Nolan's, darts in South Lambeth, SW8

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Nolan's: Darts in South Lambeth, London

FreeWalk-in3 boardsLeague pubDarts & pool

33 Wilcox Road, South Lambeth, London · SW8 2XA · Mo-Su 11:00-24:00

Nolan's is a traditional Irish corner pub in South Lambeth with three free dartboards, proper oches and chalk scoring. A CoLDA-approved league pub with multiple teams, walk-in welcome, plus pool and sports screens. Cash only, near Nine Elms.

The darts setup

You get three boards here, all with proper oches marked out and old-school chalk scoreboards on the wall (no automatic scoring, you keep your own legs). That makes it a real darts pub rather than one board jammed in a corner. The walls are lined with trophies the teams have picked up over the years, so the regulars take their arrows seriously. Even on busy league nights there is usually a board free for a casual game, and the venue is also hireable if you want to bring a group and lock in a session. Bring cash, the pub does not take cards.

The darts scene here

Nolan's is a CoLDA-approved house (Central London Darts) and fields multiple teams, so most evenings you will find league play going on at one or more boards. It is a proper community fixture, family-run by the Nolan family, with a strong horse-racing following on the screens between throws. That mix of regulars and league players makes it a friendly spot to watch good darts up close or join in once a board frees up. If you are after a competitive standard rather than a one-off novelty, this is the kind of pub that delivers it.

Good to know

It is a traditional Irish corner pub, blue-painted walls, stripped wood floors, a jukebox and sports screens throughout. There is a pool table near the entrance too if you fancy a frame. No cask ale (the handpumps sit unused), but the usual beers, wines and spirits are poured at sensible prices. The pub sits at the end of a small parade of shops on Wilcox Road. Note it is cash only, so hit a machine before you arrive. The nearest station is Nine Elms on the Northern line, a couple of minutes' walk away, with Vauxhall a short stroll further.

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Common questions

What is Nolan's in South Lambeth?
Nolan's is a traditional Irish corner pub at 33 Wilcox Road, SW8, known for its darts. It has three dartboards with proper oches and chalk scoring, a pool table, sports screens and a long-standing league darts following.
Is darts free to play at Nolan's?
Yes. The boards are free pub boards, so you can just turn up and play. There is no booking fee or session charge. Note the pub is cash only, so bring cash for drinks.
Do you need to book to play darts at Nolan's?
No booking is needed for a casual game, just walk in and play when a board is free. The venue can also be hired if you want to bring a larger group, and there is usually a free board even on league nights.
How many dartboards does Nolan's have?
Three dartboards, each with a proper oche and a traditional chalk scoreboard. There is no automatic scoring, so you keep score yourself.
Does Nolan's have darts teams or leagues?
Yes. Nolan's is a CoLDA-approved pub (Central London Darts) and runs multiple teams, so league matches take place most evenings.
What is the nearest station to Nolan's?
Nine Elms on the Northern line is the closest station, about a couple of minutes' walk. Vauxhall is also within easy reach for National Rail and the Victoria line.

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