seating and entry is first come first serve.
private party means booking out the entire bar.
must be 19 years plus for entry with valid ID.
most of our draught beer is $7.75
We have 6 ping pong tables and you can rent them out by the hour!
Sorry, no minors allowed.
Email info@backandforthbar.com
What you need to know to play ping-pong
Scoring
A match is played best 3 of 5 games (or 4/7 or 5/9). For each game, the first player to reach 11 points wins that game, however a game must be won by at least a two point margin.
A point is scored after each ball is put into play (not just when the server wins the point as in volleyball).
The edges of the table are part of the legal table surface, but not the sides.
Flow of the Match
Each player serves two points in a row and then switch server. However, if a score of 10-10 is reached in any game, then each server serves only one point and then the server is switched. After each game, the players switch side of the table. In the final game (ie 5th game), the players switch side again after either player reaches 5 points.
Legal Service
The ball must rest on an open hand palm. Then it must be tossed up at least 6 inches and struck so the ball first bounces on the server's side and then the opponent's side.
If the serve is legal except that it touches the net, it is called a let serve. Let serves are not scored and are reserved.
ABOUT
We have 6 ping pong tables for recreational and serious players. As well as seating for people who just want to hang out and drink.
PLAY AND HANG OUT
PONG TABLES POST 10PM ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ARE RENTED OUT FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
BOOK YOUR PONG NOW!
SUNDAY $10/hr
MONDAY - CLOSED
TUESDAY $10/hr
WEDNESDAY $15/hr
THURSDAY $15/hr
FRIDAY $25/hr
SATURDAY $25/hr
Pong table reservations AVAILABLE!
BOOK ONLINE BELOW.
pong tables post 10pm on Friday and saturday are rented out first come first serve.
RESERve A ping pong TABLE
* PONG RESERVATIONS CAN BE CANCELLED BY THE BAR AT ANY TIME DUE TO BUYOUT REQUESTS AND UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES*
Reserving a ping pong table in advance is advised especially on weekends. You can book a pong table for a maximum of 2 hours. Parties can book a maximum of 2 pong tables on weekends after 8pm. To book a table in advance:
Please arrive on time for your reservation. We will give you a 5 minute grace period if you’re running late. Otherwise, we will rent to other
interested parties.
BOOK A private PARTY
Updated January 1, 2023
Back and Forth Bar is a great place for private events. Whether it’s a staff party, birthday party, holiday party or corporate function – we will gladly host you. If you are interested in booking your private event, please email us Provide your exact date, number of people in your group, start time, end time.
(info@backandforthbar.com)
contact
303 Columbia Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 2R7
Phone: 604 564 7664
EMAIL info@backandforthbar.com
Hours of Operation
AS OF November 7th, 2023
SUNDAY CLOSED
MONDAY CLOSED
TUESDAY 5PM - 1AM
WEDNESDAY 5PM– 1AM
THURSDAY 5PM–2AM
FRIDAY 5PM–3AM
SATURDAY 5PM–3AM
