WBCC (West Beckenham / Beckenham Cricket Club), darts in Beckenham

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WBCC (West Beckenham / Beckenham Cricket Club): Darts in London

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1 Sidney Road, Beckenham · BR3 4PX · Mo-We 15:30-23:00; Th-Fr 13:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:30; Su 12:00-20:00

WBCC is the West Beckenham Conservative Club, better known locally as The West Beck Social Club, a members' club tucked just off Beckenham High Street on Sidney Road. It is an old-school community club rather than a slick darts bar: a proper bar, a dartboard, six snooker tables, a pool table and weekend entertainment, all under one roof. If you want a relaxed game of arrows with a pint of real ale and none of the booking-app fuss, this is that kind of place. Darts here is the classic pub-and-league sort, free to play on the board, with the club running a team in the Premier Division of the local West Wickham and Phoenix darts league. Worth knowing before you turn up: it is a members' club, so the bar may only be open to members.

The darts setup

This is traditional pub darts, not a high-tech booth experience. There is a dartboard in the club alongside the games kit, and you play the old-fashioned way: chalk a board, throw, no automatic scoring, no timed oche. The serious side is league darts. WBCC enters a team in the Premier Division of the West Wickham and Phoenix darts league, which is the top tier of that local competition, so on match nights you will find decent players in. If you just fancy a casual game, the board is free to use, and there is no need to pre-book a lane the way you would at a city-centre social darts venue.

Good to know

WBCC is a members' social club, so the bar may be open to members only; if you are not a member it is worth checking access before a first visit. Beyond darts there is plenty to do: six newly re-clothed snooker tables (lights £6 an hour, with lessons available), a pool table in the bar, midweek bingo, and weekend entertainment from DJs and live singers to tribute acts. Sky Sports plays on a big screen and there is a separate bar and function room. Drinks include real ale, with cask options such as Greene King IPA and Old Golden Hen seen on the bar.

Getting there

The club sits at 1 Sidney Road, BR3 4PX, a short walk from the centre of Beckenham. Beckenham Junction is the handiest station, served by Southeastern trains and the Tramlink, and Beckenham Road tram stop is also close by. Buses along Beckenham High Street drop you within a few minutes' walk. Opening is afternoons and evenings during the week (from 3:30pm Monday to Wednesday, and 1pm on Thursday and Friday) with longer hours at the weekend, when the club opens from midday on both Saturday and Sunday.

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Common questions

What is WBCC in Beckenham?
WBCC stands for West Beckenham Conservative Club, also known as The West Beck Social Club. It is a members' social club at 1 Sidney Road, Beckenham BR3 4PX, with a bar, a dartboard, snooker and pool tables, and weekend entertainment.
Is it free to play darts at WBCC?
Yes, the dartboard is free to play, pub-style. Bear in mind it is a members' club, so the bar may be open to members only, and you should check access before visiting.
Do you need to book to play darts at WBCC?
No. There is no booking system or timed oche like a city-centre social darts venue. You just use the club's board. Because it is a members' club, the main thing to sort out is membership or guest access rather than a reservation.
Does WBCC play in a darts league?
Yes. WBCC fields a team in the Premier Division of the West Wickham and Phoenix darts league, so it is an active league venue and you will find competitive players on match nights.
What are WBCC's opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday 3:30pm to 11pm, Thursday and Friday 1pm to 11pm, Saturday midday to 11:30pm, and Sunday midday to 8pm.
What is the nearest station to WBCC Beckenham?
Beckenham Junction is the closest station, served by Southeastern trains and Tramlink, and it is a short walk to Sidney Road. Beckenham Road tram stop is also nearby.

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