The Dice Box Reviews Summary

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff."
• "The staff were very helpful, introducing us to all kinds of games."
• "The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly."
• "Friendly and helpful staff who helped recommend some fun boardgames."
• "Super knowledgeable staff that can help you find a game to play for even the pickiest players."

Cons:

• "Only two staff on duty, they got busy, so we had to wait at times."
• "I really like the place, and they have a great collection of board games, but the staff won't always be too familiar with whatever game you're playing."
• "Service was very slow considering it was only 2 drinks!"
• "Only real downside was despite being friendly the service was very poor."

Game Selection and Experience

Pros:

• "Excellent selection of games that will suit any game night."
• "A huge selection of games, attentive and knowledgeable staff members."
• "The Dice Box cafe has an amazing collection of board games to play."
• "There is an extensive range of board games."
• "They have a HUGE library of board games of all kinds."

Cons:

• "They don't tend to stock the more popular/generic board games."
• "The games that we tried were very worn out."
• "We ended up playing a game we already have so as not to feel we'd wasted our time and money."

Food and Drinks

Pros:

• "I've tried the herbal teas, pretzels and falafels. Would recommend all of those."
• "Good range of food and beverages."
• "The food complements perfectly with the casual & fun atmosphere."
• "The food and drink is reasonably priced and tastes great."
• "The food was good with plenty of things on the menu."

Cons:

• "The waiting time for food and drinks was reasonable, but the food isn't Michelin Star standard."
• "On neither occasion were all advertised vegan options available."
• "Prices are a bit high, especially for the food when compared to the quality you get."
• "The worst part in any new game is sitting and reading the rules but the owner was kind enough to sit with us for a few rounds and get us going with one of his personal favourites, Dice Doctor."

Ambiance and Environment

Pros:

• "The easy, comfortable atmosphere in the venue allowed me and my friends to have a very enjoyable evening."
• "Because the cafe is small, it feels quiet and relaxed even when it is full."
• "The new sofas are very comfortable and cozy."
• "The place is clean and tidy and has a nice, relaxed atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere was very lively and upbeat."

Cons:

• "The table we were sat at was right next to the shelves housing the games, which meant that my partner was constantly knocked and having his personal space invaded."
• "Main critique is size, it's a small space shared by several tables so a boardgame + food can become cluttered."
• "The guy serving was incredibly helpful. I will be back with my family when I can. The cake looked delicious as well."

Accessibility and Inclusivity

Pros:

• "Also note wheelchair accessible and budget friendly."
• "It's very popular so recommend getting a booking early, at least a few days before."
• "The staff are always happy to help. The acoustics for those wearing hearing aids are not too bad as most walls are covered in cupboards with games. The lights are always bright enough to lip read."

Cons:

• "It's not very easily accessible by wheelchair but staff are always happy to help."