Cock Tavern (Fulham), darts in Fulham

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Cock Tavern (Fulham): Darts in London

FreeWalk-inYoung's pubSports barDog-friendly

360 North End Road, Fulham, London · SW6 1LY · Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-22:00

The Cock Tavern is a Young's pub on North End Road in Fulham, a few minutes' walk from Fulham Broadway and Stamford Bridge. It is a proper local: a Grade II listed building with two regular Young's ales, a big heated garden out back, and Sky Sports plus TNT on the screens. If you want a relaxed pinch of darts with a pint rather than a bookable arcade-style session, this is the kind of place that suits you. There is a dartboard alongside the board games, so you can grab your arrows and play for free between the football and the Thursday quiz. It is dog-friendly, does food through the day, and fills up on match days given how close it sits to the ground. Come for the pub first, the darts as a bonus.

The darts setup

This is a pub board, not a dedicated darts hall. CAMRA lists darts among the pub's games, so there is a board to play on, and like most Young's locals it is free to use; you bring your own arrows or borrow what is around and play casually. Do not expect bookable oches, automatic scoring or multiple lanes here. It is the traditional setup you find in a London boozer: one board, a bit of floor space, and a chalkboard or app to keep score. Best treated as a few legs with mates over a pint rather than a full league night, though the open layout gives you room to throw without crowding the bar.

Good to know

No booking, no entry fee: walk in and the darts are free to play. The kitchen runs through the day (roughly noon to 22:00, with a shorter Sunday service finishing around 21:00), and Sunday roasts are a thing here. There is a Thursday quiz at 7:30pm, plus Sky Sports and TNT, so the place leans sporty and gets busy around Chelsea home games. Out back you get a heated, partly covered garden that works year-round, and dogs are welcome inside. Two regular Young's cask ales are on, alongside the usual lagers and a decent drinks list.

Getting there

The Cock Tavern sits at 360 North End Road in Fulham, SW6 1LY. Your nearest tube is Fulham Broadway on the District line, about a five-minute walk away, and West Brompton (District line and Overground) is also within reach to the north. Stamford Bridge is a short stroll, which is why it heaves on Chelsea match days. Plenty of buses run along North End Road too, so it is easy to reach from across west and southwest London. If you are coming for a quiet game of darts, avoid kickoff times and you will have a lot more room at the board.

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Common questions

Is there darts at the Cock Tavern in Fulham?
Yes. CAMRA lists darts among the pub's games, so there is a dartboard to play on. It is a traditional pub board rather than a dedicated darts venue, so think a casual game with a pint rather than bookable lanes.
Is the darts free to play at the Cock Tavern?
Yes. As a Young's pub board, the darts are free to play. There is no entry fee and nothing to hire; you just turn up, buy a drink and use the board.
Do you need to book darts at the Cock Tavern?
No. There is no booking system here. It is a single pub board, so you simply walk in and play when it is free. It is busiest around Chelsea home games, so come outside match times for an easier game.
What are the Cock Tavern's opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday 11:00 to midnight, and Sunday 11:00 to 22:00. The kitchen runs through the day with a shorter Sunday service.
Where is the Cock Tavern and what is the nearest station?
It is at 360 North End Road, Fulham, London SW6 1LY. The nearest tube is Fulham Broadway on the District line, about a five-minute walk, with West Brompton also nearby.
Is the Cock Tavern dog-friendly and does it show sport?
Yes on both. Dogs are welcome inside, and the pub has Sky Sports and TNT showing live football and other sport, plus a Thursday quiz at 7:30pm.

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