Darts

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.

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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. 

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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.

Former darts world champions to appear at Great British Beer Festival

03-Aug-2012 By Adam Pescod

Former world darts champions Eric Bristow and Keith Deller will be making special guest appearances at the opening day of CAMRA’s Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) tomorrow.

WKD backs darts events

07-Jun-2011 By Robyn Black

WKD is to bring its trademark cheeky humour to darts as part of a sponsorship deal with the Professional Darts Corporation. The RTD and cider range...

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...

JSPD's celebrity mentors visit pubs across the UK

22-Dec-2009 By Robyn Lewis

Celebrity darts players have been busy visiting UK pubs to help mentor the eight John Smith's People's Darts finalists. Tony "Silverback" O'Shea has...

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,...