Bristol’s largest independent comic book and tabletop gaming store has recently relocated to Broadmead, with a massive and shiny new store to boot.
We use Excelsior for our tabletop meets, which take place on sporadic Sundays.
Excelsior has a small cafe selling a variety of hot and cold beverages and snacks. Outside drinks (except for bottled water) are not allowed at Excelsior and alcohol is strictly forbidden.
Fursuiting
Fursuiting and furry accessories (like tails) are not permitted at Excelsior meets.
Accessibility
Mobility
Although the shop area of Excelsior is step-free and wheelchair friendly, mini-meets are hosted in the gaming area of Excelsior, which is located up a flight of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. Toilets are located up a further flight of stairs.
Toilets
Excelsior has two gender neutral toilets located on the top floor—one floor above the gaming level, and two above the shop level.
There are no wheelchair accessible toilets.
Travel
By train
The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads. From there, you can walk (approximately 15 minutes) or take the number 8 bus from directly outside of the station entrance to Haymarket.
By bus
Excelsior is located in Broadmead, in the centre of Bristol’s shopping area. Most buses pass through or close to Broadmead, and Bristol Bus Station is located next to the area. Use the First Bus website to find the best route for you.
By car or motorbike
Broadmead is a largely pedestrianised area, and parking is very limited. It’s better to use public transport if possible.
Otherwise, the nearest major car parks are Cabot Circus, The Galleries, and NCP Bristol Broadmead. Cabot Circus car park is outside of Bristol’s Clean Air Zone, provided you enter and exit from the eastern side of it.
Blue badge holders can park on-street within Broadmead.
By bike
There are several staple-style bicycle racks located on the street outside of Excelsior and nearby in other areas of Broadmead.
Be aware that theft of bikes and cycle parks is fairly common in Broadmead, so ensure that bicycles are well secured.