The Long Rest

The Long Rest in Canterbury is a board game café where coffee, food and a bit of friendly competition all come together, and dogs are welcome inside. Tucked along Butchery Lane, it's designed as a relaxed community space with a growing library of hundreds of board games you can dip into, whether you're in the mood for something quick and easy or a full strategy session that takes over your afternoon.

Inside, it's cosy and welcoming, the kind of place where you settle into a table, pick a game, and lose track of time in the best way. There's food, drinks and even cocktails to keep things going, plus regular events like Dungeons & Dragons sessions and themed game nights if you fancy something a bit different. It works for all ages and group sizes, from families and casual players to full-on game enthusiasts, and the team are on hand to help you find something that fits.

It's less "quick stop café" and more "let's stay here a while and play just one more game" kind of place, with dogs joining you while you roll the dice, likely deciding they're in charge of the game strategy.