Where to play darts in London

Found around the city, Flight Clubs are dedicated dart-throwing bars that also serve expertly mixed cocktails in classy interiors. The bookable semi-private oches feature a state-of-the-art dartboard, making keeping score with your mates a cinch even with the cocktails flowing. The convivial atmosphere and elegant setting will have you feeling like a pro in no time.

If you’re looking for some casual entertainment during halftime or some friendly competition with your mates, several Sports Bar & Grill locations around London offer electronic dartboards in addition to the signature live sports. Some also have pool tables, and you can get British and American pub favourites at all of them. Taken together, it’s dangerously easy to keep hanging out here long after the match is over.

A luxurious bowling alley in the country’s oldest brewery, Strike also offers darts to keep the party going. The state-of-the-art boards do the scoring for you and feature a variety of different games. Meanwhile, the bar serves up classic cocktails, hard shakes and floats, as well as locally brewed beers and more. If you’re hungry, there are indulgent burgers, pancakes and desserts ready to take care of you.

Clapham’s The Alexandra is a traditional choice for sports fans, with a history going back 150 years. In addition to the two projectors and five HD TVs showing live sports, it offers the chance to get a little taste of competition at its branch of Darts Club London. You can book an oche and get to throwing with your mates while enjoying classic cocktails, pizzas and craft beers.

The counterpart to Darts Club Clapham can be found at The Old Tea Warehouse, a traditional pub in the City. In addition to a private patio and a basement function room, the establishment has electronic dartboards that are primed for some friendly competition. There are also plenty of pub food classics such as burgers and fish ‘n’ chips on the menu, as well as beers from London’s finest brewers.

Expanding its internationally successful gastro gaming concept to London, Oche brings together darts and dining. At the sleek polished wood oches, you can play different darts variants on the high-tech dartboards, as well as enjoy sharing menus of delightfully arranged international nibbles. Signature cocktails are available, and the venue can also host corporate events such as team buildings and conferences.

A full-on sports bar near the Tower of London, The Moretown Belle boasts as many as 31 UHD screens and multi-screen walls. If that’s not enough sports entertainment for you, the modern, neon-tinged venue also features dartboards and pool tables. There’s a menu of pub classics to enjoy, as well as a terrace for outdoors relaxation.

A lively pub in the heart of Battersea, Hawkins Forge is decorated with remnants of the blacksmith workshop that used to occupy the premises. The cosy establishment has an open-plan layout across several levels, ensuring you can find the right space to suit your needs, regardless of whether you’re looking for tasty pub grub, a bout of drinking with your friends, hoping to catch a football match or, indeed, play darts.

With leather booths, exposed brick walls and copper-wire lighting, this contemporary pub next to Wanstead Flats provides a cosy setting for any occasion. In addition to an outdoor terrace and a broad menu of favourites such as pizzas and burgers, The Rookwood Village offers oches with interactive dartboards. In addition to classic dart games, you can play variants such as the grid-clearing Hexa-Gone or the bullseye-chasing Robin Hood.

The eclectic Beehive Pub in Tottenham boasts not just a welcoming beer garden, but also separate indoor areas, including a Games Room. The space can fit upwards of 35 people and features a large TV for live sports, as well as a dartboard. It makes for a great choice for an informal celebration, football viewing party or other occasion, with traditional pub grub and an assortment of brews on hand to add to the relaxed vibe.

The Sea Horse in Mansion House is a post-war London boozer renowned for its dart boards and well-stocked bar. Embodying the essence of a traditional pub, it boasts wooden accents and cosy leather seating. While perfecting your darts, enjoy the pub's wide selection of ales or treat yourself to a cocktail. The pub also shows all the live sports action on the screens.

At 180 Club in Camden Town, it's all about booze, food, and games. This lively bar oozes a lively party vibe, with various dart games accompanied by digital scoreboards for easy tracking. Cocktails take centre stage here, with a speciality in both alcoholic and alcohol-free options. If hunger strikes, satisfy your pangs with a selection of burgers and small plates.

With its old-school charm, The Walrus And Carpenter is a welcoming pub conveniently located near London Bridge. Relax in leather booths between rounds of darts and make your way through their wide selection of cask ales, beers, and spirits. From buttermilk chicken burgers to lentil cottage pie, their classic pub menu also offers something for every palate.

The Three Compasses, a casual pub in Dalston, was once awarded Time Out's Best Pub in Hackney E8. It's a laid-back spot for playing darts, whether you're enjoying a burger first or just grabbing a pint and a turn at the board. Head there for a fun night out on the East London scene, complete with weekly quiz nights and weekend DJ sets for added entertainment.

Even though you'd have a hard time playing darts at Alexandra Palace throughout the year, this historic venue nonetheless plays an important role in any serious darts aficionado's life. Ally Pally has hosted the annual PDC World Darts Championship, one of the three most prestigious events in the sport, since 2008, with the best in the game competing over a three-week festive period and the fans cheering them on. Tickets for the event are usually sold out months in advance, but sports bars and pubs around the capital are sure to be broadcasting it live throughout. In 2023, the unprecedented run of 16-year-old Luke Littler to the finals of the competition supercharged the popularity of the sport around the world.