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The best pubs in London for playing games

Fancy a game of pool? How about darts? Or beer skittles? Head to one of these London pubs for beer-fuelled fun and games

Rosie Hewitson
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Rosie Hewitson
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The best London pubs for games

The Dove, Hackney
  • Bars and pubs
  • Gastropubs
  • London Fields
  • price 2 of 4

The Dove is as integral to Broadway Market as beanie-hat-wearing east Londoners are to London Fields. With a top quality menu of Belgian craft beers – yes, there’s more than 100 – and a decent selection of vegetarian and vegan scran, you’ll have plenty of choice to keep your stomach satisfied while you enjoy some good, old-fashioned fun. CYW

  • Bars and pubs
  • Pubs
  • Putney
  • price 1 of 4

A proper old-school pub (it opened in 1826!) with wood-panelling and a beer garden, serving real ales, cider and English wines. Don’t leave without playing a game of bar skittles. It’s like going bowling but you can do it with a pint in one hand. AH

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The Clapham Tap, Clapham

Board games? Darts? Ping pong? If you planned to meet your old school friend for a drink six months ago and, now the day has finally come, you’re dreading it, organise to meet at The Clapham Tap. There are so many games on offer here that you’ll barely need to talk. AH

Nolan’s, Vauxhall

Darts newbies should head along to Nolan’s on Wednesdays for a game. The Vauxhall pub draws a crowd of experts who might just pass on some bird’s eye tips. Take advantage. AH

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The Adam & Eve, Homerton
  • Bars and pubs
  • Homerton

Pool? Thirsty work. Darts? Pretty much an upper body workout. Luckily, the Adam and Eve has all the games (the pool table is L-shaped!) you need to keep you busy of a weekday evening and then big sofas to spread out on as you rebuild your strength post-activity. KL

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