Dive New York Pillows
Description: The Continental Bar in Manhattan’s East Village first opened as a live music bar way back in 1991 and played host to legendary NYC punk rockers, but in 2006 the stage was replaced with leather booths which started a clear path to living out its remaining days as a dive bar. The single biggest draw was probably the “5 shots of anything for $10 deal” which ran counter to the owner’s attempts at making it a “classy dive bar.” Nonetheless, location goes a long way in business and despite all kinds of bad press and equally bad reviews, it was packed almost every night until it’s final demise at the end of 2018.
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: Taking cues from other NYC roadhouse-style bars, this Financial District saloon opened its doors in 2009 and made its bartenders the main event. The Horse's all-female cast of booze slingers was known for entertaining feats including bar-top dancing, fire-blowing, and hula-hooping, all while serving cheap drinks. The Iron Horse had a full menu that included your typical bar fare, and if you went on a Sunday, burgers and hot dogs were on the house when you bought a drink.
Description: Located off West 166th Street in New York City's Bronx neighborhood, El Sol Bar was a popular local watering hole for decades. Despite appearances, this place wasn't just another dive bar, but a restaurant with a full kitchen giving Puerto Ricans a taste of home with authentic dishes like Alcapurrias and Arroz Con Dulce just like mom used to make.
Description: Mars Bar — a dirty, dingy saloon famous for cheap brew, punk rock and it's lack of toilet paper — might have been a dark and narrow room full of mismatched broken stools and dodgy paintings. But it was also considered the last of it's kind in the East Village. Graffiti on the walls, cockroaches, drug deals, a bathroom that made the one in TRAINSPOTTING look like the Ritz Carlton, a hand-painted sign that constantly had to be redone, and staff that might assault and spit in you if you ordered the wrong thing, it could be scary for the uninitiated. But there was a killer jukebox, stiff shots, and you'd always go home with a story to tell. It had an authenticity that doesn't exist in NY anymore, and is sorely missed.
Description: Show off your Buffalo pride with this bold and playful design! Featuring a powerful buffalo head rocking a helmet with dual beer cans and tubes, this artwork celebrates tailgating, fandom, and the wild tradition of breaking tables. Perfect for game day, parties, or anyone who loves Buffalo sports culture and legendary fan energy.
