Dive Bars

[Cire]

dive bars also have to run out of stuff because they are only staying afloat by the 5 regulars that are there 5 nights a week. 

[Mr Bread]

dive bars also have to run out of stuff because they are only staying afloat by the 5 regulars that are there 5 nights a week.

There's an outstanding dive bar in my hometown that the owner/primary bartender lives above.  It's mostly a bar just so he has a place to be an alcoholic socially and not get DUIs.

[schreds21]

The diviest dive bar I've ever been in in my life was Vera's in Hunter, ks.  Place was an absolute shithole.  Like literally falling down around u.  Vera could have been Yoda's stunt double and she lived in the back of the bar.  Had an old jukebox and if you played "On the wings of a dove" she would dance around the bar fluttering her arms.  Usually a local would just go behind the bar and grab you a beer if she was busy dancing or you just got it yourself and left money next to the register.  Vera died and now some militia eff owns it.  Don't even know if its still open.

[Dr Rick Daris]

dive bars also have to run out of stuff because they are only staying afloat by the 5 regulars that are there 5 nights a week.

There's an outstanding dive bar in my hometown that the owner/primary bartender lives above.  It's mostly a bar just so he has a place to be an alcoholic socially and not get DUIs.

this brings up a somewhat key element to a lot of dive bars. the owner just might be your bartender!

[Bloodfart]

dive bars also have to run out of stuff because they are only staying afloat by the 5 regulars that are there 5 nights a week.

One time the local bar owner sent me across the street to pick up some bourbon.   I have also been recruited several times to switch out kegs for the lone female bartender. 

[pissclams]

dive bars also have to run out of stuff because they are only staying afloat by the 5 regulars that are there 5 nights a week.

One time the local bar owner sent me across the street to pick up some bourbon.   I have also been recruited several times to switch out kegs for the lone female bartender. 

hmm, do you know what the term "switch out kegs" means to a female dive bar bartender?  because i do.  meow.

[Bloodfart]

dive bars also have to run out of stuff because they are only staying afloat by the 5 regulars that are there 5 nights a week.

One time the local bar owner sent me across the street to pick up some bourbon.   I have also been recruited several times to switch out kegs for the lone female bartender. 

hmm, do you know what the term "switch out kegs" means to a female dive bar bartender?  because i do.  meow.

Two words FREE DRINKS!   

[Boom Roasted]

I also love when dive bars have a frosty mug freexer that looks like its from 1976 and then all the frosty mugs dont match.  Several slightly different kinds and sizes of mugs and pitchers for that matter.  Great when the bartender "hooks you up" with their biggest pitcher.

[Bloodfart]

Does a dive bar have a large jar of pickled something or other sitting on the bar? 

[jtksu]

Does a dive bar have a large jar of pickled something or other sitting on the bar?

Always.   Bonus pts if someone actually made their own pickled concoction,  rather than just buying one from Sams.   Back when Duane was alive,  the Lou had some badass pickled eggs,  his own recipe.   

[Emo EMAW]

eff I didn't know Duane died.

[jtksu]

eff I didn't know Duane died.

He'd died a while back, maybe ten years or so.   His POS son Kelly owns the Lou now, or at least he did.   I haven't been there in probably 5 years.

[j-dub]

Red balloon also has Karaoke.




EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK!

[Cire]

Optional:  dive bars must have Polaroid pictures of customers in a collage on one of the bathroom door.

[bones129]

Optional:  dive bars must have Polaroid pictures of customers in a collage on one of the bathroom door.

Would be proof positive of dive status, IMO.

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[yoga-like_abana]

[8manpick]

Bobby T's Dive bar pak Saturday?

Pretty sure I recruited Matt Siebrant's Left Hand and Doom_Catz to join us

[Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)]

JJ's OP in Mission.


Twin City Tavern Westport and State Line

[wabash909]

eff I didn't know Duane died.

He'd died a while back, maybe ten years or so.   His POS son Kelly owns the Lou now, or at least he did.   I haven't been there in probably 5 years.

Is The Lou closed? 

[Boom Roasted]

Optional:  dive bars must have Polaroid pictures of customers in a collage on one of the bathroom door.

Oh man Cire must be hanging out at Shooters. They have several boards of Polaroids near the bathrooms.  Another positive of a dive is old tube tvs and a piece of furniture not normally in establishments like a couch or recliner.  Carpet floor is also a major dive calling card.

[Bloodfart]

Keno? Is keno an indication that you have entered a dive bar?

[Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)]

Keno? Is keno an indication that you have entered a dive bar?

Yes, and things like pretzels or peanuts in a bowl on the bar

[michigancat]

You guys are now just naming random things you have seen in dive bars

[felix rex]

A sad man in ill-fitting jeans that needs to shave

[felix rex]

An old clock or poster that is not quite old enough to be cool