Activity bars in London
Shuffleboard in London
London's shuffleboard scene runs from purpose-built table bars to free pub boards you can claim with a pint in hand. Here is where to play, what it costs, and how to pick the right spot for your group.
41 venues, 2 freeBoom Battle Bar Oxford Street
Visit & book →Boom Battle Bar Oxford Street Tottenham Court Road
Visit & book →Rocket Room Leicester Square
Visit & book →The Lucky Goat City of London
Visit & book →Pulse Bar London Bridge
Visit & book →Pulse Bar Southwark
Visit & book →Strike Wandsworth
Visit & book →Strike Wandsworth Ram Quarter
Visit & book →Boom Battle Bar The O2 (Greenwich) Greenwich Peninsula
Visit & book →Electric Shuffle Canary Wharf
Visit & book →Electric Shuffle London Bridge
Visit & book →Electric Shuffle King's Cross
Visit & book →Shuffle Club (London Shuffle Club) Shoreditch
Visit & book →Pitch (Pitch Wharf) Canary Wharf
Visit & book →Burdock Moorgate
Visit & book →The Bermondsey Bierkeller London Bridge
Visit & book →Spit & Sawdust Elephant and Castle
Visit & book →The King of Prussia Finchley Central
Visit & book →BrewDog Outpost Tower Hill
Visit & book →Players Club / Three Colts Tavern Bethnal Green
Visit & book →The Hat and Tun Farringdon
Visit & book →Electric Shuffle (London) Canary Wharf
Visit & book →Electric Shuffle (London) London Bridge
Visit & book →Electric Shuffle (London) King's Cross
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Visit & book →Gravity MAX (London) Wandsworth
Visit & book →Gravity MAX (London) Westfield Stratford
Visit & book →The Wapping Tavern
Electric Shuffle Bermondsey
Visit & book →Neverland London Fulham
Visit & book →Neverland London Wandsworth
Visit & book →Shuffle Club / Shuffleboard Bar London St Pancras
Visit & book →Sport London (Broadwood) Liverpool Street
Visit & book →Shuffle Club Shoreditch
Visit & book →Pitch (Pitch Wharf / Pitch Soho)
Visit & book →Krazy Karts (Bermondsey Bierkeller) London Bridge
Visit & book →Box (Sports Bars) Victoria
Visit & book →The Sindercombe Social Shepherds Bush
Wapping Tavern
Get directions →Bat & Ball
Visit & book →Tank & Paddle
Get directions →Where to play shuffleboard in London
The big purpose-built players are Electric Shuffle and London Shuffle Club, both built entirely around the table with full bars, food and screens that score for you. Boom Battle Bar bundles shuffleboard alongside other competitive games if your group wants variety in one room, and Rocket Room near Leicester Square does the same with shuffleboard sitting next to axe throwing and interactive darts.
If you would rather not pay for a session, several London pubs keep a board in the room and let you play for free. Wapping Tavern and Tank & Paddle both have boards you can use without a booking fee. Use the map above to see which venues are nearest you right now, then filter by free or paid to match your plans.
How much it costs and how booking works
At the dedicated table bars you are paying for the table, not per head, and you usually book a timed slot. Expect roughly 25 pounds per table for a short session at the budget end, rising to the high 20s or 30s per hour at the premium Shoreditch and central spots, and walk-in rates tend to run higher than booking ahead. Always check the venue's own page on the day, because prices shift with peak weekend slots and bottomless packages.
Booking versus walking in is the main decision. The big shuffleboard bars get busy on Friday and Saturday nights, so reserve a table in advance if you have a fixed time or more than four people. Quieter weekday afternoons and the free pub boards are far more walk-in friendly, though even free boards at places like Wapping Tavern can be claimed faster if you ask the bar to hold one.
Free shuffleboard versus paid table bars
Free is genuinely on the table in London. Pub boards at Wapping Tavern and Tank & Paddle cost nothing to play beyond buying a drink, which makes them ideal for a casual two-hour session without a clock running against you. The trade-off is that there is usually one board, the surface is well-loved rather than tournament-grade, and you may wait your turn on a busy night.
Paid venues like Electric Shuffle and London Shuffle Club give you a guaranteed table for your slot, longer regulation surfaces, auto-scoring screens and a proper food and cocktail menu. If the shuffleboard is the whole point of the night, or you have a group that needs space, the booked table earns its fee. If it is a bonus to a normal pub trip, the free boards win.
Best for groups, dates and work dos
Shuffleboard is naturally a two to four player game, but the bar tables are built to rotate larger groups through teams, so eight to sixteen people works well at Electric Shuffle or London Shuffle Club. For birthdays and work socials, book a table or a semi-private area ahead and let the venue handle food and drinks rounds so nobody is queuing all night.
For a date, the free pub boards at Wapping Tavern or Tank & Paddle keep things relaxed and low-cost, while a booked table at one of the central bars makes it feel like a planned night out. Mixed groups who cannot agree on one game are best at Boom Battle Bar or Rocket Room, where shuffleboard sits alongside other activities under one roof.
Getting around: shuffleboard by area
Central and the West End cover the walk-in crowd, with Rocket Room close to Leicester Square and Boom Battle Bar easy to reach off the main Tube lines. London Bridge and the City suit after-work groups, and the riverside free board at Wapping Tavern is an easy hop east on the Overground or DLR.
Shoreditch and the east are the heartland of the dedicated shuffleboard bars and the best base if you want several venues within walking distance. Use the filterable map at the top of this page to sort by nearest, by free or paid, and by neighbourhood so you can build a route that fits where you are starting the night.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play shuffleboard in London?
You can play at dedicated table bars like Electric Shuffle, London Shuffle Club, Boom Battle Bar and Rocket Room, or for free on pub boards at Wapping Tavern and Tank & Paddle. The map above shows every OnlyHere shuffleboard venue with live filters for area and price.
Can you play shuffleboard for free in London?
Yes. Some London pubs keep a board you can use without a session fee, including Wapping Tavern and Tank & Paddle. You just buy a drink and wait your turn if it is busy, rather than paying a per-table charge like the dedicated shuffleboard bars.
How much does shuffleboard cost in London?
At paid venues you book the table rather than per person, from around 25 pounds for a short session up to the high 20s or 30s per hour at premium spots, and walk-in rates are usually higher than booking ahead. Pub boards at places like Wapping Tavern and Tank & Paddle are free to play. Always check the venue's own page for the current price.
Do you need to book shuffleboard or can you walk in?
The dedicated bars such as Electric Shuffle and London Shuffle Club get busy at weekends, so booking a timed slot in advance is recommended, especially for groups over four. Quieter weekday slots and the free pub boards at Wapping Tavern and Tank & Paddle are far more walk-in friendly.
How do you play shuffleboard and how is it scored?
Players take turns sliding weighted pucks down a long table aiming for the scoring zones at the far end, with the highest band worth the most. Only the player whose pucks sit closest past the opponent's best puck scores in that round, and a puck hanging over the far edge without falling counts for extra. At venues like Electric Shuffle the screens score automatically, so you can just play.
Is shuffleboard good for groups and work parties?
Yes, it is one of the better group activities because tables rotate teams of eight to sixteen easily. For birthdays and work dos, book a table or semi-private area at Electric Shuffle, London Shuffle Club, Boom Battle Bar or Rocket Room in advance, and for a relaxed casual session the free boards at Wapping Tavern and Tank & Paddle work for smaller groups.
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