While shuffleboard has only made its emergence to mainstream audiences in the past few years, it’s a game that dates all the way back to the Tudor times. Simple yet great fun, it offers an elevated way to enjoy a trip out with friends and your other half. In fact, Shuffleboard in London has become so popular there are a number of haunts you can explore where you can find full-sized shuffleboard tables to play on.
From dedicated bars and pubs with a host of shuffleboard tables to boozers with pub gardens complete with shuffleboard, you’re spoilt for choice. Here we have rounded up some of the top Shuffleboard London venues to explore.
11 places to play shuffleboard in London
Electric Shuffleboard
Situated in both Canary Wharf and London Bride, Electric Shuffleboard is a popular venue when looking for a Shuffleboard London. Their London Bridge outlet has 10 electric shuffleboards and two bars for you and your friends to enjoy on the weekend or weekday. Fancy their Canary Wharf location? This popular hub also features 10 playing areas and is only a stone’s throw from the DLR. Plenty of food options are available at both places, for you to tuck into whilst playing, as well as a whole range of cocktails and craft beers.
Electricshuffle.com
Canary Wharf – 10 Cabot Square, North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4EY
London Bridge – 10 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 2ER
London Shuffle
A short walk from the station in Shoreditch, London Shuffle Club is known for both its lane and table shuffleboard and it’s the only UK venue with both. Head here for a bottomless brunch, lunchtime deals or simply enjoy a drink whilst taking on the challenge of beating your friends at shuffleboard. Tables can be booked for up to 55 minutes with 2-8 players per team. Prices vary depending on peak and off-peak times but make sure you book in advance as London Shuffle can get booked up quickly.
londonshuffle.com
Shoreditch – 4 Ebor Street, Shoreditch, London, E1 6AW
Brewdog Outpost Tower Hill
Enjoy a freshly poured pint of Brewdog whilst getting competitive at Brewdog Outpost Tower Hill. Based just a short distance from the Tower of London, Brewdog has three shuffleboard tables, arcade machines and most impressively 36 taps pouring a variety of freshly brewed beers. Ideal for catching up with your friends, a date night with your partner or a few beers with your work colleagues, you won’t find many better venues with shuffleboard in London.
Brewdog.com
Tower Hamlets – 21 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AR
The Vine Kentish Town
The Vine is a beautiful Edwardian building situated in the hustle and bustle of Kentish town and is a great Shuffleboard London venue for you to head to. With two shuffleboard tables, there’s plenty of space to play with a group of friends and you can make the most of full table service at the same time too. Once you’ve had your fun, take yourselves to their beer garden that is comfortable all year with shady covers and outdoor heaters. Their menu features a range of beers, wines and cocktails as well as meals and light bites.
thevinenw5.co.uk
Kentish Town – 86 Highgate Road Kentish Town London NW5 1PB
Bounce Shuffleboard
Ping pong, wonderball, beer pong and shuffleboard – Bounce has it all when it comes to activities that you can enjoy while having a drink and socialising. Open during the day and evening, you can walk in but we would always advise that you book in advance as the venue can get busy. Whether you are planning on visiting their venue in Old Street, Farringdon, or soon-to-open Battersea Powerstation, they are all kitted out with epic games and you can’t go wrong trying some of their cocktails.
Bouncepingpong.com
Old Street – 241 Old Street, London, EC1V 9EY
Farringdon – 121 Farringdon, London, EC1N 2TD
Boom Battle Bar The O2
As you arrive at Boom Battle Bar in the London O2, you will be greeted with a whole array of fun activities to battle and win against your friends. Choose from axe throwing, American pool, augmented reality darts, beer pong, crazy golf and shuffleboard. Turn your evening out into a competition and move from one to another to see who the overall winner is. Boom Battle Bar brings out the competitive nature of the group while you enjoy a drink and catching up with friends. When it comes to shuffleboards in London, they have two tables, both made out of the finest Canadian Sugar Maple wood. You can book for 30 minutes or 60 minutes with 1-6 players per table.
Boombattlebar.com
Greenwich (The O2)– 23 Entertainment Avenue, London, SE10 0DY
Burdock
If you enjoy a game of shuffleboard, it’s time to visit Burdock London. They are a unique venue that offers delicious food & drinks from cocktails & beer to a well-crafted food menu and several shuffleboards for some healthy competition. Based on the ground floor of the Montcalm Royal London House Hotel in Finsbury Square, Burdock is easy to get to and offers the perfect day and evening out.
Burdocklondon.com
Finsbury – 22-25 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1DX
Players Social
When it comes to having a venue that offers shuffleboard in London, Players Social know what they are doing. You can play two versions of shuffleboard – Bank shot or on their classic 20’ grand champion tables. On a Tuesday you can also turn up and join the social shuffleboard club, it starts at 7 pm and has a £5 entry free – if you are a beginner it’s completely free. Once you’re done with the shuffleboard, challenge your friends to a game of table tennis or foosball. All the games are available all day every day.
Players-social.com
Spitalfields: 1 Crispin Place, Spitalfields, London, E1 6DW
The Bermondsey Bierkeller
Bringing the taste of Germany to London, The Bermondsey Bierkeller isn’t just an ordinary pub/bar – it’s far from it. Kitted out with two state-of-the-art game vaults, you’ve got everything from ping pong to table tennis, interactive darts and of course shuffleboard! Head on over and battle it out to see who is best at shuffleboard in London.
Whilst battling, or once you are done, try out some of their authentic german beer on tap before tucking into a classic dish like schnitzel or German dinner kebab. There are also plenty of cocktails for you to try as well. If you’re not gaming, take a seat in the main area – with a seating capacity of over 220 it’s perfect for group night outs.
Bermondseybierkeller.co.uk
London Bridge – 2-4 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2SY
The King of Prussia
The King of Prussia is a fantastic place for Shuffleboard in London and prides itself on its accompanying craft beer, cocktails, music and pizza. In the warmer months you can relax in their sun-soaked beer garden or when it’s winter there are heaters and an overhead cover meaning you can enjoy the space come rain or shine. There are a host of cocktails and other drinks you can enjoy as well as host of small plates, mains and sourdough pizzas if you get hungry. Whilst playing a game of shuffleboard in London The King of Prussia regularly update their jukebox with new music that is completely free to play and enjoy.
thekingfinchley.com
Finchley – 363 Regents Park Road, London, N3 1DH
Tank and Paddle
Whether you fancy a stone-baked pizza and then to play some shuffleboard in London, or you want to catch up with your friends over a craft beer before some friendly competition, the Tank and Paddle has all the makings for a great time out. With live sports also available as well as a new gin lab experience, it’s hard to find a reason to not enjoy being at the Tank and Paddle. Visit them at Minster Court or Bishopgate, both easy locations to get to.
Tankandpaddle.co.uk
Bishopsgate – 201 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3AB
Minster Court – 3 Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7AA
Shuffleboard in London is growing and is only going to get better. Where do you like to go to play shuffleboard in London? Have you been to one of the eleven on the list above? Which one is your favourite? Have we missed one that you think should be included? Let us know in the comment box below.
