Hostel bar and breakfast area that hosts the Manchester Board and Card Game Enthusiasts every Thursday. Attendees get 10% off food and drink, and the space is fully accessible.
Northern Quarter pub that hosts the Dungeons & Flagons pop-up board game café every Monday, alongside the Kiki Board Game Family LGBTQ+ meetup.
Chorlton café bar where Manchester Board Game Legends run a free board game night every other Tuesday, usually with 20 to 50 players. Food is served until 9pm.
Pokémon TCG and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles and sealed product from a stall on the first floor of Afflecks.
Northern Quarter game store and board game café with a downstairs tournament arena seating 128. Runs events for almost every major card game, every night of the week.
Pop culture and comics store selling sealed trading card product, with a card buylist.
Board game café and shop in West Didsbury with a library of around 650 games and a vegetarian and vegan menu. Walk-ins are welcome when there's space, though booking is recommended.
Pub hosting Post Apocalyptic Game Night every other Tuesday, focused on quicker party and social deduction games like Codenames and The Resistance. New players welcome.
Taproom behind Piccadilly hosting a monthly Sunday Dungeons & Flagons pop-up board game café.
Craft beer bar hosting the Dungeons & Flagons pop-up board game café downstairs every Wednesday (18+, access by stairs).
Pub on Piccadilly hosting the Dungeons & Flagons pop-up board game café every Tuesday.
Community café for South Manchester's international community, running a Board Games Social on some Saturday evenings. RSVP on Meetup, as spaces are limited.
Pub with an upstairs room used by Manchester Board Game Legends every other Monday and by Meeple People MCR for Blood on the Clocktower. Rules taught, all levels welcome.
Castlefield pub that's home to Tabletop Manchester, a turn-up-and-play board and card game group running weekly since 2014, with around 50 players a week. Wednesdays bring social deduction in the back room.
Manchester institution for graphic novels, board games, RPGs and trading card games since 1991.
Official Warhammer store in the Arndale where you can paint and play in store. Stocks Warhammer, Middle-earth and Forge World.
Stockport maker and retailer of gaming accessories such as game rolls and dice bags, also selling board games, roleplaying games and Warhammer. Based in a studio unit in Vernon Mill, so contact before visiting.
One of the North West's biggest gaming venues: a large store plus an upstairs gaming centre with tables and terrain for well over 100 players, a licensed bar and free parking. Hosts major Warhammer and Magic tournaments.
Independent card and board game store with a busy events calendar covering every major card game, plus Digimon, Gundam, Riftbound and more.
Pokémon TCG specialist in Edgeley that runs tournament nights.
Board game café with a library of hundreds of games, opened in 2024. Runs social game nights and themed evenings through Eventbrite.
Board and card game club with a taste for medium to heavy euro games, meeting on Tuesday evenings in Heaton Mersey.
Official Warhammer store offering free introductory games, open late on Thursdays.
Video game and repair shop that also sells trading card singles, sealed product and board games.
Trading card shop running Pokémon TCG play nights and tournaments, plus Altered TCG.
Tabletop gaming venue on the third floor of Leigh Spinners Mill. It lists an Open Game Night on the Wizards event locator.
Official Warhammer store, open late on Wednesdays.
Warlord Games' first standalone store outside Nottingham, opened in 2026, with space for events, leagues, demos and painting (Bolt Action, Konflikt '47, Epic Battles).
Wigan Bridge Club plays duplicate on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with friendlier duplicate sessions on Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons. A standby player is usually available for those without a partner.
Friendly club for board games, miniature wargames (Legions Imperialis, Necromunda, Frostgrave and more), RPGs and painting.
Bolton Bridge Club has its own premises on Chorley Old Road with face-to-face duplicate on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, plus assisted play on Monday afternoons. Players of all standards are welcome and there are lessons for beginners.
One of the largest clubs in the region, meeting at Victoria Hall in central Bolton on Monday evenings, with a junior session before the adult club night and senior team matches on Thursdays. Open to players of any age or ability.
Bolton's board game club, meeting on Thursday evenings in the upstairs room of the Doffcocker Inn.
Discount hobby shop selling Warhammer, Bolt Action and other wargames, with gaming tables and terrain to hire. Tables are open to newcomers and experienced players and can be booked online.
Collectibles and trading card shop on Corporation Street in Bolton. It runs ticketed Lorcana, Pokémon TCG, Magic, Riftbound and Cyberpunk events.
Official Warhammer store, with Thursday evening sessions such as learn-to-play 40k and Age of Sigmar Spearhead.
Wargaming club meeting on Tuesday evenings at St George's Parish Hall.
New board game café and shop on Stretford's high street, opened in autumn 2026, with a large games library to play solo or with friends. Book a table slot online or walk in.
Licensed board game café in Altrincham town centre, in the former Waltons Models unit.
Trading and sports card shop selling singles and sealed product.
Independent bookshop with board games, a games room and teaching sessions, plus a monthly board games club.
Official Warhammer store.
A large club at Bramhall Village Club with face-to-face duplicate on Monday afternoons and Tuesday and Friday evenings, a relaxed duplicate on Tuesday afternoons and supervised play on Thursday afternoons. Newcomers are well catered for with classes, seminars and a newcomers league.
Easy-paced duplicate bridge on Tuesday mornings in Bramhall, hosted each week so no partner is needed.
A friendly Monday morning improvers session at Bramhall Village Club, often with a short lesson before duplicate play. New members and visitors are welcome and a partner can always be found.
Friendly competitive duplicate pairs on Friday mornings in Bramhall, with a host available so players can come without a partner. New players are welcome.
Long-established club meeting every Tuesday from 7.30pm upstairs at the Ladybrook Hotel in Bramhall, with friendly games every week and teams in three local leagues. New players can drop in and try it free; juniors attend with a parent or guardian on site.
Chess club meeting on Tuesday evenings at Bury Sports Club on Radcliffe Road, just off the A56. The venue suits juniors and parents, and teams play in the Manchester League.
Bury's longest-running tabletop gaming club, covering wargames, RPGs, board games and card games. Members get free table bookings.
Gaming café with free-to-play board games, comics and food, plus trading card events and D&D sessions, including junior games.
Official Warhammer store, open late on Thursdays.
Ashton Bridge Club welcomes players of all standards to face-to-face duplicate on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings, with an improvers session on Tuesdays and beginners lessons on Friday mornings.
Community chess club meeting every Wednesday, including school holidays, at Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre, with coaching and friendly competitive games for all ages and abilities. Its adult and junior teams play in the Manchester and Stockport leagues.
Trading card and tabletop games shop on Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, selling Magic: The Gathering and Warhammer. It has an events page on its website.
Board game club with Wednesday game nights at King's Church in Pendlebury, with free parking. Also runs family KidsCon events.
18+ tabletop RPG society running D&D 5e one-shots twice a week. RSVP for each session on their website.
Bar at MediaCity with free-to-use board games and cards.
Club meeting every Monday from 7.30pm, all year round, at the Atherton Arms on Tyldesley Road, serving players from Atherton, Leigh, Tyldesley and Westhoughton. Players of all standards, including juniors, are welcome, and teams play in four leagues.
Toy and collectables shop on Market Street, Atherton, selling Funko, Pokémon merchandise and a Games Workshop range with weekly restocks and orders.
A small, friendly club playing duplicate bridge every Thursday evening in the Unitarian Church Hall on Wilbraham Road. All standards are welcome.
Chess club meeting on Tuesday evenings in the basement room of the Spread Eagle on Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, a short walk from Chorlton Metrolink. It runs six teams in the Manchester League, so suits league and improving players.
A friendly bridge club meeting every Friday afternoon at the Tame Valley Squash and Tennis Club in Greenfield, with social events through the year. Everyone is welcome.
Papercraft and stamping shop on Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, that also sells a range of Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar kits.
Wargaming venue and miniatures shop near Jodrell Bank with bookable tables, Warhammer stock and regular tournaments for 40k, Age of Sigmar, The Old World and Bolt Action. Membership gives free table bookings and priority event tickets.
Hobby and games shop on a market stall in Macclesfield's Grosvenor Centre, selling Warhammer, trading card games, board games and roleplaying games. Runs games nights, with details on its website and Discord.
Small, friendly club meeting every Thursday evening at the Navigation Inn in Marple, with a member on hand to greet newcomers and free basic tuition for new or rusty players. Teams play in the Stockport, Manchester and summer leagues.
Duplicate bridge every Wednesday evening at Marple Methodist Church, with parking nearby on Chadwick Street. Visitors are always welcome and the club can help find a partner with notice.
Public library running Builds and Board Games, a free Friday afternoon social club for adults. Use the library's games or bring your own.
Community makerspace hosting a Monday board game night, a Tuesday RPG group, a Magic group and fortnightly Saturday wargaming where you can borrow models. Under-18s must be accompanied.
Card shop with something on most nights: Pokémon TCG, Commander, One Piece, Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited. Check their Instagram for the week's line-up.
Store and two-floor gaming centre with nine wargaming tables, terrain and mats provided, a private room for D&D and a painting area. Walk-ins welcome, near Milnrow Metrolink stop.
Shop on Rochdale Road in Bacup, listed by Games Workshop as a Warhammer stockist.
Chess club meeting on Monday evenings at the Blue Club on Victoria Street, Chadderton, with teams in the Manchester, Stockport, Bury & Rochdale, Central Lancashire and summer leagues. Juniors with a basic knowledge of the game are welcome, and there is a bar downstairs.
Scale model and hobby shop in Chapel-en-le-Frith selling plastic kits, model paints and Warhammer.
Monthly blitz chess evening on the first Monday of the month at Cheadle Drill Hall on Brook Road. Suits players who enjoy fast games.
Friendly club meeting on Wednesday evenings from September to May at the Cheadle Hulme Institute, with teams in all three divisions of the Stockport League. Players of all abilities, young and old, are welcome.
A busy bridge club in Fallowfield with duplicate pairs on Monday and Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday evenings, plus supervised sessions for beginners and improvers through the week. Partners can be found for supervised sessions and newcomers are welcome.
Games shop on High Street West, Glossop, that stocks Warhammer.
Duplicate bridge on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at St Peter's in Hale, with coaching sessions for improvers on Wednesday afternoons. Guests are welcome with a partner and there is onsite parking and level access.
A friendly evening of bridge at Heald Green Village Hall on Tuesdays, open to experienced players and complete beginners alike. The club also plays on Thursday evenings.
A sociable weekly backgammon club at the Moor Club in Heaton Moor every Tuesday evening, welcoming everyone from beginners to champions. The first Tuesday of the month features a shorter cubeless format suited to newer players.
Club meeting at Hopwood Sports Club on Manchester Road, Heywood, close to junction 19 of the M62, with an early evening slot for under-18s before adult chess and team matches. Members range from novice to experienced.
The Children's Chess Club of Oldham meets on Thursday evenings at St Edward's Parish Hall in Lees, with coaching groups by level and games for young players who already know the moves. Players of any age are accepted, and its teams lead the Manchester League.
Free social chess every Monday evening at Zouk Tea Bar & Grill on Chester Street in Manchester city centre. A relaxed setting for casual games.
Duplicate bridge every Friday afternoon in the pavilion at Brabyns Park, at the end of the lane from the main car park. New members are welcome and help with finding a partner is offered.
Friendly chess club meeting on Monday evenings at Northenden Social Club on Palatine Road, with social, blitz, rapid and league chess. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Large wargaming and card game retailer in Northwich with an online shop and an in-store events programme. Runs Magic: The Gathering nights including Friday Night Magic, plus Gundam card game tournaments.
Duplicate bridge on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Our Lady of Grace Church in Prestwich, entered from Highfield Road. Visitors and new members are welcome and a host system helps players without a partner.
Trafford and Sale Bridge Clubs share Cadman House in Sale, with evening duplicate pairs on Mondays and Wednesdays, supervised play on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and a monthly Saturday social evening. Visitors are welcome and beginners lessons run in terms.
A friendly club on Derbyshire Lane with duplicate bridge on Sunday and Tuesday afternoons and a Friday afternoon session for newer and returning players. Partners can often be found with notice.
Retro games, collectables and trading card shop with a dedicated games room, running Pokémon TCG events most Sundays plus Yu-Gi-Oh! and Warhammer 40,000.
Chess club meeting on Monday evenings in the club room at Timperley Village Club on Stockport Road, with Manchester League teams. A ramp gives wheelchair access and there is a kitchen area for waiting or analysis.
Gaming club on the first floor of Tintwistle Con Club with four 6x4 Warhammer tables with terrain and four shared card and board game tables. Tables can be booked online at no charge and visitors can also turn up without booking.
Local club playing social and league chess on Thursday evenings at Urmston Sports Club on Moorside Road. Open to people of all ages and abilities, from those just starting out to keen match players.
Hobby shop and 3D printed miniatures maker in Warrington selling Warhammer, other wargames, paints, Dungeons & Dragons and Disney Lorcana. The shop sells event tickets online, so check its events calendar before visiting.
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