Dive bars are often in the “eye of the beholder” but are usually dark, small, and old.
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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. ...
Apex, NC
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. ...
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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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. ...
Greenville, SC
The Radio Room is a small bar and music venue in Greenville, SC, presenting live entertainment ranging from punk rock to comedy, from hardcore to folk. ...
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. ...
Orlando, FL
Established in 1995, Will’s Pub is a music venue and neighborhood bar in the Mills 50 neighborhood of Orlando, FL. Will’s Pub is one of Central Florida’s premier independent venues. The bar serves liquor and a wide range of craft, domestic and import beers. ...
Seattle, WA
Funhouse Seattle is the more intimate dive bar to its sister club El Corazón located in the heart of downtown Seattle, WA. Funhouse merged with El Corazon in 2015 and is the best place to see a show, play a show, have a drink, spend time with friends, or enjoy a meal in Seattle. ...
Bars and Music Venues
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. ...
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. ...
Hamtramck, MI
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. ...
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Buffalo, NY
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. ...
Las Vegas, NV
Established in 1976, The Sand Dollar Lounge on Spring Mountain is home of the blues in Las Vegas, NV. Great live music, cocktails, and artisan pizza to go along with it will have you coming back for more. ...
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. ...
Bars and Music Venues
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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Murfreesboro, TN
The Boro Bar & Grill is located in Murfreesboro, TN, directly across the street from Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center. ...
Arlington, TX
Located on Arlington’s Division Street, Stumpy’s is a pool hall and blues bar covering the musical spectrum from blues to classic rock to R&B to 80’s to pop. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Chapel Hill, NC
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. ...
Charleston, SC
The Royal American is a cozy neighborhood bar, restaurant, and intimate live music venue in Charleston, SC. Musical acts range from cutting edge local and regional bands to established national acts. The bar/restaurant feels worn in and takes a friendly, but no-nonsense approach to everything they do. In addition to the main bar area, The Royal American has front, back, and side patios that are available for private and semi-private events. ...
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. ...
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Cabot, AR
Hardrider Bar & Grill is a biker-friendly bar in Cabot, AR. The warehouse-style venue has a large stage and dance floor and features live bands, live wrestling and more. Additional entertainment includes karaoke, pool, and cornhole tournaments. ...
Springfield, IL
Since 1932, The Curve Inn has been a staple in the Springfield area. Enjoy live music, great food, cheap drinks, darts, gaming, karaoke and the best DJ. ...
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. ...
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Nashville, TN
Legends Corner is Nashville’s classic dive bar experience that provides great country music with a full-service bar located right on Broadway. ...
Cottonwood, AZ
Established in 1950, The Chaparral Bar is a family-owned dive bar in Cottonwood, AZ. Enjoy karaoke on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights, live music every Wednesday and Friday afternoon, and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights. ...
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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. ...
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Beachside Tavern offers the best live entertainment in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Enjoy delicious food and listen to live music every week. ...
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Valdosta, GA
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. ...
Wilmington, NC
Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern is a local dive in Wilmington, NC, offering beer, booze, and bands. ...
Atlanta, GA
529 Bar is an East Atlanta Village bar and entertainment venue. Enjoy regular live music and comedy on an intimate stage. ...
Fischer, TX
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. ...
Birmingham, AL
The Nick is a 21+ private club and staple of Birmingham’s music scene presenting a diverse range of local, regional and national acts almost every night of the week. The Nick has blues, rock, punk, emo, hip hop, rap, pop, country, metal, bluegrass, rock-a-billy, roots rock; whatever your genre of choice. ...
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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. ...
Austin, TX
Opened in 1955, The Continental Club is one the oldest running clubs and an intimate live music venue in South Austin, TX. This historic bar has rows of high-top seating with a bar along one wall. ...
Dubuque, IA
Open since 1999, on lower Main Street in downtown Dubuque, IA, The Lift is a 200-capacity music venue with full PA and lights. This TV-free basement pub, located below Vinny Vanucchi’s Little Italy restaurant, has a rotating selection of 24 craft and domestic tap beers, and some of the finest live music available. ...
Oklahoma City, OK
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. ...
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. ...
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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Charleston, SC
The Tin Roof is West Ashley’s favorite dive bar and Charleston’s best place for music, comedy, and a good time. In addition to live music, The Tin Roof also hosts trivia, parties, competitions, craft bazaars, private events, dance-offs, movie nights, video game nights, all sorts of local and touring comedy acts and so much more. ...
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Grand Rapids, MI
The Iron Well on the West Side of Grand Rapids, MI, is a Country bar with a little rock n roll. This dive bar has pool tables, darts, a dance floor and strong drinks. The Iron Well’s live music stage is home to top local and national Country acts. With a fun and dynamic atmosphere, two connected venues offer flexible event space, a sound system, lighting, a full service bar, and delicious menu options. ...
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Gainesville, FL
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. ...
Bars and Nightclubs
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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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. ...
Asheville, NC
The oldest bar in Asheville, NC, The Burger Bar is a tiny dive bar that does not serve burgers or any food at all. The Burger Bar hosts trivia every Tuesday at 9pm and karaoke every Saturday at 9pm. Additionally, the bar holds a comedy show once a month, and live music a few times a month. Also, enjoy sewing class every Wednesday 530-730pm. ...
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. ...
Lawrence, KS
The Bottleneck is an independently-owned local venue and staple for live music in downtown Lawrence, KS, since 1985. ...
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. ...
Albuquerque, NM
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. ...
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. ...
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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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Atlanta, GA
The EARL (East Atlanta Restaurant & Lounge) is an alternative music venue in Atlanta, GA. ...
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. ...
Nashville, TN
Located on Lower Broadway in Nashville, TN, The Stage on Broadway renowned honky-tonk bar and live music venue. The Stage is both a rowdy country bar with great live country and a neighborhood dive bar where you can always count on a friendly bartender and ice-cold beer. The venue features full professional production including premium sound and lighting throughout the room. ...
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. ...
Worcester, MA
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. ...
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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. ...
Indian Hills, CO
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. ...
Cafes and Restaurants
Manchester, CT
Enjoy live entertainment and great dining at The Hungry Tiger Cafe and Restaurant in Manchester, CT. The intimate Hungry Tiger Music Club offers rock, blues, folk, or who knows what almost every night with local and national acts on its small stage. ...
Milwaukee, WI
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. ...
New Orleans, LA
Vaughan’s Lounge is an iconic 9th Ward corner bar that was established in 1959. ...
Lakewood, OH
Open since 1933, The Five O’Clock Lounge is a dive bar in Lakewood, OH, with live music, daily Happy Hour. There is a stage in back and a back patio. ...
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. ...
Denver, CO
The Squire Lounge Denver has been a Colfax staple for years. Enjoy a cold drink, take it easy on the patio or watch some live music. Squire Lounge is open seven days a week and always your neighborhood Colfax bar. ...
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. ...
Dunedin, FL
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. ...
Cambridge, MA
Charlie’s Kitchen is a family-friendly, multi-level restaurant / bar in the Harvard Square neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. Charlie’s houses bars on two separate floors, a front patio, and backyard beer garden. The upstairs lounge has weekly entertainment including live music, karaoke, and Sunday Night Pub Quiz. ...
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