Melanie T.
Yelp
I've passed by this place so many times, always wondering what it is. What it is, I learned, is a good time!
We walked in without reservations on a Friday night and managed to snag an open table upstairs near the bar. We planned to just stay for drinks because the actual darts (oche) stations require separate reservations and do not belong to particular tables. However, we learned there is one oche, number 14, that is the social darts station. The emcee who runs that station walked around to invite people to play for free, with the understanding that it's SOCIAL so there can be up to 12 (or something like that) people playing. We hesitated because we weren't feeling particularly social but decided to say yes because why not, it's free! I'm so glad we decided to play!
The technology at the oche really enhances the fun! First you type in your name on the screen and it takes a photo of you which is then displayed in a little bubble on the main screen to track points and to signal the next person's turn. Such a cute and fun way to learn names (so we can cheer people on of course), facilitate being social, and make for smooth transitions throughout each game. Also, these dart boards are so high tech--when you throw a dart, it shows the points on the screen and calculates it all, so no need to scrutinize whether something is on one side of the line or the other. It's very precise!
Also I had no idea there were different games! Each game has a different objective and point system. With more people, sometimes there are teams generated by the computer. Great way to meet people in a chill and fun environment. The emcee explained the rules really well, and made it all so much fun! The emcee was energetic and funny and truly made it such a good time. We played 3 or 4 different games in a little over an hour.
If you want to continue the night after a satisfying amount of darts, I recommend hopping next door to AceBounce to play ping pong. Flight Club is truly in a fantastic location and you don't need to go far for a fun night along the beautiful river. Beautiful space inside, great ambiance, fun games, and wonderful service!