Dive bars are often in the “eye of the beholder” but are usually dark, small, and old.
Long Beach, CA
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. ...
Bars and Nightclubs
Anaheim, CA
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. ...
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. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Albany, CA
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. ...
Bars and Event Venues
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. ...
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. ...
Tarzana, CA
Located in the Tarzana Square Shopping Center, Maui Sugar Mill Saloon is a dive bar and music venue. ...
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. ...
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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