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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
About Bards & Cards
Bards & Cards is a card shop located in San Diego, California. Bards & Cards is a Gaslamp Quarter game shop carrying collectible card games, board games and tabletop role-playing games for downtown San Diego and East Village players. Google reviewers most often praise its friendly staff and game selection, and Magic: The Gathering, board games, miniatures and dice sets come up again and again. Bards & Cards is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.8 stars from 184 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for vintage wax and modern singles, sports card rookies, PSA- and BGS-graded slabs, local card shops like Bards & Cards in San Diego are the heart of the California hobby community. Visit Bards & Cards online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Bards & Cards at a glance
- Ranked #4 of 22 rated card shops in San Diego by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 6 days a week · Open Saturdays (11:00 AM – 9:00 PM) · Open Sundays (11:00 AM – 8:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Centre City Sports Collectibles in San Diego, 0.1 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Trading cards, Magic.
- Find Bards & Cards on Instagram, Facebook, X.
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Bards & Cards reviews
Is Bards & Cards well reviewed?
Bards & Cards has a 4.8-star average from 184 Google reviews. That ranks #4 of 22 rated card shops in San Diego once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 22 rated card shops in San Diego is 4.6 stars, so Bards & Cards is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Bards & Cards
Where is Bards & Cards located?
Bards & Cards is located in San Diego, California at 936 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101.
What should I expect at Bards & Cards?
Bards & Cards is a local card shop in San Diego, California. Expect a rotating inventory of singles, sealed wax, and graded cards, plus the kind of knowledgeable, personal service the hobby community relies on.
When is Bards & Cards open?
Bards & Cards's listed hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Bards & Cards?
The closest are Centre City Sports Collectibles in San Diego (0.1 mi), Dhampire Toys and Collectibles in San Diego (0.3 mi), Main Street Collectibles in San Diego (0.6 mi).
Card Shops near Bards & Cards
The closest other card shops to Bards & Cards, by distance:
Centre City Sports Collectibles
Dhampire Toys and Collectibles
Main Street Collectibles
Honey Hole Collectibles
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