Find Pubs to Play Darts in London
A guide to 73 pubs with dartboards across London. Maps, reviews, and everything you need to find your next throw.
The pub dartboard is disappearing
There was a time when almost every pub in London had a dartboard on the wall. Today that number has shrunk dramatically. Pubs have closed, been converted, or simply taken the board down to make space. Finding somewhere to play a proper game of darts in London is harder than it has ever been. But the good news is that dozens of pubs across the city still keep the tradition alive -- from tucked-away Sam Smith's bars in Soho to dedicated darts rooms in the City with Blade 6 boards and laser oches. We have tracked down every one we can find. These are the gems still available in London.
Featured Pubs
The Nightingale
Balham
97 Nightingale Lane
A Grade II listed Victorian pub on Wandsworth Common with a hidden beer garden, Young's ales, and proper Sunday roasts. One of south London's finest locals.
Best for: Sunday sessions and community darts
The Horseshoe
Clerkenwell and Farringdon
24 Clerkenwell Close
Widely regarded as London's best darts pub. Nine boards across two floors, a hidden garden, league nights, and the atmosphere of a real pub. Book ahead for peak hours.
Best for: The ultimate darts night out
The Chandos
Covent Garden
29 St Martin's Lane
Possibly the best spot in central London for a quiet game. The board sits in a tucked-away corner of this busy Sam Smith's near Trafalgar Square.
Best for: Practice and casual games
Nolans
Vauxhall and Kennington
33 Wilcox Road
Three boards, league teams most evenings, regular competitions, and an outstanding trophy collection. A proper community darts pub run by the Nolan family.
Best for: Competitive darts
The Cheshire Cheese
Aldgate and City
48 Crutched Friars
Three Blade 6 boards in a recently refurbished bookable darts room with laser oches and proper lighting. One of the City's best setups.
Best for: Serious group sessions
The Windmill
Waterloo
44 Lambeth High Street
An almost perfect oche in a fabulous pub on the quietest high street in London. The kind of place where you end up sharing a pizza with a stranger.
Best for: Perfect casual throw