Windmill (Waterloo), darts in Waterloo (Lambeth), SE1

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Windmill (Waterloo): Darts in London

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The Windmill is a Fuller's pub on The Cut in Waterloo, the quiet theatre street that runs between the Old Vic and the Young Vic. It is a proper traditional local with a long history, and it happens to keep a dart board that regulars and darts league players rate. If you want a relaxed evening throwing arrows over a pint without paying for a booth or a timed slot, this is the kind of place you turn up to. You get cask ales, craft beer and a kitchen doing refined pub classics, so it works as a full night out rather than just a quick game. It sits a couple of minutes from Waterloo East and Southwark, which makes it an easy after-work stop.

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Opening hours

  • Mon 12:00-22:00
  • Tue 12:00-23:00
  • Wed 12:00-23:00
  • 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

Capital Arrows, the London darts directory, calls this one of the better oches in town, describing it as an almost perfect oche in a fabulous pub. It is a single traditional pub board, free to play, the sort you grab when a space opens up rather than book in advance. There is no automatic scoring or kit hire here, so bring or borrow a set of arrows and chalk up the old way. There is also a pool table if you fancy switching games. The mood is casual: the directory sums it up as the kind of place you end up playing a stranger and sharing a pizza.

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Darts is free and walk-in, so there is no fee, no time limit and nothing to reserve. It gets busy with a theatre and after-work crowd given the Old Vic and Young Vic are next door, so an early-evening or quieter weekday throw is your best bet for clear time on the board. The kitchen runs refined pub classics with a seasonal menu, and the bar leans on cask ales and craft beer, so you can settle in for food and drinks rather than just a quick game. Food service ends about an hour before the bar closes each day.

Getting there

The Windmill is at 86 The Cut in Lambeth, SE1 8LW, on a calm stretch of road between Waterloo and Southwark. Waterloo East is roughly 200 metres away and Southwark station (Jubilee line) is about 250 metres, so you have a quick hop on the Tube or the train. Waterloo mainline, with the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City lines, is also within easy walking distance. The street itself is one of the quieter high streets in central London, which is part of the appeal if you want a darts pub that does not feel frantic.

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Common questions

What is The Windmill in Waterloo?
It is a traditional Fuller's pub at 86 The Cut in Waterloo, SE1, serving cask ales, craft beer and pub-classic food. It keeps a dart board that darts directory Capital Arrows rates as one of the better oches in central London.
Is it free to play darts at The Windmill?
Yes. It is a standard pub dart board, free to play. There is no session fee, no time slot and nothing to book.
Do you need to book darts at The Windmill, or can you just walk in?
You can just walk in. It is a single pub board on a first-come basis rather than a bookable oche, so you play when the board is free.
How many dart boards does The Windmill have?
It has one traditional dart board. There is also a pool table if you want to switch games.
What are The Windmill's opening hours?
It is open Monday 12:00 to 22:00, Tuesday to Saturday 12:00 to 23:00, and Sunday 12:00 to 22:00. The kitchen stops serving about an hour before the bar closes.
What is the nearest station to The Windmill on The Cut?
Waterloo East is around 200 metres away and Southwark station on the Jubilee line is about 250 metres. Waterloo mainline is also within easy walking distance.

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