Where London's adventurers gather
AlphaDungeonBase is a solar-powered gaming lounge on New Compton Street. Roll for initiative under living-green walls, borrow from a 900-strong game library, and refuel with stone-baked pizza between quests.
A greener kind of dungeon
Built on daylight, not fluorescent gloom
When we opened the doors off Seven Dials in 2019, we wanted the opposite of a windowless basement. Skylights, a rooftop solar array, and a moss-lined atrium keep every table bright and quietly powered by the sun — even on a grey London afternoon.
Gamemasters who actually teach the rules
Every shift has two roaming hosts who will set up a game, explain it in ten minutes, and check in without hovering. First time rolling a d20 or a lapsed player returning after a decade — you will never be left flipping through a rulebook alone.
A neighbourhood table for the West End
Between Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road, we host weeknight campaigns, Saturday family sessions, and after-work board-game socials for the theatres, studios and offices around Holborn. Regulars leave their painted minis in our lockers.
The den in daylight
From the campaign nooks to the café counter — a peek at where the adventures happen.
Everything a good quest needs
Four ways to play, all under one sunlit roof.
Guided RPG Campaigns
Join an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder campaign led by one of our resident gamemasters, or book a private table for your own party. Sessions run three hours with pre-generated characters, dice and minis provided.
- Beginner-friendly starter quests
- Loaner dice & painted miniatures
- Story recaps emailed after each session
Loved by London’s gamers
A snapshot of 1,280+ verified member reviews.
out of 5 · Based on 1,284 member reviews
“Booked a beginner D&D session for my partner’s birthday and our host made the whole table feel like heroes within minutes. We’ve been back three Fridays running.”
“The library is unreal — we tried four games we’d never heard of in one afternoon and the staff taught every single one. Best rainy-day plan in Covent Garden.”
“I run a monthly campaign here and the daylight and plants make three-hour sessions fly by. Coffee’s genuinely good too, which is rare for a game café.”
Frequently asked questions
Walk-ins are welcome for library tables whenever we have space, but weekends and campaign nights fill fast. We strongly recommend booking a table online or by phone for groups of four or more, especially Friday and Saturday evenings.
Not at all — most of our guests are new or returning players. Our hosts will recommend something for your group and teach the rules in about ten minutes. Our guided beginner RPG quests are built specifically for first-timers.
Library tables are £6 per person for the whole day. Guided RPG campaign seats start at £14 per player per session, and most events run from £10. There’s no minimum spend on food or drink.
Yes. Under-16s are welcome until 7pm and free on our Family Sundays, which feature light quests suitable for ages 7 and up. After 7pm the den becomes an adults-focused space for longer campaigns.
Our café offers vegan and gluten-free pizza bases and clearly labels allergens on the menu. Let a host know when you arrive and the kitchen will happily adapt most dishes for your table.
Absolutely. We hire out our Verdant Hall for birthdays, team socials and stag or hen gatherings, with a dedicated gamemaster and a set food package. Email us and we’ll build an evening around your group.
Plan your visit
Questions, bookings, or private hire — send us a message and a host will reply within one working day.
Visit the den
- 58 New Compton Street, Holborn, London WC2H 8EB
- +44 20 7836 7411
- [email protected]
Opening hours
- Monday – Thursday · 12pm – 11pm
- Friday – Saturday · 12pm – 12am
- Sunday · 12pm – 10pm