50 Best Dive Bars near Astoria

“I bring my team here for post fight celebrations since it is located right around the corner from Melrose Ballroom. They can accommodate our group size, have great bar food, there’s Guinness on tap, pickles backs and friendly bartenders. What more can you ask for?!“

“Need friends, real blunt but loving ones? Come here.
This is a gritty but welcoming Pub that will show you what a drinking hole is, not pretentious.

The people make this establishments what it is and the bar keeps are even better. Different crowds at different times, great balance.“

“great ambiance, lots of different beers. highly recommend.“

“My wife and I from New Orleans visited NYC and stayed a block away from Rudy's. We are so happy we stumbled upon this awesome establishment. Every employee, the hot dogs, ambience, prices, location, customers, and every in-between was spot on. We visited 4 times in the evening after sight seeing and it was the highlight of our day. Keep up with the first class job everyone is doing!“

“Always a must visit for me great atmosphere. Drink is spot on staff friendly give it a try.“

“first trip to NYC. Stayed close by and just happened to walk in to what may be one of the best nights ever! The bar tenders were so nice! I felt like Id known them my entire life. We made new friends at the bar and spent the night singing and laughing. SO. MUCH. FUN“

“Best Bloody Mary! Best Saturday play list! Great bar! ❤️“

“Cocktails and Karaoke was the Highlight.“

“The music is always good, people are fun, bartenders are friendly, decor is pretty metal and punk oriented, a fun place to go to.“

“Greatest Place on Earth :)“

“Good, clean bar super close to George Washington Square …. Excellent barman and wide selection of drinks. We had buffalo wings and mozzarella bites for snacks. Wings were cooked well with a decent blue cheese dip. Would recommend stopping in if you fancy a drink.“

“Un buen lugar para tomarse unos tragos y disfrutar, un ambiente tranquilo , excelente atención“

“Awesome experience that anyone can enjoy the drinks and food, too! The bartender is really good @ what she does! Way to go!🫶🏽“

“Lovely staff and great atmosphere“

“I always have a great time at High Dive. The bartenders are SO nice and are patient when I can’t make up my mind about what I want to drink! The atmosphere is friendly and low key. It’s currently my favorite barr.“

“Best historic dive bar in New York City!
No frills!
Milanos is an intimate dime lit hidden gem. With cheap drinks and friendly staff along with a alternative style decor with cool memorabilia, Great music this place will always come to mind when I need a drink in New York City,
Located in lower Manhattan,

Will always recommend Milanos bar

Grab a shot and a beer, it’s the best combo on the menu“

“#AmazingBar #DiveBarNYC 🥰“

“THE best burger ever. Great people, good music, love the chill vibe. Bring cash, no credit cards. Not touristy and very fun.“

“Great place to hangout and always drink specials. Best bartender in town by far.“

“My new neighborhood bar! Great staff. Reasonable drink priced. Great music!“

“Punk for ever! Good beer! Good peoples! 7x24!“

“It has always been a pleasure stopping by a great after work place to have a drink or two.☝“

“Great staff Good people frequent this bar/ restaurant Good bar food reasonable drink prices Just a 5 star dive bar Mario one of the owners is probably one of the nicest and best people on the planet A must stop in for tourists and locals who have not yet stopped in A very welcoming place“

“#AmazingBar #BroadwayDive 🥰“

“Great local place with very good entertainment. Love the bartenders!“

“I came here after finding this location on Instagram with “The Brunch Guy”. I must say that this place is amazing! The drinks are equally on point as the food and service!

The ambiance was awesome and I want to make a special note to the following team members who made the visit truly pleasurable. From “Nancy” the bartender to both servers “Ally and Natalie”. They made the experience really enjoyable and I’m definitely looking forward to coming back and seeing them all again!

Definitely recommend the Sunday Brunch, but I’d honestly love to meet the chef / kitchen staff because they in conjunction with the awesome bartenders & servers really make this place come alive!!

SCP highly recommend!!! Enjoy!!!“

“First of all, I will start by providing some background information on this establishment. This location has been in operation for several years and underwent a rebranding approximately 4 or 5 years ago. It is known for being a family and pet-friendly environment, as it is named after the owners' dogs. Everyone is welcome at this establishment.

It is important to address that the events that occurred during the Puerto Rican festival did not take place at our location. While our establishment is typically a safe and welcoming place, unfortunately, there are instances where individuals do not behave appropriately. It is disturbing to learn that a grown man behaved inappropriately towards a child, as we do not tolerate any form of sexual assault.

It is worth noting that we have not had any incidents of sexual assault against women at our establishment. Such behavior is strictly prohibited. The incident involving an individual who fled from the location serves as a reminder of the importance of communities uniting against predators.

Those familiar with the television show "Cheers" may find similarities in our establishment, as it is a place where regular patrons are known by name. Newcomers often have a positive experience and frequently return. If you find yourself in East Harlem, we invite you to visit Teddy's F&B, affectionately known as the "hood cheers." Thank you for considering us as a potential destination. FYI there is open mic on Tuesdays and Karaoke on Wednesdays. Come drink, eat, dance, play games or just vibe with us.

Kid-friendliness: Children of all ages are welcomed.

Wheelchair accessibility: A ramp is available if requested.“

“Good neighborhood bar with good service and free food at times. Best deal in town.“

“All of the above, great place for sure!!“

“Great experience, fun vibe, great drinks, even better staff.“

“great place to have some good company.“

“Everything here@SOCCER TAVERN“

“What an awesome spot. Felt like I was in the basement of some 70s sitcom character. Truly one of the best curated atmospheres of any dive bar I’ve been to in the city! Also, gotta love the super affordable drinks in a not-so-affordable part of Manhattan.“

“Rafe is awesome. What a lovely guy, put up with me and my partner for longer than he should have had to. Made the last day of our first holiday to New York great xx“

“The wings are the bomb! Super friendly place with cool oversized games. Definitely a chill place 💕“

“Great local Irish bar. I was staying a week at a nearby hotel and this place had the exact Irish bar feel I needed. I instantly felt like a regular they were glad to see, coming and going. Proper for an Irish place. Good pours on the beers. I was here for the first 2016 Presidential Debates and there was a lot of opinions, but in true NYC style, nobody got bent, no matter how much of a (&%$g idiot the other person was.“

“#AmazingBar #Dive75NYC 🥰“

“Best bartender ever, makes you feel so welcomed. You’re a regular from your first time there. Great food. Try the chili!
Great prices. Every sport you would want to see. Outdoor seating.

Kid-friendliness: Always gives my kids treats when we eat there.“

“One of the few places is NY to get fried okra. No pretension, truly friendly service. It’s a gem.“

“Great #NewYorkCity #DiveBar #SportsBar with cold 32oz buckets of beer and sports enriched entertainment. They have amazing parties throughout the year...the best is the Christmas Buffet and Specials. Overall a good place to crash with friends or to make them!“

“I give this place 5 stars only and specifically because I'm reviewing it as a dive bar. A dive bar is not supposed to serve food or give a shit about decor, must have a pool table and only take cash. They check all 4 boxes here. They have a juke box (it's expensive but all the new models are now) and offer a cheap beer (I paid $3.50 for my Budweiser and I'm still trying to figure out how that wasn't a mistake). The atmosphere is...well, perfect dive bar. The room is large enough so you never feel claustrophobic. There might be 15 people or 2 people there all night but that's another dive bar quality, you never know. The bartender my night was on point, knew exactly when you get you another drink and how to add to the conversations and fun of the evening. This kind of bar is a dying breed, but if you want to take a step back into what at times can feel like it's the 70s or 80s this is your place.
Also if you just wanna go drink and be around people that don't wanna be around other people this is your place. But at the same time they might crank up the volume on a good song and everyone hops off the barstools dances around the entire bar. It's kind of awesome to take part in. All of this review was based on only the one time I've ever been there and I stayed all night and had way too many but again that's exactly what a good dive bar is supposed to do. This place isn't for the faint of heart so if you're thinking of waltzing in there with a bunch of your pretty college friends barking out fancy drink requests and bitching about the service, you're gonna go down in flames. Just know how to read the room and enjoy the drunken debauchery.“

“Bob’s is hands down my favorite local bar—it never disappoints! The staff is amazing, and they have board games and shuffleboard to keep things fun, not to mention an excellent selection of beers. I make it a point to drop by every week to try the newest brews on tap. Once, I brought my sister along, and she absolutely loved the Snow White cocktail. We happened to be there during a happy hour on a Tuesday some time ago, and the bartender went the extra mile by creating a custom cocktail just for her. Another fantastic feature is that you're welcome to bring your own food or even order in. Bob’s is always my go-to spot for a beer. I even celebrated New Year's there, and the atmosphere was amazing! My boyfriend also noted that they once showed Akira on the projector. How awesome is that?“

“Great dive bar with a pool table and 2 dart boards and great music

Wheelchair accessibility: You can wheel right in don’t have to worry about any stairs the bathroom is tight might struggle a little but overall the place has plenty of room to move around“

“This is the one of the last remaining true dive bars in Hoboken. I like to come here once all the other bars in the area get too crowded. Never a line to get in here, even on the weekends. No frills bar with no food. But, beers are reasonably priced and there is a digital jukebox where you can play anything you like. The bartender was friendly and service was good.“

“BOAT BOAT BOAT BOAT ! I go there on Tuesdays. Bartend is amazing, she plays the best music and great shows/movies on the tv.
My fav dive/ unpretentious bar. Even if it’s far from me I still go because of how well I’m welcomed there.“

“Had a great time hanging at 101 for the 7 year anniversary. The skate videos were top tier, the bevvies were flowing, and the dj was killing it all night from a range of old school to current music playing all night until the party got too big and we all had to leave!“

“#ItsallboutLOVE ...! The best most awesome place to be in destin florida... great atmosphere! Great music � great vibes ....;)) � also the crews really go out of their ways ... to make sure your experience at #Duckduck is an amazing time you will hold your special memories forever.... !“

“The best dive in the area. This is the type of place I long for in NYC and Brooklyn. Straightforward service, great atmosphere, and the addition of I Like Food just takes it over the top, everything there is delicious and their waitress is consistently the friendliest person in the city and always makes my day better.“

“Sundays are truly Fundays! Great music and Solid Drinks fair priced. Look forward to the repeat sessions.“

“fun staff, great food. chill vibe“