Nice hangout spot with a cute lounge downstairs, but more notably, an eventful rooftop club space. What I love: Catching entertainment upstairs, especially during the day. When it's not too hot out (and lets be honest, I persevere even in the summer) I've really enjoyed watching drag shows, or even stumbling onto daytime dance parties. You can try coming here late at night, but it's a totally difference scene and a really long line. Still fun! What I like: I like the idea of having an actual brunch here, even though I haven't tried the food yet. I'm just glad it's an option here. What needs work: Don't bother getting cocktails, just keep it simple. read more

I loved this place. I found them on TikTok once I discovered we'd be heading to Tucson. They had a pretty packed rooftop as some of the students were having an event for parents. I loved seeing the mixed crowd and not feeling like the aunt's and uncles in a room full of college kids. Our drinks were pretty tasty and strong. I'd definitely return if we made another visit to the area. read more

We had our office holiday party at Playground and the team did a great job decorating and making everything festive for us, with great food & drinks! The focaccia was to die for, and a great harvest salad for me. The cheeseburgers, fries and BLTs looked great.. The flatscreen fireplaces are the best in our perfect weather. Highly recommend the service, and thanks to all for a great lunch & afternoon! read more

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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 ! read more

Playground Bar & Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Mackenzie is a liar. I called and asked if my Vertical ID was valid and able to get me in because i just turned 21 and when i got there they refused service. I don't understand why she gave me the wrong information, or else i wouldn't have even tried. read more

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. read more

Playground Bar & Lounge - Sesame ginger salad - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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! read more

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I stopped by for a drink Saturday night and had the blood orange margarita. It was mostly orange juice and served in a tall glass. You should definitely ask for it in a short glass with less juice for a better balance. read more

We came here for a local vendor event: the music was great. The drinks were really good. The event was free and such good vibes. They have an upper level and lower level and both had music and DJ. The upper level overlooks downtown and it's a good place to chill and have a drink and good time. read more

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. read more

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

I've been here multiple different times for different events (usually upstairs). Today I saw that they decorated for the holidays and had some holiday drinks so I stopped by. I sat inside and I had the prime rib fries, a yuletide 75 (gin drink) and for dessert I had a scoop of the salted caramel ice cream (delicious!). My server was Margaret and she was very friendly, but super busy working many tables. The fries were hot, but the meat on top was not. It's a good vibe with the decor read more

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. read more

Playground Bar & Lounge - Interior - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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. read more

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

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. read more

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Fun environment. Not great menu selection, pretty limited. Good customer service. If you're looking for a spot to grab a beer or quick drink, this is the spot. read more

My friends and I went out to have a good night and at the end of the night we were just getting ready to leave when another drunk guy attacked my friend and knocked my best friend stunned. Security didn't go after the guy just shouted "if you keep fighting we'll get the cops". They did ask my friend if he needed assistance which was good, but I think it was poor trying to prevent things from getting escalated. I'm definitely going to not go here for a while read more

I love the new remodel! I had dinner in the lower outdoor patio and it was so nice! The outdoor patio had a great ambience and was perfect to enjoy drinks and a meal with friends. The appetizers were good. I really enjoyed some of their specialty cocktails! There's a large variety to choose from so you can get something different every time you come. Upstairs, there is a fun outdoor dance floor later in the evening. The DJ was okay but the vibes were great! We had so much fun dancing the night away. There are multiple bars to order drinks at while taking a break from dancing your heart out. My friends and I have gone here multiple Friday and Saturday nights and always have a good time. read more

I was here with a Meetup group recently as part of a pub crawl. I'm not a drinker, so I had a Jumbo Prawn Cocktail ($16). It consisted of four large prawns and some cocktail sauce and lemon wedges. The prawns were pretty good, the cocktail sauce OK. All in all, it was decent but unexceptional. The place is kind of loud. Service was good. read more

Talk about discrimination rude staff!!! Tried to meet my 22 year old daughter for drink last night and the door men refused to let her in with her REAL ID! However had no problem letting other young woman through the door of the same race!!! WHAT TOTAL BULLSHIT!! I don't get what has happened to Tucson! Total disappointment!! read more

It's a cool place, but there's a bartender on the first floor who just gives me a bad vibe. The nice thing is I can just bypass her and go to the top floor where the bar tenders are happy and not crabby like the bottom. You know, now that I think about it, a crab does live its life on the bottom so there you have ladies and gentlemen. read more

Came in for drinks before going out to dinner. Sign said "Seat yourself", unfortunately there were several empty tables but no chairs. After finally finding a table with chairs, service was slow to order drinks and when we finally ordered, drinks were like juice and ice, ordered rye cherry limeade and it had very little vodka. Good things drinks were cheap. There was an outdoor seating area upstairs which we didn't go to but was playing 80's music but sounded more like 90's. There were several TVs above the bar area to watch the games. They did have cool restrooms though. read more

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

I found this restaurant online while visiting Tucson and it was okay. I wish I could give it a higher review because the environment was amazing and the service was so good but our food and drinks just weren't that good. We ordered spinach artichoke dip, seared beef skewers, and the fried Mac n cheese. I can't say the food was overall just bad but it lacked much needed flavor/seasoning/salt in my parties opinion. Also, don't remember the drinks we ordered but one was really really strong and one just wasn't that good. read more

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Music is literally so bad please do not come here, the line is never worth it and the vibes are never what you want them to be!! This is a PSA!!! read more

My father said they had a little glass, lots of ice, & big money- disaster. $9 for a 6oz cup filled to the brim with ice, light on kahlua and cheap vodka. Great business plan if all you're trying to do is rip off the public. When that's the only goal, you're not gonna get return customers and ultimately not survive in the restaurant business. Unless you're super good- then you can get the big money. But those restaurants atleast make a good product. It wasn't that. My first experience, Bums. read more

Playground Bar & Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Service is the only reason this place scored a one food is way over priced for the "stuff" that arrives on your table burger way under done than ordered the "bacon jam" was should be renamed salt jam will not be back read more

Friend tried explaining a misunderstanding with security guard in glasses and even apologizing for the trouble or coming off rude deadpanned told her to "FUCK OFF" which was at that point was actually no problem for us when the drinks were terrible the staff was rude and it stank everywhere you went THE WHOLE NIGHT i suggest HIWIRE which is literally next door much better ambience, staff and drinks!! read more

Great venue for a party - fun atmosphere, good food and drink options. Haven't been to the bar or for anything other than a special event

The most annoying and loudest place in downtown. Who plays loud music in an open space with apartment buildings next to it? They need to put up some walls or just close down and move somewhere else. read more

What is up with this corporate garbage ruining all congress street with its loud music blaring on historic property?? I love love to go clubbing and go out dancing, and I'm still in my 20s so by no means an old fart. But this place is so disrespectful to its community and tourists, there are literally two hotels adjacent and a live jazz club. Also, Tucson is huge- put your wanna be Vegas club somewhere else. What a way to ruin downtown Tucson read more

Super fun place! A friend and I stayed at the AC Hotel across the sidewalk and wandered in here to have a drink and a bite in the late afternoon. We were so pleasantly surprised by the OUTSTANDING service we got from all of the staff! They were so friendly, attentive, fun, and professional all at the same time. KUDOS to all of you! When we were leaving, they mentioned they were having drag brunch the next day (I'm obsessed), so we went back and had an amazing time, part 2. Thanks to all of you at The Playground for your hard work and for making our experience great! read more

Great service. Food is mediocre. Ordered the dry rub chicken wings. They were served on a bed of potato chips. Very salty wings. Someone ordered the calamari. Batter was light but could really taste the frying oil. Again great staff. A great place to stop in and meet some friends before the next adventure. Went there for the Tucson Jazz Festival. They did a great job. read more

Playground Bar & Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Hub, yes! Playground? No! Did I fall and bump my head? No, I don't think so. Read further. Since the construction is wrecking some of the downtown and Fourth Avenue businesses, a friend and I decided we would travel downtown to get some appetizers and a drink or two. We chose Playground. She'd been once; I'd never been. When we arrived, there was a private party upstairs and I got that inner glow that comes with community pride. I was pleased to see so many people with the same idea to invest some time on the downtown scene. What I noticed right away was that I really liked the feel of the space. I didn't care for the TVs near the bar, but I love that the bar takes center stage. I found the décor to be contemporary and welcoming. Love the hanging green, wall to ceiling, toward the back. Gorgeous locale. We took a seat. I had a chance to sit in one of those large black chairs. Comfortable and comforting. Everything was going well. Our greeter came right away to say hello and to provide the menus, which are designed in the form of composition handbooks. Nice touch. She then told us our server would be right with us. Sweet! Now, there must have been about six other people downstairs. Granted, the party upstairs was on in a big way, but we did see a couple of staff members floating around. We weren't sure who our server was, but we kept looking around every time someone would pass. No matter that the server didn't come right away. We were still browsing the menu. Nearly 10 minutes passed before our server arrived and asked if we would like water. We did. She left for another few minutes. We had a few questions and, when she returned, my friend allowed me to ask first. I wanted to know if the Chardonnay was oaked because, if it wasn't, I was going to try one of their cocktails. At that moment, the server pointed at the menu and, no lie, said: "The name of the wine is right there on the menu." The echo reverberated in my head: "...right there on the menu...right there on the menu...." In my mind I said, "Uhhhhh, OK." I proceeded to tell her that I wasn't familiar with the label and that I preferred full-bodied, buttery wines. She told me she would go ask about it. She returned more quickly this time, but she told me she wasn't sure if it was oaked. Insert: Long, deep, frustrated sigh. I asked if I could have a taste. She said sure and left. Now, my friend is still waiting patiently to ask her question. Never during this fiasco did the server ever ask if she wanted anything. It was at that point we began considering leaving. All told, we'd been at the establishment nearly 20 minutes. When our server returned she pulled the fatal drive-by: She slid the wine glass onto the table and kept walking, all without stopping. I gave my friend the eye. The Chardonnay was a bit too bright for me, so I considered a cocktail. But as we sat there talking about the utterly weird experience we were having, finding that yet again we were waiting and waiting for our server, we decided to just leave. We opted for a different downtown establishment, one with better service. At this moment, I have no interest in ever returning to the Playground, but I do suggest you check it out if you haven't. It is a wonderful concept, and is the kind of scene that adds to downtown. And while we never had a chance to order anything, the dining options sound delicious and, at times, fun. There were a few things on the menu that I had not seen on other menus in town. I just hope you have much improved service. read more

Playground Bar & Lounge - DJ on the deck - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I asked for 3 shots of don julio, and this bartender (keep in mind I didn't asked for it chilled) pours only 2 shots into his shaker and gives me 3 shots of watered down tequila.. for 36$.. dumbass tried to do some lame tricks too. Worst experience ever. We're never coming back here Be careful when you guys get drinks on weekends, these guys will try to finesse ya read more

Live music. Cool vibe. Rooftop seating with a full bar. Cool hangout spot. We just grabbed drinks and checked out the music while waiting for doors to open at Rialto. Already ate so did not try the food. read more

The Playground Bar & Lounge is a hipster/trendy/eclectic bar and restaurant in the heart of Tucson. I'm very impressed with the energy, vibe, staff and quality of food and beverage!! I'm so glad that I was turned on to this spectacular venue in beautiful downtown Tucson!! read more

Very chic take on a sports bar & also there's a rooftop. Go when they're doing "geeks who drink" trivia for a good time and win some free prizes. They have a "bartender of the month cocktail". High class back deck with even more TVs. ALSO- the ladies bathroom is all pink which we love. read more

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These people think they are in New York City or Paris. I asked for one glass of Merlot and got charged $15.22!! The entire bottle of Velvet Devil Merlot only costs $12.99. I will never ask for this wine again at this ripoff downtown establishment! read more