# High-End Table Tennis Lounges The Bounce London Club Lets You Play Ping Pong While You Eat By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-02 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-london References: [bouncelondon](http://www.bouncelondon.com/) For all the ping pong lovers, Bounce London is the lounge to visit when exploring the dining hubs of England. The social ping pong club fuses an [eating and drinking environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dink-sip-pickleball) with stylish tables that are readily available for players to test out their skills. The table tennis lounge historically rests on the same spot where Jaques & Son invented the challenging and highly addictive sport. It has 17 playing tables, one of which just so happens to be a pristine Olympic 2012 ping pong table with the familiar looped insignia forming the legs. Instead of going to a bar with your friends to toss back a few cocktails, why not experience [stimulating music, great company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bun-house-disco) and the added bonus of a [table tennis match](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiburon-tables) at Bounce London? The idea for the ping pong club was inspired by the historical past of the European sport and created by Don Penzik and Adam Breeman with the help of Joe Jaques and designer Russell Sage ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Social Table Tennis:** Creating social spaces that combine table tennis with eating and drinking experiences. - **Ping Pong Entertainment:** Offering entertainment options beyond traditional sports bars by incorporating ping pong tables and music. - **Historical Sport Experiences:** Reviving historical sports and creating spaces that celebrate their origins. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Integrating table tennis lounges into restaurants and bars to enhance the customer experience. - **Entertainment:** Developing entertainment venues that combine food, drinks, and interactive games like ping pong. - **Sports and Recreation:** Creating spaces dedicated to historical sports, allowing enthusiasts to engage in the activity while socializing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reflective Ping-Pong Parlour Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-point-installation.md) - [Artful Table Tennis Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nedj-ping-pong-tables.md) - [Tennis-Themed Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-serve.md) - [Posh Pastel-Hued Game Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casablanca-ping-pong-table.md) - [Upbeat Bowling Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ballroom-bowl-expands.md) - [Monogrammed Ping-Pong Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ping-pong-set.md) - [Toronto Gastro-Gaming Businesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oche.md) - [Modern Tennis-Inspired Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-grounds-coffee-roaster.md) - [Luxury Transparent Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effetto-71-ping-pong-table.md)