Level One Game Pub

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About the Business

Alessandro when visiting Toronto, made a journey to Board Game Mecca - Toronto's "Snakes and Lattes". He was blown away by how much fun everyone was having and knew he wanted to bring the concept to Ottawa.

Mike started playing board games regularly almost 4 years ago while he was working in the hospitality industry and he sought a way to turn his new-found hobby into a full time career and began collecting games in earnest. His 3 year quest for board games took him far & wide.So, here he was with over 700 games occupying every corner of his apartment, but how was he going to translate this into an actual business without some help?

One evening while reading through the Ottawa subreddit (www.Reddit.com/r/Ottawa), Alessandro came across a seemingly random user posting that he has been looking into opening a board game lounge in Ottawa. A hah! His interest was piqued. He messaged the user to explore the possibility of a partnership. Eh voila! The fellowship was born.

Established in 2014.

Business Name

Level One Game Pub

Specialties

With its relaxed and casual atmosphere, and a library of over 900 games to choose from, The Loft offers you a unique entertainment opportunity. Enjoy some face to face interaction with friends or family while you eat, drink and play. At the end of your stay a $6.00 'Stay and Play' charge will be added to your bill. Staff will be on hand to recommend the perfect game to suit your preferences and even teach you how to play it. The lounge will offer a selection of tasty eats like fresh baked flatbread pizza, and appetizers - as well as delicious coffee, espressos, wine and beer, served to you at your table!

Amenities

Loud, Casual, Good for groups, Good for kids, No Delivery, No Takeout, Many Vegetarian Options, Not wheelchair accessible, Accepts Debit Cards, Accepts Apple Pay, Casual, Loud, Casual Dress, Good for Groups, Good For Kids, Good for Lunch, Late Night, Street Parking, Waiter Service, Free Wi-Fi, Best nights on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Full Bar, No Outdoor Seating, Offers Catering, Not Good For Dancing, No Pool Table, No Smoking, Dogs Not Allowed, No TV, Bike Parking

Business Owner

Mike and Alessandro X. (Business Owner)

Alessandro grew up playing classical board games like Checkers, Chess, Monopoly, Scrabble and Risk. Thanks to a cousin, he got bitten by the Settlers of Catan bug and the rest they say, is history. He loved this new style of board game that involved planning, trading, and especially, a little bit of manipulation! When visiting his girlfriend in Toronto, he made a journey to Board Game Mecca - Toronto's "Snakes and Lattes". He was blown away by how much fun everyone was having and knew he wanted to bring the concept to Ottawa.

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• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife
• Bars

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• Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife
• Bars

• Ontario, Canada
• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife
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