The Roundabout (Old Street) Shoreditch, darts in Shoreditch

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The Roundabout (Old Street) Shoreditch: Darts in London

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174-180 Old Street, London · EC1V 9BP · Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00

The Roundabout is a big, screen-heavy sports bar on Old Street, right by the roundabout it is named after. It is run by Social Pub and Kitchen, and darts is one of several reasons to come: you grab a board, gather your mates, and play while the football or cricket runs on the surrounding screens. Boards cost £6 per hour, which is about as cheap as proper London darts gets, and you can usually just walk in rather than book ahead. It suits casual players and groups far more than serious league throwers. There are pool tables and vintage arcade games too, plus an American-style menu and a long drinks list, so it works as a full night out rather than a quick game.

The darts setup

Darts here is pub-style rather than the polished automatic-scoring booths you get at places like Flight Club. You get a board (the venue lists a range of them) and play your own games, keeping score yourself or on a chalkboard. It sits among the pool tables, arcade machines and a wall of screens, so the room is loud and sporty rather than hushed and competitive. That makes it a relaxed pick if you just want to throw a few legs with friends over a pint. At £6 per hour a board, it is one of the cheaper ways to play darts in central London.

Good to know

You can usually walk in and grab a board, though for a group it is worth calling ahead or using the party booking page, with sessions listed from around £15 per person. The kitchen runs an American-style menu: smash and bacon cheeseburgers, woodfire sourdough pizzas and plant-based hot dogs, plus a big drinks list with craft beer, cider, 31 gins and cocktails. Under 18s are allowed until 8pm if they are with an adult, so it is family-friendly early on and a livelier sports crowd later. The bar is also dog friendly.

Getting there

The Roundabout sits at 174-180 Old Street, EC1V 9BP, right on the Old Street roundabout on the edge of Shoreditch. Old Street station (Northern line and National Rail) is about a minute's walk, so it is an easy meet-up point if your group is coming from different parts of town. You are also within walking distance of Shoreditch's bars and Hoxton, which makes it a sensible first stop before heading on. Kitchen and bar both stay open late on Thursday through Saturday, with last orders around midnight.

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Common questions

What is The Roundabout Old Street?
It is a large sports bar on the Old Street roundabout in Shoreditch, run by Social Pub and Kitchen. As well as more than 10 screens for live sport, it has dartboards, pool tables and vintage arcade games, plus an American-style food menu and a long drinks list.
How much does it cost to play darts at The Roundabout?
Dartboards cost £6 per hour. Booked group sessions are listed from around £15 per person. It is a paid venue, not a free pub board.
Do you need to book darts or can you just walk in?
You can usually walk in and grab a board. For a group it is worth booking ahead through the venue's party booking page or by phone, especially around big sport fixtures when it gets busy.
Is The Roundabout Old Street good for groups?
Yes. It is built for groups, with darts, pool, arcade games and screens in one big space, food and drinks throughout, and bookable sessions from around £15 per person. It suits casual players rather than serious league throwers.
What are the opening hours at The Roundabout Old Street?
It opens 11:00 to 23:00 Monday to Wednesday, 11:00 to midnight Thursday to Saturday, and 12:00 to 22:00 on Sunday. Food is served through the day.
What is the nearest station to The Roundabout Old Street?
Old Street station, served by the Northern line and National Rail, is about a minute's walk away. The bar sits right on the Old Street roundabout at 174-180 Old Street, EC1V 9BP.

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