Williams Ale and Cider House: Darts in Spitalfields

Williams Ale and Cider House is a traditional pub on Artillery Lane, tucked into the slice of Spitalfields between Liverpool Street and the City. It suits anyone after cask ale, proper cider, and a casual game of darts without booking ahead. The crowd skews after-work, so it works well for a small group or a pair looking to throw a few legs over a pint.

The darts setup is three boards side by side at the back of the pub. It is a recognised league venue, COLDA approved (City of London Darts Association), and runs league teams, so on fixture nights the back area fills with players. Outside of match times the boards are there for regular punters to use, free, as a standard pub board. Worth knowing: reviewers mention the throwing area can feel a little uneven, and it gets loud in the early evening.

Practically, you are a couple of minutes from Liverpool Street, which makes it an easy meet-up spot. It is busiest in the early-evening after-work window on weekdays, so if you want a board to yourself, come earlier or later. No booking system for casual play, just turn up, but a league night may have the boards tied up.