Venues HIstory For The South and South West

 Q4QS Venue Reports brings together detailed statistics, rankings and insights from grassroots darts venues across the South West and beyond. Discover the leading players, highest averages, busiest competitors and key stories from venues tracked throughout the 2026 season. Updated regularly with the latest venue standings and performance data.

Hangar 61 Venue Report 2026 (So Far)

Hangar 61 in Patchway has established itself as one of the strongest grassroots darts venues in the South West during 2026.

Across both the popular Wednesday Vault 17 tournaments and Thursday night round robins, the venue has attracted a mixture of established county players, emerging talent and some of the strongest averages seen anywhere in the region.

By The Numbers

🎯 Tournaments Played: 26

🎯 Matches Recorded: 1,408

🎯 Unique Players: 129

🎯 Overall Match Average: 60.05

Those figures make Hangar 61 one of the busiest and most competitive venues currently tracked by Q4QS.

Top 10 Players (Q4QS Venue Rating)

1. Geoff James – 580.38
2. John Brown – 518.76
3. Ashton Brown – 494.14
4. Matt Jackson – 488.56
5. Robbie Long – 460.70
6. Iain Howie – 456.62
7. Joe Sellick – 450.72
8. Martyn Freeman – 446.93
9. Lee Andrews – 439.85
10. Rich Griffee – 438.75

Geoff James currently sits at the top of the Hangar 61 standings, with John Brown and Ashton Brown close behind. The strength at the top of the venue is reflected in the number of 80+ averages produced throughout the season.

The Workhorses

The most active players at Hangar 61 have been:

🥇 Harry White – 134 matches

🥈 Robbie Long – 123 matches

🥉 Jacob Godber – 118 matches

These players have become familiar faces at the venue and have helped drive one of the busiest local darts schedules in the region.

Biggest Performances

Hangar 61 has produced some outstanding individual displays during 2026.

Notable performances include:

🎯 Robbie Long – 107.36 average

🎯 Ashton Brown – 100.20 average

🎯 Shaun Vernall – 100.20 average

Several players have also recorded averages in the mid-to-high 90s, highlighting the overall standard being achieved week after week.

Why Hangar 61 Matters

The venue continues to attract strong fields, regular attendance and high-quality darts. The combination of weekly tournaments, competitive fields and consistent participation has made it one of the standout venues currently covered by Q4QS.

As the season progresses, it will be fascinating to see whether Geoff James can remain on top, or whether players such as John Brown, Ashton Brown and Robbie Long can close the gap.

This report covers events played up to 23 June 2026 and will be updated periodically throughout the season

Portishead Workmens Darts Club – Venue Report 2026 (So Far)

Portishead has quietly become one of the busiest and most competitive grassroots darts venues in the South West during 2026.

A mixture of weekly opens, MIMO events, Sunday Lunch tournaments and special series competitions have helped create a thriving local scene, attracting over 100 different players throughout the year.

By The Numbers

🎯 Tournaments Played: 25

🎯 Matches Recorded: 1,345

🎯 Unique Players: 111

🎯 Overall Match Average: 56.10

Top 10 Players

1. Bailey White
2. Daniel Lee
3. Tom Lonsdale
4. Dom Taylor
5. Luke Harding
6. Steve Boundy
7. Neil May
8. Jon Rogers
9. Lewis Kendall
10. Woody Jewell

Bailey White currently leads the Portishead rankings, narrowly ahead of Daniel Lee and Tom Lonsdale in what has been a highly competitive race at the top.

The Workhorses

The most active players this season have been:

🥇 John Maggs – 145 matches

🥈 Steve Boundy – 133 matches

🥉 Taylor Harries – 93 matches

Their regular attendance has helped make Portishead one of the most active local venues covered by Q4QS.

Biggest Performances

Some outstanding averages have been produced during the season:

🎯 Tom Lonsdale – 107.36

🎯 Phil Woodall – 100.20

🎯 Owen Smith – 100.20

Several other players have also broken the 90-average barrier, highlighting the strength of competition on offer.

Venue Verdict

Portishead offers a great balance between participation and quality. Strong attendance numbers, a packed calendar and a healthy mix of experienced players and newcomers make it one of the standout local venues in the South West.

Lockleaze Sports Centre – Venue Report 2026 (So Far)

Lockleaze may not host as many tournaments as some of the larger venues, but the standard of darts on display has been extremely impressive throughout 2026.

Several of the venue's leading players are producing averages well above 70, making it one of the stronger fields in the Bristol area.

By The Numbers

🎯 Tournaments Played: 16

🎯 Matches Recorded: 736

🎯 Overall Match Average: 55.69

Top 10 Players

1. Rich Griffee

2. Shaun Vernall

3. Lee Andrews

4. Ted Acott

5. Ellis Radford

6. Jimmy Bristow

7. Jamie Kay

8. Andrew White

9. Dan Raby

10. Paul Meyer

Rich Griffee currently tops the venue rankings after an excellent season, with Shaun Vernall and Lee Andrews close behind.

The Workhorses

Most active players:

🥇 Phill King – 65 matches

🥇 Andrew Boyce – 65 matches

🥉 Shaun Martin – 62 matches

Regular attendance has created a strong core group of players who continue to drive the venue forward.

Biggest Story

What stands out at Lockleaze is the quality at the top end.

Jimmy Bristow (84.49 average) and Jamie Kay (83.36 average) have produced some of the highest performance levels seen at the venue all year.

Venue Verdict

Lockleaze combines strong local participation with impressive playing standards. While smaller than some of the region's biggest venues, the quality at the sharp end makes it one of Bristol's most competitive darts destinations.

DartAsylum HQ – Venue Report 2026 (So Far)

If one venue has dominated the grassroots darts calendar in 2026, it is DartAsylum HQ.

With an incredible 120 tournaments already played and nearly 6,500 matches recorded, DartAsylum has become one of the most important hubs of local darts anywhere in the country.

By The Numbers

🎯 Tournaments Played: 120

🎯 Matches Recorded: 6,469

🎯 Overall Match Average: 53.38

Top 10 Players

1. John Brown
2. Ashton Brown
3. Robbie Long
4. Ricky Palmer
5. Ellis Radford
6. Steve Brown
7. Joe Sellick
8. Colin Clarke
9. Geoff James
10. Liam Moore

The Brown family have dominated the rankings, with John Brown leading Ashton Brown and Robbie Long.

The Workhorses

Some remarkable participation figures have been recorded:

🥇 Dexter Cornes – 356 matches

🥈 Tommy Sperring – 279 matches

🥉 Jack Kempster – 278 matches

Special mention also goes to Paul Philpot, who has already recorded 208 matches across 40 events.

Standout Performers

The venue continues to attract some of the strongest players in the South West, with multiple players averaging comfortably into the 70s.

The sheer volume of competition means DartAsylum rankings are among the toughest to climb anywhere in the Q4QS database.

Venue Verdict

No venue in the Q4QS database has produced more activity during 2026. DartAsylum's combination of frequent events, huge participation numbers and strong competition makes it one of the true engines of grassroots darts in the South West.