List of dive bars

While the definition of a "dive bar" varies, the following is a list of notable establishments which have been described as such. A dive bar is typically a small, unglamorous, eclectic, old-style drinking establishment with inexpensive drinks; it may feature dim lighting, shabby or dated decor, neon beer signs, packaged beer sales, cash-only service, and local clientele.[1]

Establishment Location Ref.
The 19 Bar Minneapolis, Minnesota
The 5 Point Cafe Seattle, Washington [2]
Blue Moon Tavern Seattle, Washington [3]
Cafe Brass Monkey Los Angeles, California [4]
Edinburgh Castle Pub San Francisco, California
El Chupacabra Seattle, Washington
Clermont Lounge Atlanta, Georgia [5]
The Cock New York City [6]
Comet Tavern Seattle, Washington [3]
Creepy's Portland, Oregon [7]
Dee's Cafe Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania [8]
Dockside Saloon and Restaurant Portland, Oregon [9]
Donnie Vegas Portland, Oregon [10]
Double Down Saloon Las Vegas, Nevada [11]
Dry Creek Café & Boat Dock Austin, Texas [12]
Georgies Asbury Park, New Jersey [13]
Frolic Room Los Angeles, California [14]
Holman's Bar and Grill Portland, Oregon [15]
Joe's Cellar Portland, Oregon [16]
Kelly's Olympian Portland, Oregon [17]
The Know Portland, Oregon [18]
Linda's Tavern Seattle, Washington [19]
Low Brow Lounge Portland, Oregon [20]
Marie's Crisis New York City [21]
The Matador Portland, Oregon [22]
Mecca Cafe Seattle, Washington [23]
Metropolitan New York City
My Father's Place Portland, Oregon [20]
Nacho Borracho Seattle, Washington [24]
Nick's Famous Coney Island Portland, Oregon [25]
Nite Hawk Cafe and Lounge Portland, Oregon [26]
Pal's Shanty Tavern Portland, Oregon [27]
Palmer's Bar Minneapolis, Minnesota [28]
Patty's Inn San Jose, California [29]
Pink Feather Portland, Oregon [30]
Reel M Inn Portland, Oregon [20]
Shanghai Tunnel Bar Portland, Oregon [31]
Ship Ahoy Tavern Portland, Oregon
Space Room Lounge and Genie's Too Portland, Oregon [32]
Spare Room Restaurant and Lounge Portland, Oregon [33]
Suki's Portland, Oregon
Thirsty Beaver Charlotte, North Carolina [34]
Tom's Restaurant and Bar Portland, Oregon [35]
Venice Tavern Baltimore, Maryland [36]
Woodlawn Tap Chicago, Illinois [37]
Yamhill Pub Portland, Oregon [20]
Zach's Shack Portland, Oregon [38]

See also

References

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