Ballie Ballerson

Play, rave and mess about with inflatables and foam toys in a chest high underground space themed ball pit in Dalston. Graffiti and street artists have let loose on our upstairs bar, which knock out retro sweetie cocktails using ingredients such as Wham Bars, Dip Dabs and Pink Shrimp Foam.

To make the fun and games competitive, the organisers plan to hide a bag of yellow balls in the pit, with the finder receiving a prize during every session. For those worried about hygiene, the owners say they have a cleaner which will freshen and clean the balls. The ball-cleaning machine – called GobbleMuffin – can disinfect 18,000 balls an hour.

Adding atmosphere for visits will be a host of DJs playing a variety of accompanying music – from techno, to funk to bass, and all within the ball pit. Unlike kids though, you don’t have to go straight home afterwards as there is a bar and café upstairs, where participants can chill out following their exertions. There are also plenty of retro cocktails that are available – including Dip Dabs, Wham Bars and Pink Shrimp Foam to revive you at £7 a pop. Or there will be craft beers for those who want a more conventional way to quench their thirst. Snacks from the kitchen include treats such as Yorkshire Balls – a beef meatball in a Yorkshire pudding, onion and gravy costing a mere £4. There will also be giant arancini balls costing only £2 each.