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The Best Dive Bars in America

Sturgis, SD
Dungeon Bar
1030 Main St.

Unlike most nightspots in Sturgis, the Dungeon doesn’t cater to cowboys during the other 51 weeks of the year: It’s a biker bar through and through. Watch yourself—bras hanging overhead.

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Los Angeles, CA

Tiny’s K.O.
6377 Hollywood Blvd.

We dig the paintings of ladies and clowns on the walls of this retro bar-and-burger joint. Sure, the kitschy junk’s all from eBay and the place opened last year, but so what? It’s Hollywood!

Chicago, IL
Two Way Lounge
2928 W. Fullerton

A classic bare-bones pro drinking spot, Two Way gets its name because there are two ways to get in. Judging fromthe oldster doing face-plants on the bar, you’ll probably be afraid there’s no way to get out.

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St. Petersburg, FL

Mastry’s
233 Central Ave.

Lacquered fish line the walls of St. Pete’s oldest bar, but they’ve aged much better than the sun-damaged salty dogs who congregate here. How old is it? Even Babe Ruth threw ’em back here.

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Philadelphia, PA

Bob & Barbara’s Lounge
1509 South St.

Wanna feel some brotherly love? Drop by this worn South Street spot that welcomes all types, from daytime downers curling 40s to a nighttime crowd of cool kids slumming it.

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New York, NY

Jimmy’s Corner
140 W. 44th St.

Step into Times Square’s last secret spot. Owner Jimmy Glenn is a living legend in the sweet science who has cluttered the place with 35 years’ worth of boxing posters, statuettes, and snapshots.

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Portland, OR

Pirate’s Cove
7417 NE Sandy Blvd.
Chances are you were already careening toward the parking lot after seeing this moonshine-jug-shaped building. Good work. You’re rapidly approaching Portland’s finest dive bar/strip club.

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Austin, TX

Lala’s Little Nugget
2207 Justin Lane
There’s something magic about drinking while surrounded by Christmas décor, especially if it’s mid-July and you’re in a Texas strip mall. Welcome to Lala’s, home of the perpetual holiday since 1972.