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Raleigh, N.C. — Ping‑pong just claimed a prime rooftop. Smash Social Club opened December 11 on the third floor of 500 Glenwood Avenue, transforming the former Ale House perch into a high‑energy “social playground” with table tennis, techy darts, shuffleboard and a cocktail‑driven menu. The site now declares “Smash Social Club is Now Open!”—a clear signal that Glenwood South has a fresh late‑night draw.
Behind the concept is LM Restaurants, the Raleigh‑based family group known for Vidrio, Taverna Agora, Birdie’s and the Carolina Ale House chain. Earlier this year LM moved to transition the Glenwood South Ale House into a game‑centric nightlife spot; leadership told Axios they’d been eyeing a post‑pandemic “eatertainment” pivot—and hinted that, if Smash resonates here, the model could be replicated in other markets…