🍺 Best Dive Bars Spots in New York City
15 dive bars spots in New York City, scored and ranked for 2026.
🍽️ Open Interactive GuideTop 10 Dive Bars Spots
1
McSorley's Old Ale House
New York's oldest bar has been pouring ale since 1854. Lincoln drank here. Teddy Roosevelt drank here. The sawdust is still on the floor, the light ale and dark ale are still the only beers on tap, an...
86
2
JG Melon
An Upper East Side institution since 1972 serving one of the best burgers in New York — a no-nonsense, perfectly griddled patty on a sesame bun that has kept preppy regulars coming back for decades. T...
86
3
The Commodore
Williamsburg dive bar meets fried chicken joint, and both halves are excellent. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich is fiery and addictive, the frozen margarita is dangerously easy, and the late-night ...
83
4
Bronx Night Market
Seasonal outdoor food market at Fordham Plaza with 30+ vendors celebrating the Bronx's incredible cultural diversity — Dominican, Albanian, Ghanaian, Mexican, and more. Live music, community energy, a...
83
5
Rudy's Bar & Grill
The free hot dogs alone make Rudy's the greatest dive bar in Hell's Kitchen. Cheap pitchers, a backyard with a pig statue, and a crowd that ranges from theater kids to construction workers to tourists...
82
6
Corner Bistro
The West Village dive bar with one of NYC's most storied burgers — the Bistro Burger with bacon, cheese, and a cold beer is a combination that transcends trend. Cash only, no nonsense, and open until ...
82
7
Skinny Dennis
Williamsburg honky-tonk dive bar with nightly live country, bluegrass, and Americana — all free, all genuine. Cheap whiskey, cold beer, and sawdust energy. The vibe is a Texas roadhouse transported to...
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8
Le Dive
Williamsburg natural wine bar with a French dive bar aesthetic — cheap natural wines by the glass, tinned fish, and cheese plates in a tiny space with sidewalk seating. The wine changes constantly. Th...
82
9
Sunny's Bar
Red Hook waterfront dive in an old longshoreman's hall — sawdust floors, Christmas lights, and live bluegrass on Saturdays that feels like a documentary about Old Brooklyn. Sunny Balzano tended this b...
82
10
Berry Park
This Williamsburg beer garden and rooftop bar is a chill, no-pretense neighborhood spot that has been a local favorite for years. The rooftop has solid Manhattan skyline views without the velvet-rope ...
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All 15 Dive Bars Spots in New York City
Union Pool
81
Spring Lounge
80
The Heights Bar & Grill
80
Welcome to the Johnsons
79
169 Bar
79
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