Queen & Rook Game Cafe

Name: Queen & Rook Game Cafe
Address: 123 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, US
Telephone: +12159950043
Price range: $$

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe is a highly rated board game café located in Philadelphia, boasting a collection of over 2,000 board games alongside a retro basement arcade. The establishment features both indoor and outdoor seating and offers a full restaurant and bar with an extensive menu that includes numerous vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. With its new location at 123 South St., the café encourages family-friendly entertainment by providing an environment where children can enjoy parties without the distractions of smartphones. The café also caters to various social gatherings, making it an ideal spot for casual dates or friendly hangouts. Additionally, Queen & Rook offers private rooms available for team building activities, corporate events, parties, or gaming groups.

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09/14/2026

Grab your flower crowns, corsets, and chainmail... 🌻⛓️🌟 The Fantasy Renn Faire is returning to the 100 Block of South Street on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26!

Devour pickle on a stick, soft pretzel swords by A&A Soft Pretzels , and 🥒🥨🥟while exploring a street filled with trinkets & craft vendors, 🐲🔮 beer & draft mead, 🍻 plus outdoor performances like staged sword fighting & fire performers & MORE! ⚔️❤️‍🔥‼️

Vendors include: Alexa Galtman Arin Violet CalicoNebulaCrafts CURIO dannylantern Dark Moon Magic & Co. || Jamie Imari Dye Division Ten Fox & Bear 𝚢𝚎𝚗𝚗𝚒 ⊹ Ryn Mc 🌱jeanne sprout🌱 Joseph Zhou | Dark Fantasy Artist Kathryn Maxwell Art Heather Steinberg | Watercolor Artist Philly Glitter Bar Mndii Grace Mangy Mutt mk’s wares & wears / madieval adornments Mystikala .Props .com Q***r Candle Company selkiemarcharms SideQuest Theater Siege and Khaos leah spools on parade 💐 | philly crochet artist 𝔏𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔯 𝔧𝔬𝔲𝔯𝔫𝔞𝔩𝔰 | 𝔤𝔯𝔦𝔪𝔬𝔦𝔯𝔢𝔰 | 𝔰𝔠𝔯𝔞𝔭𝔟𝔬𝔬𝔨𝔰 SunshineMaille ☀️⛓️💜 TheCrimsonCauldron Tiny Dragon Dice & MORE!

A massive thank you to our sponsors: Jim Beam Hornitos® Tequila Maker's Mark Irvine’s Spirits Don Q Rum NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer 3 Floyds Brewing New Trail Brewing Company & Energized by Red Bull USA 🇺🇸 🎨📸 by kscope 👁️ media & events

SAVE THE DATE ⬇️
🐉 Queen & Rook Fantasy Renn Faire
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 12-8pm
📍 100 Block of South Street, Philadelphia (outside Queen & Rook)

09/13/2026

Queen & Rook turns SEVEN today, 9/13/26! Say “happy 7th birthday” or “happy 7th anniversary” and get your library or seating fees waived today! Come by and see us, try a new Witchy Cocktail, play some games on this rainy day.

09/12/2026

🧙‍♀️ WITCHY COCKTAILS drop today! Come on by and enjoy our new Fall drinks (clockwise):
🎃 Kiki (Hornitos Reposado Tequila, Espresso, Pumpkin Spice, Licor 43, Averna)
🍐 Circe (Irvine’s Vodka, Pear, Ginger, Lemon, Rhubarb Bitters)
🍠 Agatha (Don Q White Rum, Don Q Spiced Rum, Ube, Coconut)
🍎 Glinda (Irvine’s Vodka, Pink Lady Apple Tincture, Cinnamon) = 2 shot pair with Elphaba
🌿 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (Zero Proof) (Pink Lady Apple Tincture, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Tonic)
🍏 Elphaba (Irvine’s Vodka, Apple Pucker, Matcha, Lemon) = 2 shot pair with Glinda
🍯 Tasha (Jim Beam Bourbon, Honey, Rosemary, Lemon)
🍊 Willow (Irvine’s Gin, Spiced Orange Tea Syrup, Lemon)

Plus, Brussels Sprouts are back! And we’re keeping Street Corn Nachos and Seitan Souvlaki on the menu! Reservations via Resy or call us: 215-995-0043 🥃 by Matthew Frederick Brenner and ♓ 🇵🇷 🇮🇹 🇮🇪 👨‍🍳🍸🥃

09/11/2026

Shanah Tovah! Happy Rosh Hashana to everyone celebrating the New Year!

09/09/2026

Memory Bucket is a new cooperative, intergenerational storytelling game by SAADA , a Philly-based South Asian American nonprofit! Play it now in our game library and look for it in Queen & Rook Shoppe. Thank you Samip for visiting us at Q&R, we love how Memory Bucket seamlessly combines a conversation with game mechanics!

09/02/2026

🎲 We’re open regular hours all week/end, and EXTENDED HOURS on Monday 9/7 from 12pm-10pm! Pizza lunch, gaming, dinner, drinks. Reservations via Resy or give us a call. openinphilly

09/01/2026

Q&R MEMBERSHIPS launch today! See the link in the comments for details and to join!

All the gaming you want and need, with one flat price 💰🐉

♟️𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 ($20/mo or $180/yr):
- Free library access for 1
- 2.5-hour play limit; reservation required for guaranteed space
- Monthly Quest

🎲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 ($40/mo or $360/yr):
- Free library access for 5 - Up to 2 Adults and 3 Kids (additional family models available as-needed)
- 2.5-hour limit; reservation required for guaranteed space
- Monthly Quest (one prize per membership)

🕹️ 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 ($50/mo):
- Unlimited, untimed access (availability during private events not guaranteed)
- Monthly Quest

👇 𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨:
- Board Game: Play a cooperative game with 4+ players
- Arcade: Place 1st on Tokyo Drift

𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚: Q&R Mug

Join starting TODAY Tuesday September 1st! Online or in-person Queen & Rook📍 Queen & Rook, 123 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 🎥 kscope 👁️ media & events ⭐️ Matthew Frederick Brenner and Edward 🙏🏽 Dallas Walker Peterson

08/29/2026

Adopt Carl and Princess Donut!
These two kittens are:
✅ bonded
✅ ridiculously funny
✅ SUPER dog-friendly
✅ professionally trained in zoomies
✅ deeply committed to making your house more chaotic in the best possible way

🐾 Apply to adopt them at farsaves.com or through the link in bio Fishtails Animal Rescue (F.A.R)

Complimentary cocktail from Queen & Rook to the lucky person who adopts this pair! 🔥 Carl and Donut Lead the Rage Elemental (Dungeon Crawler Carl) 🔥 White rum, spiced rum, mango Tajin syrup, lime, Tajin rim

08/26/2026

Introducing... Queen & Rook Memberships! All the gaming you want and need, with one flat price 💰🐉

♟️𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 ($20/mo or $180/yr):
- Free library access for 1
- 2.5-hour play limit; reservation required for guaranteed space
- Monthly Quest

🎲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 ($40/mo or $360/yr):
- Free library access for 5
- Up to 2 Adults and 3 Kids (additional family models available as-needed)
- 2.5-hour limit; reservation required for guaranteed space
- Monthly Quest (one prize per membership)

🕹️ 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 ($50/mo):
- Unlimited, untimed access (availability during private events not guaranteed)
- Monthly Quest

𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙐𝙋 👇👇
𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨:
- Board Game: Play a cooperative game with 4+ players
- Arcade: Place 1st on Tokyo Drift
𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚:
Q&R Mug

Join starting Tuesday September 1st! Online or in-person 📍 Queen & Rook, 123 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
🎥 kscope 👁️ media & events ⭐️ Matthew Frederick Brenner and Edward 🙏🏽 Dallas Walker Peterson

08/24/2026

🍎 Summer Camp 2026! Thank you teachers: Kat, Ashleigh, Crys, Jena, Layla, Malik, Naandi, and Violet; Youth Assistants: Alasdair, Calvin, Cole, Michael, and Rohan

🎲 Thank you guest speakers: Jessica Hong Not So Neighborly, Sam Roberts (Escape from Dino Island), Kristen Danley Tiny Dragon Dice, Jason Schneider Happy Camper, Danielle Reynolds (Tricky Kids, Caution Signs), R. Jacobs (podcast sound designer), Scott Brady (Hues and Cues, Boop, Caution Signs), and Brennan Taylor (Teenage Ninja Fighting School)

❤️ And the biggest thank you to all of our amazing CAMPERS & FAMILIES — you are such an important part of the Q&R community! Good luck with the new school year and see you later this Fall.

08/20/2026

🎲 YOUTH and TEEN D&D starts up in a few weeks! Our monthly membership-based, drop-off program is offered on Fri Sat & Sun (Youth); and Mon Tues Wed & Sun (Teen) — so you can choose the session that works best for your family.

🐉 For kids age 6-13, and teens age 13-17. No experience necessary, includes all materials. 🍕 Youth D&D includes a drink and meal each session; 🍔 Teen D&D offers a la carte options for purchase.

✅ To register, see LINK IN COMMENTS and DM us with any questions.

08/20/2026

08/14/2026

FALL AFTERSCHOOL and FULL & HALF DAY CAMP registrations are live! For more details and to register SEE LINK IN BIO “Register for Youth Programs” and email with any questions. Scholarships available!

Pickup from OFFICIAL Meredith School Official Nebinger Elementary McCall Elementary Vare-Washington School and St. Peter's School , home/un schooled kids and drop offs welcome!

07/30/2026

The Hobbit Week at Queen & Rook! Join us for a Hobbit themed Quizzo and the new Magic: The Gathering: The Hobbit set releases!

🥔 HOBBIT QUIZZO: Thursday 8/6 at 7pm
Test your Hobbit knowledge (books and movies, not LOTR!) at our special Quizzo hosted by Matthew Frederick Brenner! Enjoy Hobbit themed cocktails (alcohol and zero proof); costumes encouraged, prize for best costume; win gift cards; FREE to play Quizzo; rsvp highly recommended Resy note ‘Hobbit Quizzo’

🥧 MTG: THE HOBBIT PRERELEASE EVENTS: Fri 8/7, Sat 8/8, Sun 8/9, Tues 8/11
After our Hobbit Quizzo, join us for the new set releases for Magic: The Gathering! We have Prereleases on Friday 8/7, Saturday 8/8, Sunday 8/9, & Tuesday 8/11. We’ll have “Shire Pie” for all event ticketholders; and Hobbit themed cocktails (alcohol and zero proof) to celebrate the occasion. Fri 8/7 and Tues 8/11 events will include Hobbit/LOTR costume contests with prizes for best dressed! Tickets at LINK in bio

07/30/2026

Calling all vendors and performers - applications for the Fall Fantasy Renn Fare are OPEN NOW! 👸📣

Queen & Rook’s Fantasy Renn Faire returns to South Street on Saturday, September 26—and we want you to join the party! ⚔️🧌🎲🧙‍♂️ Come out for a jam-packed day of Renaissance Faire-themed fun, thrilling performances, local fantasy vendors, delicious food & drink, and so much more! 🍻 Apply now - spots are limited!

Visit the 🔗 Queen & Rook’s bio for more information!
⌛ Applications due FRIDAY AUGUST 14th!
🎨 kscope 👁️ media & events
📍 100 Block of South Street (outside Queen & Rook) Philadelphia PA

07/23/2026

Thank you Annemarie Dooling of Eater Philly for including Queen & Rook in your newest roundup of Philly’s best kid-friendly restaurants! We have plenty of games and good eats for the entire family! Read it at the LINK in the comments; reservations via Resy.

07/16/2026

It’s true - we’re opening a second location in Fairmount!

Our second location will feature an extensive board game library, full bar, and restaurant service like our flagship South Street location. Instead of stepping into the past, this new location will celebrate futuristic fantasy and design, aligning with our mission of creating welcoming spaces centered around gaming, community, and connection.✨🤖

We’re thrilled to open a new set of doors to Philadelphia’s gaming community. 🚪🎮🎱🎲 We look forward to continuing to support locally-owned gaming spaces, fostering connection, creativity, and optimism for the future!

Swipe to explore our Mood Board for 🔮👉1642 Fairmount Ave!

Queen & Rook - Second Location
📍 1642 Fairmount Ave (COMING 2026)

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Address

123 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
19147

To reach your destination at South Street in Philadelphia, you have a couple of options for transportation:

**Public Transport:**
1. **Subway:** Take the Market-Frankford Line (Blue Line) to the 69th Street Terminal. Transfer to the 34 Trolley towards 69th Street and get off at the 15th Street Station. From there, it's a short walk to South Street.
2. **Bus:** You can also take the bus routes that service South Street, such as the 40 or 45. Check local schedules for exact stops and times.

**Driving/Parking:**
1. If you're driving, head towards South Street via I-95 or I-76 depending on your starting point.
2. There are several parking garages nearby, including those on 2nd and 3rd Streets. Metered street parking may also be available but check for time limits and restrictions.

Make sure to check traffic conditions before you head out!

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 10pm
Tuesday	5pm - 10pm
Wednesday	5pm - 10pm
Thursday	5pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 12am
Saturday	12pm - 12am
Sunday	12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+12159950043

Website

http://queenandrookcafe.com/

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe is a vibrant destination that combines the joy of gaming with delicious dining. With an impressive library of over 2,000 board games, guests can immerse themselves in both classic and contemporary titles, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. The cafe features a retro basement arcade that adds an extra layer of fun to your visit.

The menu at Queen & Rook is thoughtfully crafted, offering a wide range of options including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal or a light snack while you play, you'll find plenty of tasty choices to satisfy your cravings. The full bar complements the dining experience with local drafts and creative cocktails.

Families will appreciate the kid-friendly atmosphere, where children under 12 can enjoy gaming without incurring a playing fee (except during special events). With dedicated kids' meals and non-alcoholic drink options available, parents can relax knowing their little ones are well catered for.

For those seeking a unique venue for gatherings or team-building activities, Queen & Rook offers reservable rooms perfect for corporate events or community meetings. This cafe truly stands out as an inviting space for friends, families, and couples alike to connect over games and great food in the heart of Philadelphia.

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