Moretown Belle Canning Town, darts in Canning Town

Photo: The Moretown Belle

Moretown Belle Canning Town: Darts in London

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5 Thomas More Square, Nesham Street, Wapping, London · E1W 1YY · Mo-We 08:00-23:00; Th-Fr 08:00-00:00; Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 08:30-22:30

The Moretown Belle is a big modern sports pub at Thomas More Square in Wapping, a few minutes' walk from St Katharine Docks and Tower Hill. The thing to know up front: it is one of central London's better casual darts pubs, with five Winmau Blade 6 boards and no charge to throw when you are in for a drink. It suits after-work crews, darts regulars and anyone who wants a proper board without a booking fee. The room is huge and screen-heavy (dozens of UHD TVs across the bar), so you can watch the football or the rugby while you wait for an oche to free up. There is a full food menu, three pool tables and a sunny front garden too, which makes it an easy spot to settle in for the evening.

The darts setup

Five boards, all Winmau Blade 6, which is the same competition-grade board used in league and pro play. Three sit together in the corner on the left as you come in, with two more over on the right near the toilets, so a group can spread out or run its own mini-tournament. The boards have decent spacing between them, framed by the pub's signature wall of flowers and foliage (locals jokingly call it London's floweriest oche). One honest niggle from regulars: the overhead lighting can throw the odd shadow across the board, so where your darts land is not always crystal clear. There is no automatic scoring, so bring your chalk-and-brain approach.

The darts scene here

This is a genuine league pub, not just a board in the corner. It is COLDA approved, meaning it hosts City of London Darts Association fixtures, the main individual league in central London that runs hundreds of players from total beginners up to county level, with seasons kicking off in January, May and September. That makes it a friendly place to find a game and people who actually know the sport. The boards are also available to hire if you want to lock down space for a work team or a birthday, and staff get good marks for sorting bookings smoothly. Turn up casually most of the time and a board will be free.

Good to know

It is a full pub, so you get a proper kitchen alongside the darts: breakfast from open, an all-day menu and a Sunday roast, plus draught beers, Marston's cask ales, wines and spirits. Three pool tables sit alongside the boards, and the room is wired for sport with dozens of UHD screens and several sound zones, so something is almost always on. There is a large front garden for warmer days. Nearest stations are Tower Hill and Tower Gateway (DLR), both roughly a seven to ten minute walk, with Aldgate East also close by. It opens early (08:00 most days) and runs late, to midnight Thursday and Friday.

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Common questions

What is the Moretown Belle?
It is a large modern sports pub at Thomas More Square in Wapping, near St Katharine Docks, with five Winmau Blade 6 dartboards, three pool tables, a full food menu and dozens of screens showing live sport.
Is darts free to play at the Moretown Belle?
Yes. There is no charge to throw on the pub's boards when you are in for a drink. The boards can also be booked or hired if you want to reserve space for a group or a league night.
Do you need to book to play darts, or can you just turn up?
You can usually just walk in and play, as it is a free pub board rather than a timed-session venue. If you want guaranteed space for a group or event you can hire a board in advance, and staff are good at arranging it.
How many dartboards does the Moretown Belle have?
Five, all Winmau Blade 6. Three are grouped in the corner on the left as you enter and two more are on the right near the toilets, with plenty of space between them.
Is the Moretown Belle good for league or competitive darts?
Yes. It is COLDA approved and hosts City of London Darts Association fixtures, the main individual central London league, with seasons starting in January, May and September and players from beginner to county level.
What is the nearest station to the Moretown Belle?
Tower Hill and Tower Gateway (DLR) are both about a seven to ten minute walk, and Aldgate East is also close by. The postcode is E1W 1YY.

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