The New Studio Club, darts in Bromley

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The New Studio Club: Darts in Bromley, London

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Old Bromley Road, Downham, Bromley ยท BR1 4JY

The New Studio Club is a members' social club on Old Bromley Road in Downham, on the Bromley side of the BR1 postcode. It is one of the venues that plays in the Hither Green Darts League, the local pub-and-club competition that runs across Lewisham, Catford, Sydenham and the surrounding area, so darts here is the traditional league kind rather than a booked-by-the-hour experience. The single most useful thing to know: this is a club, not a pub, so the bar may be open to members only. If you want to play, the realistic route is joining a league side or coming along on a match night. There is no cask ale, and it doubles as a function venue for parties and private hire. It suits darts regulars and anyone after a no-frills local club game.

The darts setup

Darts at the New Studio Club is league darts. The club is a listed venue in the Hither Green Darts League, which is built from pubs, social clubs and sports clubs spread from Sydenham across to Eltham, so the board here is wired into a proper competition rather than set up for casual one-off sessions. Expect the standard pub-club arrangement: a wall-mounted board and an oche on the bar floor, used for weekly league matches and the league's presentation nights. The exact number of boards and oches is not published anywhere, so treat it as a traditional single-board club room unless the club tells you otherwise when you call.

Good to know

This is a members' club, which matters more than usual here. The bar may be open to members only, so you cannot assume a walk-in pint the way you would at a pub. The most reliable way in for darts is through a Hither Green Darts League team or on a match night. There is no cask ale on. The club also hires out as a function space for weddings, family parties and private events, so the darts room may be in use for something else on a given evening. Published opening hours are not available, so phone ahead on (020) 8460 9869 before you travel.

Getting there

The club sits on Old Bromley Road in Downham, in the BR1 4JY postcode on the Bromley and Lewisham borders. The nearest railway station is Beckenham Hill, roughly 900 metres away, which is on the line into London Bridge and Blackfriars via Catford. If you would rather come by bus, the 208 and 320 both stop within about 200 metres of the door, which is the easier option on a dark league night. There is no central-London tube nearby, so plan around the train or the bus rather than the Underground.

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Common questions

What is the New Studio Club in Bromley?
It is a members' social club on Old Bromley Road in Downham, Bromley (BR1 4JY). It plays in the Hither Green Darts League and also hires out as a function venue for parties and private events.
Does the New Studio Club have darts?
Yes. It is a listed venue in the Hither Green Darts League, a local pub-and-club darts competition covering the Lewisham, Catford and Sydenham area, so it hosts league darts matches.
Is darts at the New Studio Club free to play?
There is no per-game charge for the club's darts board, as with traditional pub and club darts. Bear in mind it is a members' club, so the bar may be open to members only rather than the general public.
Can I just walk in to play darts?
Not necessarily. It is a members' club, so the bar may be restricted to members. The dependable way to play is to join a Hither Green Darts League side or come along on a match night, and to phone ahead first.
What is the nearest station to the New Studio Club?
Beckenham Hill station is the nearest, about 900 metres away. Buses 208 and 320 also stop within roughly 200 metres of the club.
Is the New Studio Club available for private hire?
Yes. Alongside the darts, the club hires out as a function room for weddings, family parties and other private events.

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