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Pause Menu - Board Game Bar & Cafe, Fitzroy, AU-VIC

Pause Menu - Board Game Bar & Cafe

5.0
5
16 Reviews
$40 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Good for groups
  • Romantic
  • Neighbourhood gem
Put simply, we are your new board game hangout space!

Pause Menu is a board games bar & café located in Fitzroy with almost 200 games, coffee and pastries to offer. Along with other easy to access drinks and snacks.

We focus on community. Our no.1 priority making sure that your time here is fun and relaxing. Our goal is to have everyone feel welcome and included. We hope to give back to our community by hosting game nights and learn to play evenings as well as meet ups. We have something going on every week! If something is of interest please you can RSVP on our events page.

Drop on by and let the good times roll!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cafe Dining
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    0433 830 804
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Fitzroy
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

5.0
5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 5Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 5Value

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16 Reviews
  1. Brunosugamama

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent selection of games. Good beers. Can order in food if U want. Chill vibes

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  2. Arianna

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing, stayed for three hours and had a smile on my face the whole time. I recommend this place for a perfect long date

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  3. Tayla

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely spot, will definitely be coming back. Staff were very friendly :)

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  4. PeteS

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great range of games, super friendly staff, great prices. Loved it.

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  5. Mike

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a good time here, the staff were really friendly and helpful, the food was nice and there were plenty of board game choices. We will definitely come back!

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  6. Genie

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 August 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are so friendly, and the cafe is so cozy, lovely place to relax with friends!

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  7. Zoee

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good selection of games, nice service. Turmeric latte was so-so.

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  8. Ellen

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 August 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love going to Pause/menu! Everyone is so lovely and the vibe is wicked. Will definitely be coming back 😊😊😊

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  9. Genie

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 August 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place to spend a few hours catching up with friends!

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  10. Slowtoh

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 August 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Think I’ve just found my new favourite spot! Love the entire concept of this cafe/bar! A whole variety of board games to play and the owners are very friendly! Definitely going back sometime soon :D

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Pause Menu - Board Game Bar & Cafe is rated 5 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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74 Rose St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Fitzroy
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–20:30
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cafe Dining
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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