13 Best Dive Bars in New York

“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“

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

“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“

“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“

“So much fun to visit from California! Great locals place, great staff, cool vibes!“

“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!“

“Cool vibe and awesome bar staff.“

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

“Awesome food, environment and great service 😋“

“I wholeheartedly endorse this fun monthly dance event for darklings with discerning taste.“

“A real dive bar, not a wanna-be dive bar! We went to The Library on a recent Friday night and it reminded me of the way most of the bars in the East Village used to be many years ago. If you like 80s and 90s alternative and punk music, you will never find a better juke box. Don't change anything, please!“

“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.“

“#AmazingBar #DiveBarNYC 🥰“