Smash Social to open Indianapolis' 1st pingpong bar

A new kind of bar is coming to Indianapolis this fall where something other than the alcohol may get skunked.

In the wise words of Master Wong from "Balls of Fury": "Welcome to the underbelly of pingpong where fortunes are won and lost."

Smash Social, located at 600 E. Ohio St., will be Indianapolis' first pingpong bar, complete with small-batch roasted coffee, small eats and plenty of craft beer and wine.

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According to the website, Smash Social is "building a culture around having fun, not taking life too seriously, making connections and embracing friendly competition."

Hours of operation are slated for 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. However, pingpong hours are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Smash Social offers three different ways to pay and play:

The part-time player — Cost is $15 per day and includes unlimited open play, free balls and free paddles.

— Cost is $15 per day and includes unlimited open play, free balls and free paddles. You're a true competitor — Cost is $50 per month and includes unlimited open play, free balls and paddles, ability to reserve tables, 50 percent off up to three additional guests, a free T-shirt and free set of pingpong balls.

— Cost is $50 per month and includes unlimited open play, free balls and paddles, ability to reserve tables, 50 percent off up to three additional guests, a free T-shirt and free set of pingpong balls. You're a champ — Cost is $500 for a year when paid in full and includes all the monthly perks, plus a free jersey at the discounted rate of basically $41.66 per month.

Smash Social plans on a 14-day trial for new players.

The location will offer an upscale environment offering "quiet nooks" for work and plenty of pingpong tables for both friendly and competitive play, according to the website.

In the hopes of "building something incredible," Smash Social is eager to hear from prospective patrons about how the location should evolve and encourages feedback.

An official opening date has yet to be announced.

For more information, interested parties can email info@smashhq.com.

So less talkie-talkie and more pingpong.

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