Ping Pong
A fresh and stylish destination for delicious dim sum and cocktails.
A fresh and stylish destination for delicious dim sum and cocktails.
Sun–Mon: 12pm–10pm
Tue–Wed: 12pm–10:30pm
Thu: 12pm–11pm
Fri–Sat: 12–11:30pm
Set over two floors right next to the Royal Festival Hall, this dim sum restaurant is buzzing at all times of day with great happy hour deals, bottomless brunches and fantastic dum sum platters that are designed for sharing.
Ping Pong is one of South Bank's later opening restaurants, making it an ideal spot to grab a bite both before and after a show. The dim sum menu is extensive and has something for everyone with plenty of gluten-free and vegan options.
Dumplings, baos, buns and gyoza come in all shapes and sizes and there are always interesting seasonal specials to try. If you are struggling to choose opt for one of the great value set menus that come with a bit of everything, or alternatively, there's a choice of different rice and noodle bowls if dim sum isn't quite your thing.
For kids there's the Little Pandas menu which also comes with crayons, colouring in and puzzles to keep the little ones busy.
If you like a good deal look out for Ping Pong's numerous special offers and meal deals, like the Don’t Give a Shiitake happy hour which runs from 3pm-5pm on weekdays (all drinks and dim sum are half-price!).
Every Saturday you can start your weekend off with a bang by booking one of Ping Pong's famously good value bottomless brunches. Enjoy 90 minutes of free-flowing cocktails, carafes, wine, bubbly or beer and a delicious dim sum set menu, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free alternatives available too! The perfect way to go dumpling-crazy with a group of friends at the weekend. Bottomless brunch costs £37.50 per person (with wine, bubbly or beer) or £42.50 to upgrade to a cocktail brunch.
Put an Asian spin on this year's Christmas celebratory lunch at Ping Pong at the Southbank Centre. This year Ping Pong's serving up some inventive limited-edition menus that put a playful twist on holiday dining. The theme is, of course, dim sum with the colourful 'Parcels of Joy' set menus including taste bites like wagyu beef crispy rice cakes, spring rolls, chicken truffle gyoza and a variety of steamed dumplings. Festive packages are designed for sharing with plenty of variety on offer including gluten-free, vegan and halal options.
Ping Pong’s New Year’s Eve party is a colourful affair kicking off from 9 pm until 2am with feasting, DJs and dancing. There are a variety of ticket options available, all of which include the festive Shanghai Feast dim sum platter and glasses of bubbly on arrival and at midnight. Upgrade to the silver and gold tickets for cocktails, late-night canapes, and access to the VIP lounge.
Tickets from £170, advanced booking is essential. Find out more and book here.