Dabbers Social Bingo City
Main info
18 - 22 Houndsditch, London
Opening hours
6:30PM-12AM
- Sunday 12PM-6PM
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 6:30PM-12AM
- Thursday 6:30PM-12AM
- Friday 6:30PM-12AM
- Saturday 11:30AM-12AM
Vibrant Bingo Nights with Dynamic Hosts
The subtle charms and blazing eccentricity of Dabbers Bingo might just redefine one’s preconceived notions of the humble game. Picture this: an explosion of neon, a stage where nostalgia dances to the tune of 90s garage played by DJs with a Paul McKenna-level skill at making limbs move against their will. Here, bingo is barely contained pandemonium, underpinned by bottomless bubbles that flow as liberally as the high-energy banter from host Richard Energy, a name as apt as a surgeon's steady hand. Kudos to Richard for keeping spirits high, juxtaposing uproarious segments with whimsical prizes (wireless neck fans, anyone?), ensuring every bout of number calling is bookended by dance-offs—not merely resolved quietly with dull murmurs of 'house'.But beneath the boisterous celebration is an orchestra where not all notes strike harmoniously. Although engaging figures like Liam dot their squad, bending over backward to accommodate needs like valiant trench veterans, some grievances stir. The specter of surreptitiously applied service charges conspires with the absence of drink menus, sneering in quiet disrespect. Glib proclamations and good vibes struggle to obscure shortcomings in meal quality and quaint notions of dead hushed bingos paled by the rowdy charisma of contestants forced into dances instead of traditional settlements. While it’s a dive into mirth for the sheer audacity of its energy, Dabbers Bingo thrives on the promise of laughter rather than culinary depths—it’s less about what fills the plate, and more about what fills the room with shouts and gasps—a carnival in full throttle, kid gloves optional. Amidst this rollercoaster, the inherent irony remains: a place ready to dazzle until, sometime, your feet stop smiling before you do. — Penelope Savory
How to get there
18 - 22 Houndsditch, London
London City Airport — 5.75 mi
Aldgate - 134 yd