Doncaster's Top 8 Darts Pubs

I've been playing arrows in Doncaster's taverns for some time now, so I thought it would be interesting to write reviews of the various playing spaces on offer in the town centre.

For points assessment, I've used two criteria to give a total mark out of 10 which are: board and surrounds (quality of board, spotlight, plus location of chalk board and ledge, etc.) and ambience and room dimensions (lighting, music/audio, space given to darts area, taking into account overlap from other spaces (eg. other tables & pool table). No consideration is given to other things such as friendliness or cost and quality of beer. 

Without further ado then, Doncaster town centre's top 8 darts pubs, in descending order:

8

The Red Lion

A well worn board and a playing space in the midst of chairs and tables in a busy pub means this venue can only be considered on very quiet nights.
Board & surrounds: 2
Ambience and room dimensions: 2
Overall: 4

7

Goose

This board is seriously under-lit and playing space, though sufficient, coincides with one route to the raised part of the pub. Music at a good level; current and varied.
Board & surrounds: 2
Ambience and room dimensions: 3
Overall: 5

6

Woolpack

This board is set in a small dedicated games room and does suffer from slight overlap with the pool playing space. The cabinet style board itself leaves little to criticise though the sound from the TVs can clash with the music from the main room.
Board & surrounds: 4
Ambience and room dimensions: 2
Overall: 6

5

The Railway

This board is situated in a small room with some close tables that if occupied, make playing a game unrealistic. A fine board to play on if the place is quiet.
Board & surrounds: 4
Ambience and room dimensions: 3
Overall: 7

4

Horse & Groom

This board is on the venue's stage and players benefit from a large uninterruptable, quite unique playing space. Disadvantage just lack of a lack of a proper spotlight. It's unavailable on Friday and Saturday evenings due to live music and closed Mondays, otherwise a very good place to play.

Board & surrounds: 4
Ambience and room dimensions: 4
Overall: 8

3

Trades & Labour Club

This venue features two bars, a public one and a "CIE affiliated" members-only sports bar which has the dartboard. I've gained access to the latter a few times and the cabinet board and playing space in general are first class. There's a great view across the railway, but unfortunately the big let down here is the exclusivity.
Board & surrounds: 5
Ambience and room dimensions: 4
Overall: 9 (for members) / 0 (for non-members)

2

Corporation Brewery Taps

This is the only pub having two boards - the one in the bar overlaps with the snooker table but the good lounge board has ample space around it, and features the only electronic scoreboard in the town centre.
Board & surrounds: 5
Ambience and room dimensions: 4
Overall: 9

1

Corner Pin

This well-lit board is located at the far end of a fairly narrow bar area, with a large blackboard fitted into the wall around it, plus there's another chalkboard further to the side with grooves to stop chalk-roll. Further on is a jukebox with very large song availability and a table nearest the board provides adequate space for drinks. This is by far the town's superior venue and the pride it takes in its darts is evident in the many photos and trophies surrounding the playing space.
Board & surrounds: 5
Ambience and room dimensions: 5
Overall: 10