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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.

Game nights at Bristol Independent Gaming

18:00 to 19:30 Every Wednesday

South Bristol Chess Club juniors

Junior club

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 23:00 Ring the BIG buzzer on arrival

South Bristol Chess Club night

Club night with league matches, friendly games and club tournaments

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Listed as a Wednesday meetup

Wednesday Kill Team Meetup

Kill Team meetup

Warhammer 40,000
Ask the venue for times Thursday evenings; bring 1000 or 2000 points and a game is guaranteed

Bristol Vanguard 40K Meetup

Club night

Warhammer 40,000
Ask the venue for times Every Friday

Blood on the Clocktower

Social deduction game night

Board games Book ahead
Ask the venue for times Listed as a Sunday meetup

Sunday Kill Team Meetup

Kill Team meetup

Warhammer 40,000
Ask the venue for times 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month

Warcry Meetup

Warcry meetup

Age of Sigmar

Times and formats change, so check with Bristol Independent Gaming before you travel. Questions about a game night, such as start times or age ranges, are best asked of Bristol Independent Gaming directly, as we list venues but don't run their events. Run this venue? Claim this listing for free. Spotted something out of date? Send us an update or a photo.

Last checked 15 October 2026. Confirmed open 1 November 2026

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