Yelp lists Playland Bar as closed; the 1351 Polk St space (a former Kimo's) operated under the Playland name for several years before shutting down. No independent closure-date reporting was found, only the Yelp listing itself.
A Mission Hills dive bar where Roger has done karaoke for over a decade; the drinks are strong but not mixology-driven, and it's a cash-only, legit dive.
A whiskey-forward Normal Heights cocktail bar Roger frequented from its opening, praised for fair prices, a deep whiskey list led by the Wolf Ticket, and a Burnside-shared food menu.
From the order notes
Wolf Ticket whiskey cocktail · Don't Eat Yellow Snow Popsicle · Tater tots · Cubano sandwich
Go for
Whiskey cocktails at fair prices · Trivia and bingo nights
