Top 5 Dive Bars in United States

2771 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

“Very chill bar to sit down with friends to have drinks, play card games, or play pool! Ideal to end the night if you are someone who likes to chill or start the night because of cheap drinks!”

3365 India St, San Diego, CA 92103, United States

“This bar is so fun! There are lots of games to play and they have many liquors to choose from. They have plenty of places to sit down including inside and outside. They have an outdoor food area, a pool table, and a free popcorn station. I highly recommend going with friends. To drink we got 2 different old fashions and the San Diego sour.”

2039 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78722, United States

“Skylark lounge is a local dive bar with a lot of character. Enjoy fun music and cold beer.”

1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States

“The Simpsons pop up bar is nice Food was okay everything is separate fries not included. Fave drink was the coffee donut espresso martini. Subbed the bourbon for the old fashioned”

1354 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, United States

“The Hideout is an iconic Chicago bar that opened in the 30s . Located in a 100 year old house,you feel you are in your grandparents basement . Many musicians started their careers here and is well known within the Chicago music scene. The venue is small with limited seating . Drinks are reasonably priced with a huge selection of Chicago beers..PBR,Old Style and Hamms just to name a few. My nephew flew in from Charlotte to play the night I went. A small intimate gathering of friends and family enjoying the music of Low Groves. Absolutely fantastic! Plenty of street parking available. For a true music experience ,you have to visit Tte Hideout and experience the vibe and the music.”

3420 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

“Came to Rosa's Lounge to see a friend of mine play the blues, Stefan Hillesheim. This was the first time that I've been to this establishment due to work requirements. I had been invited many times before but I couldn't make it due to my work hours. This time I was able to go! It was everything that I expected. I ordered my tickets on line and was at the door when it opened at 8:00PM. The atmosphere was that of an old blues club, where you'd come and see Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. The staff was very polite and friendly. There is no kitchen but you can have your food delivered or bring it in with you. The show started on time and was every bit as good as you would expect from going to see a show at some of the bigger blues venues in Chicago. I would definitely recommend Rosa's Lounge for a night out on the town, this is a must see! Put it on your bucket list! I'll be coming back soon!”

219 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610, United States

“Cool old dive bar. Cash only. Funny political pictures. Not conservative if that would offend you and risky. Cash only. Definitely a stop. Antony Bourdain filmed a clip there.”

1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States

“We recently concluded our visit to the establishment. Initially, the first round of drinks amounted to $13 for both. However, we observed an unexpected increase in price for the second round, despite ordering the same drinks. Despite this minor setback on New Year's Day, we opted to focus on enjoying the exceptional music. Additionally, there was an incident with one of the bartenders, a stout individual, who exhibited rudeness when I attempted to capture a photo of the bar, stating firmly not to consider taking any photographs. so be prepare for that if you’re planning to visit.”

1116 25th St, San Diego, CA 92102, United States

“Very fun date night spot. You cook everything, even your burger. Big grill, everyone gathered around. Red light ambiance helps to disguise meat that maybe isn't cooked exactly how you like it. We had a blast. Hot dog was these best. Ribeye not too fatty, just right. Wish we tried the filet, watched others cook theirs and looked amazing.”

2913 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804, United States

“Went on a Friday night to see one of my favorite Local bands.. great beer selection & the service at the bar was very quick! Security was very professional as well! There was an outdoor area / smoking patio & they were selling freshly made pizza from a mini pizza oven..We had two! It was that good! Overall we had a very nice time and would def come back again!”

20 N Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305, United States

“Publicly known for their wings and I can absolutely say they do not disappoint at all! Pictured are the boneless Squatch wings, bursting with flavor that leaves your mouth watering time and time again. Great staff, love the dive bar feel.”

610 E Naples Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89119, United States

“We had read the great reviews on here, when deciding we wanted to try freezone out. Sadly we got met by a very bad service, where the bartender tricked me into buying overpriced drinks, even when it was advertised as a cheaper deal. Even when pointing out it was clear that the drink deal was meant to confuse people, so they could make money on it. I do not recommend this. And the answer under are lacking of taking accountability. None of the “deals” was presented. not even corrected after we pointed it out. We got met by a “you should’ve asked for the special drink” etc. no free drinks etc. Your guests matter. And a “service answer” like this, won’t make up for our experience. But thank you for taking time to respond. Hopefully you’ll take accountability and handle it within your team so it lives up to the comment made. 🤎”

20 N Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305, United States

“Good food! Good people!”

3718 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010, United States

“Always quick to respond at the bar. Very nice cider options. I come for a weekly event and it's very accommodating and a nice time to relax. Good deals on food as well if you go for their specials.”

835 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232, United States

“I'll start by saying that I usually Really like this place. I'm always telling people how everything here is so good and it's a must try when in Portland whether you are vegan, vegetarian or just like good food. Their vegan chili cheese fries are my favorite thing to call in and pick up after a long day or just when I'm craving them, but this time was really disappointing. when I called I was told it would be 40 minutes for my order. I didn't realize they were having an event but I was willing to wait. Unfortunately, it was not worth the wait. When I finally got my order, the food looked like it was literally thrown together. The portion was off from normal and the fries were cold and soggy even though I was already there waiting before they brought it out. Super bummed but unfortunately I didn't know until I got to my car and it wasn't worth walking back in and waiting for them to remake it that night.”

719 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, United States

“Dive bar. Little sketchy. Not sure if it was just the day I went but there seemed to be a lot of stoned people right outside. Servers were very nice and patrons inside seem to be regulars and know each other.”

614 Frankfort Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, United States

“Johnny’s little bar has such a lovely staff and incredible service. Everyone is so personable! Being a bartender myself, sometimes you know that people have off days depending on your own personal life and you never know what’s going on in someone’s life but every time I’ve been to Johnnys little bar it seems like the staff is so incredible and lovely. Taylor our bartender was so great and genuinely one of our favorite bartenders!”

1621 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, United States

“I came here for the ambiance. This place sure is eclectic! Some of the other bars in the area feel... well... sterile. But then again, they aren't art bars. I came on a Friday night, and it was quite busy. I kinda wish I came here more, but duty calls (by that, I mean work .😮‍💨) I don't think they offer food here.”

230 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, United States

“Great place to come and enjoy some blues and just relax. Love the atmosphere! Very clean restrooms. The lady at the door was very polite and made us feel very welcome. The bar service was great. Very fast and friendly and the music was awesome of course! We will be back for more.”

7011 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States

“Love this place. Can’t get enough. My service dog and I love the bartenders Tim and Drew. You gotta go here when all the lights are up between December and the Super Bowl. Show the door hosts, Quinton and Mario some monetary love, even if their tip bucket isn’t out.”