Tommy Flynns, darts in Islington

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Tommy Flynns: Darts in Islington, London

FreeWalk-inPub dartsPool tableSports TVLive music

Tommy Flynn's is a big Irish corner local on Holloway Road in Islington, the kind of place you wander into for a pint and end up staying for the football. It has a dartboard in the bar and a pool table round the back, so there is something to do beyond drinking. The single most useful thing to know: the darts are free to play. No booking, no oche fee, no app. Grab the board when it is open and have a go.

It suits anyone who wants a relaxed game with mates rather than a polished bookable darts bar. Sky and TNT screens run throughout, the kitchen does traditional British plates with Sunday roasts, and there is live music at weekends. It is open late, until 1am on Friday and Saturday.

Contact

  • Address 504 Holloway Road, Holloway, London, N7 6JA

Opening hours

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

The darts setup

This is proper pub darts, not a tech-led venue. There is a dartboard in the bar and a pool table towards the rear, so a group can rotate between the two if one is busy. There is no automatic scoring, no booked oche and no per-session charge, you keep score yourself the old-fashioned way and play for free when the board is free. Bring your own arrows if you are fussy, though the bar will usually sort you out. Because it is a single board shared by regulars, the best bet is to come earlier in the evening or on a quieter weeknight if you want a clear run at it.

Good to know

No booking needed for darts or pool, you just turn up and play for free. The kitchen serves a traditional British menu with Sunday roasts (beef, lamb, pork or chicken), and food runs through lunch and into the evening. Sky and TNT Sports screens are dotted throughout, so it gets busy on big match days. Live music lands most weekends, typically Saturday night and Sunday. The pub is family friendly until early evening and open late, to midnight Sunday to Thursday and 1am on Friday and Saturday. It was refurbished in 2022 and was formerly known as the Hercules.

Getting there

Tommy Flynn's sits at 504 Holloway Road in N7, on the corner at the end of a parade of shops. The nearest Tube is Holloway Road on the Piccadilly line, a short walk south, with Caledonian Road and Arsenal stations also close by. Plenty of buses run along Holloway Road itself, so it is easy to reach from Highbury, Finsbury Park and Archway. It is a handy stop if you are heading to or from the Emirates Stadium on a match day, which is part of why the sports screens pull a crowd.

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Common questions

What is Tommy Flynn's in Islington?
It is a large Irish corner pub at 504 Holloway Road in Holloway, Islington (N7 6JA). It has a dartboard and a pool table, shows Sky and TNT Sports on screens throughout, serves traditional British food including Sunday roasts, and hosts live music at weekends.
Is darts free to play at Tommy Flynn's?
Yes. It is a free pub board, so there is no oche fee or session charge. You just play for free when the board is available.
Do you need to book to play darts at Tommy Flynn's?
No. There is no booking system. Turn up and use the dartboard (or the pool table at the back) whenever it is free.
How many dartboards does Tommy Flynn's have?
It has a pub dartboard in the bar, plus a pool table towards the rear. It is a traditional local rather than a multi-board darts venue, so expect to share the board with regulars at busy times.
What are Tommy Flynn's opening hours?
It is open 11am to midnight Sunday to Thursday, and 11am to 1am on Friday and Saturday.
What is the nearest station to Tommy Flynn's?
Holloway Road on the Piccadilly line is the closest Tube, with Caledonian Road and Arsenal also nearby. Many buses run along Holloway Road.

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