The George (Tower Bridge), darts in Bermondsey (Southwark), SE1

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The George (Tower Bridge): Darts in Bermondsey, London

FreeWalk-inLeague pubReal aleSky sports

The George is an old-school Bermondsey local on Tower Bridge Road, just south of the river at the Bricklayers Arms junction. It is a 1930s Truman pub, now run by Craft Union, and it keeps the unfussy feel of a proper community boozer: wood panelling, leaded windows, real ale on the handpumps and Sky sports on the wall. For darts players, the draw is simple. There is a dartboard, it is free to throw, and the pub fields teams in the City of London Darts Association (CoLDA) league, so you will find regulars who know the game.

If you want a casual game without a card machine or a booking screen, this is your kind of spot. Walk in, grab a pint, and play. There is also a pool table if you fancy a break between legs.

Contact

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  • Address 40 Tower Bridge Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4TR

Opening hours

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

Good to know

The darts setup

This is a traditional pub board, not a bookable bar with screens and seating zones. There is a dartboard on the wall, you bring or borrow arrows, and you keep score the old way. The George is an approved venue for the City of London Darts Association (CoLDA), the city singles league that runs four-month seasons starting in January, May and September, so there is a steady darts crowd here on league nights. League players range from absolute beginners to county level, and there is no set fixture time, teams arrange matches between themselves. If you just want a casual game, the board is free to use when it is not in league play.

Good to know

No booking, no entry fee, no minimum spend. You walk in, get a drink and play. The George is a Craft Union community pub in a 1930s Truman building, with real ale on the handpumps (five in total, though the cask line-up varies), plus a jukebox, fruit machines and Sky TV showing the football, Wimbledon and the rest. There is a pool table too. The interior is one CAMRA flags for its heritage: wood panelling, leaded windows and art deco detail above one fireplace. Food is served, including Sunday roasts. It is an unpretentious local, so expect a regulars' crowd rather than a polished cocktail bar.

Getting there

The George sits at the Bricklayers Arms end of Tower Bridge Road in Bermondsey, SE1, just south of Tower Bridge and the river. The nearest Underground is Borough on the Northern line, a short walk west. London Bridge (Northern, Jubilee and National Rail) is also within walking distance to the north, and plenty of buses run along Tower Bridge Road and the New Kent Road junction. It is an easy stop if you are coming from London Bridge or Borough Market and want a no-frills pub with a board rather than a booked oche.

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Common questions

Is there a dartboard at The George on Tower Bridge Road?
Yes. The George has a dartboard and is an approved venue for the City of London Darts Association (CoLDA) singles league, so it gets regular darts play.
Is darts free to play at The George?
Yes. It is a traditional free pub board. There is no booking system and no charge to throw, you just walk in, get a drink and play when the board is free.
Do you need to book to play darts at The George?
No. This is a walk-in pub board, not a bookable oche. League matches are arranged between teams, but for a casual game you can just turn up.
What are The George's opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday 11:00 to 23:00, Thursday 11:00 to 23:30, Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 01:00, and Sunday 12:00 to 23:00.
What is the nearest station to The George?
Borough on the Northern line is the closest Underground stop. London Bridge station is also within walking distance to the north.
What else is there at The George besides darts?
It is a Craft Union community pub with a pool table, real ale on handpump, a jukebox, fruit machines and Sky TV for live sport. Food is served, including Sunday roasts.

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