Tucson
Playground Rooftop

Playground Rooftop

Bars & Breweries in Tucson

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+1 520 207 82 01278 E Congress St, Tucson, Arizona 85701 · Downtown

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278 E Congress St, Tucson, Arizona 85701

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About

FORMED IN THE CENTER OF TUCSON’S BOOMING DOWNTOWN, WE’VE FOCUSED ON BUILDING AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT CATERS TO ALL. WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO DINE BEFORE A CONCERT, UNWIND AFTER WORK, TAKE IN THE LATEST SPORTING EVENT OR DANCE INTO THE MORNING–WE HAVE YOU COVERED!

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Rooftop seating
  • Sports

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food

Dining options

  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Hours

Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8 PM to 2 AM
Saturday
8 PM to 2 AM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed

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