Bronzebeard's Tavern

Bronzebeard's Tavern

Released Nov 2023

Bronzebeard's Tavern is a goofy and playful restaurant manager sim where 1-8 players can work as a team with multiplayer co-op. Fulfill a number of different roles, serve a diverse range of customers and cook up delicious dwarven cuisine.

94% positive · 7,155 reviews
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Released, but still in active development
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Active Development
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Released, but still in active development
High confidence
Active Development

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Bronzebeard's Tavern launched on November 30, 2023 as a free-to-play multiplayer restaurant sim and has maintained an active development cadence ever since. Major content updates include Staff Up (April 18, 2025, Update #12), Ash N' Dash with the Kelpbeard's Cove DLC (June 29, 2025, Update #13), and Goblin Takeover (January 29, 2026, Update #14). All ten DLC packs have shipped, the most recent being the Seaworld/Kelpbeard's Cove Pack on June 29, 2025. On March 17, 2026, the developer announced that a sequel — Bronzebeard's Tavern 2 — is in active development, and that the studio's primary focus has shifted to that project. Importantly, the developer explicitly stated that "updates for BBT1 will continue, just at a slower pace." This was not a farewell post; it was a transparent acknowledgment that the original game would receive lighter but ongoing support. Most recently, on August 13, 2026, the developer announced the Bronzebeard's Tavern 2 public demo and confirmed that demo cosmetics can be unlocked in both BBT1 and BBT2 — demonstrating that the developer is still actively tying new content and rewards to the original game. The developer has not announced the conclusion of content support for the original game. Updates are expected to be less frequent going forward, but the studio has been consistently transparent that development of the original title is ongoing alongside work on the sequel.
Evidence
Developer announces Bronzebeard's Tavern 2 is in development and explicitly states: 'updates for BBT1 will continue, just at a slower pace' as focus shifts to the sequel.
news post · Mar 17, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Major Update #14 'Goblin Takeover' shipped with a new in-game event, 40+ cosmetics, server browser overhaul, and server admin features.
news post · Jan 29, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

10 of 10 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Mermaid MenZ Games Limited
Achievements
51
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Bronzebeard's Tavern is a goofy and playful restaurant manager sim where 1-8 players can work as a team with multiplayer co-op. Fulfill a number of different roles, serve a diverse range of customers and cook up delicious dwarven cuisine.

8-Player Multiplayer!

Work together (or try) to keep the tavern running for as long as you can with seven other dwarves in online multiplayer.

Serve Customers!

Properly manage customer seating and orders and deliver them the correct foods to reap rewards!

Cook Up and Blend Delicious Food and Drink!

Prepare food for the customers upon receiving orders from your teammates, being careful not to burn anything!

Customize your Menu!

Your daily customers are always different! Design your menu however you like based on the day's forecast and food sales!

Many Customers to Discover!

There's always an unfamiliar face showing up when you're working in a tavern... can you satisfy them all?

Upgrade your Tavern!

Build up your tavern with upgrades! These decisions change the way you play and are crucial for progressing into tougher days. Opt for more customer capacity with a shiny new expansion or utilities like more blenders or more stoves to increase your output!

Last evaluated Aug 26, 2026
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