SFG State Guide
North Carolina Dive Bar Guide
North Carolina Cities With Guides
Asheville
Top Rated Dives
11 Dive Bars
Charlotte
Top Rated Dives
21 Dive Bars
Greensboro
Top Rated Dives
9 Dive Bars
Raleigh-Durham
Top Rated Dives
22 Dive Bars
All Reviewed North Carolina Dive Bars
SFG Rating
10
Burger Bar
Pro tip: The cheeseburger shot is a thing, just don't ask for it when it's busy.
SFG Rating
10
The Fat Pelican
Nothing says intense like a hand carved ceiling mermaid.
SFG Rating
9
The Double Crown
The best things can happen in a tiny white brick building set off the street.
SFG Rating
9
The Lazy Diamond
You'll be forgiven for getting enthralled by the highly reflective decor.
SFG Rating
9
The Thirsty Beaver Saloon
Stick it to the man at a perfect Charlotte dive bar.
SFG Rating
8
Accordion Club
Resist the urge to choose between hot dog and Frito Pie. Get both.
SFG Rating
8
Kotuku Surf Club
A cozy neighborhood dive mashed up with New Zealand and white herons.
SFG Rating
8
Silver Moon Saloon
See if you can touch both walls at once.
SFG Rating
8
Suds & Duds
Wash clothes, drink beer, what better way to pass the time.
SFG Rating
7
Asheville Yacht Club
The recommended maximum on some tiki drinks is two and that's really all you need to know.
SFG Rating
6
106 Main
About as fancy as a $3 can list is going to get.
Recommended But Not Reviewed North Carolina Dive Bars
We have not had the great pleasure of getting to every possible dive bar (life goals), so inevitably there are great bars that we simply haven't been able to get to yet. The list below includes noteworthy dive bars that by all accounts look amazing but do not have a review associated with them just yet.
College Hill Sundries
Greensboro, North Carolina
He's Not Here
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Jeff's Bucket Shop
Charlotte, North Carolina
Lula's
Wilmington, North Carolina
Small Bar Southend
Charlotte, North Carolina
Smokey Joe's Cafe
Charlotte, North Carolina
Snug Harbor
Charlotte, North Carolina
Sugarcreek Tavern
Mt Airy, North Carolina
Surf Inn
Charlotte, North Carolina
The Bison Bar
Raleigh, North Carolina
The Green Room
Durham, North Carolina
The Kraken
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Tommy's Pub
Charlotte, North Carolina
Walker's Bar
Greensboro, North Carolina
Westerwood Tavern
Greensboro, North Carolina
Zogs Pool
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Maryland
Top Rated Dives
12 Dive Bars
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Top Rated Dives
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Virginia
Top Rated Dives
10 Dive Bars
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