V fun but a little expensive. Good for after work drinks. Also loud music in the evening / weekend. Overall recommended! read more

Bounce is every frat boys dream. That is, until they realize that the sea of ping pong tables are in fact being used for sport and not just beer pong. But I digress... This is kind of like a bowling alley but for ping pong. After making your way downstairs, you request a table and 30 min or an hour of play at the counter. From there, you're given a bucket of balls and paddles. They have waiters walking around to take drink orders and voila, you have the perfect date night! While we went on a Sunday afternoon when it wasn't too crowded, they did let us know reservations are possible to secure a spot another time. Overall, we had a blast playing ping pong and drinking pints. At one point, they turned off the lights and made the whole room cosmic. Super cool! There is plenty of room to sit and stand around if you're just looking to drink and eat. I definitely hope this concept makes it to the States! We'll just have to make sure any sort of cup that can be used for beer pong is out of sight. read more

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This bar is so neat! My boyfriend and I were walking around one Thursday evening with no particular plans except to stop in and grab a drink at the first place that caught our eye. We almost passed right by Bounce because it looks so small, but the amount of people that kept entering made us curious. The double doors that seem to lead into a nothing bar are very deceiving as right behind them is a large staircase which descends downstairs to a very large, multi-room ping pong house! From what I gathered, you have to reserve a ping pong table in advance, which seems kind of cool because then it's yours for the rest of the evening. Every table was taken with groups of friends and it looked like such a good time. The place seems very retro with glow in the dark graffiti all over the walls along with a DJ playing hip hop music from all decades. We only stayed for one drink, but that one drink was absolutely amazing! I had the Rekorderlig Strawberry and Lime Cider. It was literally the best cider I have had to date and I'm hoping that I am able to order this brand online to be shipped here because there were so many flavors that it's almost overwhelming. If I lived in the Shoreditch area of London I would definitely be planning an evening out with friends at Bounce. It's a perfect option to something like bowling! read more

Excellent craft beer and gin selection! And they have UV lights!! There's more room between the tables than at Bounce Holborn which is great. If you get a graffiti table it's really hard to see the ball though.. Unless the UV lights are on! We ate the pulled pork and spicy pork pizzas. The pulled was a bit bland but the spicy was tasty. The wedges with gorgonzola dip were good too. All in all a great venue! read more

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Top night! Never knew the fascination with table tennis in a bar- many of my friends go to the other bounce and well I thought let's give it a go! I can't sell this place to ya! It was such a blast table tennis mixed in with alcohol and food is available and well if your a novice like me don't panic there is someone there to give you handy tips! But the ultimate thing is your having so much fun and you don't realise the time goes by so quickly! We were fortunate to have a table all night and ended up sharing with another couple luckily people we knew but what a great combo friends drink and table tennis ! This is the future! Oh forgot to mention on an event the queue for the cloak room was really long there was a lot of angry people but the staff I wanna give them a big thumbs up for keeping their cool and trying their best to get everyone's belongings in a timely matter! You guys did a good job and actually all their staff did! read more

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Regardless of your opinion on whether or not ping-pong constitutes a sport, it unquestionably triumphs as an activity exponentially improved with alcohol. Bounce Shoreditch offers both, housing 17 ping-pong tables and a stocked bar with an impressive range of premium gins, craft beers and cocktails. If you work up an appetite on the tables, there is an in-house pizzeria with a tempting menu of thin crust specialties and a restaurant with full table service (no nets on these tables, though). I attended a preview night to view the venue space, sample the food and, naturally, get walloped at ping-pong. The setting is underground and impressively large- walking into the main area, there is enough floor space for a kitchen, bar, communal tables, booths and plenty of room for play. It's trendy, industrial and manic- expect to come into contact with a wayward ball or two- and this energy contributes to the fun. There is a DJ booth and we were treated to some seriously good 90s era tunes on the night. The lights were cut and the serious fun began: everything was suddenly illuminated in a phosphorescent glow. Just when we thought we were ready to call it quits on our table, the prospect of UV ping-pong added a whole new dimension of chaos. The ball catchers darted tirelessly between the players with their nets, keeping everyone's ball bucket filled and the fun going. Pizzas were flying out of the pizza bar, bubbling and delicious. Of these, we sampled a fantastic range, including an excellent Hawaiian, a genuinely spicy pork and fennel, a moreish wild mushroom and a notable margherita. All of the pizzas were generously loaded with toppings and flawlessly crispy without a charred edge in sight. In addition to the pizza, canapés were also circulated: I particularly recommend the Kashmiri chicken on mini popadums, the smoked salmon on rye and the arancini balls- all were tempting enough to stall play for scoffing. We played ping-pong for over an hour before surrendering our table (somewhat begrudgingly). It's an exhilarating group activity, even if had moments of intensity that bordered on violence. Thankfully, we left as friends, had a few drinks at the bar, enjoyed the ambiance and ended the night dancing. Bounce Shoreditch is the second addition to the Bounce franchise and it's the type of venue that you need to experience for yourself. If you're celebrating an occasion, or just on the hunt for a fun post-work retreat, you'll be a hero if you suggest this place. Especially if you get there early enough to play on the 2014 World Championship Final table from Tokyo (yes, it's there). read more

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BOUNCE!! A bar with ping pong tables. You purchase a table for at lease 1 hour and get as many balls as you like in your time. There is bar food which are cheap and yummy. It's a fun night out. Also be careful of the competitiveness of people you come with, they might surprises you. Be careful of random balls hitting you as most people (including myself) are not ping pong experts and some a little drunk. I was hit about a dozen times before I started not counting. There is a private area with UV lighting to make the balls glow in the dark. There is also a free coat check-in place and hooks to hang your bag at tables. Random Fact: There was a guy walking around giving tables smaller and smaller bats. It was fun but also annoying as we only had 1 hour and he took 10 mins of it making us play with his smaller bats. I would definitely go there again read more

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We were visiting a friend in London for a few days, and this was some of the most fun I had the entire trip. We went during the day on a Saturday or Sunday--around 2:00pm. When we arrived, there was no one else there. It was magnificent. We had the whole place to ourselves. The staff was courteous in getting us a table, and we were promptly waited on. We ordered some drinks and pizza bread, namely the garlic and rosemary and the goat cheese and roasted red pepper. Everything was wonderful. Drinks were prompt. Pizza bread was light and tasty. I especially like the garlic and rosemary--I thought it had a robust flavor, whereas the goat cheese and roasted red pepper was a little underwhelming. Many games of ping pong were had. They have a guy (or gal) who walks around with a special broom-like device that collects the stray ping pong (table tennis?) balls. They give you enough balls to keep the game going when you knock some astray. The wandering ball collector will then make an appearance and give you new balls. It's a great system. Again, this was some of the best time I had in London. We had a moment to ourselves to relax, enjoy good food and drinks, and play some ping pong with friends. Highly recommend for an early afternoon or evening venture. read more

I have referenced Bounce before as an option for dates, something different to do rather than the normal drink and dinner. As part of a team outing, I had the opportunity to see what it is like for group outings. I highly recommend it for groups of friends and colleagues, as there is enough to keep you busy. From participating in the game, watching others play, having a beer and enjoying some food delivered to your game table, it gets a ticked box. So yes, overall, it is a good night out. For a set price per head for two hours, you can play tournaments with your friends or people watch if you are not ping pong skilled. I am particularly bad. No coordination at all, so having had my stint as the entertainment for one or two games, I settled on a stool to watch the boys face off each other. Men do take this seriously, the competitiveness really comes out and it's a treat to watch. In terms of food and drink, it has a good bar and wine selection as well as spirits. The food we ordered were pizzas, charcuterie boards, bread with dips as well as potato skins. Whilst there is a restaurant that we did not check out, the food on offer here is ok. I am not saying its bad, I am just saying have reasonable expectations. I found the food to be slightly cold when it arrived. The margherita pizza was the best but the one with minced meat had not been cooked/browned enough. Having ordered this twice, it was not a one off mistake. The potato skins with cheese were a bit tough, like they had been on the kitchen pass for a while. I guess the food is ancillary to the gaming, so it's not a priority to be good when being washed down with drinks and fun. I however as a foodie, always pay attention to these things. Generally a good crowd of people, staff are good but missed out on opportunities to keep the drinks flowing, leaving empty bottles next to us. The sounds are killer here, really love the old school, dancey and disco vibe - kudos to whoever created the playlists. I enjoyed Bounce and perhaps I am being picky about the food. I would recommend it for team outings, as you definitely come away feeling like you have had a good night out. read more

This place is Heaven. Drinks & Ping Pong, what else do you need ? Of course you could just get drinks, but come one, we all know there are no cocktails more sweet than your friends' tears once you crushed them 3 sets to none. Be ready to dodge flying ping pong balls, even though you're in the UK, very few people seem to have Andy Murray's skills. Why only 4 stars you ask ? Overall it's a little bit pricey, they probably have to support their employees mental health care after hearing balls bouncing all day long. 11£ for 30 minutes on a table with unlimited balls, I was there during the weekend so it might be cheaper during the week, not sure though. read more

Wooooww! Well, that was a hell of an evening folks...What was supposed to be a casual and usual tech networking night became a fantastic "party". In arguably one of the most impressive venues I've been in London. Yes, the Bounce Shoreditch is absolutely awesome! The London Tech scene usually gathers every Friday somewhere around Old Street for a weekly unwind, the Silicon Drinkabout. This one was special because Tech City was co-organising the night and the Bounce was reopening: free drinks, free food. Needless to say there were plenty of these. The food was very lovely, and a decent wine choice. We could not be too picky because, well, it was free until 9 PM. So why would we complain? At the entrance, lovely ladies welcomed us all with high 5... With the music in background and everybody smiling, I really felt like a Rockstar. We all had fun playing ping pong like kids, booze has probably somehow helped there... The staff was remarkably professional yet very friendly and were 100% in the vibe of the night. I understand that it probably was a unique experience, and the Bounce is not like this every Friday. No free booze for sure, but the overall vibe. I guess the only way to know is to go back there and try it on a regular Friday. I most definitely will, and update my review if needed. I doubt so though, I had so much fun at the Bounce that I guarantee it will be the same every night... Give it a try! read more

I love Bounce and have been to the Shoreditch/Old Street location twice. True to its local area, this one has a street art vibe, with graffiti and splashes of colour adorning one side of the venue. It even has a graffiti-designed table which is pretty awesome to play on if you're lucky enough to get it! There are rows of about 15 or so ping pong tables, accompanied by tables and seating in the restaurant area. When it gets busy, there's often not enough space to play a proper game, especially when groups of people surround each table. However, the group atmosphere is one of the reasons why it's so fun to visit Bounce - 6 people is a perfect number for an hour or so and allows you to split the cost (only £20 an hour, or £10 for half) and take breaks from playing. There's even the option of asking for a games master who coordinates group games. On first arriving, you are shown to your table and offered to open a tab; this means that food and drink can be ordered and be brought directly to you, so no need for queuing and wasting valuable game time. The food itself is of a great quality. The service at Bounce is impeccable - from the initial reception at the front desk to the ball collectors, who will efficiently sweep up stray ping pong balls and deposit them in a mini-basket at the side of your table ready for you to use again - no need to run around chasing after lost ping pong balls. I was especially impressed with a birthday card and brownie with a lit candle that one of the waiters brought over for a member of our party who was celebrating their birthday, even though I hadn't reminded them or mentioned the birthday booking on arrival. It was a really nice touch, and included a complimentary 1 hour's worth of play voucher that we were able to use on the day. The only downsides are the place getting crowded during peak times, and also being chucked off your table at the end of your allotted hour pretty suddenly. The next booking will arrive and begin immediately, leaving you struggling to move your belongings - a two minute warning would be perfect. read more

Bounce is actually a lot more fun than I expected. Sure the novelty of ping pong does wear off after a while but when there is a big enough group it's good to have the activity to keep people occupied. When the lights go down and the music goes up things become a lot more interesting. It's like a mini rave but with plastic balls and bats! Definitely an unusual experience. The pizzas look OK here although they aren't cheap and they have a decent selection at the bar. Lagers and craft beers are both well served and the spirits tend to be free poured which has left me feeling slightly tender the next day! Bounce isn't somewhere I would come every week but for special occasions you could do a lot worse than check it out read more

Absolutely wicked evening out in shoreditch.. Who ever came up with the idea of ping pong mixed with r n b music and cocktails needs a medal! In amongst the playing ping pong, terribly I might add, I got to dance to some of the best r n b music I've heard in a while and catch up with some old yelp friends. Win win! The event was really well set up. Staff were there to greet you on the way in and advise where everything was. There were game makers on hand to get everyone in the ping pong mood and to give tips. Drink wise, huge choice.. There was an amazing cocktail, similar to a Bellini, but much nicer! Big thumbs up from me. Otherwise fruity east Coast cocktail.. A yellow cocktail, which was tasty, but the name escapes me. Free flowing prosecco and a good choice of beers. The food was really good also, lots of cheesy nibbles, pizza, and other delicious Italian treats. Throughly recommend this place! Must for a cool night out to impress friends visiting London and for a more competitive evening out. read more

I attended the preview night with a friend. There were friendly staff that checked us in, and as soon as you walk through the door you're hit with these amazing colourful graffiti decoration everywhere. As you walk down the stairs there are several dining tables and chairs to the left with a well stocked full bar. There's a few chill out tables/chairs dotted around if you just want to hang out, have a drink and take in the entertainment. Bounce Shoreditch have s huge space and plenty of colourful ping pong tables to offer. There is a staffed cloak room too. Oh and for the Ladies there are a decent number of toilet cubicles. I've never been to Bounce before but was informed that the tables could be booked by the hour. Games Masters are there to get you involved in fun games or you can just stick with your friends on your table. I was impressed by the fully functioning kitchen which seems to provide a professional a la carte menu. I tasted the canapés throughout the evening which were pretty yummy. I also managed to grab a piping hot pizza slice which was really good. As for the ping pong I hadn't played in years, my friends and I weren't the best but it was so much fun. There were balls a plenty, we didn't have to search around for them (no pun intended), plus there were stewards walking around collecting stray balls and putting them in little metal buckets by the tables for convenience. It was easy to get into games with Games Makers which were fun and quite a workout. When they turned the lighting to fluorescent it gave it that old fairground feel especially with the pumping music. The only mar on the evening was when my friend and I were roughly and forcibly removed from our table when this old man decided we had played for too long, even though there were no time restrictions that night! He even went as far as taking my ball and roughly trying to pull the bat from my hand. We would have happily left if we were told someone else wanted to play, but that didn't happen. I was very upset and looked around for security but didn't find any. I left shorty after. Prior to that idiot I had a really good time and definitely think it's a great place to hang out with friends. read more

Frickin love this place! So much energy! Music on pic t and just a great place whether with friends or even a date. It was the first place I went to in London when I moved to London and I think it's still one of my fave places to go. Both Shoreditch and Holborn locations are wicked. Bit costly to book a table but no regrets after you ping pong! read more

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What a brilliant place! It's a large bar with a plethora of ping pong tables. It does get very busy at times, but it's just so much fun! We had the private room behind the bar all to ourselves. There were ping pong balls just flying everywhere and laughter all over the place. read more

Good place. Creative but can be a bit messy, in a funny way :) Liked it and the people are good and the beers are great! The finger food are great! Try it out, but not for a date as the place is quite noisy. read more

Ping pong and alcohol? Perfect! Bounce's new-ish branch by Old Street station has a more chilled out vibe than the original Farringdon branch (this could have been because it was Sunday afternoon - surely that is prime time for ping pong right?). The whole place feels less crammed and therefore more relaxing. Yes when you first see the cost it seems pretty steep but £20 for an hour between 4 (or worst case 2 - at least it'll never be for 1?) for some crazy ping pong fun is a good deal in my opinion! You can book a table for either 30 minutes or 1 hour and of course all bats and balls are provided. There is also a private area with 3-4 tables in which you can hire out. Either way it is great for a post work meet up, a rainy day activity or an event (birthday, work do etc) and let me tell you it gets pretty addictive - the minutes fly by. For those more interested in the food & drink - in need of some courage or dying for some sustenance after all that ping ponging - they have a bar right next to the ping pong table and also serve some pretty decent pizzas (there are real tables for food). This place offers guaranteed fun so get going! read more

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My friend really wanted to check out this ping pong-themed bar, and I'm ultimately glad we did. Maybe eat something before going, because the tapas are small and kind of overpriced. We definitely spent a pretty penny there, but we mingled a lot and enjoyed the novelty of the place. read more

Such a fun place to end the night! Artful and great for rubbing off the rust on your game. Drinks here are terrible though. read more

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Pizza dough is gorgeous! The ambience is sooo nice and our waitress was the best! Cocktails are so good and very expensive. Have fun! read more

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Absolutely Awesome! Took my 11 year old daughter this weekend and they gave us the VIP tables for the normal, low price. We had a blast. When our hour was up we weren't ready to leave so started playing beer pong which was so much fun. The staff were great, nice food and excellent cocktails. The only thing I did wonder is why hasn't Bounce introduced Beer Pong? Missing a trick! Cory read more

Great place for a evening out with friends while enjoying some ping pong games. I surely thought that it will be difficult to have fun in such a large and crowded place but actually it is quite pleasant. The food is overrated so just go for some drinks and have fun playing. The staff is very welcoming and ready to help. I would definitely recommend this place for a good night out when bowling or karaoke is not an option. read more

Very unique place for playing ping pong been here 3 times, ciders are about £5.50, haven't tried the food as yet as I was told by a friend it's not great but don't let my opinion not make you guys try it, the service is good however, today's service lacks a bit read more

This place is little less than lethal. The group I was with turned ping pong into a cross between aggressive table tennis and dodgeball. I just can't play ping pong and things got out of hand quickly. Great fun here though, a really good idea. Very well designed for a group of friends or even a date I didn't have any food this time so I will have to review that when I come here next. The music was good, with an in house Dj and it has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere - along with a cool collection of 'street' decor. read more

Environment is amazing and so much fun! The concept is unique and exciting! A very fun experience. Only downfall is they said they would be upon until 12 and they closed at 11 because there weren't enough people, however , it was still fairly busy and. I wanted to keep playing. They also rushed us out. Overall good experience, just don't like to be kicked out early. read more

Had a great time with great friends. I suck at pingpong but it's still a nice place to mingle with people while grabbing drinks and snacks.

If you're in London and you like ping pong with a side of expensive alcohol then Bounce is your spot. It has a young adult vibe which has its pros and cons depending on your mileage. If you're going, make sure you go early if not you will have to wait. Bounce fills up pretty quickly. This is something you want to do as a group for sure. read more

Loads of fun on a girls night out. We learnt that we all suck at playing ping pong, which only got worse with the addition of alcohol, but again hilarious fun! Drinks are are expensive, but hey it's London. The cocktails are amazing and the bar staff are super friendly. read more

Such a good idea! Good drinks and food, and such a good concept with the ping pong there too! Lots of tables and there's a pretty quick turn around of players so everybody gets a turn. Make sure you book in advance. It's so cool when they turn the UV lights on - well worth a visit! read more

We recently went on our Christmas party to bounce ping pong (Shoreditch) and can safely say it's the worst place I have ever been to by far. The table tennis is fine but the food was appalling. We had the canapés for £30 a person and was meant to get 11 bites per person. Our group managed at best to get 6 bites a person and some didn't get anything and found that staff and management where unfriendly and not at all polite infact they wanted to throw us out because we were complaining. The canapés said on the menu "substantial" but they were anything but. The pizzas where supermarket standard and the chocolate brownie was the smallest I have ever seen. If you reading this I'd strongly advise anyone not to go there. Our Christmas party was ruined so don't let yours be. read more

My favorite place ever! Wish they had one in the States because honestly it's one of the top 3 things i miss about London. My friends and I literally went 4 nights in a row. So much good hearted fun is had at this place read more