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Trendy Darts Bar Set To Open in South Lake Union

Flight Club seeks to recreate a classic, 19th-century British pub with a modern twist

Rob Smith By Rob Smith March 14, 2025

Two men playing darts in a dimly lit, trendy darts bar at South Lake Union, surrounded by onlookers. The man in the foreground holds a dart, preparing to throw.
Photo courtesy of Flight Club Seattle

A trendy and lively darts bar that combines a classic pub atmosphere with a modern, upscale twist will open early next year in Seattle’ South Lake Union neighborhood.

Flight Club Seattle will feature 11 private and semi-private darts playing areas knowns as “oches.” The bar offers various games and challenges to suit all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned dart players.

Image of an empty, ornate bar with a U-shaped counter, lined with high-backed stools, warm lighting, patterned walls, and framed art.

A stylish indoor darts area with dim lighting, featuring a digital scoreboard, brick and wallpapered walls, framed pictures, and string lights.
Flight Club Seattle is bringing high-tech darts, British pub vibes, and a lively social scene to South Lake Union early next year.
Photos by Joy Asico Smith / courtesy of Flight Club Seattle

The 7,100-square-foot space is at 300 Westlake Avenue. The décor is inspired by Victorian fairgrounds and a classic British Pub which seeks to “transport guests back to a beautiful 19th-century London pub.” Its proprietary darts technology enables automatic scoring and can run multiplayer games for up to 300 people.

Flight Club was founded in London in 2015 and now operates in seven cities across the United States, with two more locations set to open later this year.

“Seattle has long been on our wish list,” says Toby Harris, CEO of State of Play Hospitality, which launched the first U.S. Flight Club in Chicago seven years ago. “Given South Lake Union’s dynamic community and the quality of its dining scene, we believe it’s a natural fit.”

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