If you fancy a game of ping pong with a cocktail in hand, then the city has you covered. The craze of whiff-whaff loving has swept the capital and we are seeing more and more bars and clubs in London catering to lovers of the game. Whether you're looking for a high-tech haunt to showcase your skills or a laid-back spot for some nibbles and games. Smack that paddle this way... and check out our top picks of where to play ping pong in London.
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Get on down to The Loft Spitalfields and challenge your mates or dates to a game of ping pong. While you bat the ball about, get stuck into lip-smacking cocktails, beers or wines. And if you're hungry? There are artisan pizzas for that.
Bounce in Old Street is the ideal stop-off for plenty of ping pong, live DJ sets and grub. Head inside this glorious venue, where you'll be able to check out the actual table used for the World Championships final in Tokyo. Not in the area? Head to the Farringdon or Battersea location.
BOXPARK Wembley is an entertainment hub filled with all kinds of games, from crazy golf and shuffleboard to ping pong. And if you get hungry? There's a fantastic lineup of street food vendors slinging out scrumptious bites, which you can pair with a tasty tipple.
Not only is FunHouse a firm choice for ping pong lovers, but is a great spot if you're looking for a good time in Croydon. Bring out your inner child in their adult ball pits, or play about with their arcade machines, air hockey tables, or with a selection of quirky board games.
Head down to gaming hub Boom Battle Bar in Wandsworth's or Aldgate East if you love competitive fun paired with cocktails and street food. They've got a range of exciting games on offer, like axe throwing, shuffleboard, and augmented reality darts, plus epic cocktails and mouthwatering street food. But we know what you're really here for – beer pong, and there's no way like the boom way. Boasting high-tech digital ping pong tables and a free pitcher of beer in each session, there's no better place to get competitive. And if beer doesn't tickle your fancy, you can swap your pitcher out for a bottle of Prosecco. Prosecco Pong, anyone?
Boasting plenty of ping pong, shuffleboard and table football, Players Social at Spitalfields Market is just the spot for a whole host of activities. And for when you get peckish? There's a choice of burgers, pizza, salad and small plates, all to be washed down with pints or cocktails.
Nordic is a Scandinavian bar and restaurant located in Fitzrovia, a few minutes walk from Oxford Circus Station. Known for its chilled atmosphere during the week and the nightclub vibe on weekends, they also have a ping pong table for you to challenge your friends on after a few drinks.
If you're looking for one of the best activity bars in London, where you can a fresh slice or two of pizza, then be sure to head to Rileys Sports Bar. Boasting cool pool tables, darts boards and ping pong tables, this is a haunt you won't want to miss.
Take up your paddle and grab your favourite booze from the bar, The Bat and Ball at Stratford Westfield boasts championship size ping pong tables in their game hall and arena. You can even check out the DJs, pool table and private karaoke bar once you're done.
If you're after a few rounds of ping pong with your pals, then you'll certainly want to head to BrewDog Waterloo. This industrial-style venue has a cool space that's decked out with tables and a bowling alley, and also whips up a glorious range of burgers for much-needed refuelling.
Whether you're stopping in for a post-office pint or settling down for a big roast dinner, The Heathcote and Star in Leyton are giving you the ultimate way to de-stress after a busy week. Enjoy some mouthwatering eats while you challenge your friends to a few rounds on their tables.
