Went on a Friday night for a CHOP-sponsored event, and the place was lively. There are plenty of ping pong tables, so it never felt too crowded or hard to get a game in. One thing that really stood out was the complimentary coat and bag check, such a nice touch and made everything feel easy and well-organized. We ordered a charcuterie board to snack on. Some parts were good, like the hummus, which was smooth and flavorful. A few of the veggies, though, seemed a little less fresh than expected, like the carrots and cucumbers, which were softer and a bit dry instead of crisp. The pita was also slightly on the dry side. It might have just been an off batch, but worth noting. Service overall was very attentive. At times, dishes and drinks were cleared a bit quickly--especially while I was in the middle of playing ping pong--but it really just reflects how prompt and on-top-of-things the staff are. On the flip side, they also help collect stray ping pong balls and keep buckets refilled, which makes the whole experience much smoother and more fun. Overall, it's a great spot for a night out with friends. You're really coming here for the ping pong and the energy, and on that front, it definitely delivers. read more

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SPIN is cool. I've been here a couple times for work functions, and the food and drinks are always great. You don't have to play ping pong, but it is fun and simple and a good time. We came recently as paying customers on a double-date and had a great time again. If you're playing ping pong you can eat and play at the same time, but it's a little awkward because there's only so much room for your food. Overall, the food was pretty good. Nothing amazing. Well, except for the grilled Korean chicken sandwich; that was the highlight. Other dishes like the fries and the burger, per my husband-- were just simply passable. The truffle fries were much better than the ones that showed up with my sandwich, which by the way I had no idea came with the dish. So, I paid for fries twice. The ambiance is cool, very instagrammable, but it is super loud. I don't know how anyone could talk to each other. Cool if you're playing ping pong and just hanging, but don't think you're going to catch up with an old friend here. Not unless they have a more subdued experience earlier in the day. We came on a Saturday night and I had to be right up on my friend to hear her. read more

Good event space. It was pretty noisy and loud. They had a make your own Philly cheesesteak along with flatbreads and salads. The food was subpar, ok, nothing too spectacular. Let's face it, you are not there for the food. You are going for ping pong, socializing, music and laughter. Servers were nice and very hospitable. Bathrooms were clean. read more

I decided to throw my boyfriend a surprise birthday party here, and the entire process exceeded my expectations. From discussing with the event sales manager, Matty, months before the event all the way up to the day of the party and throughout the entire night the service, the food, the workers (general manager Cayley, front desk, severs and bar tender) we're so professional, fun, helpful and kind. We had the private event room, and everyone that worked that night at the event made the process so smooth, and ensured that myself and all the guests at the party were being taken care of and having a great. I highly recommend anyone that is planning any type of event or party to have it at SPIN. read more

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I love this place, but why is the employee coming over on the hour when our time is up (understandable) and grabbing our ball midair (not understandable) . You couldn't give us 5 seconds? Just so rude for no reason. The audacity and idiocy is astounding. Common sense and decency don't exist in his mind. Should not be holding a customer facing role omg read more

This is a nice place for date night if you wanna do something, a little active, but not so active that you're breaking out in a sweat. Tonight I decided to grab some drinks and play ping-pong which I enjoyed. The staff was really friendly the explain how to play the game because I did not know how to play. The decor is really nice and they're perfect for taking pictures. The food menu was not expensive, pretty much just bar food. I enjoy going to Spin for my first time and I would go back but maybe next time with a larger group of people. read more

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I came here for a birthday party, and we were definitely treated very well by the staff that helped us out for the party portion. Jared and Alex were very helpful. Any used, plates, silverware, and cups were promptly cleared. The music was great and the establishment itself was very aesthetic. The food was incredible. I was actually blown away by the quality. Everything was delicious. I tried several of their drinks too. I'd recommend their marg, rum punch, and mule. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is because of a handful of interactions with some of the other staff left a sour taste in my mouth. They are very strict about where you can/can't have alcohol as well as where you can just stand in general. Every establishment has rules. I have no problem with this, but there are three interactions that stick out to me where the staff members were being sharp and rude when informing us of these various rules. It certainly felt like we were no longer welcome at the bar which was bizarre because we weren't being rowdy. read more

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Fun place for a session of table tennis which costs $50 an hour. Surprisingly the cocktails here are really good as welll - which usually is a rare case in such an establishment. read more

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We had an evening event at SPIN tonight and it was wonderful - great vibes, great food and great service! Highly recommend for a large group event - plenty of space to chill and connect or get competitive and play some ping pong or games! read more

We had a BLAST! So exciting and so creative. Thank you for bringing our team together. ​ read more

Decent place for a fun night out. Coat check is a nice perk. Drinks are good. Food is hit or miss. The ping pong tables are often reserved in advance, so don't come in spontaneously looking to play. I think I would have had more fun if I reserved a table ahead of time. read more

I went for the first for my niece birthday and it was fun. The food was good and drinks was also. The service staff were very friendly and helpful. The ambiance was relaxing. Can't wait to go back. read more

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So we didn't have a good experience here. You walk in and downstairs towards the open bar area. You're surrounded by pong tables and while this felt like a bar, there's also kids here. So we stayed for one drink and couldn't get another drink because the guy serving was his first day ever working. Yes, he was reading the drink instructions but he needs to help his existing customers before moving on to new orders. Maybe he will get better however we won't be back. read more

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Conf party here. lots of fun games to play and the bartenders were spot on. it was very busy but they keep up. Looks like a place I will be back to read more

Great spot to have some fun with friends & family, haven't tried the food but I definitely will when I visit again! read more

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The entire experience for our group today was led by an amazing staff, wonderful service, delicious food in a cool & unique atmosphere that was CLEAN! We had FUN! Thank you SPIN Family!!! read more

We came here for my mom's 50th birthday and it was so much fun! For background, my mom loves ping pong, my friends and I don't play often, but this place really exceeded our expectations. We rented out the red room and had open bar + pizza and a Greek board for 2 hours. You have unlimited play for that time, and someone comes around to pick up balls which is a nice touch. The server was pretty quick and all the food we ate was great. It was our first time so there were some rules we weren't familiar with like where you can stand and where you can have drinks, but their staff was always kind about correcting what we could/could not do. Overall we had a great time and the aesthetic is beautiful for a ping pong place, I should have got more pictures! Picture of my beautiful mom on the red chair for her 50th!! read more

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We had a company "Happy Hour" here! The food and service were great! We also had a Ping Pong professional to help facilitate a tournament with all of our employees, and he made it even more fun! read more

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We all had a blast at our recent company outing at Spin. We booked a two hour session with food and drink. Our group ended up with four tables and we kept the filled all night. The staff was on top of refilling both our drinks and our ping pong balls! Our food was limited to finger foods and light bites. They had a few items like cheese and pizza set out, but also provided additional items via a server. We could also order drinks directly from the bar or via a waitress. We had colleagues in from the UK and California (as well as a few locals) and everyone was able to find a beer to enjoy. Service was on their A-game the entire night. Appreciated the complimentary bag and coat check, especially on the rainy night we visited. For the few folks that arrived late, we appreciated how the staff jumped at getting them settled in and caught up. I've only visited Spin once or twice, but will certainly be going back. Highly recommend, especially for a fun night with colleagues or friends. read more

Walking about during the holiday season and looking for something to do indoors we stumbled upon this little place (thanks, Yelp!). Not knowing what to expect (maybe a few tables in a bar) we were absolutely floored! They have SO MANY ping pong tables, other table games, cards, jenga, video games, etc. For the ping pong we paid by the hour and, one of the absolute best parts - you don't have to chase your balls! If one goes flying there is somebody who has this handy tool and picks them up. It made the hour feel like an eternity and was definitely a good amount of time. They also serve beer and, I believe, food. There is a giant TV in there, too...you know for Birds games I suggest you check it out read more

Very fun late-night spot. For those new to the space, SPIN is a ping pong bar! Great for late night, birthday parties, and everywhere in between. You are best off to get a table reservation so enjoy your time and play (pretty sure you rent by the hour). Great fun. Only problem was how slow the bar was. I stood in front of three separate bartenders, none of which would make eye contact. It took TEN minutes before someone finally came up and asked if I had been helped. If you can get over that and want to have a good time, you'll have a blast. read more

Ping pong was really fun, atmosphere was fun with graphics, ping pong bath, Cherry wall to bath room, and staffs were nice. Food was ok. We had pizzas and mix platter. read more

I've said it all before and I'll say it again. Great times to be had here. Nothing but good vibes. From staff, service and ambiance read more

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I really enjoyed myself. The Company I work for gave us a welcoming party back in May. I love playing ping pong with my co workers. The food was so delicious. The drinks were good. The staff and bartenders were welcoming. They displayed patience at all times. I enjoyed the music, the picture booth, read more

Came here for a double date night on a weekend night when visiting Philly. Bartenders were extremely slow- about 3-4 were at the bar, which was nearly empty when we arrived. They all looked straight at my partner and I and ignored us for quite some time, serving others who arrived at the bar after us, first. As someone who used to bartend, this was terrible service. The music played that night was a mix of pop and mainstream hiphop- mediocre. Drinks and food were alright, nothing memorable. I liked that they had Uno cards and a large Connect Four, which we ended up playing the entire time (honestly the people I was with made the night fun, not the establishment itself). Felt the pool tables were overpriced per game so we didn't play. read more

Remember those fun days of playing ping pong in your basement with your friends as a kid? Well, you can relive that same excitement as an adult, without having to chase the stray balls around! We happened upon Spin on a random Wednesday evening. Our group is quite competitive, so anything that allots bragging rights is right up our alley. The atmosphere is attractive and swanky. There are several sections of ping pong tables throughout the space, so it feels private yet still communal. We loved that they have what felt like hundreds of balls in buckets at the tables. No need to run around and collect your strays. That alone is worth it! The staff was super engaging and fun. We spent about an hour and a half playing and laughing our heads off. They have a great cocktail list and I love, love, love that they give you two giant bottles of water without even having to ask. Hydration is key, folks! We arrived too late to order snacks, but we will ensure an earlier arrival next time. We are already planning a return visit! This is a great place for a unique work event, birthday party, or just to get the gang together for some laughs. Forget bowling and axe throwing - ping pong is where it's at! read more

A SPIN birthday party or hang out is where adults can still act like kids, drink and eat food (better than typical bar bites). It's hands down a good time for pretty much any type of person. There are tables you can reserve for a set price based on per person and time. I had a 10 person birthday party for one table that was so much fun that before the night was over we all talked about our Girls Night Out for another. You do not need a reservation but it is highly suggested after 7 pm. My friends and I had the red room. It was set with a few couches so we could keep it classy while we drank, played pong and ordered off the menu. Our server was so good that we never felt ignored or waiting for too long. The dj on a Saturday has a good variety for dancing but no dance floor (just at the bar or where you stand). They have table games like giant connect 4 or jenga (first come availability). Plenty of photo opps and even a photo booth. This bar is also a 3 minute walk from Patco. Next door are other places to eat/drink if you really wanted to change it up but when our reservation was over we just hung out at the bar. It's a winner for sure and I'll be back for a re-match. read more

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Seems like a cool place to hang out if you like ping pong. They had plenty of comfy seating throughout the place. Nice leather chairs and the bar area was pretty nice. The ping pong tables were all in really good shape. I thought it was interesting they had tacos and sliders with jackfruit in them. The food was overall okay for finger food. The bartenders were nice and attentive. Overall staff seemed friendly. read more

This is a cool spot to meet up with a group of friends or have a good time networking. The food is cool basic bar food is what we had in our group. I love that you can play ping pong and drink, what better combination could you ask for? read more

Super fun find!... Really great vibe, music from the DJ, really fun playing at the ping-pong tables... Would definitely recommend this to out of towners wanting a fun activity for the night! read more

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If you are looking for something to do while enjoying a few drinks, this place is a great spot! On Friday Nov 22, a group from work met here from drinks and pong. Really cool place. You can play ping pong and don't have to worry about shagging wayward shots. They have buckets of ball table side and the staff walk around and use a device to pick up the balls! We enjoy a great variety of apps from pizza, hummus, and Cheesesteak egg rolls. Definitely check it out! read more

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Had a really great time at SPIN Philly. Price was $49 per table for an hour on a Saturday night, which isn't too bad split between two people. SPIN is huge compared to the other newly opened ping pong place in Philly called PingPod, and it has a full bar and kitchen too. The seasonal mule was good and a different twist on a traditional Moscow mule, with a spiced apple twist I believe. Lots of tables and great for groups or just pairs! There's also a bunch of photo opportunities in SPIN, so it's definitely an Instagram-able spot. Everyone from the bartenders to the front desk was super nice and helpful. Would definitely go again! read more

I went here with a couple of friends and it was so much fun! It is a bit pricey, but the experience was worth it. Staff were great and nice, the atmosphere is amazing! I enjoyed the water melon drink (it tasted like a lollipop). read more

We attended a night before wedding party at SPIN last weekend and everything was done right. Good food - Good drinks - Very friendly service. And with an open bar, needless to say, a lot of ping pong balls ended up on the floor only to soon be retrieved by the ping pong ball collector! I can, without reservation, recommend this great place to play ping pong, dance (they have a dance floor) and have a good time! read more

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DO YOU WANT TO GET SERVED? (Pun Intended.) Okay but for real, Yelp Fam. Listen up! I came here for a date night that my boyfriend planned and couldn't have been more impressed. Ambiance and decor is a 10/10. Food was great too. It felt super safe with COVID and it was so fun to be in a "sports" bar that felt clean, trendy and had amazing drinks and apps instead of your typical bar food and beer pitchers. Wait staff was fun, great music and the smokey tequila cocktail was to die for. Great place to make your next date night with your S.O. or best friend a competitive one! read more

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We go annually for a family holiday party. The food is good and the staff could not be nicer. We had 20 people this year, and had plenty of everything. Looking forward to next year read more

Love this place. Whoever came up with the idea is a genius. This definitely adds a bit more fun and something new to typical weekend out at a bar and much nicer than a usual pool hall (also, full disclosure, I suck at pool and am decent at ping pong so maybe that why I like this place more). The area is so clean and well taken care of. Even though this is a chain and has locations all over the east coast it's nice that they took the time to incorporate Philly into the decor in a non-cliche way (they worked with Amberella and you can see her goth hearts all over the place). This place is supper instagramable which I'm sure was done on purpose. Service was amazing. We had staff walking around checking in to see if we were good just often enough to feel taken care of but not so often we felt interrupted. All the food tasted great and fresh. Highly recommend the margherita pizza and some round meat stuff thing I totally forgot the name of. The sliders where eh and could pass. I will definitely be coming here a lot more often. read more

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This place is awesome. This was my first time at a ping-pong bar. I didn't even know these were a thing? I had never seen one before! You pay for either an hourly rental with a dedicated table or a happy hour type rental in which the tables are first come first serve and open reservation. They also have a full bar and kitchen, and most importantly, the atmosphere is pretty hip and trendy. It makes for a fun date idea or group activity. The tables were in good condition and there was no shortage of balls or paddles. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. It is hidden underground but it is open to the public! read more

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Beers on tap, specialty drinks, ping pong, and super cool graffiti art in this hard to find underground bar. If you locate it, you should go! read more

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WHAT A NEAT PLACE! They play AWESOME music!!! It's such a great idea where you can play pong, listen to music AND grab a drink! The interior of this place is super urban and I like how this place isn't so dark! I hate drinking in the dark where I can barely see my drink!! The first time I came here, my friends and I just grab drinks, the second time we actually got a ping pong bar. The staffs are friendly but are horrible at explaining what we are suppose to do. All of us went up to the bar and kept ordering drinks....but I guess when you get a ping pong table, you don't do that because someone comes to you and takes your order. Well no one told us that AND our server or whatever was nowhere to be found for 30 minutes and we were THIRSTYYY! It seems like a lot of staff members have no idea what they're doing and that's kind of frustrating. Maybe next time I visit, they staff will be more knowledgeable about this place! But if you're looking for a place to chill with your friends, check out this place!! read more