Darts never left the pub, it just got a second life. A wave of dedicated venues has put oches back at the centre of a night out, alongside the pubs that have quietly run a board in the corner for decades.

Central London leans toward the flashier setups, oche bars in Shoreditch and the West End with scoring screens and a bit of theatre to the whole thing. Head further out and you find the older tradition, a battered board bolted to a wall in a Walthamstow or Peckham local, league night on a Tuesday, regulars who'll teach you the finer points if you ask.

Turning up solo is fine at most walk-up venues, you can usually book a board for a small group or just wait your turn if it's busy. League nights and tournaments are a different rhythm, better to watch first time and play once you've got a feel for the room.

Expect a low-key, sociable pace rather than a big production. It suits an early evening better than a late one, and it pairs naturally with a pub meal or a few pints without needing to plan much else around it.

Venues to know

The Builders Arms 1 event this week
The Oval Tavern 1 event this week
The Ten Bells 1 event this week
The William Morris 1 event this week
Railway Telegraph 1 event this week
The Cheshire Cheese 1 event this week

How we pick

OnlyHere tracks live listings from over a hundred London venues, councils, and programmers, refreshed nightly. Picks favour events with confirmed dates, real venues you can find on a map, and editorial notes written by us, not the promoter. Prices and dates come from the listing itself; we never guess.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to book a darts oche in London in advance?

Dedicated darts bars often let you book a board for a set slot, especially at weekends. Traditional pubs with a board are usually first come, first served.

Is darts in London mostly a pub thing or are there proper venues?

Both. You'll find classic pub boards tucked in the corner of a local, plus newer venues built entirely around darts with multiple oches and scoring tech.

Do I need my own darts to play?

No, most venues supply house darts. Regulars sometimes bring their own set, but it's not expected for a casual game.

Are darts nights in London good for beginners?

Yes. Walk-up venues are generally relaxed about skill level. League nights are more serious, so it's worth watching a round before joining in.

How many darts nights in london are listed right now?

There are 11 events listed on this page right now. It updates daily.

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