The Rook & Pawn

294 W Washington St #300, Athens
(706) 543-5040

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August Miller

Great food and drinks and the vibe is nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

PENGHAING LY

They have a plenty of board game to play. Each person need to pay 7$. The IPA is good

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Wayne Peacock

Great drinks all around, fantastic selection of board games, knowledgeable staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Hannah Henson

Its an interesting concept but not actually executed that well. Most of the games are missing pieces and parts so whatever game you do pick expect it to not be complete. The sitting area is incredibly dark; I enjoy the moody lighting but can make it hard to see the game you want to play. Food is what you would expect from a cafe, service is hit or miss. I went once where service was great and a different time where it was hard trying to get the help from the worker.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Don Super

I’ve been a customer here many times over the past ten years but I fear I’m at my wits end. The food is always subpar, the service is terrible and the employees are rude and lazy. They never answer the phone and have no sort of online ordering option so even when I want a mid and under filled sandwich I have to go in person and wait an hour for cold food. Can’t even order lunch anymore smdh. The games are good but many are missing pieces or parts and the staff seem annoyed by the fact they work somewhere that customers would like to visit. If I could give the service zero stars I would. I think it’s a great place to go if you are friends with the bartender or are too drunk to remember.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jack L.

Walked in by myself as someone who’d never been in Athens before, ordered a coffee I’d never tried (Cubano con leche), and yet I still felt at home. The atmosphere is friendly and cozy, the staff are friendly and welcoming, and the food is delicious. I would highly recommend a visit whether you’re just passing through or a local.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ilaina Burns

Love this place, one of the most welcoming and comfortable places to hang out in Athens. Whether it’s a high energy game of trivia or a more chill board game night (ONLY $7 to choose from the huge selection and play all day?! What a steal!) I have never not had a good time.

The bartenders are also so sweet and the food is amazing, especially the tofu banh mi which I get a craving for regularly. 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura Lundsten

Very overpriced. $7 per person to play a game, even if you have a large group.

Cody Whitlock

First off, Nickoli is the best trivia host and we love him. I am lost without his presence. Praise be.

The food—takes a while but pretty scrumptious. I get the Italian panini.

Drinks—great selection and I love the Shinji which is my go to. My only complaint is that my drink is slightly different every time it’s made so it can be hit or miss with the creation.

Highly recommend coming here for games, snacks and drinks.

Also, I found out of this place from word of mouth and the servers and bar tenders are great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

N Fokus

Tasty food and beverages, super nice staff, and a whole wall of games!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

scott jones

We enjoyed it ! A unique place, very relaxed, great coffee and drinks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicole Catherine

The atmosphere is great and I love the cheeky menu items!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jon Rhodes

This is a wonderful place to be away from the whole world. To reconnect with either your slef or others over a warm cup and board game.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kristina H

Great hang out spot, they have so many games, although they didn't have solar quest.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Jess Bloomingdale

Tofu banh mi was so freaking tasty!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

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