Itty Bitty Bar in Holland, MI, is “Your 5 Star Dive Bar.” A great place to meet up with friends or to make some new ones. Grab a pint, a bite to eat, some conversation, whatever you’re up for. ...

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. ...

Jake’s Corner Lounge is a sports bar and taproom in Bay City, MI, serving from a great selection of domestic and imported bottles and cans, over 40 bourbons, 40 vodkas, and nearly 30 tequilas. Entertainment includes sports on the TVs, live music, karaoke, team trivia and more. ...

JB Lovedraft’s MicroPub in Harrisburg, PA, features over 50 craft beers on tap, video games, weekend live music, and an eclectic pub food menu. ...

JJ’s Alley Bricktown Pub is the coziest, friendliest, neighborhood bar in Oklahoma City, OH, featuring live acoustic music seven nights a week. JJ’s Alley has two bars and two stages, upstairs and downstairs. ...

Open since 2006, JJ’s Bohemia is an intimate music venue and dive bar in Chattanooga, TN. The front room has a stage and bar on one side. There is also a back patio stage for occasional outdoor shows.  ...

Joe’s Underground Café is a small underground dive bar in downtown Augusta, GA. The brick-lined basement bar has a jukebox and small corner stage for karaoke and live music. ...

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. ...

Founded in 1973, Kirby’s Beer Store has long been a mainstay of the Wichita music community. The bar has music nearly every night of the week and no cover charge. ...

Located in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, Lager House is a vegan-friendly restaurant, neighborhood dive bar, and live music venue. Lager House hosts concerts for a wide range of genres and styles including local and DIY touring bands. ...

Lamplighter Lounge is a venue and bar in Memphis, TN, serving bar food, vegan food, espressos and lattes. ...

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. ...

Legends Corner is Nashville’s classic dive bar experience that provides great country music with a full-service bar located right on Broadway. ...

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. ...

Local Bar Apex has been a North Carolina landmark since the building originally opened as a gas station in the 1930’s on a small country road in Apex. One of the last dive bars in the area, Local Bar prides itself on making everyone feel welcome. No frills, all fun. Live music every Friday night and specials every day. Local Bar is a place where locals gather for good times, cold drinks, and live music. ...

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. ...

Loose Change is a 5-star dive bar in Clemson, SC, offering good eats and great drinks since 2004. ...

Loosey’s Downtown in Gainesville, FL, is features 25 taps of American craft beer, live music, quality food, and a casual atmosphere. As supporters of local art, Loosey’s books mostly from Gainesville’s amazing crop of musicians. ...

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 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. ...

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. ...

Make-Out Room is a 21+ nightclub in San Francisco, CA, with live music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, plus DJs and karaoke. ...

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. ...

Located in the historic Mill Hill District of Downtown Trenton, NJ, The Mill Hill Saloon is a two floor corner bar with casual dining, microbrews and the best in underground original music. The Saloon is an intimate venue with a capacity of 250 music lovers upstairs in the main dining room, and 75 fans in the Mill Hill Basement lounge. ...

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. ...

Nancy Whiskey Pub is a classic Corktown bar open since 1902. The Irish tavern has live music on Fridays and Saturdays and one of the best jukeboxes in Detroit. Enjoy the large outdoor patio. ...

The New Dodge Lounge is a neighborhood bar and music venue in Hamtramck, MI. The historic venue hosts up to 240 people and contains a large bar, stage with sound equipment and lighting, and an arcade. The New Dodge features regular live music with some of Detroit’s best local punk and indie talent. ...

New Way Bar is Ferndale’s oldest neighborhood bar; featuring live music and entertainment. ...

Nice Guys Pizza, Beer, and Cocktails is a bar/music venue in Cape Coral, FL. ...

No Class is a Cleveland dive bar and music venue specializing in touring acts with DJ events, local shows, dance nights, parties, flea markets, comedy and other special events. There is a main show space with a full sound system and a stage, and a small stage and PA on the bar side. ...

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. ...

Located in the Suburban Plaza shopping mall, Paul’s Oasis Sports Grille & Spirits is a restaurant and sports bar in Knoxville, TN, featuring live music, karaoke, pool tables, darts, and pinball and serving pizza, wings, sandwiches and more. ...

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. ...

Open since 1995, Poorhouse Bar in downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL, features original blues, country, punk and rock on Friday and Saturday nights from local artists with occasional national touring acts. Poorhouse Fort Lauderdale has a full liquor bar and a great beer selection plus homemade grilled sandwiches until 2am. ...

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. ...

Recovery Room Tavern is Charleston’s best dive bar for pinball, foosball, pool, Hoop Fever, bocce, chicken wings and all MLB/NFL games. ...

Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern is a local dive in Wilmington, NC, offering beer, booze, and bands. ...

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. ...

The Replay Lounge is a rock and roll pinball bar located in downtown Lawrence, KS. Since 1993, the Replay has been a proud purveyor of cheap beer, tasty cocktails, and great music. The Replay Lounge hosts a wide array of local, national, and international music most nights of the week. Enjoy late-night rock shows inside, acoustic matinee shows on the patio, and local DJs outside on warm-weather weekend nights. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI, Rocky’s Bar & Grill is a great local bar offering exceptional food, tasty beer and cocktails. Has live music events and an upstairs bar area that is a great space for private parties. ...

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. ...

Ruby Deluxe is a basement bar clad in glitter and sequins with arcade games, pool tables, a glitter photo wall, dancing cage, and the hottest staff in town. Offering Raleigh’s wildest variety of live music, drag shows, and dance parties. You can dance in the club or chill on a sweet outdoor patio. The entrance is located on the basement level. ...

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. ...

SandBar Ludington is an intimate corner dive bar and staple of downtown Ludington, MI, with a stage and dance floor in back. SandBar brings in rock bands on Saturdays and has karaoke twice a week. ...

Established in 1985, Shanghai Nobby’s is a small bar located on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine, FL. ...

Sharkey’s Pub is an intimate local bar in Greenville, SC. The place is known for regular live music, karaoke, sports, Philly sandwiches, wings, and burgers. ...

Proudly serving the Allston community, Silhouette Lounge is an old-school neighborhood bar offering pitchers of beer, darts and pool, plus free popcorn. ...

Sit N Bull Saloon is an iconic mountain bar in the Parmalee Gulch of Indian Hills, CO. Sit N Bull features free local live music every weekend on its heated, dog-friendly deck. Additional entertainment includes darts and pool. ...

Skynyrd’s Sports Bar & Grill in St. George, SC, has awesome entertainment and live music. If you’re you’re in the mood for some fantastic live Southern rock and country, then Skynyrd’s is the place for you. ...

Slash Run is a rock n’ roll burger joint, bar and music venue located in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC. ...