The Tavern Gaming Cafe

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  Becky Cottrell

  ·3 weeks ago

  “I booked The Tavern for my husband's 40th birthday, and they did not disappoint. I started with a venue and a vision, and owner (Martin) not only realised that vision, but continually improved upon it. Martin and I met multiple times in the run up to the party, to ensure that everything was in place, and to add new ideas; no detail was overlooked. The food was delicious, and everybody was well catered for. In addition, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The Tavern is such a unique venue - one which he have visited many times over the years - and it has been wonderful to see how far it has come. Martin and his team have done such a fantastic job of making it what it is today. Thank you all so much. P.S. the toilets were super clean and beautifully decorated!”

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  Andrew Furber

  ·1 month ago

  “Spent the day at this wonderful place yesturday. We have not been for a long time and we where made to feel very welcome by the very friendly staff. Food is the best. An awesome atmosphire. I highly recomend a visit”

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  Bethany Aria Hughes

  ·1 month ago

  “Staff are amazing and so friendly especially Martin and Callum. The new vegan pizza is lovely! Worth a try”

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  Julia Rhianne

  ·3 months ago

  “Went here with some friends for a day of board games. Good selection of games and friendly staff. We went during the heatwave so it was really hot inside and the staff handed out free ice pops. Good price for a table and we were given passes to come back again to play games! Good find in Basingstoke and will return”

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  Megan Barnfather

  ·3 months ago

  “Really friendly staff, cool space with various tables styles depending on what you want to do. Very wide game selection and consoles available to play! Cocktail selection is wide and they are very delicious! No review on food as I haven't eaten there, just experienced drink and the great atmosphere. Highly recommend!”

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  Boris Howell

  ·4 months ago

  “I hired out the tavern for the work event, everyone I interacted with here were so helpful and friendly. It’s a great location if you are looking for space to hire, had a tv to plug in a laptop, plus wifi. Short walk away from the train and bus station.”

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  James Tree

  ·6 months ago

  “They've recently refurbished and it looks magnificent! Been going in for years now and not once have we ever left without huge grins and full bellies! The staff are an absolute credit and deserve the utmost praise. Incredibly welcoming to everyone from all walks of life if you don't mind the fact you'll find it hard to walk away! Great food and great cocktails, above anything else its the smiles on the faces of servers that sell this place, a credit to the town centre!”

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  Michael Chapman (Michael Chapman)

  ·6 months ago

  “We (my partner, todler and I) went for something to eat and while it has a nice atmosphere, for the price of the food I was expecting a lot more and when leaving I actually walked away feeling I was just robbed. While the food was edible, it wasnt worth the money. I had a £~16 quid chicken burger and I received a small thin single chicken burger, that had nacho cheese, a small bun and a plate of curly fries. For all three of us it came to £58 and while I was innitally happy paying, I was shook when I saw the very low quality of the food. For that price I was expecting a lot more. I also felt lied to when also paying £5 for a butterbeer to find it was literally 2 cans for cream soda. Probably the going rate but tbh it was under mocktail and thought it was going to be something unique. The Pepsi came in a good size and the people working there were very nice and accommodating. The atmosphere was good and I liked the gaming vibe. Will we go back? Not any time soon and definitely not to eat. Like I said I am happy to spend the money but damn when I saw the food the first thing I thought was a kebab van food would be better value. I hate to leave a bad review, but If you are going to charge that much for that low quality, I feel like the standards should be better for the price. If it was half the price or better value or a mix of the two, I wouldnt have needed to leave a review as I would understand. To reiterate the people were very nice and there is a good vibe there but we might as well of gone to a restaurant nearby.”

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  Pauline

  ·1 year ago

  “Loved the vibes here. We had a good time. So much so that we ended up staying for dinner, which was also good. Very decent burger, good pizza. Fresh, not freezer pizza! We played several games. Dead of winter was new to me, I would recommend it. :) Only the toilets were really gross like they hadn't been cleaned in several days. So I hope they'll look into that.”

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  Mark & Marie's Travels

  ·3 years ago

  “Fabulous little discovery while wandering through the town on a Saturday night. It was the sign for local beers, ciders, and meads that dragged us in but this is great for those who want a coffee, pizza, a read, and, of course, a game of something, of which there is almost no end of choice. Great atmosphere, friendly people running the bar/food area, and a genuinely nice-feeling spot that just also happens to do some cracking drinks.”

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