Dice & A Slice

Really cool place to relax and play a game or 2 with friends and family. Many tables and comfortable seating options available for different play styles. Wide selection of games. Clean location. 4 toilets available. Deals available to invite people to use space for working. Events frequently offered so you can find a new friend or 2.

This is our favourite place to go on our days off. My partner and I visit at least once a week. Incredible selection of Board games available to play and staff that are obviously familiar with many of them and are passionate. The space is great and whether it's busy or not, and it's a very good price for hours of fun. If you get hungry through the day they have a great selection of sandwiches and jacket potatoes and cakes to keep you going.

A hidden gem! If you’re just looking for a café, this is nothing special - but it’s clean, the prices are reasonable, there’s a surprisingly broad menu, and the staff are friendly and helpful. I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re not going to play board games as there’s so many other cafés in Colchester, but it doesn’t bring the experience down - it’s a solid café. Where this shines is as a place for board games. For very cheap prices, you can play board games all day here, and there’s a huge variety to choose from. Had a great time here and will be visiting again soon!

Walked past on my way to Colchester Castle with family and thought it looked like the kind of place I’d like to visit, but sadly wouldn’t be able to at the time due to having other plans. On our way back from the castle and park my 4 year old announced she needed the toilet so we popped inside and asked if we could use the facilities. Staff were very friendly and helpful, directing us to the toilets without any issues. As my visit only involved using the loo, I can’t comment on the quality of the food, but I can say the toilets were very good; spacious and inclusive, which I always like to see. Cake on the counter looked yummy and I would have liked to have had time to stop and get some, as well as having a quick game as the place looked very nice and inviting. Will try to visit again properly in future!