List of dive bars

Double Down Saloon, Las Vegas
Linda's Tavern in Seattle, Washington
Palmer's Bar in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Yamhill Pub in Portland, Oregon
The Thirsty Beaver in Charlotte, North Carolina

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.

Establishment Location Ref.
The 19 Bar Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Riverside Inn Cranford, New Jersey
The 5 Point Cafe Seattle, Washington
Blue Moon Tavern Seattle, Washington
Bubba's Sulky Lounge Portland, Maine
Cafe Brass Monkey Los Angeles, California
Edinburgh Castle Pub San Francisco, California
El Chupacabra Seattle, Washington
Clermont Lounge Atlanta, Georgia
The Cock New York City
Comet Tavern Seattle, Washington
Creepy's Portland, Oregon
Dee's Cafe Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dockside Saloon and Restaurant Portland, Oregon
Donnie Vegas Portland, Oregon
Double Down Saloon Las Vegas, Nevada
Dry Creek Café & Boat Dock Austin, Texas
Georgies Asbury Park, New Jersey
Frolic Room Los Angeles, California
Holman's Bar and Grill Portland, Oregon
Joe's Cellar Portland, Oregon
Kelly's Olympian Portland, Oregon
The Know Portland, Oregon
Linda's Tavern Seattle, Washington
Low Brow Lounge Portland, Oregon
Marie's Crisis New York City
The Matador Portland, Oregon
Mecca Cafe Seattle, Washington
Metropolitan New York City
My Father's Place Portland, Oregon
Nacho Borracho Seattle, Washington
Nick's Famous Coney Island Portland, Oregon
Nite Hawk Cafe and Lounge Portland, Oregon
Pal's Shanty Tavern Portland, Oregon
Palmer's Bar Minneapolis, Minnesota
Patty's Inn San Jose, California
Pink Feather Portland, Oregon
Reel M Inn Portland, Oregon
Shanghai Tunnel Bar Portland, Oregon
Ship Ahoy Tavern Portland, Oregon
Space Room Lounge and Genie's Too Portland, Oregon
Spare Room Restaurant and Lounge Portland, Oregon
Suki's Portland, Oregon
Thirsty Beaver Charlotte, North Carolina
Tom's Restaurant and Bar Portland, Oregon
Venice Tavern Baltimore, Maryland
Woodlawn Tap Chicago, Illinois
Yamhill Pub Portland, Oregon
Zach's Shack Portland, Oregon

See also

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