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Add-A-Ball - Image 1
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arcade
video-games
dive

Add-A-Ball

Step into Fremont’s hidden pinball nirvana—Add‑A‑Ball is a retro 21+ arcade bar with vintage machines, cheap drinks, and tournaments that turn nostalgia into nightlife fun.

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Aeroclub - Image 1
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billiards
dive
arcade

Aeroclub

San Diego’s legendary whiskey & dive-bar since 1947: 1,200+ whiskies, retro arcade vibes, chilled beers and dive-bar grit wrapped in aviation history.

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dive
craft-beer
historical

Atomic Liquors

Atomic Liquors is Las Vegas’s original freestanding bar since 1952, offering nostalgic neon vibes, rooftop atomic-bomb viewing history, craft cocktails, hundreds of beers, and a local dive atmosphere just off Fremont East.

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dive
quirky
themed

Bar Garlochí

Enter Bar Garlochí — where Semana Santa never ends. This late-night Seville dive channels Catholic iconography, incense, and dark mystique — the cocktails feel like holy relics in a bar turned shrine.

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dive
craft-beer
gastropub

Bukowski’s Tavern

A rugged-meets-witty dive in Back Bay with over 100 beers on tap, classic craft burgers, and the infamous Mug Club—Bukowski’s serves up serious beer cred with tongue-in-cheek charm.

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dive
live-music
quirky

Double Down Saloon

Las Vegas’ ultimate punk-rock dive: where cheap booze, live bands and legendary shots reign at the Double Down Saloon.

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dive
whiskey
historical

Elixir

Step into Elixir—San Francisco’s second-oldest saloon, a living museum of Victorian mahogany and history. Sip from an epic whiskey list, play darts by dim light, and feel the Mission’s soul in every nook.

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cosy
dive

Gensyn

A no-frills, cozy Frederiksberg dive reborn—Gensyn pours righteous cocktails, local draughts, and 150 whiskies beside a snooker table. More vibes than showmanship, just good drinks, warmth, and “see you again” charm.

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craft-beer
dive
outdoor

Gunner's Pub

Belgrade’s beer lover’s paradise — 16 taps, 50+ bottled brews, relaxed rock vibes and a leafy street-side vibe for a perfect craft-beer night.

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Kingfisher - Image 1
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dive
cocktails
experience

Kingfisher

A cozy basement hangout on 14th Street — Kingfisher pours canned craft beers, simple cocktails, and serves free popcorn in a low-key, no-frills environment that feels like your favorite neighborhood bar.

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Klo - Image 1
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experience
dive
themed

Klo

Berlin’s quirky toilet‑themed pub: dive into a surreal experience with moving tables, pranks, drinks served in specimen bottles, currywurst in bed pans, and decor straight out of a bizarre funhouse.

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La Carafe - Image 1
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historical
dive
speakeasy

La Carafe

Step back in time at Houston’s oldest bar—La Carafe. A candlelit, cash-only wine & beer tavern in a historic 1860 bakery space, filled with drippy wax pillars, jukebox tunes, ghost stories, and timeless romantic ambiance.

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dive
live-music
experience

La Piojera

Dive into Santiago’s wildest watering hole: La Piojera, where pineapple-ice-cream cocktails (‘terremotos’) fly, live music revs the crowd, and Chilean bar culture turns up the volume.

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dive
artistic
live-music

Notsuoh

Houston spelled backward—and spirit-forward: notsuoH is an art-bar lab full of relics, live music, immersive rooms, and handcrafted cocktails that spark conversation and curiosity.

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dive
live-music
board-game-bar

Olé Olé

A living legend on Zürich’s Langstrasse: Olé Olé Bar serves up late-night drinks, a legendary jukebox and a mixed crowd from bankers to students—all under one roof (open till 04:00 most nights).

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Pawilony Nowy Świat - Image 1
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outdoor
dive
board-game-bar

Pawilony Nowy Świat

Pawilony is Warsaw’s beloved maze of tiny bars tucked behind Nowy Świat—perfect for cheap drinks, quirky themes, and spontaneous late-night adventures.

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Pub Urbano Comix - Image 1
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dive
arcade
live-music

Pub Urbano Comix

Seville’s rock-themed dive where comic flair meets vintage pinball, beer variety, and wild nights — step inside and play, drink, and lose yourself in nostalgia.

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Schallmauer — Rostocks Fliegerkneipe - Image 1
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themed
dive
live-music

Schallmauer — Rostocks Fliegerkneipe

Step into aviation-themed nostalgia at Schallmauer — Rostock’s fliegerkneipe with airplane-parts décor, dozens of beer varieties, hearty bar food and party-vibes late into the night.

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dive
quirky
aesthetic

Schluggstube Antiquitätenbar

A kaleidoscopic dive into Basel’s nightlife — Schluggstube mixes antique-shop eccentricity with serious bar vibes for a night you won’t forget.

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Smoking Kills Bar - Image 1
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dive
live-music
craft-beer

Smoking Kills Bar

A gritty Melville dive-bar where craft rum, indie vibes & live music collide — welcome to Smoking Kills Bar, Johannesburg’s unapologetic party pit.

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Sunset Tavern - Image 1
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live-music
dive
cosy

Sunset Tavern

Ballard’s legendary live-music dive: intimate shows, strong drinks, a gritty stage and indie-band energy every night.

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dive
live-music
experience

The Clermont Lounge

Clermont Lounge: Atlanta’s wild dive-bar-strip-club mash-up — sticky floors, legendary dancers, cheap drinks & a no-judgment vibe where everyone’s welcome ‘til 3 AM.

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The Old Bar - Image 1
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dive
live-music
cosy

The Old Bar

Fitzroy’s beloved live-music dive, The Old Bar is a gritty indie haven—open till 3 AM, hosting daily gigs (often free), DIY art workshops, and cheap drinks in a storied, rock‑and‑roll atmosphere.

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dive
live-music

The Pontiac

Step into The Pontiac, Hong Kong’s unapologetically gritty dive bar—rock‑‘n’‑roll energy, cold beers, dangling bras, and rowdy jukebox anthems await. It’s the freedom to let loose, no judgment, just pure, electric nightlife.

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tiki
historical
dive

Tiki-Ti

A 12‑seat time‑capsule on Sunset Blvd, Tiki‑Ti is the iconic family‑run tiki bar since 1961—overflowing with pufferfish lights, kitschy décor, and “heavy” rum cocktails served with chanting rituals.

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dive
cocktails
cosy

Two Schmucks

A punk‑DIY “five‑star dive bar” in El Raval, Barcelona, Two Schmucks mixes street‑art decor, playful deconstructed cocktails, and a lively neighbourhood vibe—where creative drinking meets casual hangout.

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Vinyl - Image 1
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cocktails
quirky
dive

Vinyl

Tucked in the heart of Hongdae, Vinyl serves up quirky bag-ged cocktails you can sip on the street, paired with a chilled urban vibe and late-night hours—perfect for a fun, casual drink before the clubs.

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dive
live-music
craft-beer

Wuhan Prison

Step into Wuhan’s underground heartbeat—Wuhan Prison Bar, where punk, metal and counter-culture collide in a gritty dive beneath the live-music legends.

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dive
live-music
cosy

叁更 Timekeepers

One of Beijing’s oldest licensed bars tucked next to the Drum & Bell Towers—Timekeepers offers comfy sofas, weekly pool comps, live-open-mic nights and bilingual service for locals and visitors alike.

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