Discover America’s most iconic dive bars, where history, local culture, and unforgettable drinks meet in every corner.

Niffy’s Merrimaker in Los Osos is the definition of a dive bar. At least according to Wikipedia, that is. For the past 20 years, the lead picture on the page features an exterior nighttime photo of ...

Rough and rustic little joints have always captured our imagination, although we’re never sure why. The tables wobble, seat cushions are torn and there’s something more than stale cigarette smoke ...