The 331 Club is the social center for artists and musicians in and around Northeast Minneapolis, hosting a variety of events, focusing on live music and entertainment every night of the week. ...

ABG’s Libation Emporium is a bar in Provo, UT, serving over 58 beers and pub grub. ABG’s Bar always has a great lineup of live music plus pinball and pool tables. ...

Alabama Music Box, in Mobile’s downtown entertainment district, is a live entertainment venue and comedy club. Created by musicians for musicians, Alabama Music Box is the epicenter of the Mobile underground scene and the city’s only all original music venue. ...

Open since 2000, Alex’s Bar in is an eclectic bar and live music venue in Long Beach, CA. Enjoy karaoke on Tuesdays, trivia on Wednesdays and concerts four nights a week. Hear music including punk, ska, roots, indie, reggae, Latin and rock. ...

Arlene’s Grocery opened its doors in 1995 as one of the first live music clubs in New York’s Lower East Side. The venue includes two unique spaces. The 75-capacity front bar of Arlene’s Grocery is known as The Butcher Bar. Accommodating up to 110 guests, The Venue is a versatile space with a state-of-the-art sound system, theatrical lighting, and a full bar. ...

Art Bar Columbia is an underground club with live music and an artsy vibe with a dance floor, lounge, and full bar plus karaoke. ...

Opened in 1984, Artichoke Sandwichbar is an Irish dive that and Wichita icon located in the historic Midtown area near downtown. Four nights a week, enjoy live acoustic music with local and traveling musicians. ...

Ashley Street Station is Valdosta’s only true 250-capacity music venue and dive bar with an in-house record store: Hole In The Wall Records. ...

Bauser’s is a friendly neighborhood bar and live entertainment venue in Dunedin, FL. The venue offers a full liquor bar and has all types of live music during the week including blues, rock, country, alternative and more. Bauser’s Dunedin is non-smoking but has a huge, smoker-friendly covered front patio. Bauser’s is dog-friendly, has Happy Hour 7 days a week, plus drink specials and the best karaoke in town. Open Blues Jam on the first Sunday of the month 3pm – 7pm. ...

Since 2008, Big Star Bar has been serving cheap beer to the Houston Heights area of Houston, TX. Big Star is a dive bar and community hub with a pool table in the back, arcade games lining one wall, and a large outdoor patio. ...

BJ’s Lounge is a great local bar in New Orleans’ Bywater neighborhood. This corner dive bar has a jukebox, pool table, video poker machines, wonderful back patio, beer, cocktails, and more. ...

Blue Note OKC is a historic and legendary venue and neighborhood lounge. One of Oklahoma City’s oldest live music venues, Blue Note Lounge first opened in 1961. The Blue Note has an extensive beer selection, a lively variety of premium liquors, and nightly features. Two pool tables, dart boards, and a killer stage where many local and touring musicians play make The Blue Note Lounge an OKC icon. ...

Bluebonnet Bar Norman is a small dive bar and live music venue in the heart of the Walker Arts District in historic downtown Norman, OK. The Bluebonnet features local Oklahoma artists on its corner stage. ...

Located on Nashville’s Music Row, Bobby’s Idle Hour Tavern is an iconic watering hole and premier Americana venue where you can hear the best of Nashville’s rising songwriters and performers on stage alongside the area’s seasoned veterans. ...

Located in the heart of Downtown Maryville, Brackins Blues Club is a dive bar and home of blues in greater Maryville area. Brackins has live music at least three nights a week and the best bar food in town. ...

Bremen Cafe, located in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI, featuring local craft beer, pinball machines, daily specials, and live music nearly every night. Enjoy local, national, and international acts performing a wide range of genres. ...

Located on Ogden’s Historic 25th Street, Brewskis is Northern Utah’s go-to live music spot and watering hole. Nightly entertainment ranges from Heavy Metal Karaoke to open mic nights to weekends packed with tribute bands and some of Utah’s best original acts. The music happens in Brewskis’ center room, where locals and the occasional touring act perform everything from hip-hop to reggae to rockabilly to metal to garage-rock and more every weekend. In the two bars on either side, diverse crowds congregate for drinks, pool, and pizza. ...

A staple of the local music scene since 1990, Buffalo’s Mohawk Place is a historic music hall showcasing alternative rock and pop groups. The cozy bar and venue in downtown Buffalo, NY, attracts a diverse audience by bringing in high-quality local, regional, and national music groups. Buffalo’s Mohawk Place is Western New York’s premier medium-sized music venue. ...

Café Bourbon Street is an intimate live music venue, dive bar, and restaurant in Columbus, OH. The restaurant serves delicious food for cheap with many vegan/vegetarian options available. Enjoy weekly comedy open mic and karaoke events plus live music up to four nights a week. ...

Café Nine is a long standing and beloved music venue in New Haven, CT. A home base to locals and a tour staple to many national touring acts, Café Nine is the best place to see the largest variety of live music in New Haven County. ...

Open since 2003, Chicora Alley is restaurant and bar at Reedy River Falls Park in downtown Greenville, SC. The venue has two full bars and a separate dining area from the music side where you’ll find live music acts weekly. Chicora Alley hosts a long-running jazz jam by the Greenville Jazz Collective on Sunday afternoons. ...

Cole’s Bar is a music venue and Logan Square neighborhood tavern, that features live entertainment such as bands performing original music, stand up comedy, and other events. ...

Since 1988, Dan Electro’s is one of Houston’s oldest and best local venues for live music located in the historic Heights. ...

Established in 1967, Darrell’s Tavern is an old-school dive bar north of Seattle in Shoreline, WA, with live music every weekend. Darrell’s supports local and out-of-towner music of all flavors: punk, rock, country, electronica, metal, soul, jazz, funk, ska, comedy acts and anything in between. ...

The oldest dive bar in Texas, Devil’s Backbone Tavern is a historic 1940’s dancehall and tavern in Fischer, TX, with a cash-only full bar and outdoor patio. ...

Established in 2004, Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ, features a sweet stage, professional sound system and a spacious floor to accommodate all your head-banging, rocking and moshing needs. Providing a home and a pit-stop to both local and national touring artists, Dingbatz offers a unique and intimate setting to take in your favorite concerts. ...

Located in the Fort Worth neighborhood of Near Southside, Distribution Bar Fort Worth​ has a laid-back, dive bar feel with craft beer, cocktails, pool tables, and TVs playing sports. ...

Featuring a Wild West theme, Doc Holliday’s Saloon is a local bar located in the heart of Nashville, TN. Established in 2000, Doc Holliday’s Saloon is a cozy, bi-level bar that hosts live music all day. ...

The World Famous Doll Hut in Anaheim, CA, is an Orange County institution since 1957. This storied rock club features beer on tap and live music seven days a week. ...

Double Wide Dallas is a bar with a trailer park aesthetic serving up the coldest beer, stiffest drinks, and best live music this side of the Trinity. Since 2003, Double Wide has been letting the good times roll with live music from rock to country and just about everything in between. ...

Dragon’s Den is a historic two-story bar and event venue with a large courtyard and balcony overlooking Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, LA. Located at the foot of Frenchmen Street, The Dragon’s Den is open seven days a week with a full calendar of daily live music events on both floors. ...

Opened in downtown Seattle in 2005, El Corazón is nightclub and live music venue with two stages: a large Main Showroom and a smaller Lounge Stage. The venue hosts national and international acts, provides local bands a place to build their foundation, and remains one of the leading concert halls for the all-ages crowd. ...

El Rio SF is a friendly neighborhood bar and LGBTQ+ community space in the Mission District in San Francisco, CA. El Rio is invested in the local arts and music scene and actively pursues underserved communities in the use of its space. ...

Affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people, F.O.E. Billings is open to everyone, whether you’re a member or not. With live music, great events and a friendly atmosphere, the F.O.E in Billings has all the fun you need to turn your humdrum night into an unforgettable evening. ...

Gold Diggers is a bar, boutique hotel and recording studios in East Hollywood. Gold Diggers Bar serves up state-of-the-art sound design and showcase-quality performances for an intimate audience of 175. ...

Gold Sounds Bar is a music venue and dive bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY. The premier mid-sized venue features full sound, backline, projector and more including a DJ booth in the front bar. ...

Green Parrot Bar is a popular local dive bar featuring live music, casual atmosphere, and great drinks. The Green Parrot is firmly established amongst the best bars in Key West, FL. ...

High Dive Seattle is a concert venue in the Seattle neighborhood of Fremont hosting local, national, and international talent from across the musical spectrum seven nights per week. High Dive has proudly secured a unique role in a vibrant Seattle music scene. ...

High Horse Bar is a local dive in Louisville’s Butchertown neighborhood. The 1970s-themed bar opened in 2019 and has a large back room for shows, DJs, and other events. The venue also hosts events like open mic nights and monthly bingo games. ...

Ivy Room is an intimate music venue located on San Pablo Ave in Albany, CA, that hosts an eclectic array of music from national touring acts to local bands, seven nights a week. The stage and bar create a living room feel for those looking to relax in a plush booth or get up and close for an intimate concert. Hailed as one of the best sounding rooms in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ivy creates the perfect listening experience for it’s musical artists and patrons. ...

Opened in 1972, John & Peter’s Place in New Hope, PA, is the best equipped and best sounding 72-seat dive bar in the country. The oldest continually operating music club in the country dedicated to original music, this nightclub features live performances seven days a week, 365 days of the year and twice on Saturdays and Sundays. John & Peter’s also offers their space to area artists to exhibit their work and through the years have sponsored poetry slams, performance art, comedy nights and more. ...

Serving the North Portland area since 1947, the World Famous Kenton Club has music, booze, cheap whiskey and beer. Kenton Club serves brunch on weekends and a full dinner menu Wednesday through Saturday. There are stages for live music both indoors and out. The stone facade of the building gives way to wooden walls and floors. Enjoy pinball and pool inside or the nice covered deck and patio outside. ...

In the Mission since 1994, Kilowatt Bar is a neighborhood bar, music venue, and event space with beers on tap, pool tables, pinball, and darts. The Mission District’s favorite spot for cheap drinks and good vibes presenting live bands, drag shows, comedy and more. ...

Kingfish is a bar just off Dickson St. in Fayetteville, AR, with large patios, an outdoor stage, cold beer, great drinks, friendly staff and Golden Tee. Kingfish features some of the best local, regional, and touring acts on the patio every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday during patio season. ...

Launchpad Albuquerque is a two-story dive bar and a staple in the local music scene since 1997. Launchpad is home to local bands and also a beloved stop for national and international touring acts. ...

Le Bon Temps Roule is an iconic bar in Uptown New Orleans that features live music four days a week, free oysters on Fridays, billiards, and the best damn Bloody Marys in town. ...

Lincoln’s Roadhouse & Cajun Cafe is a locally-owned restaurant and blues bar in Denver, CO. Catch some of the best local and national blues, rock, and rockabilly bands every weekend with no cover charge. Weekly events include trivia on Tuesdays and open mic on Wednesdays. The menu features an award-winning meatloaf cheeseburger, pot roast burrito, and Cajun food. ...

Opened in 1992, Local 506 is an all-ages rock club in downtown Chapel Hill, NC, owned and operated by musicians for musicians. The 506 is a showroom and a full bar, providing audiences the opportunity to see up-and-coming touring musicians and local bands in an accessible and professional musical setting. ...

Loco Coyote Grill is a family-friendly countryside hub where you’re free to eat, relax, and enjoy Glen Rose views. Loco Coyote Grill features live music every Friday and Saturday from 6-9pm. ...

Known as “Five Points’ Backyard,” Love Buzz is a bar and live music venue in the Five Points neighborhood of El Paso, TX. Love Buzz is furnished with mid-century modern decor and features the best patio in the city. ...

Lucky 13 Saloon is a killer metal bar and music venue in Brooklyn, NY, with a back room and live dancers. ...

Lucky’s Bar is a lounge and grill and laundromat in New Orleans serving food and drinks 24/7. ...

Established in 1962, the Magnolia Bar, or Mag Bar as it is known, has been fixture for generations in the historic Old Louisville neighborhood of Louisville, KY. Mag Bar Old Louisville is a quirky dive bar offering drink specials plus local bands and DJs. ...

Located in historic downtown Ripon, CA, Main Street Inn is a good ole-fashioned bar where you can enjoy a cold beer, cocktail, and live entertainment. ...

Located in the Tarzana Square Shopping Center, Maui Sugar Mill Saloon is a dive bar and music venue. ...

Located in historic downtown Hot Springs, AR, Maxine’s Live is a music venue featuring some amazing talent, killer food, craft beers, and unique drinks. The venue attracts a diverse crowd of all ages; musicians, music lovers, artists, food and beer lovers, sports fanatics, locals and out-of-towners. Maxine’s presents indie, rock, pop, experimental, blues, jazz, metal, bluegrass, folk, and old country plus monthly burlesque and drag shows. ...

McCoy’s suffered a fire in September 2023.Mc Coy’s Tavern is a dive bar in Olympia, WA, with pool tables and live music. ...

The historic Melody Inn is located on the Red Line in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. Kick back and relax with the best in live original music, the award-winning Melody Inn jukebox, drinks, and friendly staff members and clients. There is something for everyone including punk rock, metal, indie, pop, rockabilly, hillbilly, rock, drum ‘n bass, hip hop, and comedy. Cover charge is generally around $5 and parking is always free. Every Saturday night is Punk Rock Night. ...

Mercury Lounge Tulsa is a neighborhood dive bar by day and music venue by night. Since 2005, Mercury Lounge has been Tulsa’s Punk Rock Honky Tonk with live original music every night, affordable drinks, and fast service. Enjoy the nicest dive bar around with an open patio, a covered patio, a fireplace, and a pool table. ...

Mom’s Basement is a retro-themed, neighborhood dive bar based in Birmingham, AL. Mom’s is fully equipped with beer, wine, liquor, vintage pinball, pool, darts and more. The bar is open seven days a week and features regular live entertainment including Trivia Mondays and Karaoke Thursdays. ...

Established in 1922, Morsbergers is a bar in Cantonsville, MD. ...

Mulligan’s Pub is a neighborhood dive bar with cheap drinks, live music and good company. The Otherside, the venue within Mulligan’s Pub, is host to some of Grand Rapids’ best local talent, as well as regional musical acts, comedy shows, and other events. ...

Nowhere Bar Athens, located across from the Georgia Theatre, is a classic dive bar and music venue presenting local talent and regional touring acts. Athenians young and old gather here every night of the week to enjoy a game of pool, a beer, and live music in the company of good friends. ...

O’Brien’s Pub is a cozy bar in Allston, MA, providing a home for local and national acts to perform. Open to all genres and styles, O’Brien’s Pub has been a springboard for hundreds of artists over the years. ...

O’Leaver’s is the only multi-court volleyball complex located in Midtown Omaha. O’Leaver’s outdoor bar offers a selection of tap beers, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages as well as snacks and candy. ...

Open since 1934, The Old Ironsides is Sacramento’s oldest live music venue and bar. The family owned and operated establishment is best known for its nightly live music, delicious lunches, friendly staff and cheap drinks. Old Ironsides hosts its weekly open-mic night on Mondays. ...

Ralph’s Rock Diner is a legendary live music venue, bar, and diner located in downtown Worcester, MA. The eclectic venue hosts a diverse line-up of entertainment drawn from local, national, and international artists. Bi-monthly Metal Thursdays have been a staple since 2006, while the Dirty Gerund Poetry Show has been going strong every Monday since 2009. Ralph’s Diner also projects movies and video games on the outside patio, hosts vintage auto and motorcycle shows as well as private parties. ...

Reno’s Chop Shop is a Deep Ellum staple and the best dive bar in Dallas, TX. This Legendary Texas rock bar features live performances, comedy shows, karaoke, bike nights, games such as pool and darts, and some of the cheapest drinks you’ll find in Deep Ellum. ...

Opened since 1952, the Rite Spot Cafe is a cozy, candlelit bar and restaurant in San Francisco’s Mission District. The family-owned dive bar presents an eclectic mix of local bands, comedians, and other performers while supporting the local music, art, and comedy scenes. Enjoy free live entertainment every night at the Rite Spot. ...