Otter Chaos – Brixton’s incredible board game cafe keeps on growing
Recently expanded to take in two arches on Atlantic Road, Otter Chaos is a real Brixton success story, with the owners building a growing community of boardgame lovers. Boasting over …

Recently expanded to take in two arches on Atlantic Road, Otter Chaos is a real Brixton success story, with the owners building a growing community of boardgame lovers.
Boasting over 500 games for you to play, the bar invites you to “bring your family, a couple of friends, or the whole gang for a wonderful time playing anything from the silliest of party games, to the most involved heavy strategy games.”
The fully licensed bar serves a wide range of soft and alcoholic drinks—including cocktails – and there’s handmade sourdough pizzas (with vegan options and gluten-free bases available on request).
They also host regular themed nights which you need to book in advance:
Tuesdays – Social Mixer from 6pm
Rock up on a Tuesday night and join in with one of the friendly groups revisiting favourites or trying out new games.Wednesdays – Blood on the Clocktower, from 7pm
Our weekly beginner-friendly session of this rich social deduction game—a successor to games like Mafia and Werewolf—led by an experienced storyteller. More details on the game and event can be found on the OverBoard Meetup event below.Thursdays – Drop in DNN
Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or completely new to the game, our D&D nights are beginner-friendly and perfect for everyone.
Led by skilled Dungeon Masters, you’ll experience immersive storytelling, thrilling combat, and plenty of laughs along the way.
More info
Otter Chaos
Arch 22, Atlantic Road, Brixton SW9
Opening hours
Monday–Thursday: 5pm–11pm
(Kitchen Open: 5:30pm–10pm)
Friday: 2pm–11pm
(Kitchen: 5:30pm–10pm)
Saturday & Sunday: 11am–11pm
(Kitchen: 12:30pm–4pm and 5:30pm–10pm)