The Eagle, darts in Hackney (Homerton, E9)

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The Eagle: Darts in Hackney, London

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The Eagle is a traditional two-bar local on Wick Road in Homerton, a short walk north of Victoria Park and round the corner from Homerton Overground. It is the kind of proper boozer that has held its ground in this corner of Hackney: keg beer, Sky Sports on the telly, a pool table, gaming machines, a jukebox and a dartboard you can just walk up to. The single most useful thing to know is that this is a pub board, not a bookable darts bar, so there is no oche to reserve and no session to pay for. Come for a pint and a game. It suits locals, casual players and anyone after an unfussy night out rather than a polished darts-and-cocktails venue. There is live music on Saturdays and Sundays, plus a small rear courtyard out back.

Contact

  • Phone 020 8986 6410
  • Address 103 Wick Road, Homerton, London, E9 5AE

Opening hours

  • Mon 11:00-23:00
  • Tue 11:00-23:00
  • Wed 11:00-23:00
  • Thu 11:00-23:00
  • Fri 11:00-01:00
  • Sat 11:00-01:00
  • Sun 12:00-22:30

Good to know

The darts setup

The darts here are the old-school pub kind. You get a board on the wall, you chalk up your own scores, and you play whenever it is free. There is no automatic scoring, no booth and no fee to throw, which is exactly what you want from a local. The pub is also a known darts venue on the casual league circuit in this part of Hackney, so on a given night you may share the room with regulars who take their 501 seriously. If you fancy more than darts, there is a pool table in the same building, plus gaming machines and a jukebox to keep things going between legs.

Good to know

The Eagle is a two-bar pub built in the 1930s for Watney Combe Reid, with the two rooms connecting around the back of the central servery. It is keg-only, so do not come expecting cask ale, and food is not really the draw. Sky Sports is on, there is a small rear courtyard for some air, and live music runs on Saturday and Sunday nights. Opening hours run late into the small hours on Fridays and Saturdays (until 01:00), with shorter Sunday hours. No booking is needed for the darts or anything else, so you can simply walk in.

Getting there

Wick Road sits in a residential pocket of Homerton, just north of Victoria Park in the borough of Hackney. The closest station is Homerton on the London Overground, roughly a four-minute walk away, which makes the pub easy to reach from Hackney Central, Stratford and the wider Overground network. Hackney Wick station is also within reach if you are coming from the Olympic Park side. Plenty of buses run along the surrounding roads too. It is an everyday local rather than a destination, so it pairs well with a wander round Victoria Park or a low-key night close to home.

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Common questions

What is The Eagle in Homerton?
The Eagle is a traditional two-bar local pub at 103 Wick Road, Homerton, E9 5AE, in the London borough of Hackney. It has a pub dartboard, a pool table, Sky Sports, gaming machines and a jukebox, plus live music at weekends.
Is it free to play darts at The Eagle?
It is a standard pub board rather than a paid, bookable darts setup, so there is no session fee or booking charge to play. You just turn up. The pub itself has not published a price, so buying a drink is the usual expectation.
Do you need to book darts at The Eagle?
No. There is no booking and no timed sessions. The dartboard is a walk-up pub board, so you play whenever it is free.
Does The Eagle have a dartboard?
Yes. The Eagle is a recognised darts pub in Homerton and appears on local league listings. It also has a pool table in the same building. The exact number of boards is not published.
What are The Eagle's opening hours?
Listed hours are Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 01:00, and Sunday 12:00 to 22:30. Hours can change, so it is worth checking before a late visit.
What is the nearest station to The Eagle?
Homerton station on the London Overground is the closest, about a four-minute walk away. Hackney Wick is another option from the Olympic Park direction.

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