No matter where you live in the country, from the biggest coastal towns to a small town in Wyoming, we believe everyone can appreciate an unglamorous drinking atmosphere with cheap booze and quirky wall decor — so we sought out the best dive bars. To find the best dive bar in every state, we looked at Yelp reviews and ratings from local publications. Of course we also checked in with locals who know and love these dusty, loveable, come-as-you-are watering holes. The Nick in Birmingham, Alabama, has been around for more than 30 years, and a fair share of iconic bands have played here. Patrick M. The Salty Dawg was one of the first cabins built in the town and has served as a post office, a railroad station, a grocery store and a coal mining office. The cash-only watering hole features friendly staff, strong drinks and walls that are covered in autographed dollar bills.

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From traditional boozers and award-winning craft beer dens, to cutting-edge cocktail hideouts and pricey hotel bars, London has just about every type of drinking spot you can imagine. But for the times when you just want late entry, plentiful booze, loud music and good times and maybe a sticky floor or two , here's a handy list of the best dive bars in London. Slim Jim's plays the part of the quintessential London dive bar, with red leather bar stools, exposed brick and a lot of bourbon. Maybe it's a bit too slick to get proper down 'n' dirty — it is on Islington's Upper Street after all. But it's open late, there's a strict 'no suits' door policy, live music and DJs are a regular, plus the rock and roll jukebox free on Mondays is loaded with all the classics you need to get hips swinging and feet stomping. This tiddly red and yellow fronted bar has pride of place near Oxford Street, yet still manages to fly a bit under the radar — apart from on long summer days when punters spill onto the street gaily clutching their draught and bottled beers.
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Bar trends come and go. But one American drinking institution that will never change is the humble dive bar , that dark, dank, slightly disreputable den of sin where ancient old men and wily young pool sharks come together under the banner of stiff drinks, good company, and a moderate amount of danger. America is packed with holes-in-the-wall ranging from comfortably scuzzy to terrifying. In selecting the single best dive in every state, we focused our attention on established dives that are on the friendlier side of surly, institutions where most drinkers will feel welcome, even if they're slightly uneasy when they order their first shot. Everyone's welcome at these places This iconic roadhouse on the sand looks like the result of M. Escher's Redneck Period, with staircases, hallways, bars, and music stages all arranged with no apparent order, but still in perfect harmony. It's one of America's great unrefined treasures, a place where bikers, sailors, and snowbirds drink bushwhackers side-by-side with nary a mention of any of their differences.
A dive bar is typically a small, unglamorous, eclectic, old-style bar with inexpensive drinks and may feature dim lighting, shabby or dated decor, neon beer signs, packaged beer sales, cash-only service, and a local clientele. The prevailing decorative elements are red Naugahyde , wood-toned Formica , and cinder blocks. Dive bars adhere to a minimum level of effort needed to provide guests with drinks; i. They often don't serve food beyond pretzels and snacks. The owner or one of his family members is often working the bar. Dive bars usually have a clientele from all walks of life, including some old locals who have been drinking there for 20 years. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This article is about the colloquial term for a bar. Chicago Tribune.