Our take
The only real gaming café in Clermont, one that takes video game culture seriously without becoming a closed club. A good option for a Saturday night with friends.
Gaming café on rue Ballainvilliers: consoles, board games, Smash tournaments. Clermont's geek hangout.
Gaming café-bar on rue Ballainvilliers in Clermont-Ferrand, in the city centre. A hybrid concept: coffee and cocktail bar plus a games area (consoles, video games, board games, tournament nights). A well-stocked drinks menu, light food (boards, croque-monsieurs, salads). Terrace in season. Mostly evenings and weekends, a crowd aged 20 to 35. Open Tuesday to Saturday until 22:00, closed Sunday and Monday; hours shift depending on the evening, check before you drop by. Allow €4-5 for a coffee, €8-10 for a cocktail.
Why we love it
- Consoles, video games and board games
- Smash and Mario Kart tournament nights
- Terrace in season
Top tip
Smash and Mario Kart tournament nights come up regularly, so follow them on Facebook. Quieter on weekdays early in the evening. Gift cards available, ideal for Clermont's geeks.
Before you go
- Coffee €4-5, cocktails €8-10
- Terrace in season
Practical info
- Address
- 44 Rue Ballainvilliers, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
63000 Clermont-Ferrand - MondayClosed
- Tuesday15h–22h
- Wednesday15h–22h
- Thursday15h–22h
- Friday15h–22h
- Saturday15h–22h
- TodayClosed
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Around Le Checkpoint café
60 spots in and around Clermont-Ferrand, enough to build your day.
Where to eat close by
€€Bougnat Burger
4.6Clermont-Ferrand · a 5-minute walk away
€€Los Dos Hermanos
4.5Clermont-Ferrand · a 5-minute walk away
€€Restaurant Le Numéro Trois
4.2Clermont-Ferrand · a 5-minute walk away
Where to stay nearby
Hôtel Océania Clermont-Ferrand
4.4Clermont-Ferrand · a 5-minute walk away
Hotel Mercure Clermont-Ferrand Centre Jaude
4.7Clermont-Ferrand · a 5-minute walk away
Hôtel Le Lion
4.3Clermont-Ferrand · a 5-minute walk away
Hikes nearby
Waymarked routes within 15 km, GPX track included.
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