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Hawkins Forge Battersea: Darts in London
Hawkins Forge is a refurbished Battersea pub on Battersea Rise that runs Arrowsmiths interactive darts, billed as London's first Arrowsmiths setup. You play on electronic boards that score for you, so there's no maths and no chalk, just pick a game and throw. It suits groups, after-work crowds and anyone who wants competitive darts without taking it too seriously. The single most useful thing to know: this is a bookable, paid session venue (18+ for the darts), so reserve a slot rather than turning up and hoping for a board. Sessions run 60 or 90 minutes from £11 per person, and there's full pub food, Sky Sports and a courtyard garden alongside the oches. It's a couple of minutes from Clapham Junction.
Contact
- Phone 020 7228 0349
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- Address 110 Battersea Rise, Battersea, London, SW11 1EJ
Opening hours
- Mon 10:00-23:00
- Tue 10:00-23:00
- Wed 10:00-23:00
- Thu 10:00-23:00
- Fri 10:00-00:00
- Sat 10:00-00:00
- Sun 10:00-22:30
Good to know
- Darts
The darts setup
The darts here is Arrowsmiths, an electronic interactive system rather than traditional bristle boards. The boards calculate every score automatically, so you never touch a chalkboard or work out a checkout in your head. You pick from a range of game modes, from a straight 501 to lighter party games, which keeps mixed-ability groups in the running. The room is built for it: exposed brick, electronic boards and screens overhead, with enough oches for up to 48 people to be playing at the same time. Hawkins Forge bills it as London's first Arrowsmiths darts experience, so the format is the draw rather than a single board in a corner.
Good to know
Book ahead rather than walking in, because the boards run on timed sessions. The standard rate is £11 per person for 60 minutes or £15 for 90 minutes, with a cheaper £9 off-peak 90-minute slot Monday to Friday until 5pm. If you want the full outing, there's a 90-minute bottomless drinks, darts and pizza package at £45 per person. The darts area is 18+. Around the oches it stays a proper pub: pub food, burgers and American plates, Sky Sports on the big screens, and a courtyard garden. Private rooms are available too, including The Hammer, which takes up to 25 seated or 40 standing.
Getting there
Hawkins Forge sits at 110 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EJ, on the stretch of bars and restaurants running up from the bottom of the Rise. The nearest station is Clapham Junction, one of the best-connected stations in the country, a short walk away with fast National Rail and Overground links across south and central London. That makes it an easy meeting point if your group is coming from different directions. If you're driving, on-street parking around Battersea Rise is limited and mostly controlled, so the train is the simpler option for an evening of darts and drinks.
Common questions
- What is Hawkins Forge in Battersea?
- It's a refurbished pub on Battersea Rise that's home to Arrowsmiths interactive darts, described as London's first Arrowsmiths experience. You play on electronic boards that score automatically, alongside a full pub offering of food, drinks and Sky Sports.
- Is darts at Hawkins Forge free or how much does it cost?
- It's a paid, bookable activity, not free. Sessions cost £11 per person for 60 minutes or £15 per person for 90 minutes. There's a cheaper £9 off-peak 90-minute slot Monday to Friday until 5pm, and a bottomless drinks, darts and pizza package for £45 per person over 90 minutes.
- Do you need to book darts at Hawkins Forge or can you walk in?
- The darts runs on timed sessions, so you should book a slot in advance rather than relying on walking in. Group bookings and private hire are available too.
- Is there an age restriction for the darts at Hawkins Forge?
- Yes, the darts area is 18+.
- How does the interactive darts work at Hawkins Forge?
- You play on Arrowsmiths electronic dartboards that calculate your scores automatically, so there's no manual maths. There's a range of game modes for different skill levels, and the space can fit up to 48 people playing darts at once.
- What's the nearest station to Hawkins Forge?
- Clapham Junction, a short walk away, with fast National Rail and Overground connections across south and central London.
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