Greetings, brave adventurer! I am Suzy, owner and creator behind this wondrous endeavour—and wife to a legendary Dungeon Master whose tales could rouse even the sleepiest owlbear. We share our home with our two younglings (who are already showing signs of future questing greatness) and we eat, sleep and breathe Dungeons & Dragons.
After decades of hospitality and event planning, and a lifelong love of tabletop gaming, we have long harboured the dream of a space where dice can clatter and stories can be spun, friendships made over goblets of coffee and dragonfire toasties. This cafe is more than a business — it’s a safe haven for adventurers of all types: experienced gamers, curious novices, and families looking for a dose of magic in the mundane.
Our mission? To build a welcoming realm where imagination reigns, quests are plentiful, and community thrives. Think themed game nights, storytelling sessions, potions (okay, herbal teas), and a menu that even a hungry halfling would approve of. With your help, this dream can become a reality.
So gather your gold, summon your allies, and join us on this quest—we promise XP and espresso in equal measure.
Where Your Gold Will Go (a.k.a. What’s in the Loot Chest?) Every copper piece you contribute will help us transform this vision into a fully fledged tavern of tables. Here's how your generosity powers the quest:
Securing the Realm – First, we must claim our stronghold! A cosy yet spacious building in Ashford will become our home base. Your funds will help with the initial rent, deposits, and making sure our adventuring HQ is safe, welcoming, and accessible to all.
Brewing the Elixirs – No adventurer can quest on an empty stomach! We’ll invest in a commercial-grade coffee machine, grinders, and all the necessary magical implements to serve everything from a halfling’s flat white to a bard’s herbal brew.
Feast Hall Setup – A place to gather, plot, and dine. We need tables and chairs (enough for a fellowship of 60!), sturdy enough to withstand crit fails, celebratory toasts, and late-night campaigns.
The Games Vault – Dice & rulebooks are just the beginning. Funds will go toward a treasure trove of board games, D&D modules, minis, maps, and custom-made terrain, ensuring endless adventures for every visitor.
The Artisan’s Touch – We'll decorate the tavern with handcrafted fantasy elements: wall art, candles, signs, and immersive details that make the space feel like you’ve stepped right into a bustling inn from your favourite campaign setting.
Stocking the Cellar – From locally brewed ales to Kentish ciders, we’ll source all beverages and nibbles from nearby producers. You’ll be helping other small businesses thrive, too—critical allies in our quest for sustainability.
Licences & Scrolls of Legitimacy – Your support helps us obtain our alcohol licence, food hygiene certification, and other critical documents to keep our party in lawful standing.
The Spell of Outreach – We’ll use a portion of the funds to spread the word across the realm with local marketing, flyers, events, and launch-day fanfare, inviting everyone from lone rangers to curious commoners.
All told, our goal of £30,000 will give us the supplies, setup, and startup funds needed for the first three months—enough to rally our party and face the first boss: opening day!
Roll initiative. Let’s build something magical together.