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    The Alibi Lounge

    3.6 (76 reviews)
    InexpensiveLounges, Cocktail Bars

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Good for groups

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    Large 'Cheers' like bar, great chill out lighting.
    Tony H.

    This place took over another bar and the improvements are crazy. This place is completely different, except for the size of the bar. This place is owned by the same owner of the Alibi in Hillcrest on University, Joe. I think it's bigger than the one there and feels kinda similar with the red lighting at the bar and the colors overall. Staff is friendly and the place is clean. They've got some cool feat; hall barrel low tables around the pool table. a wall of barrels in the lounge area and a popcorn machine... For when you need to soak up some of your well deserved libations. Speaking of libations, they have some specialty drinks on the side of the bar. Kind of their own spin on classics. The prices aren't bad. They have 4 buck wells like the Alibi in Hillcrest and a decent happy hour. They've got a jukebox that actually has good music. BOOM.

    Sober yes.  4 drinks in, no.
    Dean S.

    I went here last week after a OT day of work. The place is not to big but it has plenty of seating and one pool table. Tv is every where, a few are projected on to the walls (mabie a movie night?). Looks like there is 10 or so beers on tap. I got the large glass i think a 22oz it was 9 bucks. Anyways if your in Santee looking for a layed back spot to have few you wont go wrong comming here. If your in Santee, and its after 10pm, you better come here because the rest of this city seems to close by then! CHEERS

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    Strong cheap drinks. Very dark. Cash only but those always see to be the best dive bar. Bartenders are always super nice and pour strong.

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    Weird vibes. Beer was warm and dirty and it's cash only which seems as shady. Will not return.

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    Love this bar. Small and great company and great prices. Cassie is the best! And I think my new favorite is the tequila drink!

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    Good fast service and cheap drinks. Pool Tables, Music. Everything you'd expect a dive bar to be.

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    This is a great bar. Bartender's are awesome. Great prices lots of laughs. Always a good time!

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    Awesome dive Bar, it may say Lounge on the sign but it's a dive bar, great prices, clean, and the daytime Bartenders are great.

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    Cassie C. is an amazing, sociable, down to earth bartender. We have made this our local hangout! Such a friendly environment.

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