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.[ 1]
Establishment
Location
Ref.
The 5 Point Cafe
Seattle, Washington
[ 2]
Blue Moon Tavern
Seattle, Washington
[ 3]
Cafe Brass Monkey
Los Angeles, California
[ 4]
El Chupacabra
Seattle, Washington
Clermont Lounge
Atlanta, Georgia
[ 5]
The Cock
New York City
[ 6]
Comet Tavern
Seattle, Washington
[ 3]
Dockside Saloon and Restaurant
Portland, Oregon
[ 7]
Donnie Vegas
Portland, Oregon
[ 8]
Dry Creek Café & Boat Dock
Austin, Texas
[ 9]
Georgies
Asbury Park, New Jersey
[ 10]
Frolic Room
Los Angeles, California
[ 11]
Holman's Bar and Grill
Portland, Oregon
[ 12]
Joe's Cellar
Portland, Oregon
[ 13]
Kelly's Olympian
Portland, Oregon
[ 14]
The Know
Portland, Oregon
[ 15]
Linda's Tavern
Seattle, Washington
[ 16]
Low Brow Lounge
Portland, Oregon
[ 17]
Marie's Crisis
New York City
[ 18]
The Matador
Portland, Oregon
[ 19]
Mecca Cafe
Seattle, Washington
[ 20]
Metropolitan
New York City
My Father's Place
Portland, Oregon
[ 17]
Nacho Borracho
Seattle, Washington
[ 21]
Nick's Famous Coney Island
Portland, Oregon
[ 22]
Nite Hawk Cafe and Lounge
Portland, Oregon
[ 23]
Pal's Shanty Tavern
Portland, Oregon
[ 24]
Palmer's Bar
Minneapolis, Minnesota
[ 25]
Patty's Inn
San Jose, California
[ 26]
Pink Feather
Portland, Oregon
[ 27]
Reel M Inn
Portland, Oregon
[ 17]
Shanghai Tunnel Bar
Portland, Oregon
[ 28]
Ship Ahoy Tavern
Portland, Oregon
Space Room Lounge and Genie's Too
Portland, Oregon
[ 29]
Spare Room Restaurant and Lounge
Portland, Oregon
[ 30]
Thirsty Beaver
Charlotte, North Carolina
[ 31]
Tom's Restaurant and Bar
Portland, Oregon
[ 32]
Venice Tavern
Baltimore, Maryland
[ 33]
Yamhill Pub
Portland, Oregon
[ 17]
Zach's Shack
Portland, Oregon
[ 34]
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^ "The best bars in Seattle right now" . Time Out Seattle . 2022-10-24. Archived from the original on 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
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^ Mula, Jordan (2022-12-16). "The 5 Coolest Karaoke Bars in L.A." Lamag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles . Archived from the original on 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Hunter, Marnie (2019-02-01). "Landmark Atlanta strip club meets boutique hotel" . CNN . Archived from the original on 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ "The Cock | New York Magazine | The Thousand Best" . New York Magazine . 2018-12-31. Archived from the original on 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Russell, Michael (2015-11-05). "Help name Portland's best dive bar" . The Oregonian . Archived from the original on 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Centoni, Danielle (2015-03-02). "Donnie Vegas Now Slinging Hot Dogs and Tap Cocktails on NE Alberta" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ "Dry Creek Cafe, an Old-school Dive Bar on Lake Austin, Is Closing After 68 Years" . Texas Monthly . 2021-09-17. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ "Georgies: The gay 'Cheers' of the Jersey Shore" . Asbury Park Press . Archived from the original on 2020-10-29. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Davis, Genie. "The Friendly Frolic Room | The Hollywood Partnership" . hollywoodpartnership.com . Retrieved 2024-06-19 .
^ "The Beloved Dive Bar Holman's Remains in Pandemic Purgatory" . Willamette Week . 2022-12-07. Archived from the original on 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Njus, Elliot (2013-07-18). "Joe's Cellar building in Northwest Portland sold; new owner plans to reopen shuttered tavern" . The Oregonian . Archived from the original on 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Loftesness, Kate (2010-09-17). "Getting down in downtown: Portland's central city is the weekend home to late-night revelers" . The Oregonian . Archived from the original on 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ "The Know Is Closing" . Willamette Week . 2016-07-01. Archived from the original on 2023-01-28. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Foster, Bradley (2016-01-22). "The Absolute Best Dive Bars in Seattle" . Thrillist . Archived from the original on 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ a b c d Frane, Alex (2012-11-27). "The Ultimate Guide to Portland's Iconic Dive Bars" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2020-12-31. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Jahromi, Neima (2018-04-27). "Toasting the Tipsy Piano Choir at Marie's Crisis" . The New Yorker . ISSN 0028-792X . Archived from the original on 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ "Once the King of West Burnside Dives, The Matador Has Sat Empty for Much of a Decade" . Willamette Week . 2022-11-02. Archived from the original on 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ "Seattle's Mecca Cafe to be sold to nightlife entrepreneur and accused sexual assaulter" . KOMO . 2019-06-18. Archived from the original on 2020-11-07. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Hill, Megan (2016-08-03). "Where to Find Terrific Boozy Frozen Drinks in Seattle" . Eater Seattle . Archived from the original on 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Anderson, Heather Arndt (2017-05-19). "19 Old-School Portland Restaurants That Have Hung On Through the Pandemic" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ "Dive Bar Brunches" . Portland Mercury . Archived from the original on 2020-09-14. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ "28 long-gone Portland bars we wish were still around" . The Oregonian . 2018-04-04. Archived from the original on 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Jones, Justine (2016-02-09). "10 Iconic Twin Cities Dive Bars" . Eater Twin Cities . Archived from the original on 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ "Farewell to Patty's Inn, a San Jose bar with character" . The Mercury News . 2021-08-01. Archived from the original on 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Bamman, Mattie John (2017-10-26). "Say Goodbye to Another Stylish Southeast Dive Bar" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ "Desperate for a Cool, Dark Place to Ride Out This Weekend's Heat Wave? Here Are Six Currently Open Basement Bars to Hide Out In" . Willamette Week . 2021-06-25. Archived from the original on 2021-07-17. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Cottell, Pete (2015-10-21). "The Best Dive Bar in 25 Portland 'Hoods" . Thrillist . Archived from the original on 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ "These Happy Hours Are So Cheap—It's Unreal" . Willamette Week . 2016-09-30. Archived from the original on 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Wile, Kristen (June 17, 2019). "A guide to local favorites in Plaza Midwood" . Washington Post . Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2023 .
^ "Dinerz™ 2014: Tom's Restaurant" . Willamette Week . 2014-06-17. Archived from the original on 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ "Baltimore's Best Dive Bars" . Baltimore Magazine . 2022-12-28. Archived from the original on 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .
^ Hilton, Thom (2015-10-16). "16 Spots for Late-Night Dining in Portland" . Eater Portland . Archived from the original on 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2023-08-08 .