My teammates and I decided to come here after our Central Park Softball game. It's close to the field, it's divey, and they serve beer, what more do we want? The cons of coming with a team is that you don't get to try all the different beers they have on tap, but it seemed like they had a decent selection that I would be willing to try, especially with their wait staff that seemed fairly knowledgeable. One teammate took a look at the Sweet Potato Chips with Cayenne and Brown sugar and his jaw hit the table. Game Over, we bought ourselves a bag and were craving more and more. This place has outdoor seating and a potential waiting for the post 10pm crowd, especially with that jukebox read more

This is the Upper West Side's version of a dive bar I believe? Extensive beer and scotch list, exotic fish tank at the entrance, ample seating at the bar and tables, a working bathroom and LOBSTER mac and cheese on the menu! Anyway I came here with a few friends when I saw my Scout mob coupon for the place was about to expire. (I've mentioned this app before and if you don't have it yet get it now! It tells you 50% off deals all over the city, no need to pre-purchase just show the coupon when you're ready to pay). My friend got the famous lobster mac and cheese which we all tried of course. And let me tell you, it was as delicious as it sounds! They weren't skimpy on the lobster and the portion was pretty generous. I snatched the remains to take home! I got the salmon sandwich with guacamole and sweet potato fries. Now if you know anything about me at all you know those three things are some of my favorite things in all the world. I'm not quite sure they work when combined together though. The salmon was very spicy for my taste and the fries weren't as crispy as I like them. The sandwich was HUGE though and I had to forgo the bun just to manage eating half my plate. My friend insisted the fries were from Trader Joe's. My other friend got the wings which he said were good but different. The sauce does look much darker than normal wing sauce. I didn't sit at the bar so can't comment on the "rude" bartenders as everyone calls them. The waitress nice and patient with us even though we were kind of annoying being indecisive and having the half off coupon! read more

Dive Bar - Salmon and guaca - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This place was recommended by a local, so of course we went! We arrived around 1:00 am on a Friday night. The ambiance is more like a sports bar and grill, but still cool. The mozzarella sticks were great, the onion rings were not. The prices were reasonable, but our server may have had a long day, she was not the best. Would I return? Probably not. Would I recommend? Sure, for a late night on the Upper Westside. read more

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This is a food review...the waitress mentioned she isn't sure why the reviews are so mixed on Yelp, and after going there for brunch, I can only assume the negative reviews come from the bar. Try the "off-the-menu" Juan's special for a delicious and unique Mexibreakfast. I'm still loving the Dive pun theme, complete with old dive equipment and a lit live aquarium in the back. If you're looking for UWS brunch, this is a very wallet-friendly and casual place. We'll probably be back if we find ourselves in the area again. read more

Dive Bar - Saturday morning brunch atmosphere - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by here while my lady was shopping one day, killed some time and had a few brews at the bar before moving to a table. This place is OK. It's not terrible, but nothing really made me think "wow, I'd come back here." The interior is fine, it's kind of a nice place purposely made to look like a dive. Not bad per se, but as a connoisseur of dives, I've seen much better (worse?). The bartender was just kind of there. She didn't really say much, or smile, just took my drink order and gave me a menu. The beer menu, however was good, with tons of choices. When my lady finished shopping, she met me at the bar and we moved to a table. I will say our table service experience was better and our server deserves 5 stars. She had the entire floor and was busy, but was hustling and was friendly and nice. She also checked in with us from time to time and even though things took a little longer due to how busy it was, we knew she was present. When the food came out, only one plate arrived, so we were stuck in that awkward phase where one person has their food and one doesn't. Overall I would say this place is an average bar in New York. I wouldn't say NOT to go here, but I also wouldn't say to expect above-average service (which for NYC, average service is below average), and with hundreds of places to choose from, I don't know why you would.... read more

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An absolute neighborhood fave. Great, huge, always changing beer list. The draft lines always seem clean, and all the food we've had has always been solid. A favorite is the vegetarian poutine. Maybe not authentic, but how often do you see vegetarian poutine? Stumbled into their regular trivia night once, which was fun. And lots of TVs showing the sports games of the day if you're into that sort of thing. And aquariums full of fish. If you're into that sort of thing. Service is always super friendly and efficient. Love it. read more

Dive Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Love this bar!!! The Sunday night crew is the best. I love Sunday funday with the best bartenders on the upper west. Dee and Lauren rock the bar and make a mean drink. And fucking hilarious! Our server was amazing. Thanks Norma!!!! Food is great! Drinks are awesome. What more can you ask for?!? Check this place out if you're in the hood! read more

Dive Bar is an affordable neighborhood bar in a great location. Drinks are cheap and it's usually crowded during prime times, but thanks to an attentive staff you'll never find yourself without a drink in your hand if you want one. Dive Bar is really good at being a no frills bar. Portion sizes and options are great and affordable, and they have some killer deals on their menu (See Randall's Sliders and the perpetual mussel specials). Drink selection is great with a specialty in scotch, and it's got a standard, yet hefty happy hour from 4-7 on weekdays. This bar has a great vibe with people from all ages making this their regular spot, and the staff is the best. Howie brings the energy and has me laughing out loud at least a couple of times during his shifts. I could and should go on and on- Cate, Olivia, Brittany, etc. They're all sweethearts. Trivia Tuesdays are... humbling to say the least, but if you're looking for a place to meet the locals, watch sports, or just generally burn a couple of hours without burning a hole in your wallet this is it. read more

Dive Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

It's not exactly a dive bar. More like just a neighborhood bar. Drinks and food, even very late at night (1am is late for food, I think, but they had a lot of breakfast egg dishes and what not). The bartenders here are pretty, and they like to drink and dance, I was stuck in a bartender sandwich of a dance once ... lol. Fun stuff. Drinks are moderately strong, and relatively cheap, too. A fun place to go to get a local brew or fun. read more

This is the first bar my husband and I ever went to when we moved to the UWS (well this one and their other location on 101 & Broadway) It's probably one of the only constants in our hectic life! Since the first time we went to Dive our experience was awesome. Staff is always super friendly and we've become familiar with some of the bartenders. My husband loves the beer selection and I love the company. We have tried the food here and I always end up getting the hummus and pita. This location tends to be more crowded than the one on Broadway but the space here is larger and great for when friends come out of town. read more

This place is literally two blocks from where I live. It took me three years to visit. I can't believe I made that mistake. But clearly it was my loss. Very nice spot for football Sundays. Good eats - I've had their buffalo tenders and poutine. Awesome. Great beer selection. Not a lot of jocks and trendies. read more

Great spot in the UWS/Morningside Heights area that's great for beerin or dining. If you're a fan of poutine, you have to try the one here. It's the ideal Canadian-style kind, so the purists will be pleased. I paired that with some rabbit sliders that were on the special menu, and I'd definitely fight for those to be available year-round. The house beer is really great, but there are also graft craft brews available! Downside? It can get really loud in here. Sorry to be a mom, but sometimes I want to hear what my fellow diner is saying! read more

Great food, lots of healthy choices and if you a beer lover then it's your heaven more then 40 bears are on tap!! read more

Dive Bar - Yep, and is freaking good - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

One of my favorite spots. Peace to Jesse and the beautiful women's. That are always pleasant My favorite lobster Mac . My never forgotten Sarah who made me a house drink. Now Jessie and other make it for me now. Really good Peace read more

Neighborhood bar never really meant much to me til I moved to the upper west side. The Dive Bar (a funny take on the obvious and then the not so obvious nautical theme) is really down home, feels like you belong and within minutes everyone does indeed know your name kinda place. Can't beat the beer & whiskey selection and I also haven't found a more friendly wait staff around. Within a short time you'll feel like family too! read more

My partner and I along with 2 friends dined and had drinks at this establishment tonight. The food and drinks are reasonable priced and far as bar food goes, I have no complaints. We had wings, mozzarella sticks, and a few other items. The portions are large. I would have given it a 4 except for the service was not very good by our second waitress. When we first sat down we had a younger lady helping us with our drinks, but another woman came over and took our table from her. The first waitress was very nice, polite and friendly. The second lady was rude to us when we initially sat and to the other waitress when she took our table from her. She even lectured her later when she came to check on us and see if we needed anything since service to our table had been slow. We got the bill at the end of the night, which I admit was sizable because we all ate and drank. When we only gave her a 10% tip, which we thought was adequate for service received, she called us out for it as we were leaving saying "shame on us" for not leaving more. She did this in the middle of the bar full of people. Now don't get me wrong, I am a restaurant manager, so I am well aware how the system works. If I ever had an employee call out a customer for how much of a tip they left, that employee would be in trouble. The fact that we had an almost $200 bill and would have returned multiple times in the future, but now we won't is definitely a loss for the business. This is the kind of customer service that hurts businesses. She let her ego get the best of her and called us out rudely instead of asking us what she could have done better. read more

Dive Bar is one of my favorite local haunts. The wine is good, the sports are on and the food is exceptional. Do not let the name of the bar fool you...granted the condition women's bathroom does live up to the standard of most dive bars, plus side being toilet paper...the food really is exceptional. I have serious dietary restrictions so I can't eat most bar food, but Dive has vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free options...in addition to a generally polite staff. I highly recommend the Randall's Sliders and the mussel special is stuff of legend. A casual night out on the UWS def calls for a pit stop at Dive Bar. PS I don't drink beer but they have a TON of variety. Also (non-alcoholic) Kombucha :) read more

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DISRESPECTFUL STAFF - KICKED US OUT FOR NOT DRINKING ALCOHOL I wish I could give this place a negative review. My wife and I were just kicked out of the Dive Bar by the male bartender for not drinking alcohol. We went there to watch Game 7 of the yanks game (diehard yankee fans). We waiting a bit for a seat, then we sat down at the end of the bar and ordered and paid for seltzers. The bartender asked us if we were drinking...I advised him no we were not drinking alcohol (because my wife may be pregnant) and he had told us "I have paying customers and if you aren't drinking leave." Regardless of pregnancy or not, it's COMPLETELY WRONG to kick someone out for not drinking alcohol. We will NEVER go back there again...what a heartless way to treat people. read more

Five stars for a great beer selection and big food portions. I ordered the pumpkin cider and the cat fish tacos and I was not disappointed. The pumpkin cider is from Warwick, New York and it was very delicious perfectly flavored. The cat fish tacos were very filling. It was two tacos but that was actually enough because it had so many peppers onions and fish within it, plus it comes with a side of beans, mango and cilantro. I didn't have any sliders but I saw a couple come out and of course if you order sliders, you arent looking for a big meal. However, the sliders look to me like they had a good amount of ingredients within them. I came here to watch a hockey game and I loved the environment. So many TVs playing all the sports going on and there was someone watching each game. I would definitely come back here. Bartenders are awesome people too. read more

I've been coming to Dive Bar for years, and have checked out all their sister bars too, but this location remains 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

Cool bar, cheap drinks, not bad service, sports game playing on tv. Just don't order the absinthe drink. I don't know what it is, but not absinthe for sure ! read more

Don't let the name fool you - while it does have the look and feel of a neighborhood dive bar, the drinks, food and staff are of the highest quality! I love the rotating beer selections on draft, a good mix of local craft brews and popular beers from throughout the US and Europe. Additionally, their whisky selections are top notch and extensive. That said, they never come across as pretentious, so if you just want a Coors Light and a shot of Jim Beam, they can do that too. Many of the staff have worked their for years and have a good rapport with the local customers, so visiting Dive Bar always feels welcoming. I especially enjoy chatting with Meg, whose bubbly energy is infectious no matter how many shifts she has worked that week. And she has an adorable habit of laughing at everything I say, even when I'm not intentionally trying to be funny. read more

Very loud inside but that's to be expected. The food here is great. I recommend the mussel special. You get a big portion of mussels, a choice of beer and fries all for $18. It is a very filling meal. The servers are pretty nice. read more

I come here every so often for a drink and a bite to eat. The service is usually fine and the food is fine. I really wanted a Caesar salad- the classic one with romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing. I have never received a $12 (yes more than an awesome salad at sweet green WITH protein) Caesar salad that looked and tasted like this. Tasted just as terrible as it looks. read more

Dive Bar - Caesar salad??? - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I can't say enough about this watering hole. Dive Bar is the kind of BAR (restaurant), that makes you want to open a bar. It is perfectly sized and populated with locals and visitors alike. The staff is has friendly as can be, and know their beer selection well...every recommendation was spot on. Also got to me Lee (the owner)...and if you are lucky to chat with him...you will quickly realize you chose the right place. The bottom line is...Dive Bar is an awesome stop for a cold one...and if you are hungry, their Sliders are tasty and the Sweet Potato Potato Chips are freaking amazing. Oh yeah...did I mention they have great BEER! This will be a must stop every time we visit NYC. read more

We went here for dinner tonight. It was decently busy; the poor waitresses seemed overwhelmed. We had to wait 10 minutes before they took our beer order, at which point we also put in an order for fried pickles. The pickles were amazing, but they took about 15 minutes to come out. For my entree I ordered the Pretzel Ruben special (a Ruben on pretzel bread.) I literally could taste nothing but pretzel, even when I took the sandwich apart. The Russian dressing was 100% flavorless. The pastrami was chewy, fatty, and bland. The sauerkraut tasted of nothing but salt. I wanted to tell the waitress this, but she didn't even ask how the food was. We sat there waiting for her or check on us and she never did; when she did come back it was just to clear our plates. The waitress was really nice so I don't want to blame her. The beers were great (they have a ton on tap, which is great) but the service was lacking and the food was extremely disappointing. We'd come back for beer but I won't eat here again. read more

My sports team frequents this place pretty often after we play nearby, but after last night's events we will be taking our money elsewhere. We've never had any issue before but we were unlucky enough to be stuck with a server who really soured our experience. When the group first came in, the place was pretty busy with two open tables. We tried to take a table for four but the waitress gave us attitude and told us we can't sit there because we have too many. Ok, fair enough but an interesting way to treat your customers from the get go. Throughout the course of the night, the waitress had some sort of vendetta against our group as she was very rude, giving attitude and completely ignoring our table. As someone who's worked in the service industry, I know that sometimes people have off days but interestingly enough, the waitress had no problem chatting and laughing with other patrons. It was just our table which she reprimanded and completely ignored. After she got (and messed up) our drink orders, she avoided our table even though we were trying hard to order some food. Finally, after she brought over (and messed up) our food order, she yelled at my friend to get off his phone and put the plate directly into his hands, not bothering to even place it on the table. If we wanted more drinks or more food, she would never know because she didn't even bother to come by and ask how everything was, preferring to chat with nearby tables. When we were ready to leave, we somehow managed to get her attention to ask for the check despite the fact that she didn't look in our direction. The fun started when she finally brought over our check. She just wrote a number for food and drink without an itemized list. We noticed it looked off and had to calculate how much we spent ourselves. Long story short, she overcharged us by $60. When I confronted her, she essentially accused me of lying, complained about me to other patrons and refused to even listen to what I was saying. Then she threatened to call the cops and called me crazy. What a wonderful way to treat a loyal paying customer. Luckily, another waitress was nice enough to actually listen to what we were saying and believed us when we said that we were overcharged. The check was paid and we were out. Just a word of advice, if you hate your patrons, then the best way to get rid of them is to give them the right check so they can quickly pay and leave. Lucky for her, we will never set foot in this establishment again. read more

Omg the food! Me, my sister and my boyfriend went there and decided to try out some of their finger food. A must here is their 'To dive for' homemade potato chips. We also tried their special 'Kentucky bourbon wings'. Hot and spicy with a sweet after taste, so delicious! And their onion rings where some of the best we've ever had! Ok, so the guys in the booth next to us where quite loud, and the restaurant is pretty small, but the atmosphere is cozy and the service is really good. The one thing that wasn't great was the bowl of chili we had with our food. It tasted more like bolognese than chili, but the rest of the food made up for it. read more

Dive Bar - Their wonderful Kentucky bourbon wings. So good! - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This place is really awesome and it has a pretty cool beer listing for a dive bar. I've known about this place for a while (I grew up in the neighborhood) but I never tried it out. I am so happy that I did!! It's so cute and cozy. Firstly, the atmosphere is my kind of chill. I love the songs in the jukebox, the bartenders are super friendly and it's an over all pretty laid back scene here. IT GETS CROWDED AFTER 6pm! The only thing I had off the menu were the nachos and they were pretty good. I did see that there's a lobster Mac and Cheese that's super special so I'll def be coming back to try that and give some other beers a go. If you are looking for a upw neighborhood jewel this is it!!!! read more

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Wow! Great time at Dive. How's the service? Amazing! Wait til you meet Tommy behind the bar, he won't greet you with a smile but you'll feel like family and he'll treat you right. The beer list? It's well curated and reasonably priced. Kitchen puts out fantastic food quickly and passionately. If you're lucky to come in when the most effervescent Megan giving exemplary service and has all the smiles to go around. read more

Can't believe I haven't yet reviewed Dive Bar! This is my neighborhood spot - can't beat it! Everyone is friendly, food is pretty good for bar food, and drinks are reasonably priced. My only complaint is it gets crowded... often... but that's likely because it's so great! I'm partial to the tacos for some reason... they're basic... but they're good - don't care what anyone else says. read more

Not exactly a dive bar, but they do serve food. Acceptable food. A ton of beers on draft and lots of whiskey, but it's pricey for a dive bar. read more

Dive Bar is honesty in advertising. The restroom is an all-senses horror show, and that's the only detail you need to hear. Lucky for you, inattention to basic sanitary soundness and internal decor means no extra cost on the bill. And they don't hold back on the resources that matter at a DIVE BAR: lots of televisions for professional sports and appropriate gastropub food for it, delivered efficiently even during high-stakes games where the place is pack. Crowd enthusiasm is infectious and where you want to be for big-time events. read more

Love this place! Live in the neighborhood and it is totally my go to for happy hour. Food is good, drinks are generous, prices reasonable, and patrons friendly. If you're looking for a comfortable, no frills, dive bar when you're in the area, this is it. Enjoy! read more

Decided to check this bar out with a friend and didn't know what to expect. The service was great and the bartenders were very attentive and friendly, shout out to Jose and Jesse! Not to mention the chicken nachos I ordered were so good and came with delicious guacamole. I'm not usually a beer drinker but the Quad was good and surprisingly pretty strong. Will definitely be stopping by a lot more. read more

I've been here at least 10 time is not quite a few more. It's a block or two from my apartment, and one of the best local bar as far as I'm concerned. Beer selection is great, and prices are fairly reasonable. It doesn't quite have the charm of Broadway Dive, but it's still a nice spot. Food has generally been good and I highly recommend the muffaletta, but the poutine wasn't something I would recommend. Overall Dive Bar is a great spot to grab a drink or watch some sports. read more

Gotta say. -- great beer. Great service and very food food. Nice dive ambiance with TVs but not a sports bar atmosphere. Craft beers from everywhere- will be back soon and hope to get the same great waitesss read more

I give this bar 5 stars for many reasons. One the food is stellar. The drinks are always very strong, and who doesn't want a strong drink after the amount of money you spend on the city for a cocktail. There draft beer list is amazing and has a ton of options. The atmosphere of the bar is great and don't even get me started on the staff. The staff is unbelievably kind and generous and they are always keeping an eye out to make sure you aren't waiting too long. Jessie is the best if you are going to this bar for the first time and have her as a server you won't be disappointed! I recommend this bar to anyone that wants a chill place to get a drink and meet really kind people and just enjoy yourself! They are also very accommodating to large groups! read more

Favorite local hangout. Great food, great beer selection and wonderful staff. Can get a bit packed some days, but worth it to wait, tables usually come up quickly. read more

Gotta give Dive Bar 5 stars. Here's why..... * outstanding selection of Scotch and Bourbon *. goose island bourbon stout on tap. *. friendly neighborhood crowd *. Cate the bartender is awesome *. Bar sliders were great First time there yesterday afternoon, looked like the only bar in the area, figured I'd just stop in for a beer and move on....ended up staying for hours. Highly recommend. p.s. it's not a "dive" read more