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Dabbers is one of those new additions to the London scene which is so welcome that you can’t really work out why it wasn’t a staple diet years previously. The concept straddles accepted norms of a chic, afterwork watering hole that’s City adjacent, with a revolutionary re-hash of an old dusty past time; Bingo. Rob yong twitter. A dabber, I learned, is a fluorescent marker used to track the called numbers on a scorecard during the game – this is a name that was well chosen as Dabbers provides a night full of fluorescent dynamism and originality.
The venue can be found at 18-22 Houndsditch, marking the edge of the historic square mile and the start of trendy, charmingly tangled Shoreditch. It is set over two levels, the ground floor being an easy breezy bar with hypnotic House music and some mean cocktails, whilst downstairs is the epicentre of the revitalised game.
The concept revolves around the reinvention of a game/hobby/entertainment, call it what you will, which one subliminally associates with geriatrics who have made it out of the care home for a couple of hours – now, turn that idea on its head. Bingo at Dabbers couldn’t be further from this, and the second you cross the threshold into the cockpit of the venue downstairs, this is perfectly apparent. Quirky decor abounds, shared team tables surround a central stage which houses a dj booth and the most extraordinary Bingo ball cage which looks like the love child of the 90’s classic Crystal Maze and Robocop’s first mistress.
The Bingo hall is a buzzing riot of wide eyed ‘young pros’ from every different industry all of whom share an eager interest in hunting down London’s newest, on trend activities (when donning a pair of Camembert scented bowling shoes once again just won’t cut the mustard or get your pulse racing like it used to… back in 2002). Dabbers is the UK’s first ever contemporary Bingo hall, flanked by a well stocked bar on one side and a buzzing kitchen on the other serving a sumptuous range of light bites, from baby spinach, beetroot and feta salads to haddock and parmesan arancini.
The shows run nightly from Monday all the way to Sunday insuring week-long revels. They include ‘High Stakes Bingo’ for those big rollers looking for thrills beyond the daily office Dolly Parton 9 to 5 drudgery, ‘Vintage Bingo’ full of engaging nods to the game’s glamorous 1960’s hay day and ‘Bingo Voyage’, the flagship night, during which a lucky player will win a fabulous holiday each and every week. Also worth a mention are the Dabbers brunches where prosecco flows like the Nile and the dreaded Sunday blues can be well and truly swept under the carpet.
The venue’s MC, which rotatesdepending on the night, brings this game which, first found its way intoexistence in 1530, back to life. The mission of Dabbers is to create a open andwelcome community for everyone seeking to either try this game for the firsttime or for those looking to have their preconceived notions blown wide open.
This imaginative and enterprising concept is most welcome given London’s prior propensity for somewhat ‘copy and paste’ venues. Food and drinks are top notch and the venue itself is an impressive hybrid of a hipster East London hangout and a slick, extrospective hot spot. Dabbers reignites and redefines an age old, much loved game with gusto.
18 – 22 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7DB, UK
The London Bingo market is becoming increasingly more popular with new venues bringing in bingo brunches, bingo dinners, bingo parties and well, anything you can turn into bingo is being done. However, a couple of weeks ago I was invited by Love Pop Ups London to go down to Dabbers Social Bingo in Houndsditch for their launch party and let me tell you. It was the most fun night I’ve had in a while and I think i’m their new biggest fan (along with everyone else that had an amazing night with me). Finally a cool, trendy bar with a focus on bingo rather than just a bar that occasionally opens it’s doors to bingo fanatics like me.
Dabbers is the UK’s first contemporary venue purposefully designed to celebrate the beloved game of bingo.
And it’s not like they just have a few games a week. No no no, they have a different theme of bingo EVERY evening. So whichever day you’re free or whichever type of bingo you fancy there’s sure to be something to suit you!
Monday is Social Bingo Club
Tuesday is High Stakes Bingo
Wednesday is Bawlers Bingo
Thursday is Pick’n’mix Bingo
Friday is Bingo Voyage (one lucky winner will win a holiday in this fast paced, high energy flagship night.)
Saturday has Dabbers Brunch club and Bingo Bonanza/Jackpot Bingo/Disco Bingo
Sunday has Family Brunch Bingo/ Odd Balls Bingo
As well as monthly events including Vintage Bingo, Speed date bingo, fiesta bingo and Dabbers presents!
It was crazy busy when we got there and we weren’t too sure what was going on as it was quite hard to see through the crowds that had formed by the bar as you come in. We made it to the bar and picked up a welcome prosecco and then joined a queue in the hopes it would lead us to where we needed to be. Turned out it was the queue for the cloakroom but then lead down to the main bingo arena. It looks like the type of place that professional bingoers (is that a thing?) would congregate for a wild night out. Proffesional AF. Yet, still cool and fun with modern vibes. Probably not what most people first think when bingo comes to mind, but get with the times. Bingo isn’t for old ladies anymore.
There are all sorts of seats including the main area where there are rows of tables with a shelf to make sure you don’t spill your drinks all over your bingo sheets (this usually happens every time I go to any bingo event and means that I never make it to the end). Then there is banquette seating around the edges of the area for slightly more intimate groups/dates OR you can go all out and bag yourself a Baller Booth, for either 5 or 12 people and also comes with prosecco… I know what i’ll be doing for my returning visit.
During the launch party, the food and drink was complimentary with canapes (nibbles and bites) and cocktails followed by some shared mains, all of which were ball shaped and rather tasty. There were sides such as fries, mac n cheese and salad. The balls included Angus Beef Steak balls, Sausage balls, Haddock and Parmesan Arancini or pumpkin falafel which could be served on a base of mashed potato or rice. I was VERY impressed by the service and how the staff went out of their way to make sure my vegan guest didn’t starve. Including bringing her her own little selection of canapes and ensuring she had vegan mains as well. This was such a great touch.
Then. Bingo time!
The music was playing and people were getting into the bingo mood as the hosts were introduced and explained the rules and prizes. It was all very happy and boozy and everyone was included. The prizes weren’t the best prizes that I’ve seen at a bingo event but maybe I’m just bitter because I didn’t manage to bag one, I would’ve been happy with any of the prizes if i’m completely honest.
An unexpected moment of the evening was the unveiling of the lottery-style bingo machine, which made it seem all the more professional and exciting and also made for some awesome pictures.
We played 2 games of bingo during our time at the party and there was much fun had by all, including little extra challenges such as dance-offs in order to crown the winners. This would normally terrify me but everyone there seemed to be loving it and rooting for people to win rather than laughing at them.
Dabbers would be the perfect date spot (maybe not a first date in case you have to get up and dance on the stage like a mad man, but that’s what the speed dating bingo is for) or if you can collect a group of pals that are equally as bingo mad as you then I would definitely head for here! I know i’ll be coming back to try every form of bingo and to hopefully win some fantastic prizes!
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Thanks so much to dabbers and love pop ups London for having us!
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This experience was complimentary as an invite but all views are my own
Bingo dabbers are pens with foam-rubber tips that are filled with ink, they are also referred to as “daubers”. These are used to mark off numbers on your Bingo cards as you hear them called. The pen is quickly pressed or ‘dabbed’ against the card to make a large round smudge.
Dabber Trends
There are many different styles of dabbers, ranging from functional to frivolous. Dabber collecting is a popular hobby among Bingo players.
Dabbers come in all shapes and sizes, and almost every season a new colour ink becomes popular with players. Many players keep a six-pack to ensure that they have a few different options on hand.
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Ink colours: Purple is very popular, followed by magenta, teal, red, blue, green, orange, yellow and pink.
Tips: Aside from round tips, you can also find paw prints, flowers, stars, hearts, clovers, smiley faces, doves, leaves and many other fun shapes.
Shapes: From seasonal Christmas trees, Easter bunnies, cowboys, spacemen, glow-in-the-dark to Elvis dabbers, there’s something for everyone.
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Marking Cards The Old Fashioned Way
Traditionally, marking cards was not done with dabbers, but with chips.
These were simple round plastic or wooden painted markers that were placed over the numbers on the cards. Some churches and halls still use these; however, the majority of players dab their numbers with ink these days.
The trend towards dabbing was largely due to the following factors:
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- Ink cannot be removed once marked on the card, whereas chips are less permanent.
- In a crowded hall, chips could easily be bumped off the cards when the game got too exciting.
- While ink created a need for disposable cards, it still removes the hassle of replacing chips after every game.
These days, most players keep their own dabbers, and halls only need to provide the cards.
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Whether you prefer to keep things simple or add some spice into your Bingo, Bingo dabbers can add fun to the game. And who knows – your prized Elvis dabber could be worth thousands some day!