Taverna Lautapelikahvila

Lautapelikahvila Taverna is a unique board game café in central Tampere that blends casual dining with endless play. Known as Finland’s first board game café with over 800 games ready to play, Taverna provides a lively and relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy food, drinks and friendly competition around the table. Players can choose from everything from light perunoita (potato snacks) to hearty salads and grilled toasts while exploring games that range from family classics to strategy favourites.

The menu features fresh and flavourful options fit for board game sessions. For something light, options include Soijasuikale (Soy strip salad) with marinated soijasuikaleet (soy strips), crisp salaattisekoitus (salad mix), kurkku (cucumber), tomaatti (tomato) and vibrant paprika (bell pepper) tossed with talon sinappikastike (house mustard dressing). The Gouda (Gouda salad) layers cubes of creamy Goudajuusto (Gouda cheese) with cantaloupe-meloni (cantaloupe melon) and oliivi (olive) on fresh greens, while Lämminsavulohi (Warm smoked salmon salad) pairs succulent savulohi (smoked salmon) with crisp vegetables and tangy dressing. For snacks, the Tavernan liha- & juustolautanen (Taverna meat & cheese platter) shows off slices of Prosciutto-kinkku (prosciutto ham), Napolin salami (Napoli salami) and seasoned kana (chicken) alongside rich cheeses, and Valkosipulileipätikut (Garlic bread sticks) deliver crunchy, garlicky bites ideal to share. Desserts like Tavernan ritarit (Taverna’s French toast) and Talon omenapiirakka (House apple pie) offer sweet endings with fruit, chocolate and whipped cream.

Beverages range from quality kahvia (coffee) and brewed tee (tea) to craft beers and sodas, all perfect to sip while diving into a great game. Whether visiting with friends or joining a local gaming group, Lautapelikahvila Taverna offers a memorable blend of food, drinks and fun in the heart of Tampere.