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Answers: For Chad Yurkin, Ace Ping Pong Lounge is a move in a different direc- tion. The co-owner of District Nightclub in Kitchener opened his second major business venture about a month ago and, so far, the reviews are positive. "We're really happy. The feedback has been great," said Yurkin, who is invested in the space with a group of partners. Ace officially opened on Sept. 8, but Yurkin said the ownership group hasn't gone full bore with market- ing efforts as of yet. "What we wanted to do was avoid any negative ex- perience," said Yurkin of the soft opening of sorts. Soon, Yurkin will put time and effort into marketing toward a younger demo- graphic, including univer- sity students and young tech workforce. With the younger clien- tele, there has been a dra- matic shift in the way they entertain themselves, said Yurkin. "The shift in nightlife and entertainment is dras- tic, especially with millen- nials," said Yurkin. "We've seen a shift of more group social nightlife that doesn't necessarily include big music and clubs." Yurkin said there will always be a demand for nightclubs and drinking establishments, but what he has seen lately is a de- mand for experience- based venues. The rise of entertainment such as es- cape rooms is an example of experience-based enter- tainment. Aside from young peo- ple, Yurkin has noticed Ace being used as a venue for date nights for couples of all ages. The idea came in 2016, when Yurkin was speaking with a friend about a simi- lar type of setup in Toron- to. "We just got really excit- ed," said Yurkin. Since that time, Yurkin and his part- ners have been searching for the perfect spot. There was one space at which they almost signed a lease, but it fell through. It was in March of this year that the space they currently occu- py, the former Sugar Mountain Confectionery, became available. The space includes ping-pong tables that can be reserved by the hour or taken on a drop-in basis. Regular drop-in rates are $10 for a half-hour and $15 for an hour. On Friday and Saturday nights after 8 p.m., it's $15 for a half-hour and $25 for an hour. Reservation rates at all times are $15 for a half- hour and $30 for a full hour. On those Friday and Saturday nights, Ace turns into "Ace after Dark" which includes slightly louder music, funky col- oured lights and a general- ly more upbeat atmo- sphere. "The energy level is up just a little bit," said Yur- kin. The space features a kitchen that can put to- gether mainly shareable meals, such as pizza and other snack food. The lounge also includes a full service bar with beer on tap, as well as harder drinks. The business also takes on private parties, either during regular business hours or outside. For more information on Ace Ping Pong Lounge, visit www.acepingpon- glounge.com or call (226) 972-3834. BUSINESS UPTOWN WATERLOO'S ACE PING PONG LOUNGE FOCUSES ON CREATING AN EXPERIENCE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday, Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. ADDRESS: 9 King St. N., Waterloo COST: $10 to $30 for ping pong tables Chad Yurkin, co-owner of Ace Ping Pong Lounge, officially opened the new venture on Sept. 8. The lounge is intended to be a experience-based venue to provide a different type of entertainment. Adam Jackson/Metroland LOUNGE INCLUDES PING PONG TABLE RENTALS, FOOD AND DRINK ADAM JACKSON ajackson @waterloochronicle.ca NEWBIZ LEARN ABOUT NEW BUSINESSES IN YOUR COMMUNITY. WATERLOOCHRONICLE.CA