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
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Jess says:
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!!!
Posted on Wednesday, Jul. 25 2007 @ 3:24PM
Regan Caprentier says:
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!
Posted on Friday, Aug. 17 2007 @ 11:34AM
bill tittsworth says:
this bar needs bmore!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on Friday, Sep. 21 2007 @ 10:02PM