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Board game-themed restaurant in downtown Batavia gets OK from commission

Posted March 12, 2025 7:47 am

By David Petesch

Batavia gamers could soon have a place downtown to grab a bite or enjoy a cocktail while challenging their friends to games of wit and strategy.

Bold Boards and Bites is a newly approved board game-themed restaurant that would operate in the currently vacant building at 21 N River St., between the Instrument Exchange and Bar Evolution.

Applicant Carrie Sebold submitted a request on Feb. 28 for a certificate of appropriateness to renovate the space and operate a tabletop gaming restaurant.

Members of the Historic Preservation Commission approved the plans during their meeting on Monday, March 10.

The building is owned by Mary Keen, who also owns the adjacent building at 17 N. River Street, which houses the Instrument Exchange.

Commission members unanimously agreed to grant the applicant final approval for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The project is not expected to require further approval from the city, and renovations are expected to begin in spring.

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