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Review: Thistle Tavern, a Games Hub in the West End

June 29, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Queues lined Shandwick Place for the launch of Thistle Tavern. Offering clean tables, rare cards without convention price inflation, and reliable city-centre access, it provides a dedicated home for the local card game community.

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