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Glasgow cafe's Dungeons & Dragons nights surge in popularity after film release

Geek Retreat has welcomed a hoard of new regulars interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons following the release of a blockbuster movie based on the tabletop game.

Glasgow Live · Apr 27, 2023

Leeds man spends more than £60,000 a year so 'geeks' have a safe space in the city

Andy Morton-Foggon says he earns 'a lot less than minimum wage' to serve the 'geek' community

Leeds Live · Jan 31, 2023

Glasgow's Geek Retreat announces move away from original Union Street site

After almost 10 years on Union Street, the popular board game and comic book store and cafe is closing and moving to a new bigger store in the St Enoch's Centre.

Glasgow Live · Dec 20, 2022

Newport's changing identity: The city that always seems to take one step forward and two steps back

With a brand new market and the promise of major investment, where is Newport headed?

Wales Online · May 1, 2022

British Business Bank helps Geek Retreat to open two new stores in Wales

The two new stores in Cardiff and Newport are being supported with start-up loans

Birmingham Post · Feb 3, 2022

New Geek Retreat gaming cafe to open in Greater Manchester, making it a trio for the region

The cafes host events for fans of Marvel, Pokemon, Magic the Gathering and more

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2022