There are plenty of great bars and pubs in Nottingham, but sometimes we all want to switch things up with some added entertainment. There's nothing like hitting the dartboard with your mates during a drinking session, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to look. That's where we come in.
We've rounded up the very best places to play darts in Nottingham, whether you're after a stylish sports bar offering an interactive version of the game, or a friendly boozer that's home to a traditional board.
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Last updated on 17th December 2025
If you're looking to play darts with pints and pizza, look no further than Arrowsmiths. With its interactive boards taking care of the scoring, you can focus on sipping cocktails and scoffing down slices.
Games start from just £4 per person for 60 minutes. Whether you're here to practice your throw, beat your mates or celebrate with your work crew, this place hits the bullseye.
A classic boozer in the heart of the city, The Loxley is perfect for an affordable night out with some added entertainment. They've got two traditional dartboards to play on, so you can get competitive with your mates while sipping on real ale or two-for-one cocktails.
They also show all the biggest sporting events on their HD screens. And if you're feeling hungry, there are delicious pizzas, hearty burgers, chicken tikka masala and so much more to choose from.
Wondering where to play darts in Nottingham city centre? Then HUDDL may just be the answer to your prayers, as their interactive version of the game improves any night out. Their electronic boards keep you score for you, and there are several different multiplayer games to choose from.
This costs £6 per person for an hour, no matter what time if day you come, and they even offer darts-themed bottomless brunches from £36 each. These promise any brunch dish, two hours of free-flowing booze and 60 minutes at the oche with your mates. And if you're there in the evening? You may just find live DJs playing too.
The ultimate sports bar, BOX is a haven of entertainment right in the city centre. It's found inside a historic Victorian building, which has been transformed to include quirky neon signs and 35 HD screens, while still maintaining some of its original features and high ceilings.
It's also a great choice of darts bar in Nottingham, thanks to their electronic dartboards. Their cutting-edge technology allows you to play all kinds of fun minigames, while adding up your scores for you at the same time. Prices start from £8 per person for an hour, and you can pair this with two-for-one cocktails Sunday to Friday, or until 5pm on Saturday.
Located in West Bridgford, The Willow Tree is a friendly local boozer that's keeping its customers entertained with live sports, pool tables and, of course, darts. You'll find a traditional board here, among cosy, laid-back surrounds that feature dark wooden furnishings and a warming fireplace - as well as a beer garden for the summer months.
The Cask Mark-accredited boozer is passionate about real ales, sourced locally and from all over the UK. And if all that competition has got you feeling peckish, you can also munch on everything from loaded nachos to juicy burgers and mac 'n' cheese.
