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Playground Cabaret

Seattle, WA 7509 15th Ave NW 206-782-1225
Closed
Strip Club Topless 21+ Cover $10
Hours
Hours not published.
47/100

All-around mediocre, with some highs and lows.

Playground Cabaret has some redeeming qualities, but overall feels like a mixed bag. The property's nice location is overshadowed by subpar parking and luxury. Service is friendly, but speed and cleanliness are major issues. Food is a hard pass, but the cheap bottles might appeal to some. If you're looking for talented dancers and a lively atmosphere, you might enjoy it, but be prepared for some disappointment.

How this is scored
45/100

Nice location, but parking and luxury are a letdown.

The property's location is a major plus, but the lack of luxury and decent parking options is a major drawback. The low capacity and lack of amenities only add to the disappointment. If you're looking for a high-end experience, keep looking. If you're just looking for a decent spot to grab a drink, you might find it here.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 45/100

The room

Nice location, but parking and luxury are a letdown.

The property's location is a major plus, but the lack of luxury and decent parking options is a major drawback. The low capacity and lack of amenities only add to the disappointment. If you're looking for a high-end experience, keep looking. If you're just looking for a decent spot to grab a drink, you might find it here.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.1
  • Location 6.0
  • Privacy 4.3
  • Parking 3.4
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Amenities 4.3
  • Capacity 2.6
48/100

Staff is friendly, but speed and cleanliness need work.

The staff at Playground Cabaret is friendly and welcoming, which is a major plus. However, the speed of service can be slow, and the cleanliness of the establishment leaves a lot to be desired. If you're willing to overlook these issues, you might find the staff's professionalism and respect to be a major draw. Just don't expect to be blown away.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 48/100

The hospitality

Staff is friendly, but speed and cleanliness need work.

The staff at Playground Cabaret is friendly and welcoming, which is a major plus. However, the speed of service can be slow, and the cleanliness of the establishment leaves a lot to be desired. If you're willing to overlook these issues, you might find the staff's professionalism and respect to be a major draw. Just don't expect to be blown away.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 5.1
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 4.3
  • Respect 6.0
  • Safety 4.2
  • Cleanliness 4.3
  • Value 4.3
43/100

Terrible food and drinks, but the bottles are cheap.

The food and drinks at Playground Cabaret are a hard pass. The quality is subpar, and the prices are outrageous. The only redeeming quality is the cheap bottles, which might appeal to some. If you're looking for a good meal or a decent drink, you're out of luck. But if you're just looking to get drunk on the cheap, you might find it here.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 43/100

The kitchen

Terrible food and drinks, but the bottles are cheap.

The food and drinks at Playground Cabaret are a hard pass. The quality is subpar, and the prices are outrageous. The only redeeming quality is the cheap bottles, which might appeal to some. If you're looking for a good meal or a decent drink, you're out of luck. But if you're just looking to get drunk on the cheap, you might find it here.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 5.1
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 4.3
48/100

Talented dancers and good interaction, but some look tired.

The performers at Playground Cabaret are talented and engaging, which is a major draw. The dancers are skilled and the interaction with the audience is top-notch. However, some of the performers look tired and could use a refresh. If you're looking for a lively atmosphere and talented performers, you might enjoy it here. Just don't expect to be blown away by the overall experience.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 48/100

The floor

Talented dancers and good interaction, but some look tired.

The performers at Playground Cabaret are talented and engaging, which is a major draw. The dancers are skilled and the interaction with the audience is top-notch. However, some of the performers look tired and could use a refresh. If you're looking for a lively atmosphere and talented performers, you might enjoy it here. Just don't expect to be blown away by the overall experience.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 5.1
  • Appearance & style 5.1
  • Interaction 5.1
  • Professionalism 6.0
  • VIP value 3.4
  • Dance value 4.3
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 47/100

How scoring works

All-around mediocre, with some highs and lows.

Playground Cabaret has some redeeming qualities, but overall feels like a mixed bag. The property's nice location is overshadowed by subpar parking and luxury. Service is friendly, but speed and cleanliness are major issues. Food is a hard pass, but the cheap bottles might appeal to some. If you're looking for talented dancers and a lively atmosphere, you might enjoy it, but be prepared for some disappointment.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 45
  • Service 48
  • Food 43
  • Performers 48
  • Value 43
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25 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bachelorette Bash I brought the crew to Playground Cabaret for my friend's bachelorette party and we had an absolute blast. The intimate atmosphere and cabaret-style stage were perfect for our rowdy crew. I was a bit hesitant about the parking situation, but we managed to snag a spot.
70/100 SW score
Just Another Night I've been to Playground Cabaret a few times and it's always been a solid choice. The drinks are decent and the dancers are talented, but the luxury factor is pretty low-key. I mean, it's not like you're getting a high-end experience or anything.
50/100 SW score
Disappointing Experience I stopped by Playground Cabaret on a whim and was pretty underwhelmed. The capacity is really small, which made it feel cramped and awkward. The VIP section was a total rip-off, with dances that cost an arm and a leg. Not impressed.
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