Lord Holmesdale, darts in Bromley

Photo: The Lord Holmesdale

Lord Holmesdale: Darts in Bromley, London

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184 Homesdale Road, Bromley · BR1 2QZ · Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-22:00

The Lord Holmesdale is a traditional local on Homesdale Road in Bromley, the kind of place where the darts is part of the furniture rather than a paid attraction. It reopened in October 2024 under new management and runs as a proper community boozer: real ale on the bar (Fuller's London Pride and Harvey's Sussex Best), Sky Sports, a rear beer garden, and a function room for hire. Darts sits alongside live bands and football as one of the things the pub is known for, and there is a team that plays competitively, so the board sees regular use. You can just walk in, grab a pint, and play for free. It suits locals, casual players, and anyone who wants a pub game without booking a slot or paying by the hour.

The darts setup

This is a free pub board, not a bookable oche with automatic scoring. You play on a standard pub setup, chalk it up yourself or use whatever scorer is to hand, and there is no charge and no time slot to reserve. The pub is known for darts alongside its live bands and football, and it fields a darts team that plays competitively, which means the board is in regular use and you will often find regulars happy to take on a leg. Turn up, see if the board is free, and have a go. It is a casual, social setup rather than a managed darts bar, so expect a normal pub atmosphere around the throw line.

Good to know

Entry and play are free, and you do not need to book. The bar pours two regular cask ales, Fuller's London Pride and Harvey's Sussex Best, plus the usual range, with deals through the week. There is a rear beer garden with benches, a real fire inside, Sky Sports on the TVs, and a function room you can hire for parties and events. The pub is family friendly and dog friendly. Note that the toilets have a step, so access is mostly fine but not fully step-free. Live bands play most Friday and Saturday evenings, so weekend nights get busier and louder than a quiet midweek game.

Getting there

The Lord Holmesdale is at 184 Homesdale Road, BR1 2QZ, a short way out from Bromley town centre. The handiest train station is Bickley, roughly a kilometre away, and bus route 336 stops nearby. Bromley South and Bromley North stations are both within reach if you want more frequent services into central London, then a short bus or walk to finish. There is on-street parking in the surrounding residential roads if you are driving, though check local restrictions before you leave the car. It is an easy local to reach for an evening of darts, sport on the screens, or a weekend gig.

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Common questions

What is the Lord Holmesdale in Bromley?
It is a traditional local pub on Homesdale Road in Bromley that reopened in October 2024 under new management. It is known for live bands, football on Sky Sports and darts, and has real ale, a beer garden and a function room for hire.
Is darts free at the Lord Holmesdale?
Yes. The dart board is a free pub board, so there is no charge to play and no time slot to book. Just buy a drink and use the board when it is free.
Do you need to book to play darts there?
No. This is a walk-in pub board rather than a bookable oche, so you can turn up, grab a pint and play whenever the board is free.
Does the Lord Holmesdale have a darts team?
Yes. The pub fields a darts team that plays competitively, so the board is in regular use and you will often find regulars up for a game.
What time does the Lord Holmesdale open?
It opens at noon every day. It closes at 11pm Monday to Thursday, midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 10pm on Sunday.
What is the nearest station to the Lord Holmesdale?
Bickley station is the closest, roughly a kilometre away, and bus route 336 stops nearby. Bromley South and Bromley North are also within reach for central London services.

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