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Linda's Tavern in Seattle, Washington
Palmer's Bar in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Yamhill Pub in Portland, Oregon
The Thirsty Beaver in Charlotte, North Carolina

While the definition of a "dive bar" varies, the following is a list of notable establishments which have been described as such. A dive bar is typically a small, unglamorous, eclectic, old-style drinking establishment with inexpensive drinks; it may feature dim lighting, shabby or dated decor, neon beer signs, packaged beer sales, cash-only service, and local clientele.[1]

Establishment Location Ref.
The 5 Point Cafe Seattle, Washington [2]
Blue Moon Tavern Seattle, Washington [3]
Cafe Brass Monkey Los Angeles, California [4]
El Chupacabra Seattle, Washington
Clermont Lounge Atlanta, Georgia [5]
The Cock New York City [6]
Comet Tavern Seattle, Washington [3]
Dockside Saloon and Restaurant Portland, Oregon [7]
Donnie Vegas Portland, Oregon [8]
Dry Creek Café & Boat Dock Austin, Texas [9]
Georgies Asbury Park, New Jersey [10]
Frolic Room Los Angeles, California [11]
Holman's Bar and Grill Portland, Oregon [12]
Joe's Cellar Portland, Oregon [13]
Kelly's Olympian Portland, Oregon [14]
The Know Portland, Oregon [15]
Linda's Tavern Seattle, Washington [16]
Low Brow Lounge Portland, Oregon [17]
Marie's Crisis New York City [18]
The Matador Portland, Oregon [19]
Mecca Cafe Seattle, Washington [20]
Metropolitan New York City
My Father's Place Portland, Oregon [17]
Nacho Borracho Seattle, Washington [21]
Nick's Famous Coney Island Portland, Oregon [22]
Nite Hawk Cafe and Lounge Portland, Oregon [23]
Pal's Shanty Tavern Portland, Oregon [24]
Palmer's Bar Minneapolis, Minnesota [25]
Patty's Inn San Jose, California [26]
Pink Feather Portland, Oregon [27]
Reel M Inn Portland, Oregon [17]
Shanghai Tunnel Bar Portland, Oregon [28]
Ship Ahoy Tavern Portland, Oregon
Space Room Lounge and Genie's Too Portland, Oregon [29]
Spare Room Restaurant and Lounge Portland, Oregon [30]
Thirsty Beaver Charlotte, North Carolina [31]
Tom's Restaurant and Bar Portland, Oregon [32]
Venice Tavern Baltimore, Maryland [33]
Yamhill Pub Portland, Oregon [17]
Zach's Shack Portland, Oregon [34]

References

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  7. ^ Russell, Michael (2015-11-05). "Help name Portland's best dive bar". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  8. ^ Centoni, Danielle (2015-03-02). "Donnie Vegas Now Slinging Hot Dogs and Tap Cocktails on NE Alberta". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  9. ^ "Dry Creek Cafe, an Old-school Dive Bar on Lake Austin, Is Closing After 68 Years". Texas Monthly. 2021-09-17. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  10. ^ "Georgies: The gay 'Cheers' of the Jersey Shore". Asbury Park Press. Archived from the original on 2020-10-29. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  11. ^ Davis, Genie. "The Friendly Frolic Room | The Hollywood Partnership". hollywoodpartnership.com. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  12. ^ "The Beloved Dive Bar Holman's Remains in Pandemic Purgatory". Willamette Week. 2022-12-07. Archived from the original on 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
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  18. ^ Jahromi, Neima (2018-04-27). "Toasting the Tipsy Piano Choir at Marie's Crisis". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Archived from the original on 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  19. ^ "Once the King of West Burnside Dives, The Matador Has Sat Empty for Much of a Decade". Willamette Week. 2022-11-02. Archived from the original on 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  20. ^ "Seattle's Mecca Cafe to be sold to nightlife entrepreneur and accused sexual assaulter". KOMO. 2019-06-18. Archived from the original on 2020-11-07. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  21. ^ Hill, Megan (2016-08-03). "Where to Find Terrific Boozy Frozen Drinks in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  22. ^ Anderson, Heather Arndt (2017-05-19). "19 Old-School Portland Restaurants That Have Hung On Through the Pandemic". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  23. ^ "Dive Bar Brunches". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2020-09-14. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  24. ^ "28 long-gone Portland bars we wish were still around". The Oregonian. 2018-04-04. Archived from the original on 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  25. ^ Jones, Justine (2016-02-09). "10 Iconic Twin Cities Dive Bars". Eater Twin Cities. Archived from the original on 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  26. ^ "Farewell to Patty's Inn, a San Jose bar with character". The Mercury News. 2021-08-01. Archived from the original on 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  27. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (2017-10-26). "Say Goodbye to Another Stylish Southeast Dive Bar". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  28. ^ "Desperate for a Cool, Dark Place to Ride Out This Weekend's Heat Wave? Here Are Six Currently Open Basement Bars to Hide Out In". Willamette Week. 2021-06-25. Archived from the original on 2021-07-17. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  29. ^ Cottell, Pete (2015-10-21). "The Best Dive Bar in 25 Portland 'Hoods". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  30. ^ "These Happy Hours Are So Cheap—It's Unreal". Willamette Week. 2016-09-30. Archived from the original on 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
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