2006-06-15 04:55:46 · 13 answers · asked by OliveTheCat 2 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Boston
If you'll tell me what a 'dive bar' is I'll tell you. I'm serious, I'm a non-American and have no idea what a dive bar is and I'm actually quite curious.
2006-06-15 05:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by squimberley 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
For squimberley - A "dive bar" generally refers to a small, "hole-in-the-wall", local or neighborhood bar. It's not flashy. Drinks are generally cheap. The atmosphere is laid back.
According to the dictionary Dive: (Slang). A disreputable entertainment establishment (Merriam-Webster).
Also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dive_Bar
I have many favorite dive bars in Baltimore, MD where some neighborhoods have a bar on the corner of almost every block. They are: No Idea Tavern, Frazier's on the Avenure, J. Patrick's (Here part of the ceiling has been covered with trash bags for years, but they have the best french fries, and live Irish music).
2006-06-15 15:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't found one that I liked in Chicago yet, but two of the "diviest" dive bars in the whole U.S.of A are located in Providence, Rhode Island. The first one is called The Living Room and the second one is called The Safari Lounge. It smells like piss and they floors are always sticky but the music is always really loud and obnoxious! I love it! *lol*
2006-06-15 17:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Franklin House. Used to be in Glassboro, NJ. It's gone now.
:( They knocked down a wonderful dive that had been on the site for over 200 years.
2006-06-15 11:59:48 · answer #4 · answered by Quietman40 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Crow Bar. Savannah, GA
2006-06-15 11:59:16 · answer #5 · answered by bigsharkbait 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Double Down Saloon~~ Las Vegas
2006-06-15 11:58:55 · answer #6 · answered by MaryJaneD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine's called "Fuzzies" and is located in a little back-water town called Whitecourt on the highway to Alaska, but in the province of Alberta, Canada
2006-06-15 12:00:38 · answer #7 · answered by Deal with it! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roxy Harrison and Main Richmond, VA
2006-06-15 11:58:55 · answer #8 · answered by smalltd28 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al's on Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis
2006-06-15 11:58:09 · answer #9 · answered by Jet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have several in my area; Riverside/Corona So Cal USA. Sad, depressing places, people drinking beer at 8am.
But the prices are low. Some people paying with loose change...lol
2006-06-15 12:20:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋