Dive Socks
Description: A bar with an annual Easter event involving a classic family egg fight among drunken patrons for money and prizes? That's EXACTLY what Jesus would have wanted. Murphy's Pub was a traditional Irish bar that walked on the divey side without being too divey and held frequent events that included extensive participation of their patrons, often times whether they wanted to or not.
Description: For decades, the self-proclaimed world-famous Winners Circle Bar was the place where locals, bikers, country folk, and tourists just passing through would to meet and mingle over a cold beer, refreshing drink. Located on historic Route 66 in Holbrook, Arizona, Winner's Circle was a friendly biker bar with a motorcycle on the roof and was very much a dive with a laid back atmosphere where everyone was treated like family.
Description: New York’s Red Rock West could have been Coyote Ugly’s truly ugly, possibly inbred cousin. With an obvious cowboy roadhouse type vibe accented with the stench of stale beer and a Harley riding (or wannabe riding) clientele and tables with no chairs, Red Rock West Saloon was not your typical NYC nightspot to say the least. However, any shortcomings were quickly overlooked as the bartenders were hot and very much known for putting on an engaging show with plenty of audience interaction, again, think Coyote Ugly.
Description: Established in 2004, Branagan's Irish Pub was located at 213 N. Harbor Blvd. in Fullerton, California. Offering the perfect mix of American tavern favorites and traditional Irish pub fare, Branagan's was a great place to grab a hot meal. Of course, being a pub, they also had an impressive number of beers on tap, so a lot of folks just went there to get loaded.
Description: CBGB was a New York City music club opened in 1973 by Hilly Kristal in the East Village in Manhattan, New York City. The club was previously a biker bar and before that was a dive bar.[2] The letters CBGB were for Country, Bluegrass, Blues, Kristal's original vision for the club. But CBGB soon emerged as a famed and iconic venue for punk rock and new wave bands, including the Ramones, Dead Boys, Television, Patti Smith Group, Blondie, Madonna and Talking Heads.
Description: From 1951 to 1969 the building now known as The Viper Room served as a cabaret, call The Melody Room, run by brothers Pete and Billy Snyder. For 18 years, the Melody Room was known almost as well for its diverse lineup of performers as it was the eclectic mix of Hollywood celebrities and mobsters who made the place their hang out.
Description: Moonshine Willie's was a legendary Louisville, Kentucky watering hole, steeped in rich history and Southern charm. Founded in 1948 by Willie 'Moonshine' Washington, a former slave and celebrated moonshiner, this iconic tavern became a beloved destination for decades. Known for its extensive selection of Kentucky bourbon and mouthwatering traditional Southern cuisine, Moonshine Willie's was more than just a bar—it was a cultural hub. The small corner stage at Moonshine Willie's hosted countless musicians, featuring everything from bluegrass and country to traditional blues, making it a ho
Description: You could say that Jimmy & Andy's Bar & Grill ( J & A's) was a dive as it was smoky, low-key, and highly affordable. You could also call it a sports bat as the TVs are always tuned to the game, and if a St. Louis team is playing, pitchers were just $5. Just don't call it your typical Central West End nightspot, because J & A's was most certainly not that. This was a place for drinkers who like to drink and sports fans who like to watch the Cards and there's nothing wrong with that. While there's a full menu, it's more a convenience than the reason why people came here. J & A's was the neighborhood's most welcoming watering hole, filled with amicable bartenders and animated patrons. J & A's claimed to be the city's oldest bar...
Description: The Hewitt Street storefronts at the American Hotel housed many Los Angeles businesses over the years — the Golden West, Tony's Café and Joe Pirrone's to name a few. In 1973, Alfonso Vasquez opened a bar there, rather uncreatively calling it Al's Bar. Al's began as a hangout for local truck drivers and factory workers that would stop by after a long day for a cold beer and a game of pool. A shift in neighborhood demographics led to a change in the bar's clientele in the '80s. The hotel became a haven for artists in need of cheap live-in studio space, and Al's was happy to serve these free spirited souls, eventually adding a small stage and hosting bands. Al's quickly became known more as an intimate music venue than a dive bar.
