Best Dive Bars In Atlanta And One I Had To Show You In Florida
Every town has one, but some big cities, like Atlanta, have a few great dive bars. Some are in the middle of the city, and some are further out in…
Every town has one, but some big cities, like Atlanta, have a few great dive bars. Some are in the middle of the city, and some are further out in the suburbs. We've picked four great ones to talk about here. Best Dive Bars In Atlanta And One I Had To Show You In Florida.
I love a good dive bar, and when I'm on vacation, I usually search for one. A dive bar is much like a neighborhood bar, not polished and well kept, just a good lived-in feeling with a cold beer and usually some good dive bar food. Oh, and the people You meet some of the best people in a dive bar.
According to My Bartender, one of the most important aspects of a dive bar is its character and authenticity. Dive bars are typically small and unglamorous, with shabby or dated decor, dim lighting, and neon beer signs. They often have a lived-in feel, with a patina of age and use that can’t be replicated. This is part of what gives them their charm and appeal.
Hopefully, soon, I'll travel to more dive bars across the south and check them out. There is one or two in every town or community. When I do, you can bet that I'll come back with a story or two and a bunch of pictures (some blurry). After all, what's better than discovering new places, meeting good people, and having a few cold beers?
Probably one of the best dive bars I have been to, outside of the Atlanta area is in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The Boat Club is the diviest (is that a word?) of dive bars I've seen. You have to see this one! Check it out HERE.
The Northside Tavern
The Northside Tavern has been voted as one of the top ten dive bars in the USA. This bar has been in business for over 50 years and is open 7 days a week, 12 noon til last call, except for Sunday, when they close at midnight.
It is also a favorite of Hollywood, with scenes from Netflix series Ozark season 4 filmed here. Also, Fast and Furious 8 and more have picked this dive bar as a place to shoot a scene or two.
The Northside Tavern is located at 1058 Howell Mill Rd NW Atlanta GA.
Five Paces Inn
This dive bar stands out from their neighbor businesses in Buckhead, a very affluent area of Atlanta. Five Paces Inn brings a little bit of small-town dive bar goodness to the area. A great mix of people frequents this bar, from local hipsters in Buckhead to a few good rednecks, all friendly and doing the same thing....relaxing and having a cold one at their favorite dive bar.
Five Paces Inn is located at 41 Irby Ave NW, Atlanta.
41 Irby Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Smith's Olde bar
Their Instagram page describes Smith's Olde Bar as having delicious food, games, and live music. Plus, I'm sure they have cold beers, too.
You'll find Smith's Old Bar at 1578 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta
Eleventh Street Pub
Midtown Atlanta may not be what you think of when you think of dive bars, but this is a good one! In a sea of highrises is Eleventh Street Pub. All of the things you love about dive bars, like great pub food and cold beer, are here, as well as a good mix of locals who call this their neighborhood bar.
Eleventh Street Pub is located at 1041 W Peachtree ST NW, Atlanta
