Play

841 Baker St, Costa Mesa
(714) 880-9664

Recent Reviews

Jim S.

PERMANENTLY CLOSED?! Closed for a year due to covid (as of 2022-04-07). They don't seem to be coming back.

Janet Chua

In all honesty I don't drink so my ability to rate bars on the booze factor are quite limited. Generally when I'm in a bar it's someone else's idea. Given that if I like a place it's likely a good thing since really people that do drink have limited criteria for a bar, "Do they have booze? Can I drink without going broke? "How likely am I to get killed in a bar fight?"... alright the last one is probably thought about less than the first two.

Tom Pham

Cool spot to hang out, have a drink and grab a bite while having the vast array of games available. Look for Brian for all of your drinking desires, very good guy ♣️♦️♥️♠️??????????

Shalyn W.

LET'S PLAY. (Located inside of Mansion night club) Literally, you can come here and play games and chill. There are throwback games as well. They even have the newer ones like the Nintendo Switch. Such a great place to go on a date, be with friends or go alone! If you do come alone, the owner/bartender Brian can be your therapist while your sippin on your drink. (JUST KIDDING) hahahaha. There are couches, tables and the bar you can sit at. There's a lot of room. I believe Tuesday and Thursday are Taco night! I like the carne asada tacos, chicken quesadillas, and the nachos! I haven't tried the other stuff yet. Something about the cheese got me though. Yuuuummmm. Customer Service is 10/10. Always so nice and welcoming! Feels weird to say welcoming from a bar... but if you go, you get what I'm talking about. I'll definitely come back!

Evelyn Lee

Service is really nice. You can book tables ahead of time and it's free, but they require a credit card, which they will charge if you don't show up. It can get kind of busy later in the evening, but it's pretty low key before 8.Play

Yvette H.

It was my first time at Play, but the place exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a chill hangout with friends, food, and games: Play is the answer. The customer service was amazing, and most of the crowd tonight (Tuesday night) were regulars. Drinks got me tipsy without breaking the bank, and they had their Taco Tues/Thurs food specials to satisfy the drunk munchies.This place is one of my new favorite spots!

Krista G.

We LOVE Play. Wu-Tang on the speakers, delicious foods, strong drinks, great prices, and super fun throwback video games. Brian somehow always remembers everyone's name. Great place to spend a Tuesday or Thursday evening!

Greg Fournier

Great lil bar!

Michael Klopfer

Great atmosphere and service!

Carol V.

DRINKS will get you tipsy. THROWBACK VIDEO GAMES will keep you entertained. And TACOS will make your tummy happy! PLAY sealed the deal! Thanks, guys!

Noe Guerrero

Awesome place for games and drinks!

Cynthia N.

I went to Play this past Tuesday to celebrate my 21st birthday! It was my first time coming--so I didn't know what to expect, other than it was a nearby/chill-looking bar that I had found on Yelp. It's also only open on Tuesday's/Thursday's, so make sure you check their hours before going. Some bars that I reached out to didn't allow birthday cakes because it takes away from the excitement from other customers (which I totally understand); however, when I called the bar, Brian was able to contact me right away! When I arrived to the bar, Brian was very welcoming to me and my friends. He explained everything on the menu, as well as told us all the things we needed to know about the games. The games are all first-come first serve, and I believe the pool table is $1 per person. My friends and I were able to try the tacos and micheladas. If you're contemplating on a choice of meat, the spicy al pastor pineapple is to die for!! My compliments to the chef. The micheladas can be a little bit spicy, so if you can't handle the heat, make sure you let Brian or the bartender know! It's so good though, especially with the candy it's paired with. Brian is probably one of the many reasons why my friends & I will come back!! Compared to another bar we had gone to the night before, the atmosphere of Play is just warm and tight-knitted. I wasn't able to capture any photos of the bar; but when you're there, you can clearly see that there may have been regulars who already knew other people at the bar and Brian himself! Thank you & happy thanksgiving to the staff at Play! I hope to come again soon.

Kendall E.

Came here for a double date last night and had such a great time! The food and drinks are delicious and very affordable! Seriously get anything on the menu and you will be happy! The owner Brian is such a genuine person who truly cares about his business and his customers and wants everyone to have a good time. The atmosphere is very relaxed and inviting. Tons of games to play for FREE from console games to arcade games to Jenga to Pool, this place has it all. Only open Tuesday and Thursday but definitely worth going even on a work night. Definitely will be back!

Tara W.

Bruh. Absolutely terrible. The whole "free until 10:30" is a scam. They don't let people in until 11 so that everyone has to pay a $20 fee at the door. The line was super long and dragged around the street. My friend and I waited in line for at least an hour and a half and when we got in, it was wack. You could tell that everyone thought they were hot s*** being in a club (mostly young college kids) and the vibe was so weird. I felt so d*** paying $20 to get in to a club that I ended up leaving after 30 minutes. Not to mention, the venue was so small and they kept letting people in when it felt like it was at capacity. My friend and I were on the dance floor and people kept pushing and pushing us into a corner bc of how many people there were. I honestly got scared that we would be trapped there if they kept letting people in. The owner of this "club" is a scammer who makes a cool Instagram ad to target young people who are looking to have fun. Please don't ever come here, they don't deserve your money. Trust me, you would have more fun just getting drunk at your house with your friends.

Tiff N.

I heard about this place just wanna check it out. Friday night is rewind night, music was aight hiphop r&b mixed. The vibes kinda bored, like asian college night.

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