Dive bars are often in the “eye of the beholder” but are usually dark, small, and old.
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. ...
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. ...
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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. ...
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. ...
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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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Houston, TX
Since 1988, Dan Electro’s is one of Houston’s oldest and best local venues for live music located in the historic Heights. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Houston, TX
The White Swan Live is Houston’s premier spot for the live concert experience. Established in 1937 on the historic East Side, the White Swan Live features performances from top local bands and bands from across the country performing all music genres; from hard hitting rock to smooth rhythmic blues. ...
Corpus Christi, TX
Boozerz Rock Bar is a local bar in Corpus Christi, TX, with pool tables and a stage for live rock, metal, punk and occasionally country or reggae. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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