Bar trends come and go. One day, it's wannabe Tom Cruises juggling brightly
colored shakers, the next it’s a hipster putting 19 different kinds of bitters in a glass. But one American drinking institution that will never change is the humble dive bar, that dark, dank, slightly disreputable den of sin where ancient old men and wily young pool sharks come together under the banner of stiff drinks, good company, and a moderate amount of danger.
America is packed with holes-in-the-wall ranging from comfortably scuzzy to terrifying. In selecting the single best dive in every state, we focused our attention on established dives that are on the friendlier side of surly, institutions where most drinkers will feel welcome, even if they're slightly uneasy when they order their first shot. Everyone's welcome at these places... even that one guy who thought it was a good idea to put "Don't Stop Believin'" on the jukebox. https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-dive-bars-in-every-state-near-me/food-and-drink
