The Libertine: Darts in Southwark

The Libertine is a friendly corner pub on Great Suffolk Street in Borough, and it is one of the rare central London locals that keeps a proper dartboard. It suits casual players who want a throw with a pint, students and after-work crowds, and anyone who fancies stepping up to a board that actually gets used. The pizza kitchen and indie beers give you a reason to stay between legs.

The setup is straightforward: one board in the front corner on a raised oche, good light, an electronic scoreboard, and house darts if you turn up empty-handed. It is a CoLDA-approved venue (City of London Darts Association) and hosts league teams, so the standard around you can range from absolute beginner to seriously sharp. That mix makes it a fair place to learn or to test yourself.

Daytime is the easy window for a walk-up game, since the corner sits free. From around 17:00 to 18:00 onwards on match nights the throwing area gets reserved by teams, so it is worth a quick check before you plan an evening around the board. The pub is a short walk from Borough station, with Southwark and London Bridge also close. Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday.