18:00 to 22:30 Arrive any time after 18:00
Tuesday Commander Night
Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: 6.50 GBP
Board game café · St Albans
Dark Fire Cafe
Dark Fire Cafe is a gaming cafe and games shop in the Gavel Centre, St Albans, with wargaming tables and a board game library of over 100 games. It runs weekly Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer 40,000 and board game sessions, plus Dungeons & Dragons and Pokémon TCG events.
Game nights at Dark Fire Cafe
19:00 to 22:30 Arrive at least 10 minutes before the start
Weekly Standard Showdown
Standard
Magic: The Gathering Entry: 6.50 GBP
From 18:00 Every Wednesday
Board Game Social
casual play
Board games Entry: 4 GBP Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Run by an independent club
St Albans Wargamers club night
club night
Wargames
18:00 to 22:00 Players are paired on the night; staff on hand to help with rules
40K Night (Thursday)
pairing night
Warhammer 40,000 Book ahead Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:30 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
Commander and demos
Magic: The Gathering Entry: 6.50 GBP Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Players are paired on the night; staff on hand to help with rules
40K Night (Friday)
pairing night
Warhammer 40,000 Book ahead Beginner friendly
13:00 to 18:00 Arrive any time after 13:00
Sunday Commander Afternoon
Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: 6.50 GBP
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Last checked 15 October 2026. Confirmed open 1 November 2026
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