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Hijingo’s 90s Bingo Download Brings Boozy Tuck Shop Nostalgia to Shoreditch

Hijingo’s 90s bingo show with neon lights and Dip Dab cocktails in Shoreditch
Credit: Hijingo

It’s giving Dip Dab meets Dr. Dre in the most unhinged way possible.

Shoreditch doesn’t do nostalgia quietly. So when Hijingo, London’s iconic immersive bingo den, decides to throw a 90s-themed party, you’d better believe it’s going to be loud, chaotic, and candy-coloured. Launching 2 September 2025, Hijingo – 90s Download is a full-throttle throwback packed with bingo mayhem, cult prizes, and cocktails inspired by your childhood sweet shop (but with way more tequila).

A 90s throwback with big beats and even bigger prizes

Hijingo has never been subtle. Known for its immersive visuals, genre-bending playlists, and club-level lighting, this Shoreditch hotspot is taking its format to the next (retro) level. 90s Download lands with all the nostalgic chaos of a school disco — just with way more tequila and significantly fewer questionable haircuts.

Guests enjoying immersive 90s bingo experience at Hijingo London
Credit: Hijingo

Each session blends high-stakes bingo, bonkers visuals, and a wild 90s soundtrack spanning from Biggie to Blink 182. Think hip-hop anthems, garage classics, pop bangers, and the odd boyband chorus that gets stuck in your head for days.

And the prizes? Let’s just say they’ve levelled up since your nan’s bingo hall. Expect Instax Minis, retro consoles, £250 cash wins, and even a holiday for two. It’s Shoreditch bingo on beast mode.

Sip Like It’s 1999: Boozy Tuck Shop Cocktails & Throwback Pint Prices

Hijingo is going back to the 90s, and this time, it’s fuelled by your childhood tuck shop… and pint prices you haven’t seen in decades. Yep, you read that right. For the duration of the show (while stocks last), you can get draught pints at actual 90s prices. We’re talking:

  • Birra Moretti for £1.80

  • Amstel for £2.00

  • Inch’s Cider for £1.90

It’s like happy hour met a time machine and decided to be generous.

people having beers at Hijingo
Credit: Hijingo

But let’s not forget the cocktails — because Hijingo’s 90s-inspired drinks menu is complete chaos (in the best way possible). Each serve is a full-on flavour flashback to the school tuck shop, just with a lot more vodka and a lot less parental supervision.

There’s WXD, a bright blue banger that’ll instantly remind you of your first regrettable alcopop.

Orange Soda brings tequila into the Kenan & Kel universe.

Sip Dab is vodka, peach, cranberry and lime with — yes — a literal Dip Dab on the side.

And Apple Jacks is a whiskey soda garnished with a sour apple belt, perfect for your Insta story and your inner 12-year-old.

Pair these with the glittering visuals and off-the-wall energy, and you’ve got a cocktail experience that hits harder than a Spice Girls reunion tour.

The full Hijingo experience — with a bucket hat twist

Running from Tuesday 2nd September to Sunday 12th October, this limited-run show is available as part of both the Bingo Brunch and Hijingo Experience packages. Prices start at just £16 per person, which is frankly a steal considering the chance to win a free holiday and your dignity back via karaoke.

And yes, themed outfits are encouraged. So dust off that bucket hat, grab your jelly sandals, and maybe bring a Tamagotchi just for the vibes.

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Credit: Hijingo

Why Shoreditch loves Hijingo (and you will too)

If you’ve not experienced Hijingo yet, it’s time. This isn’t your average bingo night. It’s a futuristic rave, immersive light show, and live performance spectacle all rolled into one. The venue — with space for 200 players, two cocktail bars, and the legendary Neko Box VIP area — is Shoreditch’s unofficial home of outrageous fun.

In a city full of bottomless brunches and themed pop-ups, Hijingo – 90s Download stands out. It’s unhinged, unapologetic, and totally unforgettable. And let’s be honest — the Dip Dab cocktail alone is worth the trip.

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📅 Hijingo – 90s Download

📍 90 Worship St, London EC2A 2BA

📆 2 September – 12 October 2025

🎟️ From £16 per person

🌐 hijingo.com