An incredible place to play ping pong, get a bite to eat and enjoy a drink. We walked in without a reservation and got a great spot to play. The server came by just enough to get refills but not disturb us playing. Music was great and not too loud. Chicken tenders were delicious with Indian inspired sauces for dipping. read more

SPIN Chicago - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food, ok service. Came here with my sons for Father's Day. I wish I could say I would come back. But...reservation cost of the table is steep. Also had a sever complain to us about the manager and where we were placed. So we had to go to the bar to order. Experience was good but just don't think I would go back. read more

Came here to kill some time on a weekend afternoon and we were pleasantly surprised at the experience! Price was a bit steep, but that was the only con about coming - everything else was great! We came in without a reservation and got a table without any issues - the space was pretty big and ambiance was nice, modern and clean. Service was solid with folks walking around making sure that food and drinks were taken care of along with retrieving the ping pong balls which was super convenient. We didn't get any food, but the play experience was solid. Overall, if you're looking for a fun get together, SPIN was great. read more

SPIN Chicago - Interior - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'd visited Spin when they had an Austin location and was excited to find one in Chicago. I made a reservation for my group and they had a late night special for $10, which was a win. When we arrived it looked pretty deserted so we were hesitant but to our surprise the fun is upstairs. It wasn't packed, which is great and they had a great DJ. We ordered beer and played several rounds of ping pong, which was the intent. They serve food but we'd eaten prior to, so no comments there. It's a fun environment, that brings the kid out in all of us - I'd absolutely return. read more

Our group had a great time at SPIN! The winter cocktail (hibiscus aperol spritz) was incredible and the yellowfin tuna cones were delicious. The service and the space was a lot of fun! read more

Visited spin chicago for a open bar event. The event had light bites & the cocktails were pretty good. There was a decent crowd but not overly crowded. They also had a dj on site. Theres a area for free play as well as what looked to be tournament tables this is a nice spot to go for date night or a unique ladies night out! read more

The place has a fun atmosphere and the ping pong concept is unique, but my overall experience was disappointing. The service was slow, and the staff didn't seem very attentive! The food was average and overpriced for the quality. It felt crowded, and we had to wait longer than expected for a table. With better customer service and improved organization, this place could be much better! read more

Spin has been the venue for some of the events I've photographed as a wedding and event photographer based in Chicago. I had a fantastic time capturing those moments. The atmosphere is fantastic with a perfect blend of fun games, delicious food, and a cool yet sophisticated ambiance. The staff members are incredibly friendly, and the guests always seem to be enjoying themselves. I highly recommend Spin for anyone looking to host events or parties. read more

We came here for a corporate event and were pleasantly surprised by the venue. The space can hold 600+ people but I would cap it at 300 if you want walking space. They have 11 ping pong tables, couch and bar seating, an open floor for dancing, multiple bars, and great staff. The catered food was also a hit! The experience was a 10/10 because of the various games (beyond ping pong), wonderful staff, open bar, great music, and delicious food. read more

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What a fantastic place! SPIN has really got it all - ping pong, cornhole, cocktails, food, and a bunch of other games. I was pleasantly surprised by their food and drinks! Located in River North, this is a multi-level bar and grill that has tons of games, primarily ping pong. I would have never known this big space was here since it's pretty tucked away and doesn't look half as bag on the outside as it is on the inside. Truly the most perfect spot for events of any sort - birthday parties, corporate events, team building, etc. Their cocktails were soooo good; I got a classic margarita and the Mulling Manhattan and they were both perfect. The staff was personable and fun, too. I really liked their Mediterranean sampler - their hummus, tzatziki, olives, pita, and falafel were delicious. For a non-Mediterranean place, it was very good! Their brussels sprouts were delectable, too. I recommend coming here with a group so you can have a mini ping pong competition. Nothing bad to say about the place. I will totally be back here! read more

SPIN Chicago - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nachos are short rib and delish! Heather was the server and on point and friendly!! Prices were fair for the demographic and location. We would go back! read more

SPIN Chicago - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had gone to SPIN in Austin and was super excited to check out the location in downtown Chicago. We went on a Saturday just after opening and got seated very quickly. Our drinks and food came out within 10 minutes and man, the loaded nachos are absolutely where it's at! I am usually not a fan of that many toppings on any dish but it was cohesive and delicious. The set up of the tables inside is unique and modern and we had a great time there! read more

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The food was ok at most and the price of drinks were objectionable, and substandard. The staff was friendly.

We hosted a corporate event here, and I don't think any other venue compares! Everything from the contracting process to the event night was amazing. There was plenty for people to do - whether they wanted to play ping pong, table tables, stand around, or sit around - there was an option for literally everyone. The food was truly amazing! I never expect too much from stationed/buffet foods, but everything tasted like it was it's own individually ordered meal. We even got feedback from our customers that the food was amazing! But the best part of it all was the staff. Each and every server, bartender, and coordinator was 5 stars. Truly the kindest people that made a great venue and even better experience! read more

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We enjoyed our event that was held at Spin Chicago. The venue is quite spacious and the table tennis (aka ping pong) theme is fun (gives you something more to do than just drinking). The bartenders are professional and there are plenty of staff to help with questions. There are many table tennis balls so you can play a very high paced game without having to run around to retrieve a ball (like in my days as a student). There's also shuffleboard and other things to do. I cannot comment on prices because our event was paid for by the sponsor. Overall I really liked this place and I'm glad I was here! read more

SPIN Chicago - Bathtub of balls! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great vibe, great service, great food, great everything. I will come back here every time I'm in Chicago! Thanks to Michelle, Lily, and Evan- we came for a work event and they really attended to our needs all night. The chicken nachos are TO DIE FOR. 10/10 experience! read more

Came for an event hosted by my company. I'm not much of a ping pong player, but I enjoyed the drinks, appetizers and of course the company. Service was good. read more

What a fun place for an event! Came in for some team fun and had a great experience. Our servers were on top on keeping food and drinks available, shout out to Evan and Michelle! read more

I was invited to attend for drinks and ping pong for a friend and my birthday. Atmosphere was fun, and food was good. Drinks were very inconsistent in flavor. How do we order multiple of the same drink and they all taste drastically different?? Also, there was booking issues... which caused sone drama at the beginning of our evening. That being said I feel the customer service is so-so. That being said I would still suggest checking them out since it was a fun time. Follow me on IG @ j.o.realness to check out other restaurants through our beautiful city of Chicago! read more

SPIN Chicago - Friends - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Service was horrible. Bartender lied and said kitchen was closed then hostess came and said it was open. Then tried to close out our tab and then in the middle the bartender goes "hold on I need to go to the bathroom" as he was printing my receipt?? And accuses someone in my party of walking out on their tab after he paid and tipped. Bartender was super rude and acted like making drinks was an inconvenience. read more

First of all before you get inside there is a sitting area with ping pong tables under heating lamps and VERY comfortable chair/sofas. Wow I was impressed. Then as you enter the location the bottom floor has an open floor of ping pong tables, (spaced out perfectly) skee ball tables, a massive DJ booth that plays the best mix of music for every taste. I don't drink but we were there for Alice birthday and they set up a area of fresh water and clean glasses for us to partake. I enjoyed my conversations with the mixologist she was new to her role but she had the customer service skills down. Let me pivot for a minute to the food while it's on my mind then I'll come back to customer service. I'm not a huge meat eater but I tried everything last night: The grilled flank steak amazing, it was tender, tasty and tantalizing, the BBQ wings were good, the Vegan power crunch salad was AMAZING as was the other salad which I can't remember the name. The food was buffet style, pretty plating and the plates and silverware was beautiful. I think the silverware was black matte and the plates were white which I appreciated because I like being able to see my food. So thankful to whoever works on the logistics they thought of it all. So back to customer service, from the moment you walk in at the front desk you are greeted and immediately pulled into the warmth shared. There was three people at the desk and two of us walked in. While one Associate put my wrist band on, the other came from behind the desk to put one on my spouse to keep the line moving and service us quickly. Great thinking All in all we had a great time Games available Jenga, life size connect four and the biggest uno card set I ever seen. Let the games begin. read more

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They accommodated our group of 20 on short notice after another venue unexpectedly closed and left us in the lurch. Delicious appetizers, and everyone was so professional - especially Kevin (manager), Naomi, and Liz. Had a great evening! They did not miss a beat. Would definitely recommend. read more

Cool place cant believe I hadn't been here before this. If you like ping pong this is the place for you. They also have a few other games, (jinga) It was a surprise bday party for a friend. We had a section downstairs. Upon entry I was greeted and told me where to go. It was lively lots of parties and celebrating. After I said my hello's I went to the bar to order no sever. It took me a minute to get some service but I gave my order and waited. Sitting in the area waiting I wanted some water. All the hate glasses were dirty. When my food finally came no silverware or napkins. I had to ask more than once. Once I asked for a manager, who was helpful we got new water glasses (still dirty) and I got 3 roll-ups. The service was suspect but the food was delicious. I ordered the salad with chicken, and fries. The salad is huge more lettuce than chicken but it was tasty. The lettuce was green and fresh, dressing not too over bearing, it had a little kick to it (which I like) and the chicken was seasoned. The fries im not sure what was on them but they were great, and I am a fries snob. Fresh, crispy and yummy. My drink was a spicy marg. with a splash of pineapple and when I asked for this specifically the bartender nailed it. I just wish he was a bit more friendly. read more

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Fun place (especially if you like ping pong)! Good food options for all dietary types. The staff is very friendly as well. If you've never been to a ping pong bar before, a few things to know: -no matter where you are sitting or standing expect a few balls to hit you (don't worry they don't hurt) -people get surprisingly competitive -you don't have to pick up balls, staff comes around with a cool ball pickup contraption -you will have a basket of balls at your disposal -expect to see many corporate parties -if ping pong is not your speed there are many games scattered around such as jumbo Jenga, connect four, etc. There is even an Atari Pong machine (I believe this costs extra) -they have a photo booth (I believe this costs extra as well) Overall we had fun and would go again. The only reason I'm docking a star is because the music was loud and made it hard to have a conversation. read more

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Had a terrible experience on 5/24/25. I came here with a group of friends for a 29th birthday. Our server was very rude. He was directly talking to me and saying I had too many drinks. ( I would like to note that I didn't order any drinks from him, I went to the bar all 3 times, they can play the cameras back and check, I didn't see this server except the one time he came up to our table and told me we needed to slow down.) I had a total of 3 drinks my entire 3 hours there. We were a very relaxed group just enjoying each other's company. My friend whose birthday we were celebrating recently lost his mom to cancer, so we were all there supporting him and trying to get him to have a good time and to know we were there for him. At the end when we were closing out our tab we tipped him over 20%, even though we all got our drinks at the bar because the manager told him not to come to our table anymore and I told us to order from the bar. If we really had been disruptive or rude, we would have been removed from the building, but we weren't. They also never cut us off, which means we weren't over our limit! The server continued to say I had at least 5 or 6 drinks, as we were trying to tell him we understood he was trying to do his job and we were still tipping him! I am not a drinker, I am 35 years old, I know 3 is my limit, even 4 is a stretch. We bought one of their packages, it was the top shelf 2 hour package. They don't have any kind of limit on how many drinks you can have, so maybe to avoid this issue, set a limit per person? The manager got involved and he wanted to make it up to me by giving me another drink. I didn't want another drink!!! I just didn't want to be disrespected! They really can't do anything to make it up to us. We were the only "diverse" group in the entire place. I have never felt this way before. I was a bartender/server for 10 years at the Cheesecake Factory in Michigan Ave. I know the restaurant industry, our entire group knows the restaurant industry. The way we were treated was rude and unfair. Our friend had been there weeks before with an all female all white group and they each had 8-10 drinks and no one said a single thing. Service was horrible. My friends and I felt targeted and scared. It really is terrifying to see how RACIST some of these places still are. Definitely not coming back. And there's nothing SPiN Chicago can do to make it up. Be better people. read more

Rory was fantastic!! Such a great server! He was at the first bar upon entrance and he was able to give us many recommendations for the city as well as drink recommendations! He was so sweet and made us feel so welcomed! read more

SPIN Chicago - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was great. love the Austin location as well. Games are super fun. Environment was a good vibe. Staff was super friendly however, one female staff member was a bit off. Watch your wallet around her. She said her name was CoCo. Not sure if that is real but overall a great experience otherwise. read more

This place has some decent appetizers, but very overpriced. Servers could use a course in hygiene etiquette. I got followed out to my Lyft by some crazy man wearing sandals asking if I wanted a "handy". Not sure if that's normal for this place, but it has definitely swayed me from visiting again. read more

Came here for a Do312 event on a Friday night for a Retro Roller Skating party. Great party place, pretty well equipped. Service hit or miss. Venue is loud and dark, and food a little overpriced. A small bar with some drinks and extremely overpriced quick bites was set up for the skating event. More options at main bar, but the food orders took forever and service was super slow, likely due to the high turnout and crowded bar. This may be because of the event, but it seemed like they weren't prepared to handle the numbers this event brought in. Solid 2.75. Had a good time overall, but prefer AceBounce for the atmosphere, better food, and ping pong. read more

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I attended two events at SPIN (hosted by Jackson Chance foundation) and I was impressed by the space, fun activities, cleanliness and service. Their team seems to be motivated to ensure you have a great and fun experience while there. read more

Came here while visiting some family as they said it was a chill spot and was absolutely appalled by the service. I worked in the service industry for over 15 years and this place is lacking considerably in that aspect. Honestly it seems like the kind of place you go to buy illegal things from the staff over actually being a patron. Whoever owns this place needs to clean house, staff wise and literally: read more

Great experience. Fun, has ping pong tables as well as huge uno cards. Great place to relax and chat with friends.

This place was awesome. The food was there and it was a great space for a happy hour. It was kind of annoying they would not give to go boxes read more

My bf was raving about this place for the longest time about their huge portion and delicious nachos. We finally visited here on a Friday night- it wasn't crowded but they had a tournament happening which was fun to watch. The nachos was so so. The have other game that's free such as janga and connect 4. Overall a nice vibe with good music! read more

Corporate events here are ok,, the food is like eating frozen microwave oven , the only ping pong table it's a tight area , the drink and hostess mediocre. No place to put you jacket either read more

My friends and I made last-minute plans to visit SPIN. We booked a table on a Saturday for $39 per hour (weekday price is $29), and they had a ton of time slots available for the evening. We arrived on time and were told where all the games were. The staff were super friendly. The service was quick, and the place constantly stayed clean because there are special tools to pick up the ping pong balls on the floor. We played ping pong doubles for about an hour and spent the rest of the time with the giant UNO cards. There was also Jenga available along with a few other games. We were told when there was 10 minutes left. At the end, we hung around the area but were asked to move to the bar because another party coming in, which was totally understandable. The staff still paid for a round of drinks for asking us to move, which was SO kind and not necessary at all! Regardless, we enjoyed drinks at the bar, and it was an enjoyable evening! read more

So much fun at this place! The ambiance is Excellent. Music was great and we played ping pong for an hour and a half, and I could not stop laughing! It is definitely a place that's worth visiting. The food was delicious. Melissa & Brandy at the front desk were super cool and very helpful.  I was nervous at first because I was told you're not supposed to clean up your own balls but Melissa went around with a net collecting all the balls which made me feel better. It was very aesthetically appealing inside and I overall had a great time! read more

Home of corporate bonding activity! I have to admit it might be a choice when you have a bunch of people in town and not sure what to do for a "fun" activity during a company meeting... especially one that hasn't been done before. There are some nice this about Spin. The atmosphere is fun and trendy and the staff is friendly. It's also clean and has great art work on the walls. Maybe I'm not the best person to make a review for the ping pong part because that just wasn't for me, but some of the people in my group enjoyed themselves. I was most let down by the food. Pizza was average at best and I liked the rest of the options even less! Because of a bad Uber, I got there about 15mins late and I heard they had hamburger sliders (that were good) but they were long gone. Never to be replenished. The cheese plate had hard and soft cheese as some paper thinly sliced meats,but no crackers to put the soft cheese on! There was also some other sliders that seemed to be a chicken nugget placed on a tiny bun, later they brought out some hard rye bread (maybe for the soft cheese?) most of which was hardly touched. There was tons of food left over (trust me.. if it was good, it would have been gone)! Tiny Dessert bars were also pretty much thrown away at the end. Waiters came around once in a while with food samples while we played. The samples were tasty..but they hardly ever came around. I got 6 tooth picks of bite size samples in the 2 hours we were there. I'm pretty sure this outing costed about $100 a person (not exactly sure on the price). I thought it was way overpriced. But I think they know corporate planners are looking for different fun sounding activities, and know they can set their price. I'm pretty sure in a few years from now ping pong bars like Spin, are going to be one of those fads on TV shows or Facebook pages show things that were popular in the 2010's "Remember when we paid $100 to eat crappy food, drink beer and play ping pong".! read more

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Cool place to go for a work event or to hang out with friends. I was invite to this place by a guy friend. Parking was adequate with street parking and valet near by. The atomsphere was pretty cool and laid back. Many ping pong tables! I love the fact that there was seating around to hang out and have a drink. Our waitress Piper was the sweetest person! She made the experience there even nicer. I would definitely go back! read more

My department (nearby hotel) held our holiday party at SPIN recently. I will say, we all had a great time. The staff was very friendly and you could tell they enjoyed their job..... at least with our group. The food that was selected was great and always being refilled. Ever though our package included various wines and beers, there was plenty of adult beverages to choose from.... mixed drinks were available, just incase..... In our area, we had couple of ping pong tables, bar area, and couple seating areas were there were plenty of board games to choose from. The staff would make sure the ping pong balls would be picked up from the floor and they would make sure the games would be picked up and put away within minutes. I would recommend this place for departmental outings and friends night out. I would return. read more

SPIN Chicago - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois