Forget chalkboards and smoky bars — Flight Club brings high-tech darts, stylish interiors and a menu of cocktails and shareable bites
I’ve thrown my fair share of darts (though I’ll never claim to be good), but I’ve never played quite like this. At Flight Club, the new social darts bar in Addison, there’s no keeping score on a chalkboard, arguing over whose turn it is or pretending you know the rules. The technology handles the details, leaving you free to focus on the competition, the cocktails and, hopefully, your aim.
Flight Club officially opened its first Dallas-Fort Worth location on Oct. 23 at 5100 Belt Line Road, Suite 776, inside Village on the Parkway. The 8,000-square-foot venue pairs interactive dart games with a full food and drink menu, giving groups a reason to stay long after the first bullseye.
Step Inside Flight Club Addison
It’s clear this isn’t your typical neighborhood darts bar. Flight Club takes inspiration from Victorian fairgrounds and traditional British pubs, then adds colorful artwork and plenty of Texas personality. It’s a far cry from the dingy, cigarette-smoke-filled bars with beer-slicked floors.
The space has several distinct areas, each with its own look. There’s a lively main bar, a leather-studded Pegasus Room and an orangery-inspired playing area decorated with trellises, greenery, ivy and hanging birdcages. The garden-like space leads toward the back patio, offering a little greenery amid the action.
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In the Pegasus Room, illuminated wings pay homage to Pegasus, one of Dallas’ most recognizable symbols. Elsewhere, artwork featuring Western landscapes, horses, cattle and the State Fair of Texas gives the British-inspired concept a distinctly local feel.
The venue has 12 semi-private dart-playing areas, known as oches, each with its own dartboard, seating and tableside service. Each area accommodates up to 12 guests, and groups can reserve multiple oches for larger celebrations. Two patios provide additional room to gather, and the venue can host up to 400 people.
How Social Darts Works
Here’s where things get interesting. Flight Club takes the familiar game of darts and turns it into a collection of seven multiplayer games designed for groups of all skill levels.
The boards use tracking technology to automatically calculate scores, so there’s no need to do the math yourself. Before each game, a short instructional video walks players through the rules. If anyone needs a refresher, the video can be replayed.
During our visit, we tried all seven games: Demolition, Donkey Derby, Killer, Snakes & Ladders, Limbo, Quackshot and Shanghai. Each offers a different challenge, which keeps things moving even when someone in your group has never picked up a dart before.
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We returned to a few favorites, including Demolition, Killer and Quackshot. With the games changing things up, it’s easy to get caught up in the competition. A little friendly trash talk doesn’t hurt, either.
The cameras above each oche add another layer of fun. Land a particularly impressive throw, and the action replay feature captures it in slow motion for everyone to watch (and yes, it also catches the impressively bad shots too). Flight Club sends guests their videos and group photos by email the following day, so you’ll have something to share beyond the usual blurry bar selfie.
A 90-minute session was enough for two people to play all seven games, revisit a few favorites and enjoy food and drinks along the way. Larger groups may want to book extra time, especially if everyone wants a turn at the board.
Social Darts starts at $15 per person for 90 minutes, making it easy to plan an outing without committing to an entire evening of activities.
What To Order
Between rounds, you’ll want to take advantage of the food and cocktail menus. Dart throwing can work up an appetite, or drive you to drink an extra cocktail or two.
We started with the truffle parmesan fries, which make an easy appetizer to share while getting settled into your oche. The mini Cuban tacos, filled with roasted vegetables, black beans and salsa verde, are another standout and a good vegetarian-friendly option. The meatballs are worth ordering, too. They’re juicy and savory, served with tomato sauce, parmesan and fresh basil.
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The cocktail menu gives you plenty of options for sipping between throws. My favorite was The Duchess, made with Roku gin, fresh lemon, simple syrup, wine and a black tea float — easy to drink while still feeling elevated.
The Spiced Old Fashioned, made with Maker’s Mark bourbon, cinnamon, lemon and chocolate bitters, is a bolder choice with a smooth finish. For something with a little more citrus, the Ginger Orange Sour combines Haku vodka, orange, ginger and egg white. It reminded me of an elevated Orange Julius, with a spicy ginger kick that made it more interesting than your average citrus cocktail.
Is Flight Club Worth A Visit?
Flight Club is a good fit for anyone who wants to make a night out a little more interactive. You don’t have to be a darts expert to join in, and the variety of games gives everyone a chance to find one they enjoy. Add in the cocktails, shareable food and competition, and you’ve got yourself a great night out.
The Addison location is operated by State of Play Hospitality, which brought the brand to Texas with a Houston location in 2021. Flight Club Chicago opened in 2018 as the brand’s first North American venue, and the concept has since expanded across the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Ireland.
The games are easy to learn, the instant replays make every great shot feel like a major sporting moment and the friendly rivalry gives everyone something to talk about between rounds. Even if your aim is questionable, at least you’ll have a good cocktail in hand while everyone finds out.
We thank Flight Club for hosting and treating us. Make a reservation here.
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