Bingo has evolved significantly in the last decade, being transformed by the rise of online Bingo platforms which have changed the way that we play completely. This new digital Bingo form has altered the audience demographic of the game, as its accessibility, along with the new technological features that games now boast, have attracted younger players to the classic game. Despite the fact that Bingo has entered a new digital age of gaming, land-based Bingo halls still exist in the UK and continue to welcome regular players and new faces to the game.
Though online Bingo is convenient, exciting and allows you to play from the comfort of your own home, some players also crave the clammer of the physical Bingo Hall and want to scream ‘Bingo!’ for all to hear when they achieve a full house. So, if you’re a Bingo enthusiast and want the inside scoop on some of the most impressive and architecturally alluring Bingo halls in the UK, then read on.
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Buzz Bingo Hall, Tooting
When you picture a Bingo hall, you probably don’t picture an ornately designed, Russian Orthodox church- style building. However, if you get the chance to visit the Buzz Bingo Hall in Tooting, that’s exactly what you’ll get. This imposing building is ornate and filled with Art Deco-style features, which might just distract you from your game of Bingo.
Located in London, the building hasn’t always been a Bingo Hall and when it opened in 1931, it was known as the Granada Theatre and Cinema, hosting movies and performances, rather than daubers and balls. The building has actually hosted a multitude of different events and was once a music venue. Believe it or not, this Bingo Hall has hosted the likes of some top-tier A-listers, such as The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.
Dabbers Social Bingo, Aldgate
It turns out that online Bingo isn’t the only thing bringing the classic game into the modern age, as a contemporary new Bingo venue, Dabbers Social, has given the game a futuristic new look. The hall is adorned with neon lights and has an exciting club-like feel to it. Being in the heart of London, it’s the perfect location for a Bingo night out and often hosts some of the UK’s most well-known comedians, musicians and performers.
The venue also holds some exciting themed events, including Brunch Club Bingo and Dog Bingo, and if you rate your dance skills, then the Bingo hall’s dance battles, which take place on the main stage, will probably appeal. The venue’s centre-piece is a one-of-a-kind, custom-built ball machine, which looks like something straight out of a Star Trek movie. So, if you’re looking for a fresh Bingo experience like no other then this Bingo Hall is definitely worth a visit.
Hijingo, Shoreditch
If an unforgettable, immersive and multi-sensory experience is what you’re looking for, then there’s only one place for it and that’s Hijingo, Shoreditch. Social Bingo has become a bit of a craze, since Bongo’s Bingo launched, and gave the traditional game a face-lift that has appealed to a whole new audience. The hall’s aim is to transport its visitors to a futuristic world, through its incorporation of LED technology, a surround-sound system and some impressive light shows. We’ll be impressed if you’re able to focus on your Bingo game in this venue, but we reckon it’ll be an experience that you won’t forget in a hurry!
