Dive bars are often in the “eye of the beholder” but are usually dark, small, and old.
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Massapequa Park, NY
Prohibition Massapequa Park is a small live music venue in the heart of the busy little town of Massapequa Park, NY. There are always great bands in this amazing little venue and never cover charge. Enjoy late-night dance parties after the bands play. The kitchen is open all night. ...
Sunnyvale, CA
Quarter Note Bar & Grill is a music-themed dive bar in Sunnyvale, CA, known for the best live music in Silicon Valley. Quarter Note has pool tables and weekly events including karaoke, open mic, and open jams with the house band. ...
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. ...
Charleston, SC
Recovery Room Tavern is Charleston’s best dive bar for pinball, foosball, pool, Hoop Fever, bocce, chicken wings and all MLB/NFL games. ...
Wilmington, NC
Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern is a local dive in Wilmington, NC, offering beer, booze, and bands. ...
Dallas, TX
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. ...
Lawrence, KS
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. ...
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. ...
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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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Grand Rapids, MI
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. ...
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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. ...
Raleigh, NC
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. ...
Columbus, OH
Open since 1973, Ruby Tuesday Live is a bar and live music venue near The Ohio State University campus in Columbus, OH. The bar hosts live local bands on weekend nights and weekly events such as a Super Smash Bros tournament on Tuesday and a buzzer style Trivioke (trivia + karaoke) on Wednesday. ...
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. ...
Ludington, MI
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. ...
St. Augustine, FL
Established in 1985, Shanghai Nobby’s is a small bar located on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine, FL. ...
Greenville, SC
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. ...
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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. ...
New York, NY
Skinny Dennis is New York City’s premier honky tonk bar located in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Since 2013, Skinny Dennis has been home to the some of the best live country and roots music in New York City. ...
St. George, SC
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. ...
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Washington, DC
Slash Run is a rock n’ roll burger joint, bar and music venue located in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC. ...
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Raleigh, NC
Open since 1999, Slims Raleigh (aka Slim’s Downtown Distillery) is an intimate private club providing a stage for up-and-coming bands as well as established acts. Raleigh’s oldest music venue, the 100-capacity space give an up-close-and-personal live music experience. Slim’s also has a large back patio and an upstairs lounge with a pool table. ...
Charlotte, NC
Small Bar South End is the best corner bar in the South End neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are pool table and other games inside and a huge beer garden outside complete with Gilligan’s Tiki Bar. Enjoy live music outside on a huge stage from 6pm to 9pm every Thursday night. Thursday through Sunday, house DJs play. ...
Charlotte, NC
Established in 1984 on Briar Creek Road in east Charlotte, NC, Smokey Joe’s Café is a family-owned, dog-friendly live music bar with craft beer, pool, foosball and darts. Smokey Joe’s is BYOF so bring your own or have it delivered. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Tallahassee, FL
The Bark is a vegan/vegetarian restaurant and dive bar in Tallahassee, FL, that has DIY shows and events. ...
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. ...
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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. ...
Santa Cruz, CA
The Blue Lagoon is a nightclub, sports bar, and music venue in Santa Cruz, CA. The dive bar presents punk, metal, rock and more plus DJs and comedy. Several pool tables and pinball games are also available. ...
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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. ...
Lawrence, KS
The Bottleneck is an independently-owned local venue and staple for live music in downtown Lawrence, KS, since 1985. ...
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Pensacola Beach, FL
The Break Beach Bar is a true locals bar located on Pensacola Beach, FL. Live music every weekend with twelve flat screens, pool tables, darts, Golden Tee and other favorite video games. Monday and Thursday is Wing Night, and on Sundays the locals gather for football and other sporting events and are treated to a free cookout. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Tulsa, OK
Established in 1958 as The Colony Inn, The Colony Tulsa presents live, original music seven nights a week. A staple of the local music community, The Colony is a place where artists hang out, jam together, and make magic happen. This intimate, non-smoking venue features a wood-burning fireplace and a variety of adult beverages. The Colony is a 21+ venue. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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Atlanta, GA
The EARL (East Atlanta Restaurant & Lounge) is an alternative music venue in Atlanta, GA. ...
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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. ...
Lexington, KY
Re-established in 2020, The Fishtank is a no frills bar and venue in Lexington, KY. The old brick building has a welcoming environment with a small stage in back for live entertainment. ...
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. ...
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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Orange Beach, AL
The Flying Harpoon 2 is a po-boy pub and oyster bar on the bayou in Orange Beach, FL, featuring live music and an open jam on Sunday. ...
Des Moines, IA
The Fremont is a cash-only dive bar in Des Moines, IA, with a pool table and stage for live music. ...
Oakland, CA
Situated in the heart of Downtown Oakland, the Golden Bull aims to create a space that supports local artists and musicians while providing a hassle-free hangout for folks to enjoy raw, live music, cold beer, and good people. ...
Philadelphia, PA
The Grape Room is a 21+ bi-level music venue in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia. There is a bar, live music, open mic nights, and comedy downstairs and a bar, lounge, billiards, acoustic and DJ sets upstairs. ...
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St. Louis, MO
The Heavy Anchor is a dive bar and venue in South City St. Louis, MO, that hosts local bands, comedy shows, trivia, community events and more. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
Chapel Hill, NC
The Kraken Chapel Hill is an iconic crossroads roadhouse. One of the best local venues to see live music, The Kraken features country, blues, rockabilly, jazz, bluegrass, metal, indy, Americana, punk, world and good ole rock and roll. Performances are free to the public. The Kraken is open for service inside and outside Tuesdays through Sundays. ...
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. ...
Austin, TX
Open since 2013, The Lost Well is a neighborhood dive bar in Austin, TX. The local bar features an outdoor patio, live music, and an eclectic crowd sharing a love for music, motorcycles, and socializing with like-minded folks. ...
Akron, OH
The Matinee is a dive bar in the Highland Square neighborhood of Akron, OH, known for live music, comedy, karaoke, and open mic. ...
Charlotte, NC
The Milestone Club is a world famous live music venue and dive bar, established in 1969 in the historic Enderly Park neighborhood of West Charlotte, NC. The Milestone is been a southern landmark for rock/punk/new wave/metal and various underground music scenes while boasting the most powerful sound system in the state. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Asheville, NC
Established in 2013, The Odd is a neighborhood bar, event space, and restaurant in Asheville, NC. More than just a local dive bar, The Odd is part music venue, part oddities museum and more. The Odd features all genres of music as well as drag, comedy, freak shows, trivia, poetry, burlesque, dance parties, art shows, oddities and strange collections, and a plethora of other events. ...
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. ...
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