Pong & Puck
Manchester
At a glance
Pong & Puck is a games-led bar inside the Great Northern Warehouse on Deansgate, combining casual food, drinks and a broad choice of activities in one social setting. The atmosphere is playful and competitive, making the venue suitable for after-work gatherings, weekend meet-ups, celebrations and group events in Manchester.
Food centres on pizza served from a retro-style pizza van, while the drinks menu includes cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks. The bar’s approach is informal, with food and refreshments designed to fit around games rather than a traditional restaurant service. A terrace provides outdoor seating alongside the main indoor bar area.
The activity line-up includes darts, pool, shuffleboard, Skee-Ball, table tennis, drink pong and karaoke. Games can be booked as individual experiences, and the venue charges per game rather than per person. That format works well for groups who want to share activities, rotate between games or build a longer session around a selection of challenges.
Pong & Puck also caters for organised occasions, with options for bottomless brunches, hen and stag gatherings, corporate events, drink packages and private venue hire. These offerings give larger groups a choice of structured activities and flexible arrangements, while smaller parties can drop in for drinks, food and a few rounds of games.
A large central screen and additional televisions show major sporting events, adding a viewing option for visitors who want entertainment between games. On quieter occasions, the screens can also carry general television programming. The result is a relaxed bar environment with plenty of activity, whether a visit centres on a single game, a group booking or an unhurried drink on the terrace.
Pong & Puck suits groups of friends, colleagues and celebration parties looking for an active bar experience rather than a conventional night out. Its combination of pizza, cocktails, competitive games, karaoke and sports screening makes it adaptable for daytime bookings, evening meet-ups and larger events.
