5 Best Dive Bars near Branford

Browse menus, reviews and photos of Dive Bars near Branford.

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  • Archie Moore’s Bar & Restaurant 988 Main Street, Branford Dive Bar · $$

    1 Archie Moore’s Bar & Restaurant

    4.2 Good 135 Reviews

    988 Main Street, Branford

    Customers’ favorites

    • Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    • Honey BBQ Chicken Wrap
    • ABC Grilled Cheese
    • Thai Chili Wings

    “Came for dinner tonight and was ignored for outside seating. Other people came without going inside to the hostess and were still served. Waitresses and waiters walked by and act like we didn’t exist.”

  • Elm Café 445 Main Street, Branford Cafe · $

    2 Elm Café

    4.6 Superb 55 Reviews

    445 Main Street, Branford

    “Best place with the best people and the drinks are great!”

  • Contois Tavern 152 Nicoll Street, New Haven Bar · $

    3 Contois Tavern

    4.3 Superb 105 Reviews

    152 Nicoll Street, New Haven · 5.65 miles

    Customers’ favorites

    • Cheeseburger by Jody
    • Great Burger

    “3 of us came to watch my granddaughter play in a basketball tournament at SCSU. We had Googled 'dive bars' on the way. We were not disappointed. The neighborhood atmosphere was evident. From the 3 friendly patrons who greeted us to the genial bartender. A 'Cheers' atmosphere. The 'melt in your mouth' burgers were the best ever. And we were pleasantly amazed with the bill! A definite place to return.”

  • Archie Moores NH 188 Willow Street, New Haven American · $$

    4 Archie Moores NH

    4.1 Good 279 Reviews

    188 Willow Street, New Haven · 5.77 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wrap & Fries
    • Our Famous Buffalo Style Chicken Wings
    • Steak & Cheese Eggrolls
    • Buffalo Boneless Wings

    “It always great food at Archie’s”

  • Rudy's Bar 1227 Chapel Street, New Haven Bar & Grill · $$

    5 Rudy's Bar

    3.6 Good 176 Reviews

    1227 Chapel Street, New Haven · 6.6 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • New Haven Burger
    • Chicken Wings
    • Curry Ketchup
    • Hamburger

    “Stopped by Rudy’s on Thursday around 1 PM. Most of the restaurant was empty, but the bar was about half full and had a nice, relaxed vibe. The bartender was great—super friendly, entertaining, and helpful with beer recommendations. He suggested a few I’d never tried, and thanks to him, I found my new favorite beer! The wings were great, too. A good spot to grab a drink, enjoy some food, and hang out. I’ll definitely be back and would happily recommend it!”

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