dive bar
Grimy neighborhood pub
A dive bar is a small, unglamorous drinking establishment—typically cheap, dimly lit, and unpretentious.
The term implies worn furnishings, strong drinks, and a local clientele unconcerned with atmosphere: We ended up at some dive bar playing pool until 2 a.m.
What counts as a dive bar varies; the label can be affectionate or dismissive depending on speaker and context.
Coin-operated music player
- neonInert illuminating element
- sticky floorsAdhesive walking surface
- grittyCoarse or courageous
- smokyFilled with combustion haze
dingy · seedy · grunge · patina · hole-in-the-wall · no-frills · cash only · cheap drinks
Habitual visitors
- bartenderOne who serves drinks
- local bandNearby musical group
- bikerOne who rides cycles
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
bouncer · barfly · karaoke · happy hour · last call · townie · neighborhood · blue-collar
Slate bed for cue sports
- dartsThrown pointed missiles
- barstoolTall backless pub seat
- stoolBackless sitting furniture
- counterFlat service surface
neon sign · pinball · cigarette machine · video poker · dartboard · beer sign · peanut shells · pickled eggs
Fermented grain drink
well drink · pitcher · PBR · domestic · highball · draft · rail drink · boilermaker
jukebox
Coin-operated music player
- neonInert illuminating element
- sticky floorsAdhesive walking surface
- grittyCoarse or courageous
smoky · dingy · seedy · grunge · patina · hole-in-the-wall · no-frills · cash only · cheap drinks · vintage
regulars
Habitual visitors
- bartenderOne who serves drinks
- local bandNearby musical group
- bikerOne who rides cycles
patrons · bouncer · barfly · karaoke · happy hour · last call · townie · neighborhood · blue-collar · old-timer
pool table
Slate bed for cue sports
counter · neon sign · pinball · cigarette machine · video poker · dartboard · beer sign · peanut shells · pickled eggs · tip jar
beer
Fermented grain drink
cheap · well drink · pitcher · PBR · domestic · highball · draft · rail drink · boilermaker
- barbartender, bartending, mixologist, mixology, bar stool
- bars/eateriesbar, pub, tavern, diner, bistro
- nightlifebars, clubbing, clubs, nightclubs, bar crawl
- partyingparty animal, socializing, bachelor party, mingling, bachelorette
- pubstavern, pub, alehouse, public house, inn
- barscocktail bar, gold bar, silver bar, bartender, bar stools
dive barcocktail lounge
Bar with comfortable seating
rooftop bar · champagne bar · VIP lounge · wine bar · speakeasy
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