Photo courtesy Dogmud Tavern
At the bar, visitors can order from its sizable selection of beer, including the titular “Dogmud,” a dark lager available on draft.
In addition to beer, Dogmud’s bar assembles a number of colorful cocktails, such as the Kickstarer, Dr. Copper and Sugar Pony.
Tables in the lounge section are equipped with television monitors and gaming consoles for visitors to use at their leisure.
Menu items include flavorfully named specialty appetizers, salads, “mud dogs,” pizzas and desserts.
Consoles are programmed with a myriad of one- and two-player NES and SNES games.
The back corner of the restaurant features a gift shop with products that Certifiable Studios make, along with other merchandise.
Dogmud Tavern houses dozens of board games that guests can request to play at their tables.
Each Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dogmud Tavern hosts a trivia night, with prizes.
Artworks from Certifiable Studios’ properties adorn every wall, adding to the game-focused atmosphere.

Dogmud Tavern, a Ridgeland-based gaming bar and restaurant connected to local game developer Certifiable Studios that opened on April 1, 2021, allows guests to choose from the business’ vast collection of board or video games to play for free while they eat and drink. Menu items are christened with punny names that refer to the restaurant’s theme or to Certifiable properties. Art from the studio adorns the walls.

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