Everyone has that one dive bar near and dear to their hearts, but we're sharing a list of our Top 10 cheap, sticky, unassuming yet slightly questionable haunts.
Village Voice: One of the few places near Times Square NOT packed with tourists, escape the commotion and if you’re lucky Jimmy himself might be around to make you a signature Hurricane.
Village Voice: Doors open at 8 a.m. and the place fills up soon after. With a bathroom door held together by duct tape more often than not, this dive has pints for a mere $2.50.
Village Voice: Though you have to buzz to enter, the year-round Christmas lights and tinsel lining the ceiling, as well as the super strong mixed drinks will make you forget the reinforced iron bars on the windows…
Village Voice: Lots of friendly lone drinkers willing to talk to just about anyone frequent here, despite it’s dark, rough around the edges look. And smokers rejoice: the outdoor patio is open year round.
Village Voice: Even Sandy couldn’t down this dive. Stop by to marvel at some weird taxidermy and be treated like one of the family by the awesome staff that make this place a citywide favorite.
Village Voice: A jukebox loaded with Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, and $8 pitchers of beer are signatures at this family-owned pub. However, fair warning: your glass of wine is from that Franzia box behind the bar.
Village Voice: For true dive bar value, head over before their plans to spruce things up a bit take shape and listen to the best band you’ve never heard of.
Village Voice: Sticky floors and Styrofoam cups attest to their true dive bar status, but this no-frills slice of Bedford Avenue serves a mean absinthe margarita.
Village Voice: Decrepit, small and less than stable bar stools come to mind when we think of Sophie’s, but you can’t beat the cheap drinks, and it’s a good place to play pool.
Village Voice: If you’re lookin to get started early, Horseshoe Bar starts serving their signature Bloody Mary at noon, or go for a “Dude” shot – Mountain Dew flavored vodka.