The Alexandra, darts in Clapham

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The Alexandra: Darts in Clapham, London

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14 Clapham Common South Side, Clapham, London · SW4 7AA · Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-23:00

The Alexandra is a big corner pub on Clapham Common South Side that doubles as a proper darts spot. Head upstairs and you get the Clapham Darts Club, a roomy lounge with four boards set against the side walls, which you book by the hour rather than queue for downstairs. It runs at £8 per person per hour and takes groups of up to twelve, so it suits a birthday, a work night out, or a few of you wanting the oche to yourselves. Downstairs stays a sports bar with screens, craft beer, cocktails and fresh pizza, so the people not throwing still have plenty to do. If you just want a pint you can walk in any time. For the darts, book ahead.

The darts setup

The darts live upstairs in a dedicated lounge known as the Clapham Darts Club. It is a spacious, furnished room with four dartboards, two against each side wall, so a group can spread out across more than one oche at once. You book the space by the hour at £8 per person, and it takes parties of up to twelve. That makes it more of a private session than a single pub board you fight over, and it works well when you want everyone playing rather than waiting. Listings also point to a range of games on the boards, so you are not limited to a standard 501 leg.

Good to know

Pricing is £8 per person per hour for the upstairs lounge, and you should book the darts ahead since it runs as timed sessions for groups. Getting into the pub itself is free, so non-players can just turn up. Downstairs is set up as a sports bar with screens for the big matches, plus craft beer, cocktails and pizza, which keeps the food and drink going through a darts session. The kitchen leans Italian, with pizzas including vegan options. Hours are wide: open from 11:00 daily, late on Thursday to Saturday, so an evening session has room to run on.

Getting there

You will find The Alexandra at 14 Clapham Common South Side, SW4 7AA, right on the south edge of the common. Clapham Common station on the Northern line is the closest stop, a short walk up the road, which makes it easy to reach from central London and the south. Clapham South, also on the Northern line, is the other handy option. Plenty of buses run along the South Side too, so getting a group there without driving is straightforward, and there is no need to worry about parking after a few rounds.

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Common questions

What is The Alexandra in Clapham?
It is a large pub on Clapham Common South Side with a sports bar downstairs and an upstairs darts lounge known as the Clapham Darts Club. Alongside the darts you get craft beer, cocktails and fresh pizza.
How much does darts cost at The Alexandra?
The upstairs darts lounge is £8 per person per hour. Entry to the pub itself is free, so anyone not playing can still come along.
Do you need to book darts at The Alexandra?
Yes, the darts lounge runs as timed sessions for groups, so you should book ahead. You can walk into the pub for a drink any time, but the oches upstairs are reserved by booking.
How many dartboards does The Alexandra have?
There are four dartboards in the upstairs lounge, set two against each side wall.
Is The Alexandra darts good for groups?
Yes. The upstairs lounge takes groups of up to twelve and has four boards, so it suits birthdays, work nights out and bigger parties who want the space to themselves.
What is the nearest station to The Alexandra?
Clapham Common station on the Northern line is the closest, a short walk away. Clapham South, also on the Northern line, is another easy option.

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