Flight Club Opens Union Square Bar November 11
State of Play Hospitality is bringing Flight Club's thirteenth US location, a 10,700-square-foot darts venue, to Union Square in New York City.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Cocktails
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State of Play Hospitality will open a New York City Flight Club bar in Union Square on 11 November 2026. The 10,700-square-foot venue, which is Flight Club's thirteenth US location, is housed in the historic 1902 Bank of the Metropolis building.
Why it matters
The opening expands Flight Club's global portfolio to 38 sites and adds a large social venue to the Union Square area. The venue combines competitive darts play with cocktail service and event space for groups.
The New York venue spans 10,700 square feet across two storeys with 15 semi-private playing areas and capacity for up to 300 guests. Pricing for drinks and play was not included in the announcement.
The players
Flight Club
A darts bar concept founded in London in 2015 that uses automated scoring technology and has expanded to 38 sites worldwide.
State of Play Hospitality
The company that operates Flight Club in North America under license and is opening the New York City location.
Red Engine
The company that founded Flight Club in London in 2015.
Kristi Pelizzoli
A guest beverage consultant who created the cocktail menu for the New York City venue.
The details
Guest beverage consultant Kristi Pelizzoli created the drinks menu, and every cocktail can be made non-alcoholic. Flight Club uses a technology system that automatically scores every throw, and the venue features two bars plus indoor and outdoor event space.
Timeline
2015: Red Engine founded Flight Club in London.
1902: The Bank of the Metropolis building was constructed.
11 November 2026: The New York City Flight Club bar opens.
4pm to 6pm on weekdays: Happy hour is offered at the venue.
Season Trajectory
The New York opening extends the automated-scoring darts format that Flight Club introduced in London in 2015 into a thirteenth US location. It continues the expansion of Flight Club's portfolio, which now stands at 38 sites worldwide.
Weekday happy hour runs from 4pm to 6pm, which may suit those planning a visit before peak weekend crowds. Non-alcoholic versions of every cocktail are available for guests who prefer them.
The takeaway
The venue offers a mix of competitive darts, cocktails and event space in a historic Union Square building. Guests who prefer non-alcoholic options can order any drink without alcohol.
What happens next
The New York City Flight Club bar opens on 11 November 2026.
Further reading
For more on the city's drink scene, browse Cocktails coverage for New York City.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Spirits Business.
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