A highly-anticipated gaming café is opening in Stevenage town centre later this month.

The Geek Retreat is a place where everyone can drink milkshakes and get their geek on while playing a variety of video and board games.

Co-owners, Kim Stevenson and Dan Sullivan wanted to open the quirky café as a "safe haven" for anyone who has interests of a nerdy nature.

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