The Moretown Belle Wapping, darts in Wapping

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The Moretown Belle Wapping: 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 sports bar in Thomas More Square, Wapping, with five dartboards, three pool tables, and a wall of screens for live sport. It suits groups, after-work crowds, and anyone who wants a casual game without trekking far from the City. The single most useful thing to know: the darts areas are bookable, and the boards are decent kit (new Blade 6 boards with proper spacing between them), so a group can lock in an oche rather than chancing a free one.

It is part of Belle Pubs & Restaurants and runs as a full bar and kitchen, not a members club. You get all-day food, a long draught range, and 31 UHD screens across five sound zones, so darts here sits alongside the football rather than on its own.

The darts setup

There are five dartboards, split across two spots. Three sit in the corner on the left and two are over on the right near the toilets, all with new Blade 6 boards and a good amount of space between the oches, so throws do not cross over. It is a COLDA-approved venue, which tells you the kit and the throwing distance are up to league standard. One thing worth flagging: a regular noted the lighting can throw shadows onto the board, making it tricky to read exactly where darts have landed. Alongside the darts there are three pool tables if you fancy switching games mid-session.

Good to know

This is a proper sports bar, so darts shares the room with live sport on 31 UHD screens and five sound zones. Reservations are taken for both drinking and dining every day, and the darts areas can be booked, which is the sensible move for a group rather than turning up and hoping a board is free. The kitchen runs all day: breakfast in the morning, an all-day menu, and a Sunday roast, plus a large range of draught beers, ales, spirits and wines. It also does function hire if you want a whole area for a team night or party.

Getting there

The Moretown Belle is in Thomas More Square, just back from St Katharine Docks and a short walk from the Tower of London. The nearest tube is Tower Hill (Circle and District lines), roughly six minutes on foot. Tower Gateway on the DLR is a similar distance, and Wapping on the Overground is close too if you are coming from the east. The setting is a modern office complex rather than an old corner boozer, so expect a big open bar rather than something tucked away. That makes it an easy after-work spot if you work in or around the City.

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Common questions

What is the Moretown Belle in Wapping?
It is a large sports bar and restaurant at 5 Thomas More Square, Wapping, run by Belle Pubs & Restaurants. It has five dartboards, three pool tables, and 31 UHD screens across five sound zones for live sport, plus an all-day food menu.
How many dartboards does the Moretown Belle have?
Five. Three are in the corner on the left and two are on the right near the toilets, all fitted with new Blade 6 boards with plenty of space between them. There are also three pool tables.
Is darts free at the Moretown Belle or do you have to pay?
The darts areas are bookable rather than billed as free-to-play, and there is no published per-session price. To be sure of a board, especially for a group, book the darts area ahead or call the venue.
Do you need to book to play darts at the Moretown Belle?
Booking is recommended. The darts areas can be reserved, and the venue takes reservations for drinking and dining every day, so a group is better off booking than turning up and hoping a board is free.
What are the Moretown Belle's opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday 08:00 to 23:00, Thursday and Friday 08:00 to midnight, Saturday 08:00 to 23:00, and Sunday 08:30 to 22:30.
What is the nearest station to the Moretown Belle?
Tower Hill (Circle and District lines) is the closest tube, about a six minute walk. Tower Gateway DLR is a similar distance, and Wapping Overground is also nearby.
Is the Moretown Belle good for groups?
Yes. With five bookable dartboards, three pool tables, a big screen-filled bar, and function hire for whole areas, it is set up for after-work crowds, team nights, and group bookings.

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