Looking for somewhere to play pool or darts in Hackney? El Dude Brothers on Westgate Street has 3 pool tables and 2 dartboards in our sports arch, a 5-minute walk from London Fields station. We're open from 4pm on weekdays and midday at weekends, until 1am most nights and 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Pub games have been quietly disappearing from London for years, as tables get swapped for extra seating. We went the other way and gave them a whole railway arch.
Pool in Hackney: what you get at El Dude Brothers
3 pool tables in the sports arch, with live sport on the screens around you
Free pool on Mondays (coming soon, see what's on)
Craft beer from £5 a pint, plus cocktails and wine, so the loser has something to buy
Bigger nights fill up after 8pm, so get there early on a Friday or Saturday if you want to stay on a table.
Darts in Hackney: two boards in the sports arch
2 dartboards in the sports and pool arch
A darts night on Tuesdays (coming soon)
Live darts on the screens too, from the Grand Slam to the World Championship at Ally Pally
If your group is more about the darts than the drinks, message us before you come and we'll try to keep a board free.
Pool and darts for groups and birthdays
The sports arch holds 100 people, so pool and darts make an easy plan for birthdays, leaving drinks and work socials. We can set up a pool or darts tournament for your group. See our guide to birthday drinks and group bookings near London Fields, or email bar@eldudebrothers.co.uk.
Other places to play pool and darts in East London
If you're out exploring, these are other well-known spots for a game:
The Three Compasses, Dalston: an old-school pub with traditional dartboards
The Adam & Eve, Homerton: a local with a pool table and darts
The Shacklewell Arms, Dalston: pool, with live music in the back room
The Lock Inn, Hackney Wick: darts in a canal-side craft beer pub
Flight Club, Shoreditch: bookable electronic social darts with automatic scoring
Bat & Ball, Stratford: pool and digital darts in Westfield
Venues change their tables often, so check before you travel.
Find the nearest pool table or dartboard: Rack and Oche Finder
To see pool tables, snooker tables and dartboards near you, try Rack and Oche Finder, a free London map of venues with tables and boards, built by one of our team.
Watching while you play? See our guide to the best sports bars in Hackney and where to watch the Premier League in Hackney.
FAQ
Where can I play pool in Hackney?
El Dude Brothers at 355 Westgate Street, E8 3RL, has 3 pool tables in its sports arch, a 5-minute walk from London Fields station. It's open until 1am most nights and 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Is there a darts bar near London Fields?
Yes. El Dude Brothers has 2 dartboards in its sports and pool arch, a 5-minute walk from London Fields station.
Can I watch the football while I play?
Yes. The pool tables and dartboards at El Dude Brothers are in the same arch as the sport screens.
Can I bring a group to play pool and darts?
Yes. The sports arch holds 100 people, so it works well for birthdays and team socials. Email bar@eldudebrothers.co.uk or book online.
