Pubs that don’t sell alcohol aren’t completely new to Ireland, but Board, a new opening in Dublin 8, has a new twist on the concept that is seeing its reservations book fill up rapidly. The newcomer is offering a sizeable range of non-alcoholic beers, bottle and draught, and a kombucha on draught too, in addition to interesting wine and cocktail lists. But it’s not just the drinks that are the draw – there is a huge selection of board games that can be used free of charge, and customers are loving it. From classics such as chess, draughts and checkers, to old favourites like Monopoly, Cludo and the evergreen Snakes & Ladders, the pub’s two games corners, one on each floor, are fully stocked. You can test your intellect with a game of Trivial Pursuits or Scrabble, or bring back childhood memories with an energetic go at Kerplunk or Operation, with no chance that having a drink or two will affect your performance. The absence of alcohol means children are welcome, and family groups have been booking in for a bit of friendly competition, with the house rule being that the losers buy the next round. Read the full article here: irishtimes.com/food/2024/01/…