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Beach Break: Cheap Shots

Posted by Amanda Parsons in Long Beach

July 20, 2007 5:38 PM

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Last night was the soft opening for Cheap Shots, a new bar in Long Beach. The décor was surprising considering the area, where most bars have Bud Light lamps hanging over coin-op pool tables.

Cheap Shots (don't let the name fool you) is actually quite classy. Rich dark wood compliments white leather couches, though the potential for upholstery-disaster seems high considering the prominence of red wine on the menu.

Intimacy is obviously the goal considering the burning candles and deep colors, but the prospect of a quiet, starry-eyed conversation is somewhat derailed by the loud hip-hop. The high-decibel DJ coupled with the "Best Knockouts Volume 2" DVD playing on the flatscreen seem a little better suited for the previously mentioned Bud Light billiards lighting. Cutting the music by about half, and throwing on a surf video would seal the deal on this otherwise gorgeous little tucked away spot.

Located at 4th and Alamitos, the bar is definitely a step up from other local establishments. It is a touch of upscale downtown without the drama or the cover charges. Alamitos Beach residents rejoice: your neighborhood has a secret new place – but it won't be a secret for long.

Cheap Shots' Grand Opening Saturday July 21
941 E. 4th St. Long Beach

 

Comments (3)

  1. Jess says:
    July 25, 2007 15:24

    CheapShots is an awesome bar! This article is not exaggerating at all. It is a huge step up from the other local bars around them and has a very chill enviroment with great artwort and bartenders!!!

  2. Regan Caprentier says:
    August 17, 2007 11:34

    Danny Carpentier is playng at Cheap Shots on Thur. 8/23/07 come and see him! He's reggae and soul mixed with contemporary, you cna't miss it!

  3. bill tittsworth says:
    September 21, 2007 22:02

    this bar needs bmore!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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