Da Playground Maui really sets the tone the moment you walk in. The place is colorful, organized, and gives off such a welcoming energy. You can feel right away that it's a safe and inclusive space, definitely LGBTQ+ friendly from the start. The bartenders greet you with a smile and a big aloha super attentive and warm. Drinks are on point too! The Margarita is a home run, poured heavy (if that's your style, you'll love it). The Lemon Drop is smooth and refreshing, almost too easy to drink because you can barely taste the alcohol so it's dangerous in the best way. Their branding logo with the rainbow lip bite is powerful. Everything about this place feels intentional, fun and inviting. The show itself was perfect. The way the performers engage with the crowd was amazing and pure talent from the heart. The outfits are bold, creative and absolutely stunning, adding to the power of the show. The crowd is incredible, going absolutely wild, screaming and of course letting out those Cheehoos that lift the energy even higher. This has to be the longest review I've ever written, but it's worth it. A place and experience like this deserves every word. The atmosphere is lively, colorful, and just makes you want to settle in, let loose and have a good time :) Definitely will be coming back! read more

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Atmosphere was cool, but if you're a person of color, especially black wouldn't recommend bartender serves white people before Black people even if you were at the bar first and begging for there attention I really didn't appreciate it. I came here on vacation, but it didn't feel like Ohana at this club. Probably wouldn't club on this island. I'd try a luau. Waikiki is definitely where it's at!! read more

I had a very disappointing experience at this club in Maui and would not recommend it, especially for Black people and other people of color. I was treated unfairly and ignored while others were served before me. A tall white man with brown hair behind the bar looked directly at me and chose to serve white customers who had just walked up after me. I was the only Black person at the bar, and it was clear I was being overlooked. Earlier, a white woman with blonde hair (with dark roots showing) had helped me when I ordered a shot, but when I later tried to get her attention the same way others were, she responded disrespectfully and told me she would not help me. This was blatant racism, and it left me feeling disrespected and unwelcome. I will not be returning, and I would caution other people of color when considering this place.i thought Ohana meant family but I guess that's not the case at this establishment. read more

Looking to get fucked up? Go to a great show? Fun night? Look no farther! Da playground got u. Will keep coming back again and again If you see me here i'm probably pretty close to blacking out... please buy me a water read more

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if i could i would give a 0 stars. My husband and i bought tickets for 2 champagne bottles totaling $168 and at the door they turned us away because we allegedly didn't purchase general admission tickets. And are saying its because of our "attitude " at the door. we followed all of their directions. We got in line and showed our tickets and was immediately told it was sold out and now all of a sudden its our attitude. staff and management were extremely rude for no reason. General admission is only $30 each and there is 2 of us and they still turned us away even though we have already paid $168 and still would not let us in. 0/10 do not recommend. read more

I appreciate places like Da Playground Maui! Came here on a Friday Night. There is lots of parking at the Maui Ocean Center parking lot. Cover was pricey at $20 but totally understandable to help cover the cost of the venue, dj's, workers etc. There is wide selection of drinks on the menu at an affordable price. The area is spacious with seating at the bar and a table fronting the dance area. I didnt try the food but maybe next time I will. Overall, I enjoyed my time here and would come again. read more

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Great vibe for venue At 8 pm for Mile Love. 10 pm+ mia Unprofessional. Show some respect for fans. Of course, I am from Inglewood and he is from Hawthorne. read more

BEST PLACE EVER!!! Hands down the best place to go for all your entrainment needs. They have many different types of events and live band performances that will not disappoint. read more

We like Da Playground . Its a fun venue to see music shows and g dancing to a Dj . It's not super overly priced .

Came here to get a midday sip while out running errands. It was about 1pm so the place was empty. We order a couple of drinks, got some free chips and salsa (with yelp check in) and listened to some music. Pros: The music was really good. They played alot of mash ups between hip hop and rock. Also, they have free arcade games like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. Lastly, the bartender was super nice and told us how this place has live music on the weekends. So i'll definitely be back for that since I love live music. Cons: The free chips and salsa that we got with check-in were pretty bland. We didnt really finish them. I also tried a spicy salmon hand roll (same sentiments) The drinks were a short pour. I got a vodka martini and my glass wasnt even full. Typically my martini's are spilling over. Ultimately, I might go back to experience the live music but I would eat before and pregame. read more

Da Playground Maui - Arts & Entertainment Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

This music venue has been around for a few years delivering a new entertainment spot for central Maui. However, this past weekend was my first time. The bouncer and door staff were surprisingly friendly. Easy to pay and enter with Apple Pay. The layout of the space is great with tables seating and plenty S.R.O. Ample dance floor to get down. Plenty of Airflow to keep patrons cool. Bar staff was super cool and friendly. Smiles all around with quick service. The only thing i would suggest is that they mop the floors once in a while. The floor by bar is a bit sticky. Besides that it as a fun night out with friends old and new. read more

Da Playground Maui - Photo borrows from website. Not my photo. - Arts & Entertainment Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Great vibe, but bar is very sneaky. While one bar tender was able to serve cups of water, another said they only sold bottled water ($2!). In addition to charging for water, they automatically added an 18% gratuity fee when I ordered 12 shots at "last call". So like a dummy I didn't check because earlier in the night, when I ordered 13 shots, there was no gratuity fee added. It would have totally been ok if she verbally told me it was added, and I wouldn't have added tip on top of that. Mind you these shots cost $10! I never usually keep my receipts, but so glad I did. So sorry for the bad review, but I just feel like I was taken advantage of. read more

My husband and I went to the Mötley2 show. What a great time! The venue was great. The drinks were great. The staff was friendly. I'd also like to add that the band was terrific and they had a way of getting the audience involved that made it such a fun night. read more

Absolutely love this place. Best event venue/concert venue. Staff are great, drinks are cold, reggae every Sunday.... Always the best music on island...once dancing is "open" again it will be crazy hard to get in as so many shows it's hard to get in as it stands. Light up dancing floor music wise something for everyone.... Best place ever!! read more

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Awesome venue in the middle of paradise! Spacious , modern , and the best owners and staff a talent could be hosted with. I look forward to returning here. read more

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Ekolu was awesome! Bar was very clean and drinks were good. Will be back to try the food! read more

Da Playground Maui - Arts & Entertainment Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Fantastic venue ! Great lights sound and every seat in the house allows you to dive dive in to the music . read more

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Great happy hour. Good sushi and drinks, awesome fries, and really zany eclectic ambience. Had fun playing video games! Staff is really friendly as well! read more

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We came to Maui for the second time and wanted to live like the locals for a few days. DaPlayground was a great time. Good live music and drinks. The bartender was great and even though it was packed , each side of the bar had a designated bar tender which was nice because getting drinks was very easy. We didn't try the food but we plan to come back again to listen to another band and will update review read more

a real music venue, primarily, with some small food items. I come here for specific events that I like, not necessarily a place I would go on a random night, but check the calendar to see if they have something that interests you. read more

Delicious food, huge portions, great happy hour, reasonable pricing, and good vibe! Sushi burrito in particular was fantastic. read more

Da Playground Maui - Sushi Burrito - Arts & Entertainment Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Went here for the fiesta Latino night. It's a place your parents would like, but definitely not for young people. Save your money, the vibes are not it (unless you want to just sit and enjoy the music). read more

Great fries. Good happy hour drinks!! Will be back to try more apps. Good location and parking.

Great venue great band playing but they need to re evaluate there system. Staff is great and people booking the events are solid

This place is great!!! The owners are beautiful people! Being able to have a venue like this on Maui is amazing!! I cannot wait to go to more shows and such here. The drinks, bartenders and servers are A plus, especially Beau and Mikaela!! read more

Watched Maoli play and rock the house sound guy was great because they brought there own professional sound engineer then went on another night to watch live music and the house sound engineer was terrible and I've watched that same band at a different venue sound way better then at the play ground because of the sound engineer read more

We went here right before the aquarium. They have a great (basically all day) happy hour. We only had drinks but service was great and quick! read more

Really fun atmosphere! Great local joint. Go if you want to enjoy comedy, good drinks and a fun atmosphere. Plus couple that run the place are super cute. My favorite comedians were the owner and Cody. read more

Saw a comedy show there last night that was super fun. Didn't really have any expectations but figured it would be entertaining no matter what. But it ended up being super fun and hilarious! Surprisingly, all of the comedians were so funny! I highly recommend going to see a show there if you get a chance! read more

NO dancing allowed. Worst night ever at a live show. My group of 5 didn't even wanna stay but, we were told there would not be a refund & we had no alternate plan for 4th. Had I known ahead of time, we would not have bought the tickets. I had flown in from Oahu for this... Not worth it! read more

Went there on our honeymoon on a random Tuesday...... it was a good time. Staff was great and had good beer selection

Went to a show last Friday! What a blast, this venue has done a great job being clean, safe and fun for everyone! You must check this out! best new spot in Maui. read more

After not attending musical events for almost 2 years due to Covid it was a pleasure to find a new place in Maalaea with live music! The venue is in Maalaea just past the Pacific Whale Foundation store. Lots of free parking available. Da Playground is a large space with tables for 2, 4, 5 or bar seating. The staff is very attentive and accommodating. My main complaint is that the chairs aren't very comfortable ( especially if you are a "larger" person) but the staff got me another chair that was a little more comfortable. The food menu is so-so--just nothing that was very exciting, but hey, this is a bar! I had the turkey panini one night and the chicken apple sausage the second night. Both were good, but not over the top. Draft beer (Maui Brewing Company) is $6 which is a great price for Maui! The venue has a variety of musical guests-something for everyone. I thought the sound system was a little echoey, maybe because it is a large warehouse type space, But, I'm hoping that this place makes it because we need a good music venue on Maui! read more