Where To Play Darts In London

Bull up as we present some of the best bars and pubs to play darts in London. From private oches and unique spaces, to comfortable boozers with their own board, it's a great game to play on an afternoon and evening in the city, and these are the great places in which to do it. So limber those wrists, sharpen those darts, get your fighting talk primed and check out our recommendations for the best places to play darts in London.

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Last updated on 23rd October 2024




Flight Club

One of the coolest, and most unique places to play darts in London, Flight Club is the home of interactive darts in London, with venues in Islington, Shoreditch, Victoria and Bloomsbury. Brimming with quirky private oches that you can hire for as little as £10 per person, digital dartboards that add up your scores and so many games to choose from, those looking for something a little different won't be wanting to give it a miss. They even host brunch socials every weekend, where you can enjoy an hour's game as well as a bottle of prosecco each with unlimited pizza.

The Huntsman & Hounds

In the mood for a few games of darts? The Huntsman & Hounds is the place to go, plus it's dog-friendly. This Elephant and Castle drinking den has a crackin' area to get stuck into the game, all while sinking a beer or sipping from a wide selection of London gins. There's a piano in the corner if you fancy a sing-along, with lots of sofas and comfy seats adding to the cosy vibes too. If you're hungry, there are also a few bar snacks available.

Nordic Bar

Happy Hour

Become Odin of the oche with Nordic Bar's interactive darts area, which means you can take your competitive socialising up a gear at the Scandinavian-themed bar - adding to the beer or prosecco pong and table tennis also on the cards. Up to six people can play in your group at any one time and it's only £9 per person, so you can enjoy automatic scoring and multiple unique game modes without breaking the bank.

Sports Bar & Grill, Old Street

One of the best pubs with dartboards in London, this unique spot of Old Street offers a range of boards for you and your mates to play on at just £6 per hour, as well as pool tables and live sports coverage too. What's more, they've got a huge range of craft beer or cider and 31 different varieties of gin, alongside an American-style menu which includes everything from bacon cheeseburgers to plant-based hotdogs topped with fried onion. They've even got venues in Canary Wharf and Farringdon too.

London Bridge Rooftop

For just £25 per person, you can enjoy interactive darts on the beautiful London Bridge Rooftop. Their digital boards have all kinds of fun games to take part in, and the best part is that they do all the maths for you, great for a competitive night out with friends. Even better? Once you've finished your game, you can enjoy the stunning city views while sipping on cocktails and munching street food, including bacon smash burgers and halloumi fries dipped in sweet chilli sauce. 

Rileys Sports Bar Victoria

For a good old fashioned evening of beers, food and fun, head to Riley's for a relaxed atmosphere alongside a whole darts zone and plenty of other pub sports to keep you entertained. They've got both classic and digital boards, so whether you fancy a traditional game or trying your hand at interactive darts you can do it all here. Prices start at £4.95 an hour, with everything from pool tables to ping pong on the cards as well in this spacious venue.

Temple Brew House

Free round of Guinness when you dine with us

To play darts in a stripped-back underground microbrewery and bar that's full of character, head to Temple Brew House in Holborn. The basement boozer is fronting the likes of fresh craft pints from local breweries and smokey, tender meals like grilled beef burgers or pulled pork quesadillas for you to tuck into between each go on the boards.

The Three Compasses

A laid back boozer in Dalston which has previously won the Time Out award for Best Pub in Hackney E8, The Thee Compasses is a relaxed  spot to play darts in. Whether you're starting with a burger and ending with darts, or simply going for a pint and a go on the board, head on down for a night night on the East London tiles. if you're looking for a little added entertainment while you're at it, they also host weekly quiz nights and DJ sets every weekend.

Hawkins Forge

Two Cocktails for £15.

A popular boozer in the heart of Battersea, Hawkins Forge is a top spot to play a few rounds of darts or games of pool. This traditional spot is housed in a red-brick Victorian building, touting 70s-style seating, neon signs and unique wall art to create an eclectic mix of decor. As well as offering multiple dartboards, you can also find regular live music and Sky Sports here, in addition to a menu of tasty American eats like chicken tenders, halloumi fries or vegan chilli cheeseburgers.

Walrus and Carpenter

Boasting old-school boards, the Walrus And Carpenter is a friendly boozer situated close to London Bridge. Sink into cosy leather booths when you're not at the oche, taking advantage of their extensive list of cask ales, beers and spirits. As for food, you can expect everything from buttermilk chicken burgers to lentil cottage pie on their classic pub menu.

Putt Putt & Karaoke

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Putt Putt & Karaoke is the perfect place to putt your feet up, relax, and unwind with games like crazy golf, pool, air hockey, foosball, and more - with classic dartboards on offer too of course. They've got a delicious bar menu of Italian-style 12-inch pizzas alongside pretty cocktails, making this quirky boozer is the perfect setting for fun date nights or chill after-work drinks.

Moretown Belle

Moretown's newest venture is a hotspot for sports games, great beer and delicious food like minute steaks or homemade chilli, alongside a cracking game of darts. Located just a short walk from St Katherines Dock, the Moretown Belle not only boats the biggest single TV in Europe, but they've also got a dedicated area for dartboards and pool tables. Why not try hiring out your own space for a little after-work competition? 

Cheshire Cheese

After old pubs with dartboards in London? Make your way over to Cheshire Cheese, a popular and traditional boozer in the City of London, to put your aim to the test. While you play darts with your pals, enjoy everything else the boozer has to offer, from Sky Sports screenings to fresh pints and tasty food - we're talking smoky beef brisket burgers, pesto linguini and chicken tikka masala.

The Lock Inn

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If you're a darts fan, then The Lock Inn is just the venue for you. Not only does this Hackney hub have boards that you can showcase your skills on (or embarrass yourself), but it's also home to a top-notch outdoor space, traditional Irish music and sports showings. As for food, you can expect homemade short rib burgers or a mouthwatering wild mushroom and parmesan pizza, washed down by a refreshing pint of rotating beers on tap.

The Colonel Fawcett

It's time to unleash your inner kid and head to The Colonel Fawcett in Camden. Along with a great array of delicious craft beer and natural, organic wines, the venue also fronts a cracking games room including three social darts boards and contactless pool table, which is even available to hire for private parties. And the best part is darts here costs just £5 per person for a whole hour, or £7 each for 90 minutes. Hungry? Check out their array of delicious pizzas, topped with everything from truffle mushrooms to spicy nduja.

Sea Horse, London

Get on down to Sea Horse, one of the best pubs with darts in London, to put your aim to the test. This cosy venue is full of wooden furnishings and cosy leather seats, creating an old-school vibe that's popular with locals and tourists alike. While you perfect your darts throw, delve into the pub's regularly changing lineup of ales (or even a cocktail), as well as enjoying live sports screenings.

Bat & Ball

Bat & Ball in East London is an atmospheric entertainment hub boasting an array of games such as pool, ping ping and, of course, interactive darts. Head down with your mates to get stuck in with a couple of rounds and enjoy a few cocktails while you're at it too, from the house Trophy Wife made with lemon and kiwi, to a classic old fashioned. There's even some delicious grub on the menu in the form of Neapolitan pizzas topped with all your favourites. 

The Alexandra

Decked out in wooden furnishings with exposed beams and a striking bar, The Alexandra is a Clapham Common spot worth visiting for many reasons. Not only does this venue offer a darts board for those all-important matches with friends, starting at £10 per hour, but also a crackin' food and drinks menu to fill up on afterwards - think salami picante or oyster mushroom pizzas paired with craft beer.

180 Club Camden

Overlooking the iconic Lock, 180 Club Camden is the home of darts on the North side of the river, bringing cutting-edge electronic boards for practicing your game to the city, starting from just £10 per hour. They've got four lanes to play in too, meaning that there's room for up to 14 players at once, cutting down on those annoying queues. There are delicious dishes like crispy panko prawns, short rib burgers and dirty fries to keep you fuelled, alongside signature cocktails such as the English Apple Mule.

Strike

Wandsworth venue Strike might be a boutique bowling alley at heart, but that doesn't mean you'll miss out on any darts action either. Expect high-tech boards, shuffleboard and billiards tables too, with prices to hire out the boards starting at £19.95 total. This haven of entertainment wouldn't be complete without a mouthwatering menu either, so head to the bar for Buffalo cauliflower wings, candied bacon burgers or nachos, paired with creative cocktails and tank-fresh beer.