List of dive bars

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Linda's Tavern in Seattle, Washington
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Palmer's Bar in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Yamhill Pub in Portland, Oregon
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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]

EstablishmentLocationRef.
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]

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