The George & Dragon, darts in Acton

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The George & Dragon: Darts in Acton, London

FreeWalk-inPub boardLive musicThai food

183 High Street, Acton, London · W3 9DJ · Mo-We 16:00-23:00; Th-Fr 16:00-00:00; Sa 14:00-00:00; Su 14:00-22:00

The George & Dragon is one of the oldest buildings in Acton, a Grade II listed 17th-century pub on the High Street with three bars of real character. There is a dartboard here, the casual pub kind: you turn up, grab a pint and play, no booking and nothing to pay for the board. It suits a relaxed night out rather than a dedicated darts club session, so come for the room as much as the oche. The single most useful thing to know is that it does not open until late afternoon on weekdays (4pm Monday to Friday), so it is an evening and weekend spot. Expect cask ale, real cider, a Thai kitchen and live music Thursday through Sunday alongside the throwing.

The darts setup

This is a traditional pub board, not a bookable automatic-scoring oche, so think chalkboard and your own rules. CAMRA and WhatPub both list darts among the games here, and the pub turns up on the useyourlocal 'Acton pubs with a dartboard' list. The board sits within one of three distinct rooms: an atmospheric front bar used for seating and live music, a heritage middle bar with exposed original 17th-century features, and a cavernous back room built around the old brewing vessels and a central bar. There is no fixed darts night or league publicised, so this is casual play for a small group rather than organised matches.

Good to know

Entry and the dartboard are free, and you do not need to book. Just be aware of the hours: the pub opens at 4pm Monday to Wednesday, 4pm Thursday and Friday (closing at midnight), 2pm on Saturday (until midnight), and 2pm to 10pm on Sunday. Food runs alongside, with a Thai kitchen and meals served into the evening. The drinks lean towards cask ale, real cider and craft beer, fitting its history as a former brewpub. There is a small paved courtyard, real fires, WiFi, and live music Thursday to Sunday. It is family-friendly and dog-friendly, with level access to the rear bar via the courtyard.

Getting there

The George & Dragon sits at 183 High Street, Acton, W3 9DJ, right in the old town centre. Acton Central (London Overground) is the closest station, a short walk away, and Acton Town (Piccadilly and District lines) and South Acton are also within reach. Plenty of buses run along the High Street, so it is easy to reach from across West London without driving. Because it opens late afternoon on weekdays, plan an evening visit midweek; weekends start earlier from 2pm. The pub is a long-standing local landmark, so it is well signposted and easy to find once you are on the High Street.

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Common questions

What is The George & Dragon in Acton?
It is a Grade II listed 17th-century pub on Acton High Street, one of the oldest buildings in the area. It has three character bar rooms, a Thai kitchen, cask ale and real cider, live music Thursday to Sunday, and a traditional dartboard you can play for free.
Does The George & Dragon have a dartboard?
Yes. CAMRA and WhatPub both list darts among the pub's games, and it appears on local 'Acton pubs with a dartboard' guides. It is a standard pub board rather than a bookable automatic-scoring setup.
Is it free to play darts at The George & Dragon?
Yes. It is a normal pub board, so it is free to play and there is nothing to book. Just turn up while the pub is open, grab a drink and play.
Do you need to book to play darts there?
No. There is no booking and no timed session. As a casual pub dartboard, you simply play when the pub is open and the board is free.
What are the opening hours of The George & Dragon, Acton?
It opens at 4pm Monday to Friday (closing 11pm Monday to Wednesday and midnight Thursday and Friday), 2pm to midnight on Saturday, and 2pm to 10pm on Sunday. Food is served into the evening, and live music runs Thursday to Sunday.
Where is The George & Dragon and what is the nearest station?
It is at 183 High Street, Acton, London W3 9DJ. The nearest station is Acton Central on the London Overground, with Acton Town (Piccadilly and District lines) and South Acton also nearby.

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