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Magic: The Gathering in Bristol
Where to find Magic: The Gathering in Bristol and Bath: Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic.
We list 10 venues where you can buy or play Magic across Bristol and Bath, in 4 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 4 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Mondays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. Eight have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Cryptic Cabin Bristol, Bristol 2 regular nights: Pauper Tuesdays (Tuesdays), Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
- Excelsior! Bristol, Bristol 1 regular night: Friday Night Magic Commander (Fridays)
- Hoard Dungeons, Bristol 1 regular night: Magic Monday (Mondays)
10 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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Monday; mostly Commander but open to all formats
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
Friday
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
Common questions
Where can I play Magic in Bristol?
The venues with the most regular nights are Cryptic Cabin Bristol in Bristol (2 nights), Excelsior! Bristol in Bristol (1 night) and Hoard Dungeons in Bristol (1 night). We list 10 venues in all across Bristol and Bath.
Which night of the week is busiest for Magic in Bristol?
Fridays and Mondays have the most regular sessions. Four sessions run every week. The Bristol calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Magic in Bristol?
Yes. Two 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 does it cost to play Magic in Bristol?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £3 and £4, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.