Dive bars are often in the “eye of the beholder” but are usually dark, small, and old.
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Braidwood, IL
The Top Fuel Saloon is a blue-collar, farmer and biker-friendly dive bar in Braidwood, IL, featuring a state-of-the-art stage for live local and national rock and country acts plus pool, darts, and video poker machines. Top Fuel Saloon has a full kitchen serving alligator, buffalo burgers, mako shark and the best damn Friday Night Fish Fry. ...
Anchorage, AK
Open since 1957, The Carousel Lounge is a friendly, local dive bar in the Spenard neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. Entertainment includes pool, darts, music, friends and fun. ...
Louisville, KY
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. ...
Nashville, TN
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. ...
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San Francisco, CA
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. ...
Nashville, TN
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. ...
Fort Worth, TX
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. ...
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Allston, MA
Proudly serving the Allston community, Silhouette Lounge is an old-school neighborhood bar offering pitchers of beer, darts and pool, plus free popcorn. ...
Mobile, AL
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. ...
Austin, TX
Friends Bar is located in downtown Austin’s historic Sixth Street District. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and free live music performed by some of Austin’s greatest local blues and rock bands seven days a week, all night long, plus an awesome Blues Jam on Sundays. ...
Nashville, TN
Established in 2022, Wynot Saloon is a classic country-western themed bar in Bellevue, Nashville, TN. Enjoy live music shows every Friday and Saturday night plus theme nights during the week including:
Service Industry Appreciation on Monday nights
Singer Songwriter on Tuesday nights
LIVE Comedy show on Wednesday nights
Hatfields & McCoys game on Thursday nights (this is not Trivia, hint: it’s like Family Feud on TV)
We boast the largest stage in Bellevue. We have a pool table and shuffleboard. ...
Raleigh, NC
The Night Rider is a neighborhood Country dive bar located just under The Wicked Witch in Raleigh, NC. The “Honky-Tonk karaoke bar” has a stage and PA system suitable for low production/DIY type shows. ...
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Colorado Springs, CO
Established in 2021, Vultures Colorado Springs is a unique space in the Knob Hill Arts District just east of downtown. Vultures is a neighborhood bar designed for casual hangs, fun twists on comfort food, and a dedication to incredible music. Enjoy quality sound and lights in Vultures’ intimate environment. ...
Minneapolis, MN
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. ...
Clifton, NJ
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. ...
San Francisco, CA
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. ...
Grass Valley, CA
Dew Drop Inn is a local roadhouse on State Route 49 in Grass Valley, CA. The venue showcases some of the best local music every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. Enjoy a full bar with ten beers on tap plus pool tables, horseshoes, cornhole, and bocce ball. Karaoke takes place every Tuesday and Friday night. ...
Ripon, CA
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. ...
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Swallow’s Inn is a country-western bar with live music in downtown San Juan Capistrano, CA. The bar hosts weekly country dance lessons and karaoke. Everyone is welcome at Swallow’s Inn: bikers, cowboys, surfers, businessmen, and good ol’ mom and pop. ...
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Phoenix, AZ
Thunderbird Lounge is a 70’s themed bar located in the historic Wagon Wheel Building in the Melrose District of Phoenix, AZ. ...
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Austin, TX
The Blind Pig Pub was established in 1999 right in the heart of historic 6th Street entertainment district in downtown Austin, TX. This neighborhood bar has two stages, four bars, and a covered rooftop deck with amazing views of the Austin skyline. The Blind Pig has live music 365 days a year. ...
Houston, TX
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. ...
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Glen Rose, TX
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. ...
Los Angeles, CA
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. ...
San Francisco, CA
The Riptide is the Bay Area’s best little honky-tonk by the beach. Located in the Sunset District of San Francisco it was built in 1941 and has the look and feel of a small town lodge. In addition to rustic brick flooring and high ceilings, the original knotty pine walls and raging fireplace add warmth you can feel as soon as you step inside. Enjoy some of the best touring and local music acts including bluegrass, jazz, blues, solo acoustic, classical, and country. Smokers, check out the outdoor smoking lounge with an ocean view. ...
San Antonio, TX
Opened in 2016, The Bang Bang Bar is a friendly neighborhood dive bar in San Antonio, TX, serving up cocktails, DJs, and live music. The place has a retro vibe with arcade games, darts, and skeeball. ...
Dallas, TX
Adair’s Saloon, established in 1963 in Dallas, TX, is the best hole-in-the-wall, burger, beer, and live music joint around. This Deep Ellum dive bar is where the best up-and-coming bands tool their craft seven nights a week. ...
Dothan, AL
The Recovery Room Bar in Dothan, AL, has a small stage, pool table, shuffleboard, and back outdoor patio. ...
Tulsa, OK
The Whittier Bar is a dive bar in the historic Kendall Whittier neighborhood in Tulsa, OK. The Whittier Bar also provides a stage for Tulsa’s best local and national touring bands. ...
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Penngrove, CA
Continuously operating since 1926, Twin Oaks Roadhouse is one of the original, classic rancher bars located on the Old Redwood Highway. There is a bar, a fireplace, a kitchen, a backyard and a dance floor. On its indoor stage called the “Grand Ballroom” and seasonal outdoor stage called the “Backyard,” Twin Oaks presents top shelf talent. ...
New York, NY
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. ...
St. Louis, MO
Established in 2009, The Crack Fox is a unique dive bar and cocktail lounge in downtown St. Louis, MO, serving hand crafted cocktails and a wide variety of beers, wine and non-alcoholic treats. From live music and comedy to DJs and dance parties, there is always something a little different happening at the Crack Fox. ...
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Wichita, KS
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. ...
Kingston, NY
Tubby’s in midtown Kingston, NY, is a neighborhood corner bar serving great cocktails, natural wine, mezcal, beer, and fresh-baked pizza by the slice from Rosie’s bakehouse. Tubby’s presents live, underground music with sounds leaning to the left of the center: cumbia, Country, disco, and everything in between on the turntable. ...
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Urbana, IL
Open since 1946, Rose Bowl Tavern is a honky tonk, dive bar, and music venue in downtown Urbana, IL. The Rose Bowl features live music every day including jazz, country, rock, soul, blues, hip-hop and bluegrass. Additional entertainment includes DJ dance parties, comedy, open acoustic and jazz jams, poetry, trivia and more. ...
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Chicago, IL
Open since 1992, The Empty Bottle is a corner dive bar in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village. The brick-walled building has a bar along one wall and a corner stage featuring regular alternative bands. There are also pinball machines and a pool table. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
Miami, FL
Blackbird Ordinary is a stylish cocktail bar in a historic building next to Brickell City Center in downtown Miami, FL, with a dance floor and two rooms hosting DJs and select live music until late. The night club has a chill lounge setting, with an upscale, yet unpretentious vibe. ...
San Francisco, CA
Make-Out Room is a 21+ nightclub in San Francisco, CA, with live music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, plus DJs and karaoke. ...
Tempe, AZ
Yucca Tap Room is Tempe’s original live music venue. A Tempe landmark, Yucca has showcased live music in an intimate setting for over 40 years. The venue has a full bar and allows for a great view of the stage from just about anywhere. And the lounge has 29 beers on tap, a huge variety of bottles and cans, and a full food menu until 2am. ...
Solana Beach, CA
Saddle Bar Solana Beach is a destination for sports, live music and DJs in North County San Diego. Whether you walk, bike, drive, or come right out of the surf, everyone is welcome. ...
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El Paso, TX
Established in 2011, RockHouse Bar & Grill is a local live music event space and full-service dive bar in El Paso, TX. This intimate concert venue features state-of-the-art audio and lighting equipment and showcases popular artists and breakout bands from all genres. RockHouse is also the area’s largest event rental space. ...
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Austin, TX
Boomerz is a neighborhood bar in Austin, TX, with karaoke, poker, and lots of pool tables. There is also live music, trivia, giant jenga, ping pong, and darts. ...
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Madison, WI
Established in 1989, The Wisco is a neighborhood dive bar in Madison, WI. Enjoy live music, karaoke, sand volleyball, pool, darts, and an outdoor beer garden. ...
Tulsa, OK
Soundpony Lounge is a sweet little dive bar in the heart of the Tulsa Arts District in downtown Tulsa, OK. Soundpony is a bar, a bike team, and an athletic club. There’s always something going on at Soundpony. Awesome bands come through all the time, plus trivia, fashion shows and more. ...
Dallas, TX
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. ...
Tarzana, CA
Located in the Tarzana Square Shopping Center, Maui Sugar Mill Saloon is a dive bar and music venue. ...
Tulsa, OK
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. ...
Norman, OK
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. ...
Houston, TX
The Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club is Houston’s premier venue for live blues and zydeco featuring local and national touring acts. The intimate club includes pool tables, a dance floor, and a small stage. ...
Charlotte, NC
Thirsty Beaver Saloon is a small dive bar located in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. The biker-friendly bar has two pool tables and live music on the weekends. ...
Birmingham, AL
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. ...
Amityville, NY
Amityville Music Hall is a cozy live music venue based in Amityville, NY, that hosts artists of all genres and walks of life. AMH is run by lovers of music on a mission to grow the Long Island music and arts community, one show at a time. Enjoy craft beers on tap plus daily events and specials. ...
Mill Creek, WA
Established in 1970, Peabo’s Sports Bar & Grill is a dive bar in Mill Creek, WA, serving delicious food and cold drinks. Enjoy live music, open mic, and weekly karaoke. ...
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Cashmere, WA
Club Crow Bar & Grill in Cashmere, WA, is a great place for food, music, sports, and more. Enjoy poker, pool, plus comedy and live music nights. ...
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Tukwila, WA
Lucky Liquor is a South Seattle dive bar right on the Duwamish River across from the Museum of Flight. Enjoy cold beer, cocktails, pull tabs, a daily happy hour, four TVs and a 110” HD screen for sports and movies. There are also two beautiful patios: one breezy riverside patio out back and one mahogany and steel beer garden in front. ...
Tacoma, WA
Located in Tacoma’s Dome District, The Valley Tacoma has indoor and outdoor stages and hosts a wide variety of original musical acts from all over the world. The Valley was originally founded in 1926. ...
Seattle, WA
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. ...
Shoreline, WA
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. ...
Olympia, WA
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. ...
Talent, OR
The Talent Club is a diverse and inclusive music venue and tavern in Talent, OR. Originally opened in 1905, it has been a landmark and favored watering hole for over 100 years. TC has a fully-equipped stage with a sound and lighting system and draws top acts touring the West Coast. The Talent Club offers the best regional craft brews, wines, ciders, seltzers, and non-alcoholic drinks. ...
Portland, OR
The performance space at The Fixin’ To is the only dedicated live music venue and Southern-style honky tonk in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood. The Fixin’ To is a killer mom-and-pop venue hosting local and touring bands as well as comedy shows, burlesque performances, craft markets, and the occasional wedding. The Fixin’ To serves down-home food and also has weekly karaoke on Sunday plus pinball. ...
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Portland, OR
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. ...
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