Baranis Chancery Lane, ping-pong in Chancery Lane

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Baranis Chancery Lane: Ping Pong in London

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115 Chancery Lane, London · WC2A 1PP · Tu-Fr 16:00-00:00

Baranis is a French-themed basement cocktail bar at 115 Chancery Lane, set in the vaulted cellar of a former auction house. Despite being listed as a ping pong spot, it does not have ping pong. Its draw is the UK's first indoor pétanque court (indoor boules) plus a babyfoot table football table, all wrapped in a Provence-by-night look with intimate booths and a long cocktail list. It suits after-work groups and date nights who want something to do beyond drinking, without leaving central London. The single most useful thing to know: weeknight evenings (Tuesday to Friday, from 4pm) are your window for walk-in or booked play, because Monday, Saturday and Sunday run as private hire only.

What you actually play

Forget paddles. The headline here is petanque, billed as the UK's first indoor boules court, tucked into the old auction house cellar. It is a slower, social game where you lob steel balls toward a target, easy to pick up between drinks and good for a mixed group. There is also a babyfoot table football table if you want something quicker. If you came specifically for ping pong, this is the wrong room. For that, look at Bounce in nearby Farringdon instead.

Good to know

Baranis only opens to the public Tuesday to Friday, from 4pm until midnight. Monday, Saturday and Sunday are private hire only, so plan a weeknight if you want to wander in. There is no door charge and drinks sit in the affordable bracket, with a long list of classic and bespoke cocktails leaning into the southern France theme. Private hire carries a minimum spend from £1.5k midweek and £2k at weekends, which suits work parties more than a casual two.

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Common questions

What is Baranis Chancery Lane?
It is a French-themed basement cocktail bar at 115 Chancery Lane, set in a converted auction house cellar. It is known for the UK's first indoor petanque (boules) court and a babyfoot table football table.
Does Baranis have ping pong?
No. Despite some listings, Baranis does not offer ping pong. Its games are indoor petanque (boules) and table football. For ping pong nearby, try Bounce in Farringdon.
Is Baranis free to get in?
There is no door charge, and drinks are in the affordable range. Private hire carries a minimum spend from £1.5k midweek and £2k at weekends.
Do I need to book or can I walk in?
It takes bookings and there is no door charge. The public window is Tuesday to Friday from 4pm; Monday, Saturday and Sunday are private hire only, so booking ahead is wise.
What are Baranis opening hours?
Open to the public Tuesday to Friday, 4pm to midnight. Monday, Saturday and Sunday are reserved for private hire.
What is the nearest station to Baranis?
Chancery Lane underground station is closest, with the bar sitting on Chancery Lane at WC2A 1PP.

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