Social darts bar Flight Club to open in former Shooters venue in Leeds

Darts for the 21st century.

London darts bar Flight Club has confirmed it will be opening a snazzy new site in Leeds later this year – just in time for the proposed easing of restrictions on June 21st.

Taking over the former Shooters venue on Park Row, it will have room for up to 400 people.

Blending the nostalgia and warmth of a British pub with the energy and excitement of a fairground in its atmosphere and decor, it’s got a real glitzy carnival feel inside with all the fun of a real fairground.

What sets the London bar group apart, though, is how it turns the traditional pub game of darts on its head – using technology to bring it firmly into the 21st century.

Offering its own ‘supercharged version’ of darts involving a series of multiplayer games, Flight Club uses unique patented tracking technology designed by their very own astrophysicist.

What’s more, their ‘tournament tech’ can connect up to 150 players at once, whilst instant scoring eliminates any need for any onerous counting.

The new opening will be the third site for the company outside of London, following moves to open in Manchester and Birmingham.

On arrival, guests will find a large feature bar and 13 oches (darts playing areas) dotted around the venue.

In addition to these oches – similar to booths with techy darts boards in them – there’ll be plenty of extra tables for drinking and dining, so even if you don’t fancy playing a game right there and then you’re going to be comfortable.

Located at the heart of Leeds city centre on South Parade, diners can look forward to a seasonal menu of delicious sharing platters, pizzas, sides and mix and match small plates. Think coconut popcorn shrimp, vegetable gyoza with ponzu dipping sauce and Korean beef skewers.

From the bar, there’ll be a selection of bespoke cocktails such as breakfast sours, salted caramel espresso martinis and the ‘social darts spritz’ – made with lemongrass-infused aperol, London essence peach and jasmine soda and prosecco.

There’s also a good selection of beers, spirit mixers, wine and soft drinks.

Their bottomless brunch is one to put on your list, too, with bottomless pizza and a bottle of prosecco each from £35 per head.

Speaking on the new opening, CEO, Steve Moore, who co-founded Flight Clubalongside Paul Barham said: “We are delighted to finally announce the upcoming opening of Flight Club Leeds as the next step in our quest to get as many people stepping up to the throwline as possible.

“It’s been a wait and we are thrilled to be sharing our amazing venue with you all at long last! Our venues have brought unexpected, ridiculous, joy to three different UK cities so far and we are confident that the vibrant energy in Leeds makes it the perfect next chapter in the Flight Club story.

“After an incredibly challenging year, we want to bring some much-needed joy into the lives of locals with some guaranteed fun!”

Full or partial venue hire options are also available.

Bookings will go live on Tuesday 11th May, with the opening date set for Friday 25th June. Visit their website here for more info.