Darts

The Lock In Podcast

Ahead of the game!

05-Mar-2024 By Ed Bedington

The podcast team tackles the topic of pub games, from old school to new and ask how pub gaming is evolving and changing in the modern age.

Darts – what are the rules for pubs?

05-Jan-2024 By Alex Tomlinson, solicitor at Poppleston Allen

This week, we saw 16-year-old Luke Littler compete in the PDC World Darts Championship final before losing 7-4 to Luke Humphries.

Pub goers can play pool and darts

18-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Customers returning to the pub this week will be allowed to play indoor games such as pool and darts, as per Government Covid-19 guidance for businesses.

Flight Club to open all UK venues from 1 August

25-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

Social darts concept Flight Club has confirmed that its six UK sites – four in London and one in both Manchester and Birmingham – will open on 1 August.

New Flight Club site success could unlock more high street locations

08-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

Flight Club co-founder Steve Moore explains that hitting the mark in a new site in north London could help the concept branch out onto high streets in smaller towns and cities.

pubco

Punch roadshow 'best ever' in Edinburgh

13-Oct-2016 By James Evison

Punch has claimed an 'astounding' footfall rate at six of its nationwide roadshows.

Darts no.1 van Gerwen: "I would rather watch football"

17-Dec-2015 By Oli Gross

World darts number one Michael van Gerwen revels in the pub-like atmosphere during tournaments. He beats his chest, cheers, and pumps his fist as he reels off 180 after 180. 

Sport

Gary Anderson: From pulling pints and pub darts to world champion

10-Dec-2015 By Oli Gross

As he prepares to defend his World Darts Championship crown, Gary Anderson told the Publican's Morning Advertiser how pulling pints and pub darts set him up for the big stage.

Pubs and 'The Power' in darts world record bid

17-Aug-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Pubs across the country are being encouraged to team-up with darts legend Phil 'The Power' Taylor to set a new world record. Charity for the deaf...

Pro darts player hosts pub night

19-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottitl

Popular professional darts player Wayne Mardle dropped into the Prince of Wales pub in Moseley, Birmingham this week to host a darts night. The pub...

Darts legends support National Pub Week

10-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney

Darts legends Eric Bristow and John Lowe have voiced their support for National Pub Week. The Week, running from 31 October to 7 November, is the...

Pub bitch: Bobby George gets his eye in

27-Mar-2009

Wardrobe malfunctionOn the oche at last week's Publican Awards, held in the glittering surroundings of London's Grosvenor House hotel, was John...

'Get In' with Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts

04-Feb-2009 By MA reporter

The Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts kicked-off on the 5th February and will be live on Sky every Thursday night until the end of May. Darts...

Tim the Teapot is the People's Darts champ

12-Jan-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Tim 'The Teapot' Jones triumphed in the final at the inaugural Publican-backed John Smith's People's Darts championship. The player, representing the...

Darts could be a bullseye for your pub

12-Jun-2008

Darts legend Phil 'The Power' Taylor never did accept an invitation from Geronimo Inns boss Rupert Clevely to challenge him to a game in one of the...

Darts stars urge pubs to step up to the oche

23-May-2008

Pubs have been urged by a host of top darts stars to step up to the oche and capitalise on soaring interest in the sport.James 'The Machine' Wade,...

Darts

22-May-2008

Darts and pubs go together like a horse and carriage. So, with the game enjoying a revival, why not get involved and start making a name for...

Courage to become the beer of darts

06-Nov-2007

Courage Best has signed a deal to become the official beer of darts. Courage Best will become the official beer of the 2007 PasrtyBets.com Grand Slam...

Gastro rise threatens darts

15-Mar-2007

In the week that saw the Prince of Wales expressing an interest in darts, a new survey says that the rise of the gastro- pub is killing the game....

Chris Maclean: getting on target

31-Jan-2007 By Chris Maclean

The ladies' darts team were here last night. It's a good thing I had something booked in or the pub would have been virtually empty.They have...

Wales

18-Jan-2007

The George Aberbargoed, Mid Glamorgan In the 18 months since trade newcomers Paul Bugler and Nicola Owen were appointed managers of the George, they...

Hoggie's Down Under Diary

30-Nov-2006

In the second of a regular series, England cricket hero Matthew Hoggard gives his view on cricket, beer and life. This week he reports from Down...

A short history of darts

25-May-2006

In the run-up to the Carlsberg UK and MA Holsten National Pub Darts Competition, Arthur Taylor charts the game's rise

Time to get dart smart

11-May-2006

Carlsberg UK and the MA will be running the Holsten National Pub Darts Competition this autumn, and more than 1,000 pubs are expected to take part. GRAHAM RIDOUT introduces the contest with a series of articles, first - darts' business-building poten

A right Bobby dazzler

12-Dec-2005

The popularity of darts continues to rise in pubs - after all, that's where it began. Phil Mellows spoke to darts legend Bobby George.Bobby George,...

Entertainment: Popular as ever

31-Aug-2005

The age-old game of darts continues to boost trade, as Phil Mellows reports.It began one rainy day in the middle ages when some anonymous genius...

Play safe over darts oche hazard

28-Nov-2002

I have been asked for advice on a subject of considerable importance to the pub trade ­ darts. As traditional a pub game as you can imagine, darts...