late? No problem—games start all evening, so we’ll slot you in when you arrive.

👥 Who comes along?
Usually 20–50 people, with 5–10 games running at any one time. Attendance numbers here don’t tell the full story—many join via Facebook or other meetup groups without signing up!
🎲 Some games we’ve played recently:
Coup • Concordia • Codenames • Decrypto • War of the Ring • Beyond the Sun • Heat: Pedal to the Metal • Cryptid • Wingspan • So Clover…
…and plenty more!
👜 Bring your favourites!
We rely on the games people bring along. If you’ve got one you love (and can teach), please do bring it! ❤️
👶 Under 18? Please come with a parent or guardian.
If you’re ready for a friendly night of gaming, we’d love to see you there!