Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe

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Bard & Baker is the Capital District's cozy board game café located in downtown Troy, featuring over 1,000 titles in a relaxed setting encouraging our guests & community to unplug & play through the world of games.

🍹 F L I G H T N I G H T S 🍹Flight Night Fridays continue in September! Join us every Friday night 5pm-9pm as we do a di...
09/07/2026

🍹 F L I G H T N I G H T S 🍹
Flight Night Fridays continue in September!
Join us every Friday night 5pm-9pm as we do a different themed cocktail flight each week.
Reservations aren't required but are recommended as Friday nights can get busy. 518-948-6693 to reserve a table.
$20 gets you a flight of 4 specialty themed cocktails and a snack bowl to share (or not to share -- we won't tell!). Mocktails flights typically also available at discounted rate. Hope you'll join us!!
Friday September 4th - fall beer flights
Friday September 11th - frozen cider slush cocktail flights
Friday September 18th - pokemon fairy type cocktail flights
Friday September 25th cider spritz flights

👶🍼P A R E N T S M E E T U P🍼👶Meet, vent and connect with other new parents and caregivers in the community. Build your ...
09/07/2026

👶🍼P A R E N T S M E E T U P🍼👶
Meet, vent and connect with other new parents and caregivers in the community. Build your village -- because it takes one! Here for you!
Meet, vent & connect with other new parents, guardians & caregivers in the community.
Come build your village – because it takes one!
While this meetup is geared towards new-ish parental figures, of all genders(!!), for kiddos under 4 years old, all caregivers are welcome to join in on the bonding
RSVP on so we know to expect you or just show up with your little ones & an open heart!

🎨🧝‍♂️ M I N I P A I N T I N G 🧝‍♂️🎨Love painting miniatures but have no one to paint with or hang out with? Bring your ...
09/07/2026

🎨🧝‍♂️ M I N I P A I N T I N G 🧝‍♂️🎨
Love painting miniatures but have no one to paint with or hang out with? Bring your minis and we'll supply the paint, brushes and lighting to deck them out and get those minis looking awesome!
This is all ages and all skill levels friendly! You're welcome to bring the kiddos learning how to paint. Warhammer, Warmachine, Dungeons & Dragons, board game minis and more! All are welcome.
$5 entry or free entry with any menu purchase
Whether you've been painting for 10+ years or this is your first mini and you're nervous about how to start -- you're all welcome to join in! Hope to see you there!

🦸 S U P E R M A N T R I V I A 🦸Andrew of is back for another themed trivia night on Sunday September 27th and it will ...
09/07/2026

🦸 S U P E R M A N T R I V I A 🦸
Andrew of is back for another themed trivia night on Sunday September 27th and it will be all things SUPERMAN!! Brush up on all your Superman knowledge, assemble your team and give ours a call at 518-948-6693 to make a reservation so you don't miss out on the fun.
Hope to see you there!

🍹C O C K T A I L S🍹Current selection of bottled cocktails are all bottled up and ready to be enjoyed in store or grabbed...
09/07/2026

🍹C O C K T A I L S🍹
Current selection of bottled cocktails are all bottled up and ready to be enjoyed in store or grabbed to go to enjoy at home! Which ones sound the tastiest to you? What kinds of bottled cocktails would you like to see in the future? 🤔💭

💅 D R A G B I N G O 💅IT’S DRAG. IT’S BINGO. IT’S DRAG QUEEN BINGO!!Happening in The Cottage at Bard & Baker on Friday, ...
09/06/2026

💅 D R A G B I N G O 💅
IT’S DRAG. IT’S BINGO. IT’S DRAG QUEEN BINGO!!
Happening in The Cottage at Bard & Baker on Friday, September 18th!
Doors open at 7:00 PM and the fun starts at 7:30 PM.
Ticket price includes all materials for Bingo and a chance to win some fun prizes! Your hosts are the fabulous local queens, TV and magazine’s very own gorgeous Typhoid Mary .maryxx and the lovely, the illustrious Noelle Diamond .diamond
Tickets are available on our website, event hosted by Typhoid Mary and Noelle Diamond. Space is limited so be sure to grab your tickets ASAP to guarantee a spot.
Hope to see you there!

🐉💅D & D R A G💅🐉Join Noelle Diamond .diamond for another D&D adventure as we navigate a truly terrible tea partyThe fina...
09/06/2026

🐉💅D & D R A G💅🐉
Join Noelle Diamond .diamond for another D&D adventure as we navigate a truly terrible tea party
The final chapter (for now) of our summer Dungeons & Drag Queens campaign! This show perfectly blends the fun and excitement of a drag show, with the compelling storytelling of D&D! Featuring drag performances, some original music, and a god awful tea party
While this story is a continuation of a previous campaign, this show is designed to be enjoyed by all, regardless if you've been to any of the other shows or not. Tickets available on ! Space is limited so be sure to get yours ASAP to guarantee your spot!

🧶 L E A R N T O K N I T 🧶A guided introduction to knitting, in two sessions (you must attend both!) led by the wonderf...
09/06/2026

🧶 L E A R N T O K N I T 🧶
A guided introduction to knitting, in two sessions (you must attend both!) led by the wonderful .made ! You will come away with basic knitting skills and your own hat :D
In this class you will learn: a simple cast on, garter stitch, how to read a pattern, how to seam two pieces, and a simple bind-off, all while creating your very own pointy bonnet! All supplies included!
Who is this for? Total beginners & folks who want to brush up their skills! Primarily geared towards adults, but determined/focused children are welcome!
This is a two session class and both sessions are required. Session one will be Sunday, 9/13, and session two will be Sunday, 9/27. Both sessions will run from 5-7:30 PM. Space is limited and tickets are available on so grab yours ASAP to guarantee your spot! Hope to see you there! 🧶✨

🎴 T A R O T 1 0 1 🎴An interactive workshop for those curious about the Tarot. Learn the cards, explore their symbolism,...
09/06/2026

🎴 T A R O T 1 0 1 🎴
An interactive workshop for those curious about the Tarot. Learn the cards, explore their symbolism, and awaken your intuition with on Saturday October 3rd 6pm-7:30pm at Bard & Baker!
Are you curious about tarot, but don't know where to start? Do you have a deck that's been collecting dust, but calling to you lately?
Join professional tarot reader Mel () for an approachable and foundational introduction to the tarot. In this workshop, we will explore the basics of tarot reading: the history, meanings, and symbolism of the cards and how to connect with your intuition.
Whether you're a total beginner or reconnecting with your tarot journey, this workshop is designed to bring empowerment and inspiration to your readings.
Bring your tarot deck and a notebook. A limited number of decks will be available to borrow if you do not have one. Space is limited and tickets are available in advance on so be sure to grab yours ASAP to guarantee your spot! Hope to see you there!

🐉 N E E D L E F E L T I N G 🐉Learn the basics of needle felting a flat piece and take home your own silly, adorable, or...
09/06/2026

🐉 N E E D L E F E L T I N G 🐉
Learn the basics of needle felting a flat piece and take home your own silly, adorable, or fierce dragon! Join us on November 10th, 6:30pm-8:30pm in The Cottage at Bard & Baker as you learn from Alyssa Yeager.
Flat needle felting (also known as felt painting) is a great way to learn the basics of needle felting and go home with a completed creation in a (relatively) short amount of time. We'll use wool roving, colored felt bases, stencils, and a felting needle to create unique dragons for everyone. Space is limited and tickets are available in advance on so be sure to grab yours ASAP to guarantee your spot! Hope to see you there!

Address

501 Broadway, Suite 105
Troy, NY
12180

Opening Hours

Tuesday 2pm - 10pm
Wednesday 2pm - 10pm
Thursday 2pm - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

Telephone

+15189486693

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