Play Bar

Play Bar is a venue located in Surry Hills that hosts live gigs and DJs in a cool basement. Play Bar is housed in what was once a discount store and previously an old Chinese opium den.

72 Campbell St
Surry Hills, NSW 2010

Phone: (02) 9280 0885
External URL: Play Bar

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