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    3.9 (86 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    Gypsy G.

    What a night!!! You better work!!!! lol had a blast as always! Show stoppers! Dance floor was a little musty but that was people's choice to come out like that... but had an amazing time met some great people and danced liked everyone was watching!!! Bartenders were getting the drinks perfect!!! I did have to ask for water and lady was not happy with me but I was hot... lol I would of ordered a drink with her but she wasn't too nice about me waiting (helped people who came after me and I stood patiently waiting even though it had been my turn) for water but that's okay.. I won't ask again...

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    Kathy L.

    Always have a good time at Play!! Vibes are always there, they have security when you walk in. There are multiple rooms to be in & outdoor patio as well. The main stage room is the most popular one & when there is intermission the dance floor room fills up quickly. The bartender are great & friendly. I got this drink they had on the counter already mixed, that sounded good. The bartender told me to try it first to see if he needs to fix it, it was lil tart at first but he added something & mixed it up & it was perfect! We had a great time & enjoyed the performers & a bit of dancing.

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    Jeffrey R.

    Wow! After a $15 cover charge I was a little skeptical. But this place was WORTH it! Top caliber performances in a show that lasted well over an hour. Each performer was serving looks and talent. The stage is enormous yet they worked every inch of that floor. The bartenders were friendly and drinks were very reasonable and The host was spot on my stomach hurt from laughing so hard. An amazing night; looking forward to visiting their sister club in Nashville. This place is huge, everything shouted you're here to have FUN!

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    Calvin S.

    Play Louisville in Louisville Kentucky. This is an amazing night club for everyone. Not just for the LGBTQIA+ community. They welcome everyone with open arms and they just want to see everyone have a good time. This night club is for 18 years and older. You must be 21 years old to drink. Play Louisville is in the nulu neighborhood near downtown. There is free parking to the night club. As you enter, you do have to pay a cover fee. Depends on the night or event, the cover fee can be $5-$20 per person. It's cash only! They do have an atm machine available near the front door. After you pay the cover fee, they will give you a wrist band. One will be for 18 through 20 years old and the other wristbands for 21 and over. After you put the wristband on. You have two options, you can go left which the theater for drag queens or right which is the dance floor for the club area. Each room has a bar inside so you don't have to go far to get a drink. They also have another room on the left that looks like a chill room (relax room) and patio for smoking. That room also have a bar too. They do have two locations for bathrooms. One in the theater and the other in the chill room. It's really easy to navigate through the building since it's a complete cycle. The theater is the best part about play Louisville in my opinion. They have booths on each side of the stage and tables all around floor. The bar is in front of the stage. Like literally, this is the best club for a drag show. I have been to so many other clubs that performs drag and Play Louisville hit this setup out the park. I have been to NYC clubs, Miami clubs, LA clubs etc. but Play Louisville is the best for any drag show out there! You do have to pay for the booths and you can reserve the tables which they are reserved and taken on busy nights and major events but the room is so big that standing up isn't a problem. On Saturday's, the room does get full just a FYI but still big enough without feeling you need to leave the room. All the drag performers are amazing and very talented. If you want to have a good time. I highly coming here for the drag show! The nightclub is just like any other nightclub in my opinion. You have the Dj, lights, drinks, people dancing. So to me it's just a nightclub. On Sundays, they do have Latino Night I believe in the night club. Just to warn you, when you are dancing. You shoes will get sticky. People drops their drinks all the time on the floor. The employees are wonderful. I never have any issue with them at all. The owner also goes there sometimes during busy days. It's nice to see someone enjoy what they do with their business. The place is clean beside when people drop their drinks but that's just normal for people getting drunk. The bathroom can get bad during busy hours of the night. Like I said in my previous comment. It's drunk people. What can you do. Make sure to visit the best club all around! I highly recommend this amazing club! Overall 5/5

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    Nancy P.

    Had a blast at Play celebrating Leo's "2023 best of winners." The space is amazing. Huge dance floor on one side of the venue, a large area with stage on the opposite side with tables and elevated seating on both sides of the stage, bars in both areas. A front room as well as a patio with outside seating. As part of the celebration, they performed a drag show that was fabulous, talented dancers, with beautiful makeup and gorgeous outfits. Also, we got to see a local comedian as well as the cirque Louie troupe preform various acrobatic acts. My first time in the venue and it did not disappoint. Street parking and a lot across from the venue.

    Abbie S.

    Play by far has been one of the best drag shows I have ever been to! My friends and I rented out a booth and it was very spacious for 20 people. We had a great view of the stage and easy access to the bar. It was Mardi Gras themed, which was super fun however you needed a mask to get free entry. Unfortunately we weren't aware of that so we had a 15$ cover fee.The vibes in there were magical, all of the drag queens put on such an amazing show. Ms Lexi Love was by far my favorite, her outfits, roller skates and presence were to die for. If you ever find yourself in Louisville and need a great source of entertainment, go to PLAY!

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    Kathy V.

    I don't go out so much these days, and even less so to clubs and gay bars because HOH-LEE SHIRT does it end up being SO expensive. But when I do go out, oh man do I have a great time! There is always a cover, and sometimes it will surprise you how high that cover price is...because Play draws some nationally-known drag queens who demand a pricier entrance fee. So be aware and be prepared! ALSO...cover is CASH ONLY. They have an ATM on premises, but that is gonna come with a hefty service fee to be sure. Stop at your home bank or get cash back for something at the store earlier in the day to save you money! On a regular night, you can dance your face off in the one room, and watch any of the several drag shows each night. You can reserve a table for the drag performances, which come at a price of about $45/table of four, and that comes with table service. Which is really nice when the shows get going and getting through the crowd to the bar is difficult. Play also hosts special performances on and off...like Acting Against Cancer's Rocky show, among others. Yoga classes, themed dance nights...they are open to it all. A night out at Play is not going to be easy on the wallet, especially if you plan to indulge in some adult beverages. The drinks are pricy, but they pack a punch! But it is always a hoot and hollerin' good time! Certainly worth an indulgent night out every once and again!

    Joseph T.

    A few things. Play has a big dance floor. Biggest in the city, as far as I'm aware. It reminds me of a European dance club. Dig that part of it. Also has a pretty good stage for shows and what have you. So, it's a good, fun time. Beyond that, I would describe it as expensive. A $15 cover (!!!) and drinks that'll set you back a little bit. I would definitely pregame before heading to Play. It really depends on what you want? If you value a good time, you'll enjoy Play. If you value your pocketbook, you may want to go elsewhere. But for what they do, there's nowhere better.

    Jackie L.

    I had a awesome time and atmosphere was wonderful. I enjoyed the shows and the drinks. The prices are reasonable to watch the shows. I recommend that you get there little early to get a seat to watch the Drag show. The drinks are little Pricey but good. The Music was great and I will definitely be back again for Another fantastic drag show . This is a Wonderful place for Entertainment 5 Star !

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    Melissa D.

    This place has tons of potential but is slightly out of the "bar district" of Louisville, making it difficult to add it in if you're looking to move around from place to place in a night out. It's in a weird location that I don't recommend walking to. I went on a Thursday, which is amateur drag night as well as being Ladies' Night, and it was pretty dead. The bartender said that Saturdays are the busy, fun nights here. But for Ladies' Night, ladies get in free before 11pm and there are Bud Light buckets (5 Bud Light bottles on ice) for only $10, so that was great. The place itself is really nice. It has multiple rooms. There is a "Theater" for the drag shows, which is a big, open room with a big stage (tons of colorful lights) and tables surrounding it. There is a large, full bar in this room and lots of seating. The other room is significantly smaller and has a pool table and a full-sized bar with a small stage for a DJ to spin. The whole place is clean and has a good overall vibe. Overall, I definitely recommend this place, but I would say try a Saturday night. Or even Friday. Thursdays are too quiet.

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    Ask the Community - Play

    Can you pay with a card at the door?

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    Yep a lot of them downtown!

    What's the age requirement to get in?

    18 actually; you just get a black X marked on your hand.

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