Exclusive Venue Hire at Oche

Oche reinvents darts as premium competitive socialising — not a pub dartboard in the corner, but 15 digital oches (gaming booths) with technology that tracks scores automatically, runs team competitions, and offers games beyond standard darts. The Strand location accommodates up to 330 guests for exclusive hire, with a VIP room, 55-seat restaurant, and a food and drinks programme that puts this firmly in gastro-gaming territory rather than activity-bar. The concept originated in Norway, and Oche on The Strand was the world-first venue combining digital darts technology with premium dining. The distinction matters: this is a venue where the food — Modern European and Asian-inspired sharing plates, craft cocktails, fine wines — stands on its own merit rather than existing as an afterthought to the games.

How the Digital Darts Work

Each oche is a self-contained gaming booth where groups throw at a screen-based target system that automates scoring, tracks accuracy, and runs multiple game modes. Beginners can play immediately — no existing darts skill required — while the competitive modes offer enough depth to keep experienced players engaged. The technology removes the friction of manual scoring and the disputes that come with it, creating clean competitive flow that works for groups of strangers and established teams alike. The 15 oches can be hired individually or combined. Semi-private groupings like the Goteborgs section bring three oches together for up to 36 guests. For larger events, the full venue’s 15 booths provide structured activity for the entire group simultaneously — something that many competitive socialising venues struggle to achieve at scale.

The VIP Room and Restaurant at Oche

The VIP room offers complete privacy for up to 24 guests, with two oches, a 65-inch TV screen, and space for casual dining. It works for team meetings that transition into social activity, client entertainment that needs an intimate setting, or birthday celebrations where the guest of honour wants their own space. The seated restaurant accommodates 50-55, with the in-house kitchen serving sharing plates that draw on global street food influences. Paddle board pizzas, craft beers, and a cocktail programme designed to complement the social gaming experience round out the offering. No external catering is permitted.

Corporate and Team Events at Oche

The darts format solves the participation problem that plagues corporate socials. Instead of standing around with drinks, guests have immediate activity. Teams form around oches, competition builds naturally, and the evening develops its own energy without a facilitator driving it. Corporate packages include meeting and away-day options with breakfast and lunch configurations, making the venue viable for full-day events that blend work and social elements. Display screens are available for branding, and the in-house sound system supports presentations and announcements. A DJ booth allows evening events to shift from activity into party mode.

Getting to Oche on The Strand

105 Strand sits five minutes’ walk from Charing Cross, Covent Garden, and Temple stations — comfortably within the West End’s transport network. The 1am licence gives evening events room to develop beyond the activity phase into drinks and socialising. The central location means the venue works equally well for after-work team events and weekend celebrations.