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Playground Bar & Lounge

3.3 (251 reviews)
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Catering services

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JP P.

Nothing but Tucson vibes here . The view from Playground is worth the visit alone . I had a great time at an event here and the crowd was amazing energy , loved it !

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Chelsea J.

Right now the Hub and Playground are combined and serving food out of the Playground. It wasn't busy at all today, Sunday, for lunch. I was extremely impressed with the food and service. My water was constantly being filled and the teamwork really stood out. I had the sesame ginger salad and it was the best salad I've had in a long time. I added shrimp for an extra $10 and there were only 5 shrimp, so that was disappointing. Turned out to be a very expensive salad, although I did really enjoy it. There are tons of TVs with the games. This is a great place to hang out on a Sunday.

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Beverly S.

If you're into outdoor bar setting with ample space to dine and dance definitely check this place out! Don't worry about the heat because it has cover and fans with cool water blown out when it's on. The servers have been very attentive and the bar food is worth a try. I was there for the R&B Rooftop vibe event which was so much fun. If available I highly recommend their mimosa tower /$50, it's 2 bottles worth of alcohol and at that time you have an option of pineapple, cranberry or orange juice. The DJ and music made us dance where space is available. Definitely check it out!

cookies and cream ice cream - 1 scoop
Hope W.

the service was great... the food was alright. probably wouldn't go again. we got the mac and cheese as an appetizer and it was the best thing we had. however, it was so rich you could only have a few bites before it was too much. 8/10. for my meal i got the ribeye and enjoyed it for the most part. not the best or worst i have had. there was a lot of tendions however and i could eat about 1/4 of it. the sauce it was served with was delicious. 7/10. we got ice cream for dessert and it was alright. only had a few bites and wouldn't waste my calories again. 6/10.

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Kaela S.

This bar was the third stop on my Saint Patrick's Day excursion in Downtown Tucson and honestly it was a very brief one, but it was a pleasant experience because (oddly) it was louder on the outside. Inside was nice and spacious and the music was loud but not horrendously loud so you couldn't hear anybody. The bartender was quick to take and make orders (which we had a baby Guinness shot and a tequila shot), so we were out as quickly as we were in! I would probably come back for a proper experience, but overall what I got to see was fun despite the brevity of my visit.

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Kala J.

We arrived right at noon, we had made a reservation but once on the rooftop we couldn't figure out why! The seating was scarce, didn't seem like enough and insufficient tabletops for brunch. We ordered from the bar first, I ordered "if you're drinking this, it's too late." For $10 I wasn't impressed! The bartender touched everything from the ice to our straws with her bare hands while making our drinks. After paying for our drinks we found a table and waited a while for the waitress. Once she arrived she was great but the food... I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was delicious! However, the french toast sticks were burnt, like inedible so we sent them back. They came back about half an hour later, if not more. The saving grace out of all of this was the DJ, Jason. He was dope! The music was great and that made for a good time in my opinion.

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Jodi H.

What a fun spot to come and hang out and dance the night away. The best part of this place is the rooftop bar which is so wonderful. Our only suggestion is that techno does get a little tiring. We came here for G3 and sat downstairs at first and listen to some really good music until the karaoke started. We headed upstairs to the lounge area, but after about an hour and a half of techno, we decided to leave and try some thing else. The suggestion would be to vary the music a little bit according to the crowd. The crowd before 10 PM is usually 50 and up to 70 something in age so maybe a little more variety would be good. Other than that the staff is awesome, the manager came around and introduced himself to everybody, and the bartenders are really attentive and on the money. Nice to have such a classy place in downtown Tucson.

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Tasty burger and seasonal salad with food from Hub, and fun holiday cocktails! Service was fast and attentive.

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Real creepy guy over the weekend and Andrew from their security jumped right in and drinks were cheap. 10/10.

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Everyone was awesome, food was quick and tasty! Lots of screens to see games, we got what we came for!

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Ask the Community - Playground Bar & Lounge

Is this 21+ on Friday nights?

Our venue is all ages until 10PM. After 10PM, it is 21 and over.

Husband and I are Looking to take our daughter and her girlfriends for a bday dinner and listen to music. They are all underage (20) Are we allowed to bring them with us or do they. Red to be 21?

My lady and I usually go early on Saturdays to hear music or on Sundays and we have seen younger kids there with families. Im sure you can, just call and maybe find out the times that are set for families.

Is there a dress code?

No gang affiliated wear, overly baggy clothing or face tattoos at discretion of business.

What kind of music do they play here?

Music programming can be found on our website at https://playgroundtucson.com/calendar/

How much for roof top resorvation?

Hi, Isabel, thank you for your interest in making a rooftop reservation at Playground!… 

If looking for a place to go sit down drink listen to music and make friends my age (35) or older, where can I go?

La cocina is one of my favorite places. They always have live music. The place is relaxing, good for a good conversation.

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Review Highlights - Playground Bar & Lounge

Disappointed the roof top not available to see yet as per the waitress not enough security yet.

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