Last Tuesday, Doral quietly picked up a big new late-night hangout. Play Sporting Lounge opened its flagship at CityPlace Doral, pitching itself as a one-stop playground for sports, food and lingering with friends long after the final whistle. Inside, you will find interactive sports simulators, digital darts and a full, chef-driven menu under one roof.
The space leans into scale and spectacle. There are private simulator suites for groups, an indoor-outdoor bar, a covered patio stocked with cornhole and bocce, and a stage ready for live entertainment. Early evenings are geared toward families and casual groups; as the night wears on, the energy ramps up, the volume rises and the crowd tilts more adult. Wall-to-wall screens keep every big game in view, so nothing feels like an afterthought.
What’s Inside The Doral Flagship
The Doral outpost fills roughly 12,000 square feet and is loaded with about 60 televisions, seven live sports simulator suites and three digital darts lanes. Two bars and a built-in stage round out a layout clearly designed for watch parties, birthday crews and anyone who travels in a pack.
According to The Real Deal, the lease covers that 12,000-square-foot footprint at CityPlace Doral and includes an expansive covered patio set up with backyard-style games. The venue’s own site lists the CityPlace address and hours and confirms the ribbon has been cut and the doors are officially open for business, according to Play Sporting Lounge.
Food And Drinks Aim Higher Than Your Average Sports Bar
The kitchen is not an afterthought. Executive chef Manny Saavedra and corporate chef Justin Fields are steering the menu toward something more ambitious than standard pub grub, with raw-bar towers, a truffled lobster pearl pasta mac, brisket street tacos and a smash’d burger among the shareable standouts, according to Time Out.
Most plates come in between $10 and $20, which keeps things approachable for groups stacking up rounds and ordering for the table, according to Miami New Times. Private simulator suites and group packages are available to book, making the spot an easy fit for bachelor parties, game-day watch crews and corporate outings that prefer golf swings over trust falls.
From A Hard Rock Prototype To A Flagship With Bigger Plans
The Play concept started as a prototype tucked inside the Seminole Hard Rock’s Guitar Hotel and was developed by co-founders Terry Lee and Adam Flierl, who brought a mix of real estate and hospitality experience to the project, according to an interview at OysterLink. That conversation tracks the evolution from a single Hard Rock outpost into a scalable lounge brand built around tech-driven simulators, private suites and a chef-forward menu.
Owners told the Miami Herald they “came out swinging and thought we had hit the home run of home runs,” and added that “kids love us, but later in the evening, we become more adult,” as the Doral flagship is positioned to anchor a broader rollout, according to the Miami Herald.
Who It’s For And How To Plan A Visit
Bookings and event information are listed on the venue’s site, according to Play Sporting Lounge. The Doral Chamber’s welcome notes that the lounge is expected to serve as a new entertainment anchor in CityPlace’s retail mix, a convenient stop for both locals and out-of-towners wandering the complex, according to the Doral Chamber.
Private simulator suites seat up to about 10 people, and Play offers group packages that target birthdays and corporate events. On major match days, expect a loud, game-forward atmosphere and a busy calendar of happenings. If you are planning to bring a crowd, calling ahead is probably wise.
