Five Bells, darts in Streatham / Balham border (Lambeth/Wandsworth)

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Five Bells: Darts in Streatham, London

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68-70 Streatham High Road, London · SW16 1DA · Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr 12:00-01:00; Sa 11:30-01:00; Su 12:00-23:00

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The darts setup

This is a free pub board, not a bookable bar with automatic scoring. You grab the oche when it is free, chalk up yourself, and play. No timed sessions, no deposit, no app. The board sits in the main room, so a game runs alongside the regular pub crowd rather than in a sealed-off booth. The Five Bells also has pool and snooker, so if the darts is busy there is something else to play while you wait. Bring your own arrows if you are fussy, though a house set is the norm here. It is casual throwing, the kind you fit around a pint.

Good to know

No need to book, just walk in. The pub is split-level and fairly narrow, with seating at the front and rear, wood panelling and a real fire, so it can feel snug when it fills up. The kitchen makes Brazilian dishes, burgers and pizzas fresh on-site, for eat in or takeaway, so you can line your stomach without leaving. Greene King IPA is the house cask ale. Four big screens carry football, boxing, rugby and golf on Sky and TNT, which means match days get loud. Children are welcome until 7pm.

Getting there

The Five Bells sits at the top (northern) end of Streatham High Road, near the Streatham Hill and Balham border, at numbers 68 to 70. Streatham Hill rail station is the closest overground stop, with Streatham station a little further south down the same road. Plenty of buses run the length of the High Road, so it is an easy hop from Brixton, Balham or Clapham. Picnic benches sit out front on the pavement if you want to catch some air between legs. It is a proper local rather than a destination, so expect regulars and a relaxed weeknight feel.

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Common questions

What is the Five Bells in Streatham?
It is a traditional split-level local pub at 68-70 Streatham High Road, SW16 1DA, near the Streatham Hill and Balham border. You can play darts here, plus pool and snooker, and there are four big screens showing football, boxing, rugby and golf on Sky and TNT.
Is darts free at the Five Bells?
Yes. The dart board is a free pub board, so you just play for the cost of your drinks. There are no timed sessions or booking fees.
Do you need to book to play darts at the Five Bells?
No. It is a walk-in pub board, not a bookable oche. Turn up, take the board when it is free, and play. No app or deposit needed.
What food does the Five Bells serve?
The kitchen makes Brazilian dishes, burgers and pizzas fresh on-site, available to eat in or take away. Greene King IPA is the house cask ale.
What are the Five Bells opening hours?
Roughly noon to 11pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday, with later closing on Friday (around 1am) and Saturday (open from 11:30am, closing around 1am). Children are welcome until 7pm. Check ahead as hours can change.
What is the nearest station to the Five Bells?
Streatham Hill rail station is the closest, as the pub sits at the northern end of Streatham High Road. Streatham station is a little further south, and frequent buses run the length of the High Road.

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