Old Street & Hoxton EC1 EC2 N1

Fashionable part of town on the edge of the City with several options, but few recommendations. Nearby areas: City, Angel, Aldgate.

Recommended pubs

Prince Arthur 49 Brunswick Place
N1 6EB

If you've never been to this pub, you should make an effort to go as soon as possible. The oche takes up about 50% of the entire place, the landlord Dixie has been here 30 years, there are few pubs like this left in London, and I'm pretty sure it won't be like this for much longer. It is usually empty, and shuts early at weekends, but it's a throwback worth spending some time in.
Wenlock Arms 26 Wenlock Road
N1 7TA

Fine local pub complete with grumpy barman - threatened with closure in 2010 and demolition in 2011, and closed in March 2013 - but only for a few months for a refurb (apparently). The board was partly obscured by a door on last visit, and darts is not the best reason for visiting this excellent boozer, but don't let that stop you passing by for a quick throw.

Angel 73 City Road
EC1Y 1BD

The board is upstairs tucked away in the corner, but darts is an afterthought here (and the outside board that once lived in the smoking area has long gone).
Electricity Showrooms 39a Hoxton Square
N1 6NN

Would you adam and eve it, there actually is a board in this uber-trendy venue, near the fire exit set of doors far away from the revolving entrance. Incongruous is the word you are looking for.
Old Fountain 3 Baldwin Street
EC1V 9NU

A nice enough little boozer, but with an oche that is usually covered by chairs and tables, there's no guarantee of getting on the board.
Royal Star 220 City Road
EC1V 2PN

Perfectly ok for a throw or two, if a little rough around the edges. As well as the board in the bar closest to City Road, out back there’s a function room where the team plays. Was the only player to lose my singles on my first and only appearance here.
Stag's Head 55 Orsman Road
N1 5RA

Looks post-nuclear from the outside, but there was a gig on during the visit, and the place looked like a very miniscule Woodstock. As a result the board was unplayable, but this may not always be the case.