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Press Play Bar — Restaurant in Boulder

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Press Play Bar
Description
No-frills hangout with pub grub, flat-screens & various old-school video games in a simple space.
Nearby attractions
SmithKlein Gallery
1116 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Ana's Art Gallery
1100 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302
The Museum of Boulder
2205 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302
Boulder Theater
2032 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States
Art Source International
1237 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Boulder Escape Room
1966 13th St LL60, Boulder, CO 80302
Park Central Building
900 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302
The New Local
741 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Silver Vines Winery - Boulder
2015 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States
Evert Pierson Kids' Fishing Pond
9th Street and Boulder Creek East Boulder, CO 80302, 9th St, Boulder, CO 80302
Nearby restaurants
Pasta Jay's
1001 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States
Centro Mexican Kitchen
950 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar
1048 Pearl St Suite 105, Boulder, CO 80302
OZO Coffee | West Pearl
1015 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States
The Kitchen American Bistro
1039 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Dragonfly Noodle
2014 10th St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States
Trident Booksellers and Cafe
940 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Zoe Ma Ma Boulder
919 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
West End Tavern
926 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Gelato Boy
1021 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Nearby local services
Boulder Bookstore
1107 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Tonic Alchemy Lounge
2011 10th St, Boulder, CO 80302
uBreakiFix - Phone and Computer Repair
1136 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302
Fjällräven Boulder
1048 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
J Albrecht Designs
951 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Old Tibet
948 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States
Over The Moon Aveda Salon
1100 Spruce St # 103, Boulder, CO 80302
John Atencio
1048 Pearl St UNIT 111, Boulder, CO 80302
Onus iV Therapy + Longevity: Boulder
1035 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
Nearby hotels
St Julien Hotel & Spa
900 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
Hotel Boulderado
2115 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302
Boulder University Inn
1632 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302
The Bradley Boulder Inn
2040 16th St, Boulder, CO 80302
Limelight Boulder
1295 University Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
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Basic Info

Press Play Bar

1005 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
4.1(440)$$$$
Open until 2:00 AM
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No-frills hangout with pub grub, flat-screens & various old-school video games in a simple space.

attractions: SmithKlein Gallery, Ana's Art Gallery, The Museum of Boulder, Boulder Theater, Art Source International, Boulder Escape Room, Park Central Building, The New Local, Silver Vines Winery - Boulder, Evert Pierson Kids' Fishing Pond, restaurants: Pasta Jay's, Centro Mexican Kitchen, Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar, OZO Coffee | West Pearl, The Kitchen American Bistro, Dragonfly Noodle, Trident Booksellers and Cafe, Zoe Ma Ma Boulder, West End Tavern, Gelato Boy, local businesses: Boulder Bookstore, Tonic Alchemy Lounge, uBreakiFix - Phone and Computer Repair, Fjällräven Boulder, Pearl Street Mall, J Albrecht Designs, Old Tibet, Over The Moon Aveda Salon, John Atencio, Onus iV Therapy + Longevity: Boulder
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Phone
(720) 508-4916
Website
pressplaybar.com
Open hoursSee all hours
Thu4 PM - 2 AMOpen

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Featured dishes

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Spinach Arugula Salad - $7
With pecans, tomatoes and gorgonzola, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad - $7.5
Fresh Mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil and capers, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a balsamic reduction.
Centipede
Pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and mozzarella.
Koopa Killer
Alfredo, chicken and broccoli.
Mrs. Pacman
Tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic with mozzarella and tomato sauce.

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Live events

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Nearby attractions of Press Play Bar

SmithKlein Gallery

Ana's Art Gallery

The Museum of Boulder

Boulder Theater

Art Source International

Boulder Escape Room

Park Central Building

The New Local

Silver Vines Winery - Boulder

Evert Pierson Kids' Fishing Pond

SmithKlein Gallery

SmithKlein Gallery

4.8

(52)

Closed
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Ana's Art Gallery

Ana's Art Gallery

5.0

(27)

Closed
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The Museum of Boulder

The Museum of Boulder

4.4

(202)

Closed
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Boulder Theater

Boulder Theater

4.6

(986)

Closed
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Nearby restaurants of Press Play Bar

Pasta Jay's

Centro Mexican Kitchen

Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar

OZO Coffee | West Pearl

The Kitchen American Bistro

Dragonfly Noodle

Trident Booksellers and Cafe

Zoe Ma Ma Boulder

West End Tavern

Gelato Boy

Pasta Jay's

Pasta Jay's

4.2

(1.1K)

$$

Closed
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Centro Mexican Kitchen

Centro Mexican Kitchen

4.3

(786)

$$

Closed
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Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar

Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar

4.4

(699)

$

Closed
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OZO Coffee | West Pearl

OZO Coffee | West Pearl

4.6

(501)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of Press Play Bar

Boulder Bookstore

Tonic Alchemy Lounge

uBreakiFix - Phone and Computer Repair

Fjällräven Boulder

Pearl Street Mall

J Albrecht Designs

Old Tibet

Over The Moon Aveda Salon

John Atencio

Onus iV Therapy + Longevity: Boulder

Boulder Bookstore

Boulder Bookstore

4.8

(1.1K)

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Tonic Alchemy Lounge

Tonic Alchemy Lounge

4.7

(157)

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uBreakiFix - Phone and Computer Repair

uBreakiFix - Phone and Computer Repair

4.4

(652)

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Fjällräven Boulder

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Reviews of Press Play Bar

4.1
(440)
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1.0
1y

Terrible experience at this place. Would absolutely never even go near again. Rude staff that was on a power trip. I will never be taking my friends here ever again.

Edit: Here's reasoning for the 1-star review: Tried to go here on a night hanging with friends. Three bouncers checked IDs at the top of the stairs, as usual.

As usual, I went down the stairs after being admitted, and I was very surprised when four more bouncers asked to check IDs at the bottom of the stairs. I asked them why they needed to check IDs again after I had already been checked. I didn't refuse -- I was just confused in the moment.

These bouncers said the guys at the top of the stairs "don't work for us" and that I "must've gotten pranked." If this was really true, and I doubt it was, why would they let random people stand at their entrance with flashlights checking IDs?

At this point, I was still confused, and one bouncer decided to shove me up the stairs, telling me to get out for "refusing" to show my ID. In this altercation, I tripped and lost my shoe. I was never physical in return. Again, I wasn't refusing to show my ID, I was extremely confused with the sequence of events.

Even once I was outside the bar on a public sidewalk, this bouncer continued to shove me and yell at me. I was never physical in return, and I was off of the property.

The situation was escalated by employees when it didn't need to be. It was just a misunderstanding (and poor management), but it never once needed to be physical. As I said before, it was just employees on...

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1.0
6y

Have to say, the bartenders were awesome. Fast, attentive service. Honestly some of the best bartending I've seen. I'm giving it a 1 star because of the management. We were playing a final game of air hockey, that we'd paid for, when the clock struck 2am. A bouncer asked us to leave which we agreed to do, as another bouncer comes literally screaming in our faces to leave. I understand he was probably heated from a previous confrontation, but dude, this is your job. I've been to countless bars where people have been kicked out, and I've never been screamed at like this wacko. To make matters worse, three other bouncers witnessed what was happening and stood by their weak employees actions. We tried talking to the "manager bouncer" as we were leaving about the matter and he was equally not as interested to hear anything wrong that his "team" could have committed. Needless to say, I have no desire to come here again. It was especially sad to have brought out-of-state friends here to be treated as they were. In fact, I'm going to make an effort to not come here again. I couldn't believe the lunacy of the bouncers who all seemed to have been on the same...

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5.0
9y

2021, Update: The thing I missed the most during the pandemic was most definitely shaking a leg and getting my groove on. I’m so so happy Press Play is back open and have been having a blast dancing the night away with friends these past few weekends.

There are new games, new drinks, new staff, and new treats (pizza!).

Definitely drop in for post work happy hour or to shake off the workweek on the dance floor.

2017: I've been frequenting this space since it was 'Round Midnight. I've found that it's always a good place to wind down with some arcade games and a definite go-to on the nights you are aching to shake a leg.

Since it's been taken over by new ownership the space has seen many improvements including the addition of lots of great games (ski-ball, Big Buck Hunter, pinball, etc.) and two lovely pool tables.

Earlier in the night yummy Italian fare from the establishment above is available. The bar staff are attentive and friendly and there are frequent nights where there are specials offered on drinks.

Bottom line: if you are in Boulder and would like to challenge some friends to a fun arcade game or dance till the cows come home this...

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Jonathan GrubbJonathan Grubb
Ton of fun at this place that we randomly found while wondering around Boulder. Drink prices were very reasonable and a nice selection of games, from old school cabinets and pinball machines to a few newer options as well. A friend (in the first picture) and myself ended up beating The Simpson’s arcade game from the 90s for about $6 total while we were there. I highly recommend going if you are in Boulder and looking for an old school arcade.
Casey ElliottCasey Elliott
Didn't try the food, the drinks are good and well priced. The games cost quarters but are cheap and so much fun. They have an ATM and a change machine. It's 25cents for a ping pong ball and loads of entertainment. Generally it's like a dive bar but elevated with games. Great hangout spot with friends for sure. The staff is funny and friendly. Parking is street parking or there are a couple garages close by.
Weston HoodWeston Hood
Havent been in a while but this place can get pretty lit. Their drink prices and deals are decent and their games are basically endless. If you like arcade games, pinball, pool, or ping pong, this is the place. If you dont like any of these things then why are you even reading this review? Come check it out.
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Ton of fun at this place that we randomly found while wondering around Boulder. Drink prices were very reasonable and a nice selection of games, from old school cabinets and pinball machines to a few newer options as well. A friend (in the first picture) and myself ended up beating The Simpson’s arcade game from the 90s for about $6 total while we were there. I highly recommend going if you are in Boulder and looking for an old school arcade.
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Didn't try the food, the drinks are good and well priced. The games cost quarters but are cheap and so much fun. They have an ATM and a change machine. It's 25cents for a ping pong ball and loads of entertainment. Generally it's like a dive bar but elevated with games. Great hangout spot with friends for sure. The staff is funny and friendly. Parking is street parking or there are a couple garages close by.
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Havent been in a while but this place can get pretty lit. Their drink prices and deals are decent and their games are basically endless. If you like arcade games, pinball, pool, or ping pong, this is the place. If you dont like any of these things then why are you even reading this review? Come check it out.
Weston Hood

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