We stopped in here twice on our trip. Seriously the BEST soda water with lime - is there a competition for that? You think they're all the same until you order one here. Hugo was a fabulous help and so kind throughout. The games are so fun and it's a great way to pass time and hang out! For such a fun idea, the vibe is still really nice and put together. read more

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I visited Ace Bounce with a larger group to enjoy food, drinks, and ping pong. The space is large and can accommodate multiple parties at a time. Our group had about three tables, two ping pong tables, and food for self serve along the back counter. We had two servers rotate through our group to take drink orders but we could also walk up to the bar. Drink prices as a whole were pretty value driven. The food was okay quality and I often found items got cold quick or weren't refilled too quickly. My favorite items were the Queso Fundido and Vegetable Egg Rolls; however, it took about 45-60 minutes for the egg rolls to be refilled. One of our ping ping tables was interactive which made it difficult to see the ball and often wasn't recognizing the commands we were requesting. Overall, this was a fun spot but definitely some flow issues and felt very separated for a large group to hang out. Pro Tip: They offer weekday happy hour from open to 7pm! read more

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Great food & fun games. Also nice that's it's so close to the Riverwalk so you could turn it into a whole night. Loved the pizza & wings! Great cocktail specials too. read more

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Caught AceBounce on a Wednesday evening and it had a chill vibe. Head downstairs when you walk in and you'll find a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of TVs for catching games, a solid bar food menu, and rows of ping pong tables. The Ping pong tables give it a fun, unique activity that sets it apart from typical sports bars. Good spot if you want easy food choices, drinks, and casual games without the scene. Expect it quieter on weeknights. Service was also great! read more

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We came for drag brunch as a day for the girls and it was SO fun! The staff is so welcoming and very attentive, they make SURE that you can take advantage of the bottomless drinks included with your admission! I thought it was a really great price point ($55pp) for all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, bottomless drinks (mimosas, bloody mary, a couple of domestic beer options) which you could mix and match. The food was pretty good for a buffet, I would have liked them to have had more chicken tender refills (those went fast) because they were actually really great tenders. It also would've been nice if the food was out on heaters of some sort because by the time you went back later for another plate, a lot of it had cooled down. Not a big deal, though. I did wish that they brought out the food a little sooner, though. Doors were at 10:30am and food wasn't out until 11:45am. We managed to get more than a little tipsy since the drinks were flowing on empty stomachs lol. One girl in our party had to leave by 12:30 so I knew she was rushing to eat and I felt a little bad. This also meant that most people were actively eating during the first few acts of the drag show. Again, not a huge deal but I know I would've like to be mostly finished by the time the show started so I could focus on the show. The performers were amazing and the hosts were so warm and welcoming. They even stopped by every single table to intro themselves and ask if we were celebrating anything special. Make sure to bring cash! They can even exchange your big bills for $1's if needed, which was super nice and also leaves you with no excuse. It really adds to the show experience when you have $1s to give lol, and you should always be supporting at drag shows anyway! The drag queens were super talented and did a mix of singing and dance performances. There were also two audience participation games (trivia and a contest) throughout which was fun! You're able to take pictures with the queens at the end, they are so sweet! I am bad at ping pong but also worth mentioning that you get unlimited ping pong play with your admission. There's plenty of tables so you don't have to wait or anything. This is a super cute spot and a really fun show. Most importantly the staff is SO nice! I highly recommend coming by for drag brunch! read more

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I only had the website and what work sent us, so expectations were high based on the brochure. When we got there, it all felt a little underwhelming and honestly kind of douchey. The food was pretty wack overall. The Meat Lovers pizza with the Old World pepperoni was probably my favorite, everything else was basic as hell. The brownies for dessert were sad. The drink menu was also surprising. Only basic drinks and beers were included. Any cocktail was extra, which I guess is fine for the tier we picked, but still caught me off guard. Service was mediocre. Not hostile but not very friendly either. For a gaming experience, there was only ping pong and one shuffleboard. Some random darts, pool, air hockey, or even foosball would have been fun. Overall, just super underwhelming. I guess I'm spoiled by the experience and food at Topgolf for corporate get togethers. read more

Came here for a Halloween Drag Brunch! What a fun show. The Drag Queens were engaging and knew how to keep the crowd lively. The brunch buffet had quite the variety, from eggs benedict, to pizza, to chicken tenders, my plate was packed full and no tastebud went untouched! We got to play ping pong after, and it was a blast. This would be a great place to bring a group of friends! I would definitely come back! read more

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What a hidden gem! It's so fun with inters games, lots of drink and food options and the highlight - huge tv screens to watch your favorite game. The atmosphere and service are impeccable - you're welcomed, relaxed - just like being a teenager hanging out in a friends basement- in the best way possible. Come here and you will be a regular. Trust me. read more

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This was my first time at AceBounce. We made a reservation in advance for a party of 12. Our plan was to play shuffleboard and try AI ping pong. The place is huge, with many ping pong tables, and it was quite busy on a Friday night. Since we had a reservation, we started with shuffleboard. We ordered appetizers, cocktails, and beer, the food was good. We were excited to try AI ping pong, but unfortunately, it was not working. They offered us a regular ping pong table instead, but since the place was busy, we only got one table for our group of 12. Some of our friends joined later in the night, and luckily, they were able to get drinks even without a reservation. Overall, it's a good place to hang out with friends for a fun night of games and drinks. However, the service could have been better. read more

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I have been to ace bounce many times for office events. We recently swung by Ace Bounce for a friend's bday. We started off by ordering a bunch of apps. We ordered the pizza, fries, cheese curds, chicken wings. We ordered a bunch of cocktails and some wine too. The pizza, fries and chicken wings were great, but the cheese curds were a bummer. For games, we played on the shuffleboard and later were supposed to try AI ping pong. However, later we got to know that the AI ping pong was non functional. We switched to regular ping pong instead. Overall, the vibe was great. AI ping pong was a bummer and the servers were a bit rude. The service sucks, but other things were great so I will be back. read more

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Visited for the beers but really enjoyed the food. I got vegetable lumpia and wow it was delicious. My partner got detroit style pizza which was outstanding, melt in your mouth, fluffy crust. I got their hard seltzer which was very yummy. I liked that there were many types of drinks - beer, seltzer, cocktails. Would like to see more cider. The seating was very casual - picnic tables indoors, real chairs may have been more comfy but it was nice to accommodate our group of 6 quickly. Service was good. read more

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AceBounce is great for a double/group date night! We were 3 couples that visited on a Thursday evening. Thursday is a great day to visit; being that Thursdays are half off Ping Pong rates and you can catch happy hour as well. They have some great and affordable happy hour specials. I do wish they had more designated vegan options on the menu. All said; we will be back! read more

This was such a cool experience. My boyfriend and I found this place on a whim when we didn't know what to do last night in chicago. Luckily, reservations were still available to book out a table so we ate before our 7pm reservation. The waitress was super sweet and helpful when I asked for recommendations- I wish I caught her name! The buffalo egg rolls and the Diablo pizza were so good! We also got some beers and the espresso martini as well as the pong star martini which were both strong but super flavorful! (DANGEROUS!) haha Such a cool vibe, tables lined up, and dim lighting for a cool pool hall vibe but classy almost! Def recommend for a fun night. Reservations are for 55min! read more

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The only reason I am giving this place a 2 is because the ping pong tables were functional and there was a VERY friendly staff member which helped our party of 4 in the back by the game tables. We came here on Friday 12/22/2023 to celebrate my friend's birthday. We had a reservation which was made in advance. Once we arrived we found 4 staff members at the front desk. Unfriendly demeanor is an understatement. After pulling up our reservation we presented a "90 minute" ping pong on us coupon which the venue hands out liberally. The coupon we presented was obtained on a prior visit. The staff at the front desk didn't acknowledge the coupon and we were told we couldn't use it because the reservation was made in advance. I pointed out to the staff that the print on the paddle states "for advanced bookings of up to 6". They proceeded to state that this was not for reservations and only for walk ins. We decided to not press on this even though we weren't provided with a satisfactory answer. Ambiance in the game room is fun. Good music and friendly staff. We didn't order food so I can't comment on that. We ordered a bucket of beers and the waitress opened all the bottles even though we only requested 4 to be opened (we had a party of 4). This caused the beer for lose its carbonation. After our paid 60 minutes of game time was over I decided to "walk in" to the front desk and presented the 90 minute coupon with a request to play. The same staff at the front desk couldn't refute the coupon this tome so they begrudgingly extended my play time. This venue has a lot of potential but unfriendly staff at the front desk make the venue hard to enjoy. I will not be returning. Management should either get rid of the coupons or appropriately train the staff..... in addition to providing customer service coaching. read more

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Saturday brunch at AceBounce is the place to be! Lemme telllll you - I cane here and definitely had a ball. Brunch here is not your standard boring get drunk off bottomless and go home. Nope! Here, you can get drunk, while eating all you can eat, playing ping pong and singing karaoke. Now you don't have to do it all at once (but if you do, that's your business. Mmmkay!) Food: I would rate the food a 8/10 but what can you expect when they're dishing out massive amounts of food to feed adults while they're drinking? It's such a large variety of food so if you don't care for something, trust there is something else that will satisfy your stomach needs. They also serve Bellinis, mimosas and bloody Mary's unlimited and refill your cup for you. There's even a cute Bloody Mary station to build your own! Service/ staff: top tier. I pray Christee reads this because sis did get thaaaang to make sure my girls and I were out of our seats. AceBounce wants you to be active and engage and meet new people. Like don't come to look cute (but again if you do that's your business). I would say come to have fun and show someone a good time! There's no doubt about it that I'll be returning with a larger group of people. $60/pp is well worth it. read more

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The staff was rude, service was slow, no straws, expensive drinks. Will not come back.

This place is awesome!!!! I decided to take my office there for the Fiscal Year Party and they laid it out for us. Booking the room was easy and the communication was seamless!!!! Picking the food was an easy process as well!!!! Our group was about 65 people and it was more than enough space!!!!! If you're looking for a place to take a group in the heart of downtown then this is your place!!!! read more

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A space for office battles, friendly competitive gatherings, or a casual date spot, it's got it all for a good time. A bit loud so not ideal for intimate gatherings but great for good vibes and plenty of options for liquid courage. Bring your competitive spirit and battle out on a plethora of games to choose from there will be something for everyone that's ready to showcase their mediocre basement warrior talents. Less ideal for above average to serious game play as it's dark and space confined in some spots so be warned try-hards, this place may not be for you. Easy to spend a few hours here with smiles across the board and decent food options though not the greatest, has potential after a few rounds of intoxication. Stay thirsty mother suckers read more

Their weekday happy hour specials cannot be beat in the Loop! Plus the ping pong is pretty fun too (pay per person per hour). Definitely check them out for a great time! I'd recommend a reservation as they can get fairly busy after work depending on what day of the week it is. When my group went on a Thursday we were able to get in without a reservation around 4:30pm but when we left around 6 it was very busy and likely a wait. We had a blast and did not feel rushed though. This will be my offices go to happy hour spot from now on! read more

Loves the vibes and there were ping pong games to play. Kinda expensive but drinks and food were amazing. Recommend coming here with a group of friends or a date! read more

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"This was the most fun I've had in a long time." - my cousin I was showing around Chicago This place is FUN. If you're looking for a place to take your friends/date for drinks and some friendly competition, this place is IT. We grabbed food with friends near the river walk for dinner, and then made our way across the bridge to AceBounce. We didn't have reservations and they weren't taking walk ins so we ended up making a reservation for a few hours later, and walked next door to Flight Club to hang out until it was our time. GREAT Friday night vibes with the lights and the music that got us dancing while playing ping pong. They currently have a deal where margaritas and margarita pizzas are all $8 each!! It's a month long deal that ends around the first week of April, so don't miss out!! We all got margaritas and paid for a 90 minute ping pong session. Such a unique concept, great ambiance, great drinks, and wonderful staff! The best part about playing ping pong here is that there's a bin full of balls at each table so no matter your skill level you won't be running around chasing balls all over the place. The staff also come around and pick up balls to put back in the bin every so often so you never run out! Wonderful service and everything was a great price. For $8 per person for a 90-minute session this is a STEAL. Guaranteed great time. Looking forward to coming back very soon! read more

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What a fun and different kind of place to go! My friend mentioned she had played table tennis while in Chicago, so we had to find it and check it out. They do offer pool as well, but they have all kinds of table tennis going on. They supply a box with plenty of balls, because uh hemmm...you might lose one or two during the game. I killed my boyfriend at this game. It was so fun to not only play, but to demolish him. Okay, maybe he did get a game or two, but I was overall champ...not competitive at all, am I? You can order food and drinks. They have a full bar. He doesn't drink, and I very rarely do, so we stuck with food. He got these sliders, and I got the mini chicken tacos. They were good! I was impressed with the food. We scarfed it all up. The only thing is the menu was pretty limited. I saw pics on Yelp of food that wasn't even available, and sure it's because they are short staffed. You pay by the hour here, and I can't remember how much it was but I think it was close to $40, but I just really enjoyed doing something active, something unique. They played good music too. If you want to try your skills and do something outside the box, come here! I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

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This has got to be one of the most fun group outings I've had! Please make this one of your destinations for brunch this summer. The brunch buffet was decent.. nothing too crazy, but definitely satisfying. The staff were so friendly and involved! They made sure they grabbed us for group games (with other tables) and karaoke. It's so much fun and I will definitely be going again. Especially because I won a free 90min ping pong game during my visit ;) read more

Oh !!!!! This place is very cool . I seen it in the Butterfly Table Tennis site. I was coming to Chicago so I set my sites on coming here. My daughter and I had a great time. They have many Ping Ping tables. I prefer to call them Table Tennis tables. Ok here is the thing. You walk in and follow the stairs down to an entertainment extravaganza. If you play table tennis you will be in AWE. I never seen a place like this , well a restaurant, bar and table tennis tables. Lots of them , I think 16 or so. Plenty of room between tables for recreational play. They do have a few tables that are in different rooms for more serious players. We rented a table for 90 minutes, we brought our own paddles, but AceBounce provides everything. Paddles , balls and of course tables. Nice thing about this is you have a basket of balls at each table. So if you mis-hit a ball , you don't have to chase it. Watch out though , balls on the floor, but they do ( the staff ) retrieve the balls and fills up the basket on your table. The staff is aware of your actions as you play and are very agile in getting around the action filled tables. Ok they serve food also. I had Pepperoni Puzza. This was not on the menu , but the made it special for me. They do serve a variety of food. Yes my pizza was delicious. Had a few beers , but the best part of the night. I played Table Tennis with my daughter. I can't remember when we played last as I had a table at home when she was growing up. 30 years ago maybe. Well anyway she played great. We had a blast. Stopping at times to consume our food. Then back at the table. Great fun . I do wish they had a challenge table. Still everyone was having fun , laughing, eating and drinking. They also have shuffleboard tables . Very cool place. Even if you don't play table tennis, stop here get some great food and drinks. You will be entertained by watching the Table Tennis Players. I wish they would open one in Raleigh or Chapel Hill, NC. Great place , I highly recommend coming here. read more

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I came here on a weekend to hangout with my friends. The prices have recently been raised so make sure to call in to confirm before booking. Overall it was a fun experience but the food was just average. The elotes dip had a weird after taste too it and I could really tell what it was. The hummus was made from non traditional ingredients and I wasn't the biggest fan of it (very grainy). Also, the chips were kind of stale. They did have a lot of vegetarian options so will have to check those out. read more

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Some coworkers and I tried going here after work around 4:45 and when we walked in the place was empty which was fine we didn't mind when we get up to the host stand the hostess wasn't very approachable and when we asked for a table for 6 she didn't really answer right away then a few minutes later she said it would be $10 per person and we asked not to play games just to sit and have some drinks she said yes $10, when looking online it says nowhere you have to pay for a bar table. read more

My work decided to have one of our social events here on a Wednesday night which I was super excited about since my childhood consisted many ping pong matches with friends and family (we had a ping pong table). We arrived for our reservation were given a large space on the side by the host stand away from the rest of the crowd which felt a lot more intimate and overall a perfect setting. We played plenty of ping pong matches and ordered food and drinks. Everything was great, although I guess the person in our team who booked the time for us didn't realize we only had 90 minutes (we thought we have 2 hours). So someone told us we had to leave soon given the reservation was up shortly. My boss asked a team member if we were able to add more time to our reservation and she was a little bit snarky with him in her tone. Like we get that you have reservations and deal with shitty people all the time, but you can be a little bit nicer. Anyways, overall we had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this place! read more

AceBounce is a fun, lively spot downtown that offers ping pong, shuffleboard, karoake, and other fun activities and games. It's a great place to bring a big group! My friends and I stopped by for the Rise and Dine Bottomless Brunch and had a fantastic time. The buffet menu included Waffle Lollipop, Raspberry Beignet Bites, Chocolate Hazelnut tarts, Breakfast Pizza, Margherita Pizza, and Frittatas (loved these). As for drinks, the staff had our cups filled with mimosas and Bellinis. There was also a Bloody Mary bar for the savory drink lovers. The staff was so friendly and made sure my group was always having the best time. Shoutout to Neil and Krissy who got us hyped for karoake and helped keep score during our ping pong games. However, the only thing that prevented this from being the best experience was my lack of interaction with the sales team that manages reservations. I needed to make a change to the number in my party and I had a hard time getting a hold of the sales team, despite a handful of calls and e-mails. Although the decrease of the party size was acknowledged through email, I was not able to discuss pricing alteration with anyone even though the change was made 48 hours prior to reservation. I hope that this was a one off experience, but I recommend that others be wary of this if making a reservation here for a group. read more

I came here last week to vet this spot for a company happy hour I was planning. My test run took place on a thursday and it was PACKED, but on a wednesday night it was pretty dead. service was slow both nights, which was surprising considering my group ran a $1500 tab on drinks alone. Booking our event was made so easy by Bianca who helped us plan the whole affair in a matter of days, from availability to planning the menu. The space we rented was more than enough room for our group of 10, and the group made good use of the ping pong and shuffleboard tables available to us. The drink selection seemed thin, but we had a great menu and everyone raved about the food. Overall, acebounce makes for a great happy hour whether you have a small group of friends or a company outing. read more

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My group and I had an excellent time at AceBounce. We had a blast. Great atmosphere. Kyle was extremely helpful with table information and food/drink choices. He was very kind and patient with my friends and I. Thanks Kyle!! read more

It is definitely a place that's worth visiting. The atmosphere is great and you will love it if you are into table tennis. It's THE PLACE to play ping pong!i don't know about you but I like to remain active and that was a perfect combo between liquor and activities. I went in a group setting and it just provided for the best experience. The food was delicious. Since it was a work event it was preordered. There will multiple vegetarian options like mozzarella sticks, quinoa tacos, margaritas and veggie pizzas. I can attest that they were all phenomenal!! For the meat eaters there were beef tacos, chicken and veggie pizza, chicken tenders and many other options. The desserts were delicious as well - brownies and cookies for the win! The drinks were decent but not the best tasting nor quality I have had. The cosmopolitan was a little too sweet but the espresso martini was on point. Overall, I had a fantastic time and will definitely go back again. And I'm looking forward to it. read more

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This place is great for a group event. Lots of space and has something to do which is fun. Drinks and food is fine, servers do their job well. read more

I've been to this venue twice so far. I decide to host my building annual Holiday Party here this year. The total spent was around 11K. My initial interaction with the sales person was not the best. She came over very elite and was not super helpful to be honest, but I looked past that because I know she was only one person. One the day of the actual event, the on-site staff were very helpful. I would like to shoutout Ashia. She tended to our needs and our residents absolutely adored here. The food was about a 3 out of for us as well. The pizza tasted as if it had been sitting for hours, the Philly sliders were weird tasting, but the chicken thighs and whipped ricotta were a fan fav. All in all would I host another party at Ace Bounce, probably not. It's a great place to go on a smaller level. read more

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Our Corporate Outing was a great success because of their amazing chef Nina who turned all appetizers into culinary art , so delicious, they deserve a Michelin Star and our waitress Zoie -- excellent service!! We thought this place was a great value, not too expensive, yet classy and trendy, with a retro vibe! Interesting cocktails, decent wine list and great music! Bravo! read more

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Fun place to drop in on a cold and rainy day (or any day really). Reminded me a bit of Spin in NYC but classier and sexier. Full bar and good happy hour deals. Conducive to getting some good games going on. Also adjacent to Flight Club Darts so it's easy to switch playgrounds. Clean and spacious bathroom playing Justin Timberlake's Senorita so that was pretty dope. read more

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Had our longer visit today and everything was still awesome. We had a 2-hr play with 8 people, and everyone had a good amount of time playing. We also got to try a good variety of food - Millionaire's Bacon, Garlicky Cheese Stick, Korean Short Rib Bao Buns with French Fries, Ginger Pork Dumplings, Smoked Cheddar & Mustard with Soft Pretzels, and Cheese & Black Beans with Chips. All food tasted good and my favorites were the Soft Pretzels and Millionaire's Bacon. Again, it was a fun night out with friends. read more

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Perfect place to go. It was 4pm and we tried to play darts at flight club but they have a rule that no kids under 18 are allowed to throw darts from 4-close for insurance reasons. We happen to be travelling with our kids this trip so darts were out. The manager was nice enough to walk us downstairs to AceBounce to play ping pong. We were able to get a table right away. We had a friendly server and there were happy hour specials. The pretzels with cheese sauce were delicious and the beer was cold. Can't wait to go back on our next trip! read more

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Super fun place to hang out on a date or in groups. Even if you don't know how to place ping pong, there are instructors there to help you out along the way. Great service and communication by the wait staff and front desk. Also, there is a sit down area for meals or you can order snacks to have at your play area. Make sure you book in advance as reservations get filled up during busy times as after work or weekends. read more

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Love AceBounce! It's underground and enormous, with a bunch of ping pong tables. You do have to rent in advance because it's almost impossible to walk in and get a table. There's one beer pong table as well, and it's quite a challenge because instead of plastic cups they use metal ones that make the balls bounce everywhere! Service is phenomenal and friendly, and there are a decent number of appetizers available for a cheap price. Drinks are a little expensive but honestly don't know many other places where White Claws are less than $8! Highly recommend for groups and parties! read more

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Came here on Thursday, October 25 for a staff happy hour event. I had never been here before or knew that it existed. From the reviews I think this place is about 2 years young. Walk in and go downstairs where there was a huge room full on fun! Ping pong tables, nice sized bar and friendly staff. Our work organization had a reserved spot right by the ping pong tables. I hadn't played ping pong since I was a kid! What a great concept. There was a costume contest and my coworkers didn't disappoint. When it was time for the contestants to be judged, the lights turned off and the place had special lighting that allowed our costumes to glow in the dark!!! Such a cool surprise! What else was cool? That I won 1st place in the costume contest. Booyah! We had appetizers of a vegetable, cheese and meat tray that was delicious. And I was shocked, near the end of the event, the establishment brought out to go boxes so those that wanted to take some food leftovers could which is rare but I loved it and took full advantage. This place is a winner and a must try. I can't wait to come again and will suggest that we return here for another happy hour event. Thanks AceBounce! A+! read more

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