This place is my favorite bar!!! It starts with the service and all of the staff could not be friendlier. They are also interesting people, and I have had some great conversations with the bartenders over the years. But what really makes this place special is the selection of beers and the food. There are dozens of beers to choose from, both draught and bottled and they always have one or two beers on cask as well. The bartenders are very knowledgeable about the beer and can help you navigate your way if you don't know exactly what you want. The food is more akin to a gastropub than a "dive bar". There are classics like an English or Irish breakfast as well as wings, etc. but there is also more esoteric fare like spicy gumbo with beef shoulder or shakshuka which is an absolutely delicious middle eastern dish with soft boiled eggs in a spicy vegetable stew with feta cheese. Yum!!! They also have one of the best burgers in the city with many many variations. Or perhaps you fancy lobster macoroni & chesse.... you get the idea! Don't miss this place; one of the true gems on the UWS. read more

Pretty spacious for a bar in manhatten. Great selection of beers - which are posted on chalkboards on the wall. Bar tables in the back with waitress service. We were very happy to come across this gem, and quickly realized we were at much more than a dive bar. read more

This is my favorite little gem in the UWS, or all of Manhattan, really. The food is great and the bartenders are better. I've spent three weeks each month for the last three months this summer and fall in NYC for work and have spent my Sundays watching football at this place. Sarah, Olivia, Jessie, and Theresa are the usual bartenders on Sundays for the day games and they are AWESOME!!! They have always made me feel welcome and are just all around pleasant and engaging in conversation. Get the Mussels Special. $16 for a pot of steamed mussels (in hoegaarden with onions), a plate of fries, and a pint (bud light, Stella Artois, or Hoegaarden). That's a steal anywhere in the city. Also, the Poutine is to die for, for a whopping $11! I'm gonna miss this place when I head back to home sweet home as I live out of state. Farewell Dive Bar! Until we meet again. read more

One of my favorite places on the UWS, mostly because they got me hooked on the Vegetarian Reuben (and I'm a carnivore!). Now they sell cupcakes for dessert, too! By the way, if you're lucky enough to get served by Sherwin, he'll make sure you have a good time and enjoy your food/dessert. NOTE TO SHERWIN'S BOSS: My husband and I believe that Sherwin totally deserves a cut of of the dessert proceeds. Do the right thing. read more

Dive Bar, such a local gem. My best girl and I stopped by here for a quick respite from the elements on our way to grab our Christmas tree. So glad we did! Great beer selection, including, but not limited to, locally brewed beers. We grabbed some of their house made hot sauces - they make great stocking stuffers! The Dive Bar is a must visit when on Manhattan's burgeoning Upper West Side. read more

I have just called to place a $30 take out order for me and my wife. The phone was answered by a very polite bartender. When I told her i want to order delivery, she asked me to hold for a minute and then told me this (not realizing I have been a chef for well over 30 years and I live around the corner from Dive Bar), they are too busy right now for me to place an order. She suggested I call back in an hour. We ended out conversation with me making a comment that as a chef, i would never turn away business. Benn going here on and off for years. No a regular but i do spend money thee. I guess it never occurred for her to let me speak to a manager or just place the order and i would have waited. The younger restaurant generation, what can i say. read more

Good place to drink. Huge selection of beers and high ABVs at good prices. Food sucks though.

So I have been here a bunch of times and the most recent time was marathon Sunday after I ran the marathon. I can not tell you how great everything was. The food was, and always is, fantastic. We had the Beth Beyer, which is an Eggplant Parm sandwich, a bunch of wings (sauce on the side!), a pretzel bread Caprese (my favorite dish of theirs). This is not your average "bar food". I have heard from a friend of mine who goes there often that the owner locally sources most of his food...bread from local bakers, fresh vegetables, etc. So Marathon Sunday...the thing that I love most about this place is the atmosphere and the warmth and how amazing the staff is. We walked in with our marathon medals on and the bartender, Althea, started clapping for us. The whole place erupted into applause and cheers and it wasn't just for us: Every time someone walked in who it looked like they had run the marathon, everyone in the place gave them a big applause. The Dive Bar is a place with great food, an incredible beer and liquor selection, a warm and loving feel, and a staff who will treat you like they have known you for years, even if it's your first time stopping in. Check it out. read more

Dive Bar. Come to daddy. Great bar, plain and simple. They have a great beer selection (from your light beer and American staples to higher-end Belgium drafts) that seems to rotate pretty frequently. The food menu is diverse for a bar, and it's delicious grub. I'm trying to think of another comparable bar in this neighborhood that has better food... wait... hold on... nope. There is none. They have plenty of TVs for sports. In fact, they have a certifiably butt load of TVs. Also a decent Trivia Night. Drink this sheet up, brothers and sisters, it always goes down smooth. See you at the bar! read more

Rip off!!! Two jack&cokes and two shots of jack = $50+????!??? Even the most expensive bars on the east side charge way less then this place. NEVER AGAIN! AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! read more

Dive Bar is a fantastic community bar/restaurant, that hit the trifecta of what I look for in a casual dinning experience. First, the food is delicious: the portions are massive, and at no cost to the taste. I highly recommend the mac and cheese, which was plentiful and flavorful. If I hadn't been so stuffed, I would've picked at my friends loaded nachos and massive sandwich (I think it was a cuban sandwich). My vegetarian friends were thrilled to see the pretty significant selection of non-meat options (she got the vegetarian reuben). Second, the beer selection is spot-on: there were a wide array of options, and reasonable NYC prices. I had an oatmeal stout, and it didn't disappoint. Third, the service was great. Our waitresses were so friendly, and provided helpful recommendations when I was looking through the menu. I'm definitely going to be a regular here. Great prices, great service, great food. read more

This place is great! Bartender is always friendly and professional! Food is decent and beer is cold.

I really enjoyed their Beth Beyer Sandwich (fried eggplant) and they had a decent Gose beer. I recommend their spicy chicken soup also.

Our waitress was so nice! It was pretty crowded for a residential bar on a Monday night. Quick service. Decent prices. But nothing too special. They have a full menu with a late kitchen read more

We have been here for a week now in New York and this has been the best place we have visited. The bartender/waiter, Howie is hilarious and makes you feel so welcome! Plus the food is good and not a bad price which is even better for a college kid. read more

Place is amazing Pub food done well Beer selection is stellar Menu is diverse Wings fantastic Down to earth crowd read more

I absolutely love this bar. They have a great variety of drinks, and the atmosphere is fantastic. They have a great juke and a ton of tv's that cover everything. Always get the Randall sliders you will NOT be disappointed. Delicious pulled pork!!!! The bartenders are absolutely brilliant, friendly, and always attentive to you. I have had a great time with Randall, Nick, Maggie, and Megan! They always take great care of you. Come join me! read more

There probably aren't enough good things to be said about the atmosphere and staff at Dive Bar. While they are all fantastic, Olivia is just a dynamo. Her efficiency behind the bar is unparalleled and her boisterous personality sets the bar aglow. Being in her presence is equivalent to a master class in improv comedy, and man... that voice. She doesn't like to brag about her karaoke skills, but they are titanic. That's beside the point. She's the shining star on a team that is hall of fame caliber. read more

The name...meh. The Bar: very cool. Awesome beer selection, on tap and even two on cask. The waitress was really nice, too. A friendly place, but not what a call a dive bar, but a good bar. I won't judge the food because I was so hungry that I barely tasted it, just swallowed! read more

I have been going to the Dive Bar on 96th and Amsterdam for about 5 years now. I think yesterday was my last trip. The waitstaff seems to lack training and a basic understanding of how to wait tables. A few weeks ago, my partner and I sat at a table for 15 minutes without even being given a menu. Yesterday, we asked for the remainder of our meal (half of my actual meal) to be wrapped for take home...the waitress either forgot or did not hear me (I have never been in a restaurant (even a bar) where the waitstaff did not ask if you wanted food left on your plate to be wrapped but not here!) so anyway, she threw everything out! The bar has a wonderful variety of vegetarian items and the veggie Ruben is truly a work of art. HOWEVER, what comes out of the kitchen will be anyone's guess. For example, my son ordered the mac and cheese with jalapenos; the first time it had so many peppers it was inedible, the second time (yes, he ordered it again) it was great, the third time the peppers were raw (and the cheese was gritty). This happens with all the menu items from onion rings to burgers. Truly becoming a more and more disappointing experience. read more

I wanted to love this local place so much BUT......... to my disappointment, I could never. The first time I went, our waiter was not knowledgeable about their menu. For working at such an small and intimate place I feel as though they should know it like the back of their hand. My first unpleasant experience was not going to stop me from trying it again. The second time I went however, was an actual disaster. Service was snail slow and when I tried to get the attention of a waiter other than the one I originally received, I got snapped at by a nasty woman. Clearly I knew that she weren't my waitress but I was not getting any damn help. When I finally found my waitress, I'm pretty certain that MY waitress was on a date herself because she was sitting down having a conversation with someone. When I went up to her and asked her for the check she laughed and rolled her eyes and apologized to her FRIEND. Please let me know if you have replaced your old waitstaff as would really love to come back again. read more

My absolute favorite spot in the neighborhood! Friendly and knowledgeable staff, amazing drinks (large beer list), and superb food (with many vegetarian and local options). The West Sider sandwich is especially delicious, but you can't go wrong with any of the staple or seasonal menu items. read more

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After visiting a different Dive Bar location, I finally checked this one out - and it's great! It's huge, the ambience is awesome (loved the fish tanks). The waitresses were super helpful with accommodating our large group, and the owner Lee clearly wants to support the community and be a fixture on the UWS. In this day and age, we need more reliable and friendly places like Dive Bar in this changing neighborhood. There was a great beer selection. I didn't eat anything there, but everyone's food smelled and looked amazing. A woman I was with ordered the mac & cheese, and I had to try very hard not to steal it from her. Thanks for great service! read more

Food is amazing. Drinks are awesome. Thanks Ryan. Sam is the sweetest server and is truly hilarious. Had a great time this evening and will be back. read more

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I've been coming to Dive Bar for years, and have checked out all their sister bars too, but this location has always been my favorite. The atmosphere is charming and the food is fantastic. Their muffuletta sandwich on pretzel bread is about the best sandwich I've ever had and it's literally the size of your head, so come hungry! They have tons of fun beers and good happy hour specials too. read more

Great neighborhood bar!! From the inside this bar looks like it could have been anywhere around the world. Just a simple friendly neighborhood hang out with ZERO presumptuousness. Everyone was having a great time, and folks seemed generally happy and friendly. Surprisingly extensive menu. The bartenders Howie and Mimi were also great and also seemed to be enjoying themselves which was nice. It was a great mix of people; different races, ages, gay/straight, etc. Glad to see the owner calling out the ridiculous haters on Yelp....reminds me why I love NY. read more

No joke. Jason hit us with some bomb trivia. We had no idea it was going on. Boy, was it fun. We lost. Did absolutely terrible. It was still fun. His current events were so current I had only seen the headlines once and had already forgot them. LeBron is an animal! read more

This place has an awesome nook upstairs where you can look over the bar and still watch the sports. This is one of my cousins' favorite bars because the beer list is always pretty good (usually something belgian on tap). Also, I really like how it is called dive bar. If you say you're going to dive bar, and people are from the area, they know what you're talking about. Bathroom is decently clean for a "dive bar." This is really a neighborhood bar that you just go to when you want to watch the game after work or on the weekends. Not too hectic. read more

I absolutely love this place. Delicious pub grub and generous portions. Bourbon wings are to die for. Great selection of craft beer and other alcoholic beverages. Prices are also very affordable. Erin Is my favorite waitress. I highly recommend this joint read more

For anyone who's interested in places that were chill before there was "Chill," you need to know about Dive Bar 96. (And 101 & 106). DB96 is home away from home for a mixed bag of locals who can count on solid, friendly service, a great atmosphere and no shortage of sports and vintage flicks on 11 TV screens. You haven't seen a dive bar till you see Dive Bar 96. Sweartogod. read more

I come here often for lunch. They have got a really really good selection of craft beers on tap. I'm a Guinness drinker and so the first time I came in, ordered one at the bar and the, not so chatty, barman poured it straight... needless to say I will never get a guinness here again. But the beers are very good, big fan of Hoegarden so that's a nice substitute for my stout. I've eaten a few things here, almost always off the lunch special menu (at $8 for a side and main it is pretty damn good for the UWS). I always order the sweet potato fries and they are always done perfectly. Some of the sandwichs can be a bit hit and miss. The pulled pork is lovely, the pork coated in a rich, sweet, barbecue style sauce but when I got the grilled chicken sandwich it was anything but grilled. As soon as i picked it up grease dripped down from the bun which was very disappointing as my chilli side dish was lovely. The atmosphere can be good, especially for a uws bar, at night. Good beer, often good people too. It also makes a good, quiet lunch spot. I'll be back. read more

Well what can i said it is really busy but a good environment. I came across after an appointment. I will defenely will be back. I had some good French fries read more

This place is amazing! Should go here more often when i go on vaction. Excellent choice i must say The people here are very friendly great atmosphere and overall the food and drinks are very good pricing. read more

One of my favorite Bars in NYC. Great Vibe, Great Prices, and Amazing Bartender (DEE)

Dive Bar could suck and I would probably still go. Dive Bar could be overpriced, Dive Bar could serve gross food, and Dive Bar could pour mediocre pints, and I'd probably still go. That's because it's right downstairs from my apartment. Location, location, location, guys. But luckily, I don't have to work hard to love Dive Bar. They've got 28 kinds of beer on tap, a good happy hour with $4 pints, a very impressive food menu, and a very friendly staff. I'd go to Dive Bar even if it wasn't just downstairs. I was especially impressed by how accommodating they were with my boyfriend's strange sandwich order. He's originally from the rural Midwest where they eat all kinds of weird crap, and on one particular night he was jonesing for something called a "Patty Melt." Dive Bar doesn't have Patty Melts on the regular menu, but when he described the sandwich (an American and Swiss grilled cheese sandwich on rye bread with a turkey burger and grilled onions inside) they very generously made it for him! It tasted great, and he was thrilled. I also love the $12 special which includes a bucket of mussels, a side of fries, and a pint of beer. I'm not a fan of chicken wings, but my boyfriend (who is a big wing snob) said they're good if you ask for some extra buffalo sauce. They also have some good food that you wouldn't normally expect to find in a bar: great seasonal soup specials (I loved the spicy yellow squash soup with feta cheese), yummy shakshouka (a North African vegetable-and-egg tomato stew), and the poutine with vegetarian gravy tastes a hell of a lot better than it sounds. But really, the food doesn't matter that much at a place like this. We go for the beer, we go for the friendly atmosphere, and we go for the fact that they show every single football game on game days. Oh, and the location. The location rocks. One final thought: all the people who complain that this isn't really a "dive bar" need to calm down. The name is a pun, guys. Has anyone else noticed all the scuba diving gear inside? read more

Dive bar is great! Howie's the best bartender! Fun taste test with the beers...great personality....lots of laughs. I've been a bartender for many years so it's not often I give props to bartenders. Definitely go check it out some time. read more

Awesome bar, awesome staff and the pastrami sandwich was to die for. I'm moving upstairs!

In New York for the first time. Awesome bar!! Of all the places we visited, this was the most memorable. Good drinks but more importantly, Howie the bartender was extremely friendly and fun to chat with. Will definitely be back. If you're in town, come here and ask for Howie!! read more

Wow. What a crap spot to grab dinner. It took us over 2 hours to get a pitcher of beer, a burger, some sweet potato fries, and some fried shrimp. On a Sunday night. The place was half empty, and our food was totally cold. Is that supposed to be parft of the appeal? Cuz really, I'm not impressed. No need to return, peace! read more

They have SUCH an amazing craft beer selection. Their food menu is incredible. Some of my favorites are- poutine, Kentucky bourbon wings, mozzarella sticks, and their mussels are to die for. The bartenders are always very knowledgeable and friendly. I love this place, I take everyone I know here! read more