Men Challenge Me in Pubs for a Fiver – They Don’t Know I’m One of World’s Best Female Darts Players, Says Fallon Sherrock

If you ever find yourself in a pub dart corner and think challenging the woman standing there will be an easy way to pocket a fiver, think again—especially if that woman happens to be Fallon Sherrock. Known globally as the “Queen of the Palace,” Sherrock has turned pub banter into a professional warning: underestimate her at your peril.

The darts star recently revealed that casual punters often approach her in pubs, brimming with misplaced confidence, and toss out the classic line: “Fiver says I can beat you.” Little do they know they’re up against one of the finest female players the sport has ever produced. For Fallon, it’s part comedy, part frustration. Yes, she laughs at their bravado—but she also uses moments like this to highlight how far darts still has to go in recognizing female talent as equal.

Sherrock, who etched her name into history by becoming the first woman to win a match at the PDC World Championship in 2019, has battled stereotypes both on and off the oche. While she commands respect from fellow professionals, the casual crowd still often treats her like a novelty act—until, of course, she starts firing in trebles and leaving them shell-shocked at the checkout.

For Fallon, the pub challenges are less about the money and more about proving a point. She’s not just playing the game—she’s changing it. Each victory, whether on a televised stage or over a pint-stained dartboard, chips away at outdated perceptions. And while her opponents may start with a smug grin and a fiver in hand, most end up walking away humbled—and a little poorer.

Sherrock’s story is more than just about darts. It’s about resilience, respect, and redefining what it means to be a professional athlete in a sport still catching up with its own evolution. So the next time someone thinks they can make easy money off Fallon Sherrock in a pub, they might want to ask themselves a simple question: do you really want to risk your pride against the Queen of the Palace?

Because chances are, you’ll lose your fiver—and a whole lot more.