Where To Play Darts In London

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By Kiera Chapman Editor Food, drink and nightlife specialist with 8+ years in journalism, including bylines at The Sunday Times and Marie Claire. Last updated on 15th September 2026

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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Where To Play Darts In London: Local Guide




Where To Play Darts In Central London

1. Flight Club

  • Locations: Islington, Shoreditch, Victoria and Bloomsbury
  • Price: from £9 per person
  • Type: social darts, brunch
  • Why I recommend: Flight Club is home to some of the best social darts London has to offer, with celebratory brunches rolling quality ooche time and unlimited pizza all in to one. It's a top pick for a birthday or stag or hen do

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 want 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.

2. Rileys Sports Bar Victoria

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  • Location: 16 Semley Place, Victoria, SW1W 9QJ
  • Price: between £7.95 and £14.95 per hour
  • Type: digital darts
  • Why we recommend: Riley's does some great digital darts deals here, where you can combine your gameplay with pool or snooker. We think it's a fab central spot for sports fans 

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 £7.95 an hour, with everything from pool tables to ping pong on the cards as well in this spacious venue.

3. Box Piccadilly

  • Location: Unit B, 21-23 Shaftesbury Avenue, Piccadilly Circus, W1D 7EF
  • Price: between £10 and £12 per person, per hour
  • Type: electric darts
  • Why we recommend: we love this venue for beginners who are looking to have a little fun with darts. This electronic version combines the classic game you know and enjoy with a modern twist

Get competitive with your mates at BOX Piccadilly, where you can play shuffleboard and some of the top electronic darts London has to offer. Sip cocktails, line up your shots, and keep one eye on the screens as live sports and music fill the air.

There's also an array of drink packages to look forward to, so you can order a bucket of beer without breaking the bank and then the game to get a round at the bar. Hungry? There are some seriously tasty nibbles for that, too.

4. Greenwood Pub & Kitchen

  • Location: Unit 2, 170 Victoria Street, Victoria, SW1E 5LB
  • Price: £10 to £13 per person, per hour 
  • Type: interactive electronic darts
  • Why we recommend: it's a great option for groups who want to mix competitive digital darts games with watching live sport on gigantic screens

Directly opposite Victoria Station, Greenwood is London's biggest sports bar. With over 30 ultra HD screens and an enormous 150-inch TV wall, you're always sure of a great view of the action. 

If you prefer to play rather than watch sport, the oche is ready and waiting. Whether you're taking on your mates, bonding with colleagues or locking in for an all-night showdown, all you need to do is step up and let the arrows fly in this fun social darts experience.

5. Rocket Room

  • Location: 2nd Floor, Market Place, 20-21 Leicester Square, WC2H 7JX
  • Price: £8 off-peak, £10 peak per person, per hour
  • Type: interactive smart darts
  • Why we recommend: tucked right in Leicester Square, this gaming spot features smart boards that auto-calculate scores and track stats. It is ideal for players of all skill levels looking for quick-fire minigames

If you're looking for some action at the oche, Rocket Room has got your back. In the heart of Leicester Square, it serves up smart interactive boards with instant scoring.

There's plenty more to try your hand at here too. We're talking axe throwing, interactive darts, shuffleboard, and beer or prosecco pong.

Where To Play Darts In East London

6. The Three Compasses

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  • Location: 99 Dalston Lane, Hackney, E8 1NH
  • Price: free
  • Type: pub darts
  • Why we recommend: the pub has a dedicated darts area with classic boards integrated into its old-school East End decor - simply head to the bar to get the darts to play if they aren't already out

A laid-back boozer in Dalston which has previously won awards for being the best pub in the Hackney area, The Three 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 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.

7. Moretown Belle

  • Location: 5 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf / St Katharine Docks area, E14 4HD
  • Price: £10 to £12 per person, per hour
  • Type: traditional and digital pub darts
  • Why we recommend: boasting sleek sports bar decor and excellent waterfront views, this is a prime spot for after-work drinks and friendly competition near the City

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 Katherine's Dock, the Moretown Belle not only boasts the biggest single TV in Europe, but it also has a dedicated area for dartboards and pool tables. Why not try hiring out your own space for a little after-work competition?

8. The Beehive

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  • Location: Stoneleigh Road, Tottenham, N17 9BQ
  • Price: free
  • Type: traditional pub darts
  • Why we recommend: known for its spacious games room and top-tier live sports atmosphere, this London gem offers straightforward, budget-friendly darts alongside pool tables and classic board games

Been searching for pubs with dart boards in London? Venture up to Tottenham to find this fun destination.

It's also got a pool table and board games, as well as craft beers sourced from local breweries. You can even hire the games room here for up to 35 people, ideal if you want to guarantee a go on the oche. The cherry on top? A fabulous beer garden and regular sports screenings.

9. All Star Lanes Bowling Alleys

  • Location: Stratford, Holborn, Shepherd's Bush and Shoreditch
  • Price: £14 per person, per hour
  • Type: digital augmented-reality darts
  • Why we recommend: best known for retro bowling, All Star Lanes also features fantastic digital darts setups. It's a brilliant choice for big night outs, combining cocktails, arcade games, and American comfort food

On the hunt for fun activities? All Star Lanes in Stratford, Holborn, Shepherd's Bush and Shoreditch has augmented reality darts with your name on it.

Give it your best shot and step up to the oche as you play four interactive and creative games with your pals. While you're waiting? Tuck into delish dishes like popcorn squid, soft shell tacos or classic mac 'n' cheese, with a cracking cocktail menu to boot.

10. The Lock Inn

  • Location: 26 East Bay Lane, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, E15 2GW
  • Price: free
  • Type: traditional pub darts
  • Why we recommend: positioned right along the canal in East London, this relaxed pub offers classic darts in a craft beer-focused setting with a fantastic outdoor terrace

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 with a refreshing pint of rotating beers on tap.

11. Bat & Ball Stratford

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  • Locations: 2 Montfichet Road, E20 1EJ &  50 Earlham Street, WC2H 9LJ
  • Price: £10 to £12 per person, per hour
  • Type: digital interactive darts
  • Why we recommend: this is a massive activity venue spread over two floors, ideal for social throwers wanting automatic scoring, great music, and plenty of food and drink options

Bat & Ball in East London and Covent Garden is an atmospheric entertainment hub boasting an array of games such as pool, ping-pong 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. 

12. Nordic Bar

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  • Location: 25 Newman Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 1PN
  • Price: £9 to £12 per person, per hour
  • Type: interactive digital darts
  • Why we recommend: bringing Nordic hospitality and games to Central London, this venue combines tech-driven darts with fun themed cocktails, instant video replays, and animated scoreboards

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.

13. The Black Eel

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  • Location: 41 Kingsland High Street, E8 2JS
  • Price: £7.50 per person, per hour
  • Type: traditional pub darts
  • Why we recommend: we adore this welcoming, characterful local pub where you can practice your grouping or challenge friends to classic 501 for an affordable price

The oche over at The Black Eel in Dalston is open to all from just £7.50 per person per hour. If it's not your day on the arrows, you can try your hand at shuffleboard, foosball and pétanque while you're here too.

There's plenty on offer to help you get your eye in, from ice-cold pints to worldly wines and specialist spirits. When it's time to refuel, the Mediterranean menu serves up everything from cured meats and cheeses to burgers, fish buns and ribs.

14. KERB Sports Bar

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  • Location: 4 Horner Square, Old Spitalfields Market, E1 6EW
  • Price: from free to £8 per person, per hour
  • Type: old-school and digital darts
  • Why we recommend: set inside Spitalfields Market, this venue has the best of both worlds with sports games and street-food catering. We think it's a stylish, modern option for work socials and group celebrations

A buzzing bar in Old Spitalfields Market, KERB Social Club is a great spot for darts. Their games section features a board for you to get competitive with your friends, as well as a pool table.

There's a tasty street food menu to keep you fuelled too, featuring everything from jerk chicken wings to loaded nachos and garlic cheese doughballs. Plus, there are cool cocktails aplenty.

Where To Play Darts In South London

15. Arrowsmiths Clapham

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  • Location: 110 Battersea Rise, Battersea, SW11 1EJ
  • Price: from £11 per person, per hour
  • Type: interactive darts
  • Why we recommend: a firm favourite, this is a welcoming, buzz-filled neighbourhood pub near Clapham Junction. It's a great spot to throw a few casual arrows over top-tier craft beer and classic pub fare before the late-night DJ sets kick off

Having teamed up with Hawkins Forge to host this fantastic experience, Arrowsmiths Clapham blends the classic pub game with high-tech scoring. Their interactive boards offer a umber of fun games, and they do all the maths for you as you play.

Book a 90-minute session for as little as £15 per person, promising plenty of competitive fun. All that excitement got you feeling peckish? then devour hand-stretched pizzas, loaded fries or nachos, washed down with classic cocktails.

16. Arrowsmiths Bromley

  • Location: 27-29 East Street, Bromley, BR1 1QE
  • Price: £9 to £12 per person, per hour
  • Type: interactive electronic darts
  • Why we recommend: this is a high-tech gaming room tucked inside O'Neill's Bromley, which is perfect for local groups who want automatic score tracking, instant replays, and quick-fire games alongside pub classics

For a night full of fun and friendly competition, Arrowsmiths Bromley is the place to be. Whether you're looking to challenge your friends or colleagues, their digital darts experience offers a fantastic way to enjoy the game.

With easy-to-use electronic boards that take care of the scoring, players can focus on the fun of the game rather than the maths. Arrowsmiths is perfect for all types of gatherings, offering space for small get-togethers or larger groups. With food and drink packages available, it's easy to make your night even more enjoyable.

17. London Bridge Rooftop

  • Location: 1 Floor, 1 Decima Street, London Bridge, SE1 4QR
  • Price: from £50 per hour, a fee that covers groups of four to 12 players max
  • Type: interactive electronic darts
  • Why we recommend: darts in London Bridge? This rooftop venue combines digital dartboards with unmatched, open-air views of the London skyline. Ideal for evening drinks, group events, and summer throwing sessions under the stars

For £50 per hour for up to 12 people, 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. 

18. Strike

  • Location: 74 Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4LB
  • Price: £19.95 (dart lane hire)
  • Type: interactive digital and fly-by darts
  • Why we recommend: we're big fans of this massive boutique activity hub that pairs high-tech interactive darts with boutique tenpin bowling, craft beers, and artisan pizza in a trendy industrial setting

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.

19. The Bermondsey Bierkeller

  • Location: 2-4 Tooley Street, London Bridge, SE1 2SY
  • Price: £8 per person, per hour
  • Type: classic and digital darts
  • Why we recommend: set within a Bavarian-themed party venue right by London Bridge, it offers a fun environment filled with steins, bratwurst, live sports, and competitive games

A Bavarian-inspired bar, Bermondsey Bierkeller is a real haven of entertainment. They've got multiple different games on offer, from pool to shuffleboard and table football - as well as dartboards to compete against your friends.

Throw darts while sipping delicious German beers, and fuel up on treats like chicken schnitzel, pizzas and wagyu burgers. Plus, you'll find DJs playing on the weekends for a lively atmosphere.

20. The Huntsman & Hounds

  • Location: 70 Elsted Street, Elephant & Castle, SE17 1QG
  • Price: free
  • Type: traditional pub darts
  • Why we recommend: a cosy, dog-friendly gem tucked away in Elephant & Castle, this is one of the most budget-friendly places in South London to enjoy a quiet game of darts alongside a great craft beer lineup

In the mood for a few games of darts? London's 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.

21. The Alexandra

  • Location: 14 Clapham Common South Side, Clapham, SW4 7AA
  • Price: £8 per person, per hour
  • Type: interactive electronic darts
  • Why we recommend: perched right on the edge of Clapham Common, this pub features top-notch sports viewing and a high-tech darts lounge built for group socials. We think it's a great place to chill out and enjoy a cold one and a game

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 £8 per hour, but it also offers a cracking food and drinks menu to fill up on afterwards - think salami picante or oyster mushroom pizzas paired with craft beer.

22. Putt Putt & Karaoke

  • Location: 101-103 Streatham Hill, SW2 4UE
  • Price: £10 per person, per hour
  • Type: smart interactive darts
  • Why we recommend: we're fans of this all-in-one entertainment venue in Streatham featuring mini-golf, karaoke, and electronic darts, because it's a fantastic local pick for birthdays and big group nights out

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.

23. Clock House Tavern

  • Location: 196A Peckham Rye, Peckham, SE22 9QA
  • Price: free
  • Type: traditional pub darts
  • Why we recommend: overlooking Peckham Rye Green, this stylishly restored pub features a dedicated upstairs games room where you can enjoy classic darts and top-shelf cocktails

Fancy a game of darts? Clock House Tavern in Peckham Rye is serving up an hour of free darts, making it one of the best spots in London to test your aim without breaking the bank.

Tucked away in the pub's charming back room, the dartboard is the perfect addition to an evening of great drinks, good company, and a buzzing atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned player or just up for a bit of fun, this South London favourite is an easy win for a casual night out.

24. Pulse Bar

  • Location: 2-4 Tooley Street, London Bridge, SE1 2SY
  • Price: £20 per lane, per hour
  • Type: electronic sports darts
  • Why we recommend: tucked underneath London Bridge station, Pulse Bar delivers a neon-lit, energetic environment complete with interactive darts lanes, pool tables, and an extensive cocktail menu that's a great pick for date night games

Pulse Bar, located just steps from Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London Bridge and Bankside, is the perfect venue for a day out with friends. Enjoy some friendly rivalry at beer pong tables, test your skills at the augmented darts lanes, or relax with a classic game of billiards.

The food menu includes a range of delicious snacks and dishes, such as Jalapeño cheese bombs, loaded fries, and a selection of tacos, burgers, and shareable platters—ideal for fueling up during your fun activities.

25. Sky Bar Eltham

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  • Location: 168 Eltham High Street, Eltham, SE9 1BJ
  • Price: varies
  • Type: traditional and smart darts
  • Why we recommend: secure your spot mid-week at this chic rooftop cocktail lounge in South East London offering automated scoreboards, bottomless brunches, and sweeping views across Eltham

Want to step up to the oche in South London? Get on up to Sky Bar, perched above Eltham High Street.

When you're not slinging arrows at the dartboard, you can sip craft beer and creative cocktails. There's plenty more to keep you entertained here too, from pool and live sport to pizza, tacos and tapas.

26. The Lost Hour London

  • Location: 217-219 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, SE10 8NB
  • Price: free
  • Type: traditional pub darts
  • Why we recommend: this venue is a student and local favourite right by Greenwich station. It provides a relaxed, sports-focused setting with affordable dartboard hires, pool tables, and huge screen displays

Round up the group and head to The Lost Hour, a freshly refurbished Greenwich High Road pub just a short stroll from the station. There's pool, darts, HD screens, late-night laughs, dog-friendly vibes and a drinks list spanning craft beer, cask ale, lagers, spirits and cocktails, with food averaging about £20.

Come hungry for pub favourites, loaded fries, burgers, wings, pizza-style bites and lighter options, then stay because someone's challenged you to one more game.

27. Leadbelly's Bar

  • Location: 4-6 Deal Porter Square, Canada Water, SE16 7AQ
  • Price: £10 per person, per hour
  • Type: digital interactive darts
  • Why we recommend: located right outside Canada Water station, this lively bar-restaurant pairs smart digital darts with a great gluten-free food menu and outdoor terrace seating

Looking to sling some arrows over a pint or two? Get on over to Leadbelly's Bar & Kitchen. Its brightly-lit dartboard is ready and waiting for you to practice your throw. 

With big TVs all over the place, it's a great spot if you fancy watching some sport as well as playing. The refreshments are top-notch too - think ice-cold pints, creative cocktails, bar snacks and freshly cooked pub grub.

28. The Cuff London

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  • Location: 2 Herne Hill, Herne Hill, SE24 0PX
  • Price: free
  • Type: interactive sports darts
  • Why we recommend: if you're planning a date night, this venue is perfect, as it oozes a modern speakeasy atmosphere and comes with high-tech darts setups and live music nights

The Cuff London is Herne Hill's answer to “where shall we go that isn't just another bar with darts”, serving cocktails, music and games under one very sociable roof. Expect a stylish setup with pool tables, darts, shuffleboard, retro gaming, resident DJs and live performances that give the space a proper buzz.

Book it for birthdays, mate dates or weekend drinks when you want somewhere in SE24 with personality while you throw darts.

Where To Play Darts In North London

29. 180 Club Camden

  • Location: 75-89 Lower Walkway, West Yard, Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF
  • Price: £10 per person, per hour
  • Type: electronic darts
  • Why we recommend: 180 Club Camden comes with state-of-the-art interactive electronic dartboards. It is fantastic for group events, offering automated scoring, fun minigames, craft cocktails, and New York-style street food

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 practising 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.

30. The Colonel Fawcett

  • Location: 1 Randolph Street, Camden, NW1 0S
  • Price: from £5 per person, per hour
  • Type: traditional pub darts
  • Why we recommend: this is a legendary 19th-century pub in Camden known for its exceptional craft beer selection and great food menu. The dedicated upstairs games area offers a quiet, relaxed atmosphere for traditional darts players

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 a 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.

31. Social Darts at the Elmhurst Pub

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  • Location: 131 Lordship Lane, Tottenham, N17 6XE
  • Price: £2.50 per person, per hour (excluding booking fee)
  • Type: digital interactive darts
    Why we recommend: you'll find The Elmhurst in North London, hosting social darts to a traditional setting. With user-friendly digital scoring systems and plenty of space, it's ideal for social throwers looking for casual weekend games

Get on over to the oche at The Elmhurst to fling darts in the general direction of treble 20 all night long. Just £2.50 gets you an hour on the arrows. 

There's plenty on offer to help you keep a steady hand, from classic lagers and craft ales to cider, wine and all sorts of spirits. If you just can't get your eye in, turn your attention to table football or big-screen sport in the games room instead. 

Where To Play Darts In The City Of London

32. Cheshire Cheese

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  • Location: 48 Crutched Friars, City of London, EC3N 2AP
  • Price: free
  • Type: traditional pub darts
  • Why we recommend: steeped in centuries of London history, this historic pub off Fleet Street offers a truly classic setting to play casual darts. It's great if you prefer an authentic tavern atmosphere over digital setups

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.

33. Tokenhouse

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  • Location: 4 Moorgate, City of London, EC2R 6DA.
  • Price: free
  • Type: traditional darts
  • Why we recommend: head to this spacious subterranean venue in the heart of the financial district for post-work socials. It pairs modern electronic dartboard tech with crowd-pleasing food

You'll find Tokenhouse in the Moorgate area, providing a warm atmosphere and the perfect escape from the busy City. They've got a dartboard to get competitive on, as well as a pool table, a great choice for nights out with friends.

Expect sleek, industrial interiors here, paired with vintage furnishings and a speakeasy-style cellar bar. Plus, you can enjoy tasty pies, chicken wings and refreshing pints while you play.

34. Walrus and Carpenter

  • Location: 45 Monument Street, City of London, EC3R 8BU
  • Price: free
  • Type: traditional pub darts
  • Why we recommend: positioned near Monument station, this classic pub features traditional boards alongside an impressive selection of real ales. We fell that it's a great spot for an after-work round of 501 in a traditional setting

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.

35. The Lucky Goat

  • Location: 1 Bread Street, City of London, EC4M 9BE
  • Price: from £12 per person, per hour
  • Type: smart digital darts
  • Why we recommend: a great pick for after-work activities, this fun bar comes with high-tech smart dartboards that track scores automatically. It's fantastic for quick-fire minigames paired with  cocktails

Looking for an oche in the heart of the city? Get on over to The Lucky Goat. 

Right between Bank and St Paul's, its high-tech boards are ready and waiting for your arrows. There's plenty more to keep you entertained here too, from pints and pub grub to air hockey, pool, karaoke and electric shuffleboard.

Where To Play Darts In West London

36. The Prince Alfred

  • Location: 112 Queensway W2 3RR
  • Price: £5 per person, per hour
  • Type: traditional pub darts
  • Why we recommend: this is such a stunning Victorian gastropub boasting historic carved mahogany and glass partitions. The venue provides a refined yet relaxed atmosphere to enjoy traditional darts along with top-tier food and drinks

Itching to step up to the oche? Get on down to The Prince Alfred.

This place gives you a supercharged version of the classic game. We're talking AR interactive darts - perfect for group socials, team nights out, birthdays or just adding a competitive edge to your evening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between "traditional" and "interactive" darts?

Traditional darts use a classic sisal bristle dartboard and real steel-tipped darts. Players must manually calculate their own scores (subtracting from 501 or 301). Interactive or augmented darts use advanced camera-tracking technology, automated digital scoring boards, and soft-tipped or steel-tipped arrows. The board does all the math for you, displaying scores on a screen and offering unique, fast-paced minigames (like Killer or Shanghai).

How much does it cost to book a dartboard lane in London?

Prices vary significantly depending on the technology and the venue style. Hourly rates for traditional boards are incredibly reasonable, ranging from free (like the Clock House Tavern in Peckham) to around £6 to £7.50 per hour (at The Roundabout or The Black Eel). High-tech, social oches generally charge per person, averaging £9 to £15 per player for a 60 to 90-minute session at spots like Nordic Bar, Flight Club, or Arrowsmiths.

Do I need to bring my own darts to the bar?

No. Every venue featured in this guide provides all the necessary equipment, including high-quality darts (flight sets and barrels) matched specifically to their boards. If you are playing at a high-tech interactive venue, you must use the specific darts they hand you, as they are weighted or calibrated to interact with the camera tracking system.

Are darts bars strictly for adults, or can under-18s play?

While most venues are primarily adult-focused drinking establishments, policies differ based on the time of day. Many multi-activity hubs (like Bat & Ball in Stratford or Strike in Wandsworth) are highly family-friendly during daytime hours and weekends. Almost all dedicated darts bars and central cocktail lounges transition to strict 18-plus-only policies after 5pm or 6pm. Always check the specific venue's house rules if planning a family afternoon out.