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.
Venue type · Bristol and Bath
Game shops in Bristol
Game shops across Bristol and Bath: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 22 game shops across Bristol and Bath, in 7 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 16 regular sessions, most often on Wednesdays and Fridays. Five of those are marked as beginner friendly. Twelve have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Bristol Independent Gaming, Bristol 5 regular nights: Bristol Vanguard 40K Meetup (Thursdays), Wednesday Kill Team Meetup (Wednesdays)
- Cryptic Cabin Bristol, Bristol 5 regular nights: Pauper Tuesdays (Tuesdays), TCG Wednesdays: Pokémon (Wednesdays)
- Deck & Dagger, Frome 3 regular nights: Spearhead Casual Play (Mondays), Kill Team Casual Play (Mondays)
- Gaming Frome, Frome 2 regular nights: Tuesday Club (Tuesdays), Thursday Club (Thursdays)
- Excelsior! Bristol, Bristol 1 regular night: Friday Night Magic Commander (Fridays)
22 venues
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
Card Catcher Shop
Trading card shop in Staple Hill with a dedicated play area for TCGs and board games. Runs a Play! Pokémon league and Magic and Riftbound events.
Craft Works
Craft Works is an arts, crafts and hobby shop on Gloucester Road in Bristol that is listed by Games Workshop as a Warhammer stockist.
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
Forbidden Planet Bristol Megastore
Pop culture megastore in Bristol listed on the Wizards store locator, selling Magic and other card games.
Gaming Frome
Gaming Frome is a family run tabletop games shop in Frome selling Games Workshop and other miniatures at a discount, with about six gaming tables. Tables can be booked for £2 a session, with Tuesday and Thursday club nights and Saturday sessions, plus occasional Spearhead tournaments.
2 regular events
Insane Games
Insane Games in Wells is a long running video and retro games shop that also sells Games Workshop and other miniatures games, including Bolt Action, Star Wars Shatterpoint and Infinity, plus collectables.
Kong Store
Warhammer stockist listed at The Galleries shopping centre in Broadmead, Bristol city centre.
Modbits
Small independent shop on Nelson Place in Bath, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
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.
N Joy Crafts
N Joy Crafts is an independent craft shop on Old Church Road in Clevedon that is listed by Games Workshop as a Warhammer stockist.
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
PostScript
PostScript is a stationery and gift shop on Stony Street in Frome that is listed by Games Workshop as a Warhammer stockist.
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.
Warhammer Bath
Official Warhammer store on St James Parade in central Bath, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel hobby supplies.
Warhammer Bristol
Official Warhammer store on Wine Street in Bristol city centre, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel hobby supplies. It stays open until 20:00 on Wednesdays.
Warhammer Cribbs Causeway
Official Warhammer store on the upper level of The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel hobby supplies. It is open until 20:00 Monday to Saturday.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
Ask the venue for times Every other Monday (12 and 26 October, 9 November 2026), alternating with Kill Team
Ask the venue for times Every other Monday (19 October, 2 and 16 November 2026), alternating with Spearhead
Tuesday
18:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday except bank holidays
Pauper Tuesdays
Cryptic Cabin Bristol, Bristol. Pauper
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Table booking for a 2x4 table
Wednesday
18:00 to 21:00 Every Wednesday except bank holidays
TCG Wednesdays: Pokémon
Cryptic Cabin Bristol, Bristol. Casual play
Pokémon Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 21:00 Every Wednesday except bank holidays
TCG Wednesdays: Flesh and Blood Armoury Night
Cryptic Cabin Bristol, Bristol. Armoury
Flesh and Blood Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 21:00 Every Wednesday except bank holidays
TCG Wednesdays: Other TCGs
Cryptic Cabin Bristol, Bristol. Casual play
Mixed games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Listed as a Wednesday meetup
Thursday
18:00 to 22:00 Table booking for a 2x4 table
Ask the venue for times Thursday evenings; bring 1000 or 2000 points and a game is guaranteed
Friday
16:00 to 17:30 Every Friday, under 13s
18:00 to 21:00 Every Friday except bank holidays
Friday Night Magic
Cryptic Cabin Bristol, Bristol. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Listed on the Wizards store locator
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Blood on the Clocktower
Bristol Independent Gaming, Bristol. Social deduction game night
Board games Book ahead
Sunday
Ask the venue for times Listed as a Sunday meetup
Ask the venue for times 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month
Common questions
Which game shops in Bristol run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Bristol Independent Gaming in Bristol (5 nights), Cryptic Cabin Bristol in Bristol (5 nights) and Deck & Dagger in Frome (3 nights). We list 22 venues in all across Bristol and Bath.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Bristol?
Wednesdays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. 13 sessions run every week. The Bristol calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Bristol?
Yes. Five regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Cryptic Cabin Bristol. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at game shops in Bristol?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £2 and £5. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.