Four mates who love the game, a famous old shopfront on Crouch Street, and a simple idea: a place where the game is taken seriously but the atmosphere stays relaxed.
For 31 years, 71 Crouch Street was Turners menswear. In late 2025, Pete, Chris, Danny and Pheonix, four Colchester lads who all love darts, took it on and built something the city had never had: a dedicated darts shop, eight quality oches and a calendar full of events under one roof.
Newbie or county player, the welcome's the same. We're a hospitality business as much as a darts one, so the experience and the service come first.
The faces behind the counter. Between them: decades of league darts, strong opinions on flight shapes, and at least one nine-dart story that grows every year.
The one who said “let’s actually do it.” Talks formats, events and why your stance needs some work.
Shop and kit. If it’s on the wall, Chris has thrown it, weighed it and formed a view you’ll hear about.
Keeps the place looking sharp, making sure kit is in top condition and fridges full.
Front of house and first face most visitors meet. Will get a beginner throwing comfortably in ten minutes.
Pheonix, Pete, Danny, Chris.Line the founders' initials up and you get the initials of the sport's governing body. Nobody planned it, nobody's complaining. Fate or coincidence? We'll let you decide.
The old Turners shop becomes Colchester's first dedicated darts shop, with a fully fitted store and dart fitting service from day one.
Lane hire goes live, regulation oches, pro boards and automated scoring, bookable by the hour.
Coaching for ages 5 to 17, every Saturday morning. The next generation of Colchester throwers starts here.
Cold beers join the soft drinks and snacks, because darts and a beer go hand in hand, in a room that's still about the darts.
Half a thousand Board Members, a packed events calendar and 5★ reviews. We're just getting started.
Bigger comps, more league nights, new academy groups, the calendar grows around what the community asks for.
Right on Crouch Street, a few minutes' walk from the town centre. Pop in for a look, nobody will make you buy anything.