The Root Boardgame Cafe

We spent an amazing night here. The game selection is great. The people are so helpful and friendly. We also enjoyed the iced drinks, they were delicious. We played Ticket to Ride and Dixit and had so much fun. Thank you again!

My favorite board cafe in Hanoi. Super friendly staff and owners l. Great drinks and a huge selection of board games. I think they have the biggest selection of games in this city. The entrance is kinda hard to find, it’s on the second floor of the building. And the bike parking is behind the building, through a market. The parking is free after you buy a drink. If you are a board game lover this is a must stop, game masters also speak English and can play with you if they are not too busy.

Such a good atmosphere. We spent hours here playing games. They have a great selection, they are very friendly and helpful there and make you feel welcomed. Would definitely recommend

A really nice little space that feels more like someone's living room than a commercial cafe. You can buy drinks and choose board games from their large collection on the shelves. There's small fees to pay for playing some of the more involved/newer games but nothing crazy. Also they have all kinds of games, well known classics, strategy heavy nerdy stuff, easy to learn quick games... Something for everyone and the people who run the place are happy to explain any new games to customers. Recommend coming here especially when it's either rainy or too hot out! PSA: there's cats hanging out in the front room. I'm slightly allergic and didn't notice any effects though. Edit: forgot to mention one criticism: the bathroom could be a bit cleaner!

Found this place as shelter from the rain! It was an unexpected yet welcome find down an alley. The staff is friendly and really helpful at explaining the cafe's concept (how they price boardgames, there are some fun free ones you can play if you order a drink). They also offer to initially facilitate some games to teach the customers how to play. Only downside (?) I ordered the mojito which should be alcoholic, but there's barely any kick to it for the price, so I recommend ordering something else if something to make you tipsy is what you're looking for. Anyway they still have many drink options . Still a great place to hangout with friends ~~

Excellent game selection, from simple all the way up to complex games and even campaign games. We had a great time trying out Terraforming Mars. They charge by the game, with more complex/games with more components costing more. The huge Root mural wall was beautiful. Main issue is the place could have been cleaner - it felt quite dusty overall, and there were some ants around. Can get noisy depending on the groups there but that's understandable.

Great place to come, chill and play board games. This place has plenty of different board games to try. Staring with the simpler ones, getting to the most complex games. The staff has super friendly approach and explains the game for you when it is your first time playing it. They speak very good English. There are plenty drink options to choose from. I recommend choosing something less sugary as the drinks are too sweet for me. I really like this place and would recommend it to any boardgame lover!