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| - I think this bar is a perfect addition to the Fremont East area - it's unique, but totally in the vibe of the developing scene there. First off, the decor is gorgeous; I particularly love the art and light fixtures. Great furniture as well. Nice ambiance, and of course, THE ROOF DECK. Hold on to your Instagram kids, because it's about to be littered with pix of downtown neon taken from every angle of that deck. (Guilty!)
There's this one sweet spot up on the roof off to the side that has especially nice views, is quieter than everywhere else and is in the direct path of Le Thai's kitchen exhaust. It's actually quite heavenly if you love the smell of Thai food. Otherwise, I guess it could be gross. But the roof is spacious, with several small tables and lots of standing area. Smoking is restricted to outside (YAY!!!), as are the hot drinks from the beverage menu (Boo).
Ok - here's the skinny on drinks: not too pricey ($8-12), right in line compared to DCR or Vanguard, and all the ones I tried were good. The only quibble is that there are NO cheap beer options ($6-12). PBR will run you $6. But if you want cheap drinks, go to nickel night at Beauty Bar, I guess. A great selection of draft beers and fancy bottles, and several beer cocktails. There are also "depth charges" or something like that... that could be shots (like a Car Bomb), but at $10 each, seems like a waste of a tasty drink that could also be sipped (OMG I JUST GOT SO OLD). But seriously, I had the "Willy Wonka's Hangover," made with Tuaca, vanilla vodka, and Young's double chocolate stout. As delicious as this would have been to chug, I really liked just drinking it as a cocktail. Kinda like a supercharged beer.
I can see making this a regular hangout. The only major detractor is the unnecessarily loud music that makes it hard to carry on a conversation with the person next to you, much less across a table. The tunes selection is at least pretty awesome though, with a mix of jams from old school rap to indie rock.
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