Good RPG Shop in London

[Dragonfriend]

Hi, I'm going to enjoy London for my winter holiday. If I have time I like to visit a rpg store. Can you suggest a place?

thanks
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[Neonchameleon]

No.

I'm semi-serious. One of the features of a good rpg store is space to actually play - and space in London is expensive. If you don't mind a lack of space, Leisure Games in Finchley is pretty good - and with space your best bet is probably Eclectic in Reading (unless I've missed anywhere - I know that Playin' Games closed down). There's always Orcs' Nest. Unfortunately the name might well refer to the staff.

 

[Bluenose]

Leisure Games, in Finchley.

 

[Plane Sailing]

I'd agree that Leisure Games in Finchley is best in terms of range and friendlyness of staff.

Orcs Nest is in central London, but they seal everything in bags and I've never found them very friendly or helpful.

 

[S'mon]

Assuming you're not looking to actually play (in which case come to our London D&D Meetup in Borough!) then Leisure Games in Finchley is very good - great stock, friendly, and knowledgeable. Well worth the trip. Orcs' Nest (near Leicester Square) staff are grouchy and ignorant, but the games selection is reasonable.

 

[Dragonfriend]

Thank you very much, it will be Leisure Games in Finchley. Just to look around and maybe buy a game or two.

dragonfriend

 

[wedgeski]

I've never set foot in Leisure Games but they're my go-to store for on-line ordering in the UK. I've spoken to the guys on the phone several times and they're always friendly.

 

[bastrak]

I'd agree that Leisure Games in Finchley is best in terms of range and friendlyness of staff.

Orcs Nest is in central London, but they seal everything in bags and I've never found them very friendly or helpful.

I'd agree with that.

Shame Playing Games is no more.

 

[nerfherder]

What ever happened to the RPG shop on King Street, Hammersmith (not GW on Dalling Rd)?

 

[Ranes]

I've never set foot in Leisure Games but they're my go-to store for on-line ordering in the UK. I've spoken to the guys on the phone several times and they're always friendly.

Absolutely. Once, one of my orders arrived sans a book for which I had nevertheless been charged. I called them up and they were really helpful, took my word for the missing item and sent it on immediately. Definitely the best place in London.