The Beer Merchants Tap, darts in Hackney Wick, E9

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The Beer Merchants Tap: Darts in Hackney Wick, London

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The Beer Merchants Tap is a craft beer taproom and bottle shop on the ground floor of an old warehouse in Hackney Wick, about a minute from the Overground station. It is a proper beer destination first, with 20 keg taps, two cask pumps and more than 500 bottles and cans, and it doubles as a darts spot: it is listed as a City of London Darts Association (CoLDA) league venue, so there is a board to play for free. The most useful thing to know is that you can just turn up. It is a relaxed, light, airy room rather than a dedicated darts bar, which suits a casual game, a few arrows with mates, or watching league night unfold. Come for the beer, stay for the oche.

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Opening hours

  • Mon 15:00-23:00
  • Tue 15:00-23:00
  • Wed 15:00-23:00
  • Thu 12:00-23:00
  • Fri 12:00-23:00
  • Sat 12:00-23:00
  • Sun 12:00-22:00

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The darts setup

This is a pub board rather than a banks-of-oches venue, so set your expectations accordingly. The Tap is listed as a City of London Darts Association (CoLDA) league venue, which means it fields competitive darts and you may find a league night in progress when you visit. On a quieter afternoon the board is there to use, and it is free to throw, so bring your own flights if you are particular about your setup. If you want to be sure of getting a game during a busy evening or want to know which CoLDA division plays out of here, message the venue first, since the warehouse room fills up with drinkers as well as darts players.

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There is nothing to book and nothing to pay for the darts; you walk in, order a drink and you are away. The Tap leans hard into beer, with 20 keg taps, two cask pumps and over 500 bottles and cans spanning Belgian, British and beyond, plus spirits, wine and non-alcoholic options if beer is not your thing. Food runs to cheese and meat platters from artisan producers alongside bar snacks, and there is covered seating outside. There is also a table football machine if you fancy a break from the board. Opening is Monday to Wednesday from 3pm, and from noon Thursday to Sunday.

Getting there

The Tap sits at 99 Wallis Road in the heart of Hackney Wick, roughly a minute on foot from Hackney Wick Overground station, which puts it within easy reach of the Mildmay line and the wider east London canal-side scene. The postcode is E9 5LN. The building is a converted warehouse, so look for the ground-floor taproom rather than a traditional pub frontage. It is a short walk from the Hertford Union and Lee Navigation canals and the cluster of Hackney Wick breweries and bars, which makes it an easy stop on a wider crawl of the area before or after a few legs at the board.

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Common questions

What is The Beer Merchants Tap?
It is a craft beer taproom and bottle shop in a converted warehouse in Hackney Wick, east London, with 20 keg taps, two cask pumps and over 500 bottles and cans. It is also listed as a City of London Darts Association (CoLDA) league venue, so it has a dart board you can play.
Is darts free at The Beer Merchants Tap?
Yes. There is a pub dart board you can use for free; you just pay for your drinks and any food. There is no separate charge or session fee to throw.
Do you need to book to play darts there?
No, you can just walk in. Nothing is bookable for the board. If you are coming with a group on a busy league night it is worth messaging the venue first to check the board is free.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday 3pm to 11pm, Thursday to Saturday noon to 11pm, and Sunday noon to 10pm.
Where is The Beer Merchants Tap and what is the nearest station?
It is at 99 Wallis Road, Hackney Wick, London E9 5LN, about a minute on foot from Hackney Wick Overground station.
Is there food and drink at The Beer Merchants Tap?
Yes. Alongside the beer there are cheese and meat platters from artisan producers and bar snacks, plus spirits, wine and non-alcoholic options. There is also covered outside seating and a table football machine.

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