BERLIN A local business that
opened in May is looking to estab-
lish a reputation this summer as
Ocean Pines' premier family-friend-
ly pub.
"We want it to be like Cheers,
where everybody knows your
name," said Chris Ward, co-owner
of Shooter's Sports Pub off Race-
track Road (Route 589).
Formerly the Steer Inn, Ward and
partners Vince Wood and Charles
Blake purchased the location this
year from its prior owners and open-
ed up the revamped space as
Shooter's last month.
"We like the area, we like the
spot. Business has been up and
down. I don't think a lot of people
realize that we're open yet," said
Blake. "So we're still trying to get
our name out there, trying to get our
niche."
Shooter's is exploring a lot of av-
enues to find that niche. The pub
specializes in traditional bar foods
like crab dip in bread bowls, burg-
ers, wings and seared tuna. Blake,
a 30-year veteran of the food serv-
ice industry, crafted the menu him-
self and said that it is small but com-
prehensive and always ready to
grow.
The pub puts a unique spin on a
lot of their drinks as well. Because
they currently only sell beer and
wine, they have to get creative
when making mixed drinks without
liquor. Blake explained that they use
a wine-based mix for frozen drinks;
one that he said has a habit of con-
verting skeptics.
"There are a lot of people that
come in that at first they make a
face and then we let them try it,"
said Blake.
Manager Lisa Garton agreed that
the wine-based cocktails consis-
tently win people over.
"I'd put our crush up against any-
body's," she challenged.
Besides food and drink, Shoot-
er's has an uncommon atmosphere
due to its location. Located between
Ocean Downs Casino and Ocean
Pines, Garton said that Shooter's
looks to offer "a little bit for every-
body." The pub features pool, darts
and other games.
"We are a family-oriented place.
We want them to be able to bring
their kids in," said Garton. "We don't
want to be a nightclub."
Garton said the pub is simply "a
fun place" to spend an afternoon or
evening.
According to Blake, the building
has changed extensively from
where it was months ago, he ex-
plained, becoming quieter and more
comfortable.
"I think people would like to come
in to see the changes that we've
Shooter's Eyes `Cheers' Reputation
made," said Blake.
Outside, Shooter's boasts a
sweeping backyard that Blake plans
on fencing in this summer and using
for a variety of events.
"We really wanted to buy this
property and just create something
out of it. We want to make some-
thing out here in the Ocean Pines
area where people will want to
come," he said. "A nice little neigh-
borhood bar, come out any time."
The outdoor space will likely be
used for everything from crab feasts
to corn hole and has enough room
for parties, weddings and other
events, according to Garton.
"We have a very unique spot
back there that nobody else has in
this area," she said.
The plan is to make Shooter's a
destination for people looking to
take part in casual game leagues
like billiards or corn hole, said
Blake.
Once the outside space, which
includes a deck, is being used to full
capacity, Blake added that he will be
turning his attention on expanding
the menu and the bar. Like Ward,
Blake envisions Shooter's as
"Ocean Pines' Pub" and would like
to become another cog that keeps
the community in motion. Along
those lines, Shooter's will be spon-
soring a softball team this summer
and searching for other ways to be-
come more than just a place to grab
wings and a beer, Blake promised.
Shooter's Sports Pub, owned by
Vince Wood, Chris Ward and Charles
Blake, above, is now open in the for-
mer home of the Steer Inn Tavern on
Route 589.
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