A social darts and cocktail bar has opened the doors to its new venue in Oxford's Westgate Centre.
Flight Club opened to the public today (November 22) and is located on the rooftop of Westgate near The Breakfast Club.
The popular bar has reimagined darts for the 21st century, with interactive and immersive games using technology that automatically scores by tracking every dart thrown with camera technology.
The cameras also throw out live-action replays on screen throughout the game and later deliver them straight to players’ inboxes.
The venue, which has a bar and 11 semi-private oches (dart playing areas), has space for 250 people.
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The venue also has two terraces, one at the front and one at the back, and offers bottomless brunches.
Twelve people can play at one oche, and for bigger groups of up to 250, multiple oches can be connected for a "Social Darts showdown".
The venue aims to combine the "fun of the fairground" with the "warmth of a traditional pub" to bring a "one-of-a-kind" social experience to Oxford.
There are six fun and fast-paced games to choose from, suitable for anyone to play.
Designed by Flight Club’s award-winning in-house interior design team, elements of the venue include a large bar, lit with Flight Club’s signature fairground lights.
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Walls feature Victorian-style paintings and etchings, as well as a bespoke mural of a Victorian hedge maze that is based on Blenheim Palace.
There are also various tortoise ornaments located all around the venue, which are a reference to the university tradition of tortoise racing.
Steve Moore, CEO and co-founder of Flight Club, said: “We’ve had Oxford firmly on our list as a perfect place for Flight Club for a long time.
"Its mix of rich history, vibrant culture and lively student atmosphere is something that speaks to us. We are hugely passionate about creating memories and giving groups of people an unforgettable time in iconic locations where we feel Flight Club fits.
"Oxford is one of those places. It feels so good to finally call Oxford home.
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"Now all that’s left is to kick the party off. We hope the people of Oxford a ready for what’s to come."
Brendan Hattam, centre director at Westgate Oxford, said: “It’s great to see the opening of Flight Club here at the centre.
"The venue is striking, and we know our guests will enjoy its mix of creative cocktails alongside a unique, modern take on the game of darts.
"Flight Club is the perfect complement to our existing mix of retail, restaurants, and leisure, and is opening at the perfect time for visitors to make the most of the Christmas celebrations.”
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