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New York Dive Bar Guide
Navigating the dive bar density of New York City is a daunting but worthwhile pursuit
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Reviewed New York Dive Bars
SFG Rating
10
McSorley's Old Ale House
The barometer for every dive bar for nearly 170 years.
SFG Rating
10
Rudy's
Did we mention the hot dogs?
SFG Rating
10
Jimmy's Corner
A dive bar miracle a few steps removed from tourist chaos.
SFG Rating
9
Blue & Gold Tavern
Keep an eye out for the beer neon, the awning and the step down instead of a map pin.
SFG Rating
9
Doc Holliday's
East Village honky tonk is all you need to hear.
SFG Rating
8
Johnny's Bar
You'll be drawn here like moth to a dive bar sign screaming "BAR"
SFG Rating
8
Milano's Bar
Bumping into Tesla while grabbing a cold beer in the 1800s must have been wild.
SFG Rating
8
Nancy Whiskey Pub
A Tribeca dive bar so old it predates Tribeca.
SFG Rating
8
Kettle of Fish
Good enough for Kerouac, Dylan, Packers fans and yeah, probably you.
SFG Rating
8
Billymark's West
One point for every dollar it takes to get a High Life & a shot.
SFG Rating
8
Cherry Tavern
Wood-lined is an understatement, more like wood-soaked or wood-infused.
SFG Rating
8
Double Down Saloon NYC
What better combination than bacon and...juice.
SFG Rating
7
International Bar
Really keep your eyes peeled for some window bock lettering and faint bar neon.
SFG Rating
7
The Library
All the dusty charm of a classic Midwest dive.
SFG Rating
7
Clockwork Bar
Like drinking in a dark room as your film develops, if people do that anymore.
SFG Rating
7
Strangelove
Come early for a shot & beer, stay late for a shot & beer.
SFG Rating
7
Sophie's
You'll have to forgive the giant windows and that, what do you call it, sunlight.
SFG Rating
6
Welcome to the Johnsons
Be sure to spot the wooden spoon.
SFG Rating
4
Winnie's Bar
It's definitely a bar. So there's that.
Recommended But Not Reviewed 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.
Bushwick Country Club
Dublin House
Duff's
Homestretch Pub
Irish Haven
Lucy's
Montero Bar & Grill
Sunny's Bar
The Punch Bowl
Tip Top Bar & Grill
Other Divey Drinking Options
The bars listed here are the best of the rest, great local drinking options that may not quite be classified as must-visit dive bar destinations (in our rudimentary estimation). There is no doubt a hidden gem or five in the list below. Happy hunting.
7B Horseshoe Bar
Blue Ruin
Boat
Boiler Room
Brooklyn Ice House
Canal Bar
Capri Social Club
Connolly's
Denny's Pub
Do or Dive Bar
Farrell's Bar & Grill
High Dive
Holland Bar
Iggy's
Jeremy's Ale House
Lucky 13 Saloon
McKenna's Pub
Mother Pug's Saloon
Nassau Bar
Otto's Shurnken Head
Paradise Alley
Parkside Lounge
Reif's Tavern
Spring Lounge
Subway Inn
The Alibi
The Distinguished Wakamba Cocktail Lounge
The Jar Bar
Trailer Park Lounge
WXOU Radio
Blarney Stone
Home Sweet Home
The Gaf
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What did we miss? Where should we go? We'd love to hear your ideas, your favorite spots, your profound disappointments and anything in between.
