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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
About The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place is a card shop located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Gathering Place in Chapel Hill pairs a local game store with a bar and coffee counter serving beer, wine, cider, kombucha, and more. It sells and hosts Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and Gundam card games, with Commander leagues, prereleases, and cEDH tournaments, plus a free board game library and karaoke nights. It also keeps an online singles store. Reviewers mention Magic and the friendly staff most. The Gathering Place is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.8 stars from 275 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 The Gathering Place in Chapel Hill are the heart of the North Carolina hobby community. Visit The Gathering Place online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
The Gathering Place at a glance
- Open 6 days a week · Open Saturdays (11:00 AM – 2:00 AM) · Open Sundays (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is JTP TCG in Chapel Hill, 1.3 mi away.
- Carries: Yu-Gi-Oh, Trading cards, Magic.
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The Gathering Place reviews
Is The Gathering Place well reviewed?
The Gathering Place has a 4.8-star average from 275 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about The Gathering Place
Where is The Gathering Place located?
The Gathering Place is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at 157 E Rosemary St 2nd Floor, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
What should I expect at The Gathering Place?
The Gathering Place is a local card shop in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 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 The Gathering Place open?
The Gathering Place's listed hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 4:00 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Thursday 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Friday 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near The Gathering Place?
The closest are JTP TCG in Chapel Hill (1.3 mi), Atomic Empire in Durham (6.2 mi), Elite Cardboard Gaming in Durham (7.0 mi).
Card Shops near The Gathering Place
The closest other card shops to The Gathering Place, by distance:
JTP TCG
Atomic Empire
Elite Cardboard Gaming
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