We chose this funky place in Earl's Court for
a fun work-do. What an experience! We were told that at Ping you eat pizza and play ping pong, which sounded like
an unusual proposition. Still, I thought I had it all figured out. Was I wrong.
First off bouncers checked our ID - that should have been the first clue that this was not what I had been expecting. The telltale stairwell leading underground was the second. What I had imagined to be a restaurant where all the sporty people go to hang out is actually something a lot more akin to a club. It was Thursday night and the best of the noughties was blasting from the speakers while the hip urbanites celebrated the approaching weekend with a drink in one hand and a bat in the other.
First off bouncers checked our ID - that should have been the first clue that this was not what I had been expecting. The telltale stairwell leading underground was the second. What I had imagined to be a restaurant where all the sporty people go to hang out is actually something a lot more akin to a club. It was Thursday night and the best of the noughties was blasting from the speakers while the hip urbanites celebrated the approaching weekend with a drink in one hand and a bat in the other.
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A club that is also a restaurant with
Ping Pong - I grew suspicious. Can a place that attempts so many different
things at once really be good? The short answer is: It can.
In Germany you are spoilt for choice when it comes to genuine Italian Pizza, it is quite simply everywhere you go. Many an experience in London has shown me that American style Pizza can be slightly dominant. I half- heartedly ordered a Parmigiana Pizza with mozzarella, Parmesan and aubergine. It was the most divine real Italian pizza that I have had in London. A tiny little too crispy around the edges for my taste but a pizza cutter came with it and so all was good in the end.
In Germany you are spoilt for choice when it comes to genuine Italian Pizza, it is quite simply everywhere you go. Many an experience in London has shown me that American style Pizza can be slightly dominant. I half- heartedly ordered a Parmigiana Pizza with mozzarella, Parmesan and aubergine. It was the most divine real Italian pizza that I have had in London. A tiny little too crispy around the edges for my taste but a pizza cutter came with it and so all was good in the end.
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The cocktail list is very innovative, a welcome change from your cosmos and your daiquiris. If their Vanilla Peach Bellini is any indication their drinks are splendid.
Innovation seems to be what Ping is going for - new drinks, crazy desserts (pizza dough topped with fresh and sweet ricotta and mascarpone, covered in candy, fruits, pistachios and chocolate chips) and ping pong tables in the middle of the club with people dancing around it.
It's a great place for a fun night out and
affordable prices (9£ per pizza) but be aware that this is not a place to sit
down for dinner and a chat as you barely hear your seat neighbour over
"Whenever, wherever" by Shakira. If its not-so-sober ping pong your after book a
table for dinner and you will automatically get booked into a half hour
slot. You better start practicing that sidespin!
180-184 Earl’s Court
Road.
London
SW5 9QG
Phone: 02073705358
