We're teaming up with Loading Bar in Stoke Newington to bring you a fun Sunday afternoon and our first ever BOARD GAME AND BOOK SWAP!
Whether you're clearing out your shelves or just want to connect with lovely people over books and board games, there's a place for you here. Loading Bar has plenty of space to sit and relax, and there is food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy from the bar. They even have a room with retro arcade games. Tables are also available with an Xbox One X, PS4, N64, or Nintendo Switch.
Booking a table upstairs is recommended if you would like to reserve a specific console table, or if you are coming in a group of 5 or more. The maximum table size is 8, and tables can be booked 2 weeks in advance.
Booths with seating for 4 people are available in our swap space and do not require booking.
Book a table here.
🎲📖 How It Works 📖🎲
Bring up to 5 pre-loved books and/or 5 card or board games to swap! All swappable games will be marked with a sticker (provided on arrival) to avoid any mix-ups with games brought just to play with your friends, or Loading Bar and QueerSwap's collections.
The swap runs on an honour system: you can take home as much as you bring of each item. Bring 2 games? Take up to 2 games. Bring 5 books? Take up to 5 books! There’ll be space to relax, chat, and try out some games with new friends or old ones so feel free to bring your favourites to play, even if you’re not swapping them!
🎲📖 Extra Items? 📖🎲
Got extra books or games? We can take them as donations! You will still only be able to take a maximum of 5 books/games, but
any extra books at the end of the swap will be held onto for future book swaps, and any extra games will be either added to the ongoing QueerSwap collection to be played by guests at QueerSwap events, or brought to the next board game swap.
🎟 All tickets are pay-what-you-can.
The suggested contribution is £3–5, and if you're able to give a little more to support others on low incomes, we appreciate it! Every penny goes straight back into future QueerSwap events.
🔞 This event is for adults only.
♿ Access: The swap will be taking place on the lower floor of Loading Bar. There is no lift, and this space is only accessible via stairwell. Loading Bar's ground floor has a step-free entrance and access to the bar and some seating, but there is 1-2 steps to the toilet, and the toilet is not accessible. It is a narrow bathroom that may be difficult for a person and a carer to be in at the same time. If you would like to sit upstairs, booking in advance is recommended. Tables can be booked 2 weeks in advance. If anyone knows of a free, accessible venue that can host a future book/board game swap with capacity for 50 people, please let us know!