Area 51
Long running independent comic and games shop on Gloucester Road, open since 1997 and a Games Workshop stockist. It also buys and sells second hand games, comics, roleplaying books, Warhammer miniatures and trading cards.
Game · Bristol and Bath
Board game shops, cafés and clubs in Bristol
Where to find Board games in Bristol and Bath: pub meetups, café nights, clubs and shops for board gamers.
We list 16 venues where you can buy or play board games across Bristol and Bath, in 5 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 3 regular sessions, most often on Mondays and Tuesdays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. 13 have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Bristol Independent Gaming, Bristol 1 regular night: Blood on the Clocktower (Fridays)
- Chance & Counters (Christmas Steps), Bristol 1 regular night: Social Gaming (Mondays)
- Chance & Counters (Gloucester Road), Bristol 1 regular night: Social Gaming (Tuesdays)
16 venues
Bath Games and Geeks
Meetup group in Bath running bring your own board game evenings.
Bath TCG
Bath TCG is a trading card game shop on Lower Bristol Road selling Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more, plus board games and Warhammer. It has a game space for casual and competitive events, including Pokémon League Cups and Magic events.
Bristol Independent Gaming
Bristol Independent Gaming (BIG) is a large wargaming shop and gaming venue on Cater Road in south Bristol with bookable tables, private rooms, a food menu and a board game library. It hosts weekly club nights and meetups for Warhammer 40,000, Kill Team and Warcry, regular tournaments, RPG sessions and Blood on the Clocktower on Fridays.
5 regular events
Chance & Counters (Christmas Steps)
Board game cafe on Christmas Steps with a large games library, food and drinks, charged per hour of play. Runs a weekly Monday social gaming night.
1 regular event
Chance & Counters (Gloucester Road)
Board game cafe on Gloucester Road with a library of over 650 games, food and drinks. Runs a weekly Tuesday social gaming night and occasional D&D one-shots.
1 regular event
Cryptic Cabin Bristol
Gaming shop on Hanham High Street selling discounted Warhammer, trading card games, board games and RPGs, with table hire and weekly evening events. Weekly Pauper, Pokémon, Flesh and Blood and Friday Night Magic Commander nights cost £3 and need no booking.
5 regular events
Deck & Dagger
Hobby shop and tabletop gaming space in Frome stocking Warhammer, with bookable 6ft by 4ft gaming tables, hobby stations and an RPG room. It runs ticketed Kill Team, Spearhead, painting, D&D and Blood on the Clocktower events.
3 regular events
Excelsior! Bristol
Excelsior! is an independent comic and games shop on Merchant Street in central Bristol, running a busy programme of card game events including Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars: Unlimited and Yu-Gi-Oh!, with Friday Night Magic Commander.
1 regular event
Hoard Dungeons
Hoard Dungeons is a roleplaying and tabletop games venue in Knowle with a cafe menu, running D&D and other RPG sessions, board game nights, Magic Monday Commander evenings and Tactical Tuesday wargaming nights. Wargaming tables can be booked and walk ins are welcome when there is room.
3 regular events
MT Games
MT Games is a family run games and collectables shop on Meadow Street selling video games, retro consoles, Lego, model railways and board games, with new and pre-owned Warhammer and a full range of Citadel paints.
Norton TCG
Trading card game shop on Midsomer Norton High Street selling Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana and more, plus Games Workshop products. It hosts casual and tournament events and an under 13s Pokémon kids club on Friday afternoons.
1 regular event
Replay Bristol
Board game cafe and event space on Cheltenham Road with over 400 games and private D&D tables for hire. Also hosts quizzes and social deduction game nights.
The Games Bunker
The Games Bunker is a wargaming and tabletop games shop and gaming venue in Weston-super-Mare with bookable tables for afternoon and evening sessions and a membership scheme. It runs regular one day Warhammer 40,000 events and stocks a wide range of wargames, card games and RPGs.
The Home Crafters
Independent arts, crafts and hobby shop in Yate Shopping Centre stocking Warhammer, Citadel paints, Vallejo and Tamiya, plus board games, card games and D&D. It also sells work by local makers and runs craft workshops.
Thirsty Meeples Bath
Board game cafe in Bath run by Thirsty Meeples, with a games library and its own events programme.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
18:00 to 23:00 Every Monday
Social Gaming
Chance & Counters (Christmas Steps), Bristol. Open play
Board games Entry: GBP 5 for all-night gaming Beginner friendly
Tuesday
18:00 to 23:00 Every Tuesday
Social Gaming
Chance & Counters (Gloucester Road), Bristol. Open play
Board games Entry: GBP 5 for all-night gaming Beginner friendly
Friday
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Blood on the Clocktower
Bristol Independent Gaming, Bristol. Social deduction game night
Board games Book ahead
Common questions
Where can I play board games in Bristol?
The venues with the most regular nights are Bristol Independent Gaming in Bristol (1 night), Chance & Counters (Christmas Steps) in Bristol (1 night) and Chance & Counters (Gloucester Road) in Bristol (1 night). We list 16 venues in all across Bristol and Bath.
Which night of the week is busiest for board games in Bristol?
Mondays and Tuesdays have the most regular sessions. Three sessions run every week. The Bristol calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for board games in Bristol?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Chance & Counters (Christmas Steps) and Chance & Counters (Gloucester Road). Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.