This is a sponsored article on behalf of Roxy Ball Room.
Looking for a big night out/leisurely brunch/post-work pint with a twist? You need to know about Roxy Ball Room. This just-launched City of London venue is all about bringing the playground to the bar — serving up a truly incredible array of activities alongside American-style sharers, pizza and cocktails.
Here are 11 things you can get up to, all while bopping along to Roxy Ball Room's signature rock and indie soundtrack.
1. Shoot some hoops
This venue prides itself on being the home of booze and ball games, so let's kick off with a classic of the genre: arcade-style basketball! Challenge your mates to see who can shoot the most hoops before the clock runs out.
2. Rack 'em up
Before we get into the wackier stuff, it's worth noting Roxy Ball Room also offers traditional bar fun, in the form of American pool. American pool uses straight-cut pockets and a smoother surface than its British counterpart, making it more accessible to novice players.
3. Discover crazy pool
In the mood for something totally new? Cue crazy pool (pun intended). A Roxy Ball Room exclusive, this is the crazy golf/pool mash-up you didn't know you needed. Armed with a cue, you'll navigate a course of uniquely-shaped pool tables, complete with crazy golf-inspired obstacles, with the person who sinks the ball in the fewest number of shots emerging victorious.
4. Take bowling up a notch
Heard of duck pin bowling? With shorter lanes, feather-light balls and squat, duck-shaped pins, this game demands more finesse than your typical 10-pin set-up. Fair warning: scoring a strike is trickier, but you get three rolls per frame to rack up points.
5. Pick your pong
Put your reflexes to the test with ping pong, or swap the bats for booze and opt for beer pong. Both demand good hand-eye coordination. Only one incorporates drinking into the actual game play. Though, rest assured, at Roxy Ball Room you can totally play either version with a cocktail in hand...
6. Work on your marksmanship
Now for a Roxy Ball Room London exclusive: its shooting pods! Get some target practice in with Gunslinger — no flat cap/tweeds necessary.
7. Unleash your inner Luke Littler...
Ratchet a pub classic up a couple of notches with tech darts. Roxy Ball Room's interactive boards take the hassle out of keeping score, and allow you to get stuck into a range of different challenges.
8... or Winter Olympian
Enjoy curling all year round with Roxy Ball Room's ice-free version. No sweeping needed — simply slide your stone towards the centre of the target.
9. Add some tech to your shuffle
Challenge your friends to a shuffle showdown. Roxy Ball Room's tech shuffle lets you choose from three interactive games and takes care of the scoring for you — no paper and pen needed.
10. Belt out a classic
Not feeling particularly competitive? Perhaps we can interest you in some karaoke instead. Roxy Ball Room has private booths and an impressive catalogue of songs to help you channel your favourite indie rocker or pop diva.
11. Go bottomless
Fantastic food and drink is as integral to the Roxy Ball Room experience as its selection of games. Enjoy American-style pizzas, the venue's signature Roxy Dogs (bratwurst sausages in brioche), and a range of gaming-friendly sides — washed down with cocktails, wine and beer.
On Friday evenings and during the day on Saturdays and Sundays, you can even take advantage of a banging bottomless package: 90 minutes of non-stop fun, competitive games, American-style plates, and bottomless drinks, all from just £42 per person. An excellent way to kickstart the weekend or elevate after-work drinks!
Roxy Ball Room London is located at St Mary Axe (opposite the Gherkin, and just a stone's throw from Liverpool Street station). It's open 12pm-12am Monday-Wednesday, 12pm-2am Thursday-Saturday, and 12pm-11pm on Sundays. Book now.
