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    Cheers Bar

    3.7 (141 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars, Dive Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    CHEERS BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Outdoor seating

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    a bar with a lot of bottles of alcohol
    Josh R.

    Cheers is just an all around good time. Thing is they mastered keeping things simple. There's alcohol, music, fun regulars, modestly priced drinks that are consistently strong and a juke box so you can hear exactly what you want. Side thing. Daevionne's drinks are bomb. Best bartender EVER! He's there Sunday nights!

    Alley way of lust, passion, and desire.

    It's a damn shame EVEN more people don't know about this wonderful, beautiful place!! You walk in, and immediately the restrooms remind you that children aren't allowed, so you feel a sense of maturity and comfort amongst your brethren and fellow drinkers. I can honestly say few places achieve a sense of community and come-and-go-as-you-please mentality as does this diamond of a pub!! On the days I'm able to visit, like Sunday, Rodney will cook you a free burger and some shrimp (and you'd better fucking tip ). On Thursdays, Jay will put on his best dress and drive you to brink of insanity with his unique trivia questions SO mind-bending that you'll lay with your lover in bed afterwards and ask after a long, passionate love-making session, "Did we get the answer wrong, or did Jay mess up?" I hear there's an industry night too, and that's cool, but I go there any time I need a fucking BREEAAAAKKK!! Every last bartender is sweet and attentive as a pixie stick, and if you talk to them, or anyone in the bar, you'll learn something about them that not only will connect you with another human being, but help you realize your problems aren't as unique as you think, and that people are there to help!! Please support this bar!! It, the people that work there, and the patrons that support it have changed my life!!!! ....and to be honest, the prices are pretty fucking reasonable, so go apply for a credit card if you have to, but don't miss out on this experience!!

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    Extremely friendly staff. Made some yummy non-alcoholic drinks to accommodate a non drinker.

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    Not friendly got the side eye from most of the patrons. I had to stand at the bar for a long time before being able to order a drink.

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    Great place with a great vibe. Mike, one of the bartenders, is especially great. His drinks and personality are A++++

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    Chill spot, def a dive bar experience compared to most around hillcrest :) had a Moscow mule

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    Comfort neighborhood bar with strong drinks, and friendly people. AMI jukebox adds to the mix.

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    It's small and there was a good crowd of people there, but Kevin was quick to greet us and get us our drinks.

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