S I NGL E OR IG IN DR I P C OFF EE Drip coffee, also known as pour-over coffee, is the cleanest and simplest way to draw out a coffee’s best qualities. Guatemala Monte Flor £2.70 cup / £3.70 mug Well balanced with a rich body, crisp clean acidity with a milk chocolate and syrupy red berry finish.

Kenya AA £2.70 cup / £3.70 mug A well balanced coffee jam packed with lemons, blackcurrants, sweet oranges and a hint of maple syrup with buttery caramel.

Sumatra Gegarang £2.80 cup / £3.80 mug A very deep and full bodied coffee with a tangerine sweetness and laced with a rich and heavy deep chocolate undertone.

El Salvador Ernesto Ingenio £2.90 cup / £3.90 mug Rich smooth milk chocolate body with a nutty cherry aftertaste, then a crisp acidity kicks in with a lime cordial zing mellowing on the tongue.

THE E SP R ES S O BA R Our beans are roasted locally in the UK’s first and only wood powered artisan coffee roastary. Rainforest Alliance certified.

E S PRE S S O S HOT £1.80 single/£2.20 double A refreshingly sweet coffee, subtle fruity notes, finished off with peanuts and buttery caramel.

AM E R ICA NO £2.50 cup/£2.80 mug Our espresso gets the American treatment; hot water fills the cup for a rich alternative to drip coffee.

LAT TE £2.60 glass/£2.90 mug This coffee house favourite adds silky steamed milk to shots of rich espresso.

C APPUC CIN O £2.60 cup / £2.90 mug Our rich espresso is poured with steamed milk until it achieves an artful marble.

FLAT WHI TE £2.70 cup / £3.00 mug The smoothest steamed milk poured over an intensely rich double espresso ‘ristretto’. Bliss.

M OC HA – M ILK / WHI TE / D AR K £3.30 mug The ultimate unity of chocolate and espresso. Add whipped cream (+30p) for total decadence.

LAT TE MA CC HIAT O £2.90 mug Half a shot, twice the foam: a fresh espresso ‘ristretto’ poured into a heavenly froth. Always hits the spot.

C AR AM E L M ACC HIA TO £3.30 mug Rich, buttery caramel, with concentrated and intense ristretto shots of espresso.

E S PRE S S O CO N PAN N É £2.10 single /£2.50 double Indulgence needed? This rich espresso shot topped with lush whipped cream should do the trick!

E S PRE S S O MA CC HIAT O £1.90 single / £2.30 double Don’t be shy. Add a dollop of steamed milk to your espresso shot.

PIC CO LO £2.10 small cup One-third espresso, two-thirds steamed milk. Deliciously short.

C AR AM E L LAT TE £3.50 mug Mouth-watering flavours perfectly paired: sweet caramel sauce, deep-roasted espresso and freshly steamed milk.

PUM PKIN LAT TE £3.50 mug An autumnal take on the classic latte. Guaranteed to ward off evil spirits!

Our coffees are served at a slightly lower temperature than what you may be used to. This is to maintain the sweet, creaminess of

the milk and avoid scalding the coffee. But - if you'd prefer extra hot coffee...just ask!

S Y RU PS +60p

Vanilla • Hazelnut • Caramel • Gingerbread • Maple Spice • Mint • Pumpkin Spice • Chili • Chestnut • Peppermint

       

THIRSTY MEEPLES BOARD GAME CAFE

OPEN: 11am till late Monday to Friday

9am till late Saturday & Sunday  

C OVER CH ARG E

£4.50 per person / £3.50 per child (12 years or under) for 3 hours.

But! For customers who choose not to purchase

items from our Food & Drink Menu a cover charge of £6 (adults) / £5 (children) will apply.

We offer split bills for groups of 5 or less.

Only food and drink provided by Thirsty

Meeples can be consumed on the premises.

- No re-admission -

Over 2,000 board games to discover and play.

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S PIC ED C HAI LA TTE £2. 80 A rich and creamy mixture of black tea and premium spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, and clove.

VA NI LLA C HAI LATTE £2. 80 Black tea, vanilla and premium spices expertly blended to create a delicate and creamy chai latte.

GR E E N CHA I LAT TE £2. 80 Carefully balanced with the sharp taste of premium spices like cinnamon and cardamom, allowing the true flavor of green tea to shine through.

M ATC HA C HAI LATTE £3. 10 Craft blended with black tea and Japanese matcha. Its rich and bold taste is enlivened ginger, clove, cinnamon, star anise and cardamom.

PUM PKIN C HAI LA TTE £3. 30 A deeply aromatic cup: spiced chai latte with extra pumpkin glow.

PE PPER M IN T M ATC HA C HAI LA TTE £3. 60 Refreshing peppermint interwoven with rich matcha.

D IR TY H IP P IE £3. 60 Green Chai Latte with an espresso shot.

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Oxford Brew £2.20 A traditional blend of Assam tea, stimulating and aromatic with a full-bodied taste. Blooming Ceylon £2.30 A scented Ceylon tea with hibiscus, jasmine, mallow and rose blossoms bringing an intense floral taste and spicy undertones. Darjeeling First Flush £2.30 Beautifully light with subtle fruity tones of peach and apricot. Earl of Grey £2.30 A full-bodied blend of the finest black tea with delicious natural Sicilian bergamot oil, decorated with delicate blue cornflower petals.

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Light and refreshing white tea with a mild sweetness. Tropical Mandarin £2.30 Highly aromatic white tea with an array of fruits and blossoms resulting in a peachy aroma and a delectable sweet taste.

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China Jasmine £2.20 Infused with Jasmine blossoms this green tea is mellow and refined with a flowery scent and taste. Gunpowder £2.20 Each leaf is hand-rolled into a tight round pellet producing a flavourful dark green brew with a delightful lingering aftertaste. Dragonwell £2.30 This ancient tea, awarded the title ‘Tea of the Emperor’, is full of minerals and antioxidants. Enjoy a mellow nutty taste and fragrant sweet aroma.

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Camomile Blossoms £2.40 A perfect pairing of Egyptian whole camomile flowers and Spanish lavender - fragrant and sweet. Mojito Mint £2.40 Delicious and soothing this refreshing tonic is a zingy version of the traditional peppermint tea. African Rooibos £2.20 Malty, tasty aromas that transform into a smooth, mellow taste filled with nutty biscuit flavours.

Want more water on your leaves? £1 for a top-up.

M UG OF R E GULA R TE A £2. 00 No frills - just a freshly brewed tea bag in a mug. Milk and sugar? It’s up to you.

HO T M ILK C HOC O LATE £2.80 A traditional smooth, sweet and creamy chocolate mixed together with steamed milk.

HO T DA R K CHO C OLA TE £2.80 A dark, rich chocolate blended with freshly steamed milk.

HO T W HITE C HOC OLA TE £2.80 A rich, creamy white hot chocolate packed with cocoa butter and vanilla.

M EXI CAN HO T CHO CO LAT E £3.20 Dark hot chocolate carefully spiced with chilli and steamed milk.

M APLE HO T C HOC O LATE £3.20 Maple syrup meets hot milk chocolate in this consummate blend.

S PIC Y PUM PKIN HO T C HOC OLA TE £3.20 Hot milk chocolate with an extra helping of seasonal goodness.

EXTRAS: +30p Marshmallows / Whipped Cream

HO T APPLE DR IN K £2.80 A steaming mug of gourmet Canadian spiced apple drink.

M ADA GA SC AR VAN ILLA S TE AM ER £2.80 Vanilla syrup mixed with freshly steamed and foamy milk.

MI LK S HA KES £3. 20 Vanilla / Chocolate / Sticky Toffee (+60p Banana, Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach, Raspberry, Coconut, Pistachio, Bubblegum, Maple Spice).

- Try adding a cheeky syrup shot or an espresso -

W A TER £ 1.70 Still or Sparkling

P OP £ 2.20 Pepsi • Diet Pepsi •

Sprite • Fanta

S MOOTH IE S(1 JUICE + 1 FRUIT) £3. 20 Jui ce: Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry Fr ui t: Banana, Strawberry, Raspberry, Red Berries, Mango, Peach, Coconut, Pineapple (+60p per additional fruit)

P OS H P OP £2. 50 Made by a lady called Claire, posh pops are gently carbonated soft drinks made with a base of spring water.

Plum & Cherry Two fruits destined to say hello don’t disappoint: tangy and sweet.

Pear & Elderflower Delicious pear and delicate elderflower combine to make a match made in heaven – divine!

Strawberry & Rhubarb A perfect balance of strawberry and rhubarb with a finishing hint of vanilla.

Ginger Beer with Chilli Ginger beer with just a kick of chilli at the end.

Dandelion & Burdock The classic British pop. Hints of honey and anise. Refreshing and smooth.

Cloudy Lemonade Fabulously refreshing and deliciously zingy!

Cream Soda Creamy vanilla that goes fizz on your tongue.

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Freshly brewed single origin

coffee slowly dripped over ice

£3.70

I CE D TEA S £2. 70 Served in a long glass over ice - choose any of our loose leaf teas.

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   - EATS -  

C AKE S & BA KE S etc .

Californian Carrot & Orange Cake £3.10 Jam-packed with carrots, coconut, pineapple topped off with an orangey cream cheese icing.

Red Velvet Cake £3.10 A light buttery chocolate sponge with a sweet cream cheese filling and icing. Deeply red and deeply delicious.

Chocolate Fudge Cake £3.10 Intense rich chocolate flavor with 70% chocolate ganache.

New Jersey Baked Vanilla Cheesecake £3.60 Classic New York cheesecake on a biscuit base, flavoured with real vanilla. Dusted with icing and served with a raspberry sauce.

Pecan Pie £3.10 Hand rolled pastry, filled with pecans backed in a classic butterscotch filling.

Butter & Oat Flapjack £2.70 All butter flapjack, with a hint of coconut.

Chocolate Tiffin £2.70 Digestive biscuits, walnuts and raisins, bound together in a dark chocolate base, topped with milk chocolate.

Chocolate Walnut Brownie £2.70 Made with Dark Belgian Chocolate and rice flour. Gloriously truffle-like in texture. Gluten-free.

S AN D W I CHE S £4. 10 All sandwiches made fresh to order.

Choose from either white, granary or seeded bread. Gluten-free also

available. Upgrade to a bap for +30p.

The Goatie Goats Cheese, Rocket Salad,

Fig & Plum Relish

Meeples TLC Houmous, Grated Carrot,

Tapenade & Cucumber

New York Revision Pastrami, Sliced Emmental, Gherkins

& Tewkesbury Mustard

Munching Matilda French Brie, Prosciutto &

Hot Mango Chutney

Olde Scooby Honey Roast Ham, Cheddar &

Sliced Beef Tomato

- ask about our specials -

G OUR MET S AU SA G E ROL L S

£2. 60 Locally made. Served hot or cold. Various flavours:

Apricot & Ginger BBQ Chinese Pork

Chorizo Mustard

Plain Pork Stilton

Sun-dried Tomato Sweet Chilli

ME DI TE RR A NEA N V EG ETA BL E

P L AI T £2. 60

Served hot or cold.

Goats cheese, peppers, olives and garlic.

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Peruvian Pink Cashews Meeples Bar Mix Toasted Nuts & Seeds Mexican Sweet Chilli Nuts Moroccan Spiced Almonds Pistachio Nuts

£2.00 £2.00 £2.00 £2.00 £2.30 £2.30

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Jelly Babies Smarties Peanut M&Ms

£2.00 £2.00 £2.00 £2.30

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Sea Salt Cheddar & Onion Cider Vinegar Sweet Chilli Spicy Tomato

£2.00 £2.00 £2.00 £2.00 £2.00

P OR RI D GE P OTS

£2. 70

Mocha Porridge with Maple Syrup

✪ Coconut Porridge

with Lime Compote ✪

Spiced Porridge with Pear & Ginger

Compote ✪

Nutty Porridge with Honey

✪ Creamy Porridge with

Berry Compote

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O ld Engine O il (6% A BV) £3.90 Harviestoun, Alba, Scotalnd, 330ml A remarkably smooth, creamy brew that offers up flavours of coffee, dark chocolate and earthy hops.

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Kona Brewing Co, Hawaii, 330ml A lighter bodied golden ale with a tropical hop aroma.

De lir ium (8.5% ABV) £4.40 Huyghe, Melle, Belgium, 330ml Bright golden beer with a dense white head, a sweetish palate, and lots of warming alcohol.

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Ko na Lo ngbo ard (4. 6% A BV ) £3.80 Kona Brewing Co, Hawaii, 330ml Liquid Aloha! Smooth lager, spicy aroma with malty body.

Bud var (5.0% ABV) £3.80 Budweiser Budvar, Czech Republic, 330ml Mellow & smooth with a creamy texture & orangey tang.

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Ind ia Pale Ale (5. 4% ABV ) £3.90 Loose Cannon Brewery, Oxon, 330ml Intense fruity taste with a smooth bitter kick.

Ko na Fire R o c k (5. 9% A BV) £3.90 Kona Brewing Co, Hawaii, 330ml A crisp, refreshing “Hawaiian-style” pale ale. Its signature copper colour results from the unique blend of speciality roasted malts.

Alc he my Pale Ale (5. 4% A BV) £3.90 Widmer Brothers, Oregon, USA, 355ml Bright, distinct hop character balanced with hints of caramel and a remarkably smooth finish.

Up heav al IPA (7.0% ABV) £4.30 Widmer Brothers, Oregon, USA, 355ml A huge hop flavour with serious bitterness and balanced finish.

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De Halve Maan, Belgium, 330ml A blonde beer with a clear flavour of citrus and grapefruit.

Bit te r & Twist e d (4.2% ABV ) £3.80 Harviestoun, Alba, Scotalnd, 330ml Superbly balanced, with a malty-sweet aroma, floral, fruity hoppiness and a zingy, zesty flavour. Multi-award winning.

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M o ngo zo Banana (3. 6% A BV) £3.80 Mongozo, Belgium, 330ml An inspired white beer infused with banana, satisfyingly followed on the palate by the coriander and citron notes.

M o ngo zo M ango (3. 6% ABV ) £3.80 Mongozo, Belgium, 330ml Refreshing upfront taste of fruit, naturally dominated by an exuberant and luxuriant sweet hit of mango.

D RA UG HT BEE RS – by t he pint

Abingd o n Br idge (4.1 % ABV ) £3. 80 Loose Cannon Brewery, Oxon Traditional bitter, with a floral slightly sweet finish.

Gunne r s G old (3. 5% A BV) £3. 80 Loose Cannon Brewery, Oxon A refreshing beer with hints of peach & passion fruit.

Band wago n (4.2 % ABV) £3. 80 Loose Cannon Brewery, Oxon A classic bitter, copper coloured, fruity and delicious.

Paint er ’s M at e (4.3 % ABV ) £3. 80 Loose Cannon Brewery, Oxon Golden amber, delicate floral nose & subtle tropical fruits. W W W .THI RS TY ME EP L ES .C O.UK

C OCKT AI L S

Espresso Martini £6.00 Kahlúa, Vodka, Espresso.

Honey Bee £6.00 Vodka, Spiced Rum, Honey, Lemon Juice.

White Russian £6.00 Kahlúa, Vodka, Fresh cream.

Darth Vader £6.90 Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Bacardi, Triple Sec, Jagermeister.

Walk the Plank £6.90 Spiced Rum, Malibu, Bacardi, Lemonade, Cherries.

Dr. Red £7.20 Vodka, Tequila, Overproof Rum, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Red Bull, Grenadine.

The Zombie £7.20 Overproof Rum, Bacardi, Dark Rum, Apricot Brandy, Apple Juice, Orange Juice.

 

CIDERS

Somerset Cider (5.5% ABV) £4.40 Sheppy’s ,Taunton, Somerset 500ml A crisp, fruity medium cider.

Raspberry Cider (4% ABV) £4.40 Sheppy’s ,Taunton, Somerset 500ml A cider that is tart and sweet in equal measure.

Naked Apple Cider (4.5% ABV) £4.40 Kopparberg, Sweden, 500ml Fresh green apples - little tang, big fizz.

Pear Cider (4.5% ABV) £4.40 Kopparberg, Sweden, 500ml Light, fruity cider with a punchy pear taste.

Mixed Fruit Cider (4.5% ABV) £4.40 Kopparberg, Sweden, 500ml Bursting with blackcurrants and raspberries.

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De lf ina Pino t Gr igiot £3.80 (125ml), £4.60 (175ml) Italy or, £17.95 per bottle Elegant, scented and delicate wine with ultra refreshing, super clean fruit.

N o st ro s Sauv igno n Blanc £19.95 per bottle Casablanca Valley, Chile Very aromatic, with crisp flavours of grapefruit and gooseberry.

M âc on Char nay £24.95 per bottle Burgundy, France Lovely peachy aromas, a full and ripe citrusy white wine.

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Ar t es a R io ja Te mp r anillo £3.90(125ml), £4.80 (175ml) Spain or, £18.95 per bottle Youthful fruity red, ripe red berry aromas, soft plums and cherry.

N o st ro s Pino t N o ir £20.95 per bottle Casablanca Valley, Chile Gentle loganberry and black plum fruit, with a lush, almost fat, texture.

Lo s Har o ldo s Malbe c £21.95 per bottle Mendoza, Argentina Smoky tannins support raspberry, plum and cassis flavours.

TI PS Y S HA KES

Add a shot (or two) of your

favourite spirit to one of our

milkshakes

- Kahlúa - - Vodka - - Tequila -

- Rum -

£2.50 per shot

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Hot black tea + rum shot.

£4.50

C HOCO LA TE R US SI A N

Hot Chocolate + Kahlúa +Vodka

£6. 50

HOT A PP L E TOD D Y

Hot-Spiced Apple + Brandy

£5.00

JA CK O’L A N TER N

Vanilla Shake + Bourbon

+ Spiced Pumpkin

£6. 50

- EVENTS -

EV E RY TUE SD A Y : OP EN GA MI NG Come by yourself or with a friend to meet

other people and play games. Roll up any time after 4pm.

F RI GH T W E EK!!!

27 th OC TOBER – 2 nd NOV EM BER Join us – if you dare - to celebrate all things that

go bump in the night. We’ll show you some of the scarier games in our collection, and you can

enjoy some tricky treats.

D OMI NION TOUR NA MENT 7p m MON D A Y 27 th OC TOBER

It’s land grab time. Beat the other monarchs to create the greatest kingdom of all! Prizes!

F IG HT NI G HT!

KI N G OF TOKY O: SP A C E P E N GUI N 7p m MON D A Y 10 th NOV EM BER

Monster bash! Roll your dice and fight your way to claim the ultimate prize: an exclusive

Space Penguin monster!

Ssshh! CHILD REN’S SECRET AREA Hey kids! You’re welcome to enjoy anything from our menu

(probably not the alcohol though)... but if you want something made just for you, try some of these funky

options: D R IN KS Apple Juice £2.20

Orange Juice £2.20

Mini-Milkshakes £2.00 Vanilla / Chocolate / Strawberry / Raspberry

MeepleccinoTM £2.00 Frothy steamed milk with a chocolate dusting.

Caramel Double Steamer £2.20 Frothy steamed milk with added caramel syrup, a whipped cream top and a caramel swirl to boot!

Thirsty’s Marvellous Hot Chocolate £2.40 A small but beautifully crafted hot chocolate with lashings of whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate sauce.

EATS Plain Sausage Roll £2.60 Cheese Sandwich £3.30 Ham Sandwich £3.30 Super Sugar Rush (aka parent’s nightmare) £2.00 All our sweets and marshmallows in one bowl just for you!

Warning: If you try to order from this secret area and you look over 12 we will ask for ID.

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