First time here ! Great vibes, great times! Bar staff was cold af! Thanks for having us!! Go Lightning read more

Mahuffer's - Bar area - Dive Bars Near Me - Indian Shores, Florida

1. It's the DIVE BAR of DIVE bars - a must see! 2. Don't touch the cat! 3. Leave your mark! Great service, great very chill vibes, amazing drinks/shots and merch. If you're looking for a fancy time, go down the road. This is where you and your friends forget about the day, drink til it's closing time and meet some amazing locals. Our local friends introduced us to this bar and I will come back every time I'm in the area! read more

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If you're looking for the ultimate dive bar, you've found it here. Bus seats to sit in casually inside, toilet to sit on outside. Underwear hanging all over the roof and walls. Great vibe here, very unique ambiance if you're looking for something different and love a dive bar! read more

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HAD THE BEST TIME!! Chris is great and the people there are amazing definitely recommend. Literally had the time of my life read more

Mahuffer's - Dive Bars Near Me - Indian Shores, Florida

Dive bar all the way. I love their live music and everybody is laid-back having a good time, but sometimes hard to get a drink from the bartenders. They never fully cleaned up after the flood. Side wall are 1/2 done with handwritten signs from people. There's insulation falling from the ceiling. It seems to be a popular place . read more

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Fair prices, great music, a huge parking lot with fair to amazing service. Truly depends on the bar tender - one was very short and uninterested in taking our order and the other was lively, accommodating and helpful. They may give you a wrist band, some people had them and others didn't. Sit at the bar at night. The mosquitos get bad but they have fans blowing at the bar so they never land. read more

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If you're wanting an eclectic vibe that's enjoyable without the need to impress or dress up, this is the place. It's a local dive bar that's been a local favorite for many years and has a best of the best 2024 award. It was closed after the 2024 Hurricanes took most of its dollar bill and unique decor/content out to the Gulf, but it's back to vibing. All I can say about the food is, "who comes for food at a dive bar?!" Grab an appetizer to soak up the alcohol, use an Uber, because drinks are poured generously and the bartenders know how to make drinks. No watered down tourist drinks here. The music scene is live and hits the spot. The owner does charity events and friendly bikers, locals, and tourists all get along and enjoy the eclectic vibe. I miss the dollar bills on the walls that got swept away, but come on down and start adding the flare back to the walls! Love this dive! read more

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The quirkiest bar I've been in for a long time. Probably driven by this place a million times a decided to stop in. You will never experience a place like this. Service and ambience are wonderful. read more

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Cool bar but walked through puke in front of the only exit on the way out. VERY crowded but great live music and cool ambience. read more

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Just a great place. One of my favorites in the area. Great staff. Great dive bar. One of my favorites.

Dive bars in so many ways are national treasures and Mahuffer's is an establishment that embraces the ambiance and attitude of the spirit of the dive bar and wears it as a badge of honor. If you are looking for a few cold drinks on a hot summer day in a cool ambiance, head this way. I do not think that you will be disappointed. read more

this place is the original dive bar! Hasn't changed even though both of the previous owners have left us. They kept it in the family and exactly the same. Thank you read more

My wife and I went in and had a beer at the bar. Best Dive Bar ever. You have to see it to believe it. i can't wait to go back.

So the bar finally opened back up on July 1. We ended up going on the Fourth of July weekend. This is such a unique bar, you really should stop by just to check it out. There is so much to look at! Just don't plan on wearing anything super nice, with the dirt floors and well loved furniture, probably wearing white would be difficult. (unless you're standing the whole time.). I could see how this place would get crowded, though when I went, I think people still didn't know it had just opened back up. There was still a large amount of people, but at least it wasn't packed. The vibe is amazing, drinks were good, and with different areas with different types of music, you could definitely have a fun evening! read more

Love this different dive bar and its location. You will be amazed at the ambiance and what is left behind. Can't wait to go back

Well, it's definitely a dive bar. But one of the most original ones you'll ever go to (I guess they all are, kinda). They've got booze, they've got beers, and they've got a cat. So much eclectic stuff around the bar it's almost an eyegasm. A bar made from a boat. A wood burning stove. A part of a bumper car. A lizard sanctuary (sadly he passed). And even a Ms PAC Man. But don't bring your kids. This is (thankfully) one of those rare places that doesn't allow them to run around while we're trying to get our drink on and sometimes act childish. It's got plenty of parking around back, and is right across the beach. Great location, and even non-surly service from behind the pine. Def a place to check out if in the area!! Just hold your breath in the bathroom read more

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Go for the rained on look, stay for the barstools. The locals say Mahuffers was in the path of two hurricanes and was improved by them. The iguana passed but his legend is immortal. read more

we walked in and walked out because it was the rudest bartender we have ever come across.!!! so disappointing! Do better read more

Ok, it's a MUST go just for the show. After reading about this place as being the "Worst dive bar in America" we fell upon it while at the beach. First, it's gross. Not clean and disgusting. Cat is on the bar oh, the cat is MEAN! Dont think that it is coffee beans on the counter to combat the smell, it's cat food. Don't ask for an old fashion and god forbid don't ask for a wine. Don't expect much for the service. No door on the women's bathroom just a shower curtain. The lady beside us said "I normally don't wear panties but my husband makes me wear them here". But boy oh boy what a show of people watching. It's a MUST visit. read more

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I left feeling like I needed a shower! Definitely an odd space that everyone should experience. Don't touch ANYTHING! It smells of urine... gross! We had a can beer and nothing more. lol Its like one of the many wonders of the world! It should be a staple in Ripley's Museum... read more

The ultimate dive bar and a must visit while beach bar hopping. Miss the old days when the owner was still around. He was a trip for sure. Fun, nostalgic and cheap drinks/beer. What else could you want??? Make sure to sign a dollar and hang it up. I couldn't find the ones I put in the 90s but heck that was 30+ years ago. Might I'm old. read more

Mahuffer's - Main area - Dive Bars Near Me - Indian Shores, Florida

I am giving this a 5 because it was exactly as it is advertised to be. Pretty much the diviest dive bar I have ever been in and it met all my expectations. It is not for the weak of stomach. Been here a couple of times and it just keeps getting worse but I'm guessing that is the plan. This was the first time I wasn't drunk enough to brave the restroom. Couches smelled like pee right when we walked in. Bar stools were solid and as far as I could tell didn't stink. The bathroom was raunchy and with my horrible gag reflux I decide to skip. The smell of puke a bit overwhelming this time for me. They had the best obscene music on their TouchTunes which I gotta admit I got into. Overall, you get what you get and you can't throw a fit. Even if you did they wouldn't care and that's the point. It's a must visit at least once. Maybe not much more than that :-) read more

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Five stars to any establishment that has cats, drinks and cool music. Give it's a beach spot, that adds another 5 stars. Love love love it!!! read more

Mahuffer's - Resident cat - meow - Dive Bars Near Me - Indian Shores, Florida

Discrimination and homophobic behavior by bartenders and bouncers. My friend was ignored at the bar and a bouncer told him not to use the women's bathroom when he asked where the restrooms were. We are an open minded group who travel world wide. I was also here with my husband a few years ago and we were ignored. I guess we were to bougie to have a beer so we left. read more

Not really to much to say except it is the diveiest dive bar in the area...maybe the whole state! You have to see it for yourself. They do have a smaller parking lot for maybe 20 vehicles read more

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Okay...before you take to heart any reviews you've read this far...continue to read mine. When you come to Mahuffers, you must leave all judgement at the door. Mahuffers is one place everyone should experience once in their life. And there's a lot of history behind it. A collective observatory of household items, articles of clothing (we won't get specific and ruin the surprise), and tranquil seating choices provides one with an experience until any other. Small outside patio is great if you like the Florida heat with the help of a large industrial fan. Not entirely sure if this place offers AC....I'm gonna guess not. But it's hella shaded on the inside! Also, there's a jukebox! At Mahuffers, anything goes. Be sure to order a drink from a can or bottle and sign a dollar to pin anywhere in the place. read more

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We were treated like shit tourists. We ordered a Nutrl and it felt like because we were late 30's that we shouldn't be there. We were told that we should check out and then we were followed to the door. We are four girls that were minding our own business and starting the evening on our girls trip. ! read more

One of the great dive bars that I've been to. Reminded of some of the places I used to hit in my Navy days with shipmates. Drinks were cheap and the staff is friendly. Check out the iguana door greeter. Seats inside and out. Interesting mementos stuck in the ceiling nets, but don't look too close. read more

Mahuffer's - a bunch of signs on a wall - Dive Bars Near Me - Indian Shores, Florida

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Wow, this place is a hoot. I don't think they serve food which is probably a good thing. It's not good open at this time and perhaps will never open again which would be kinda sad. It is a dive bar with a lot of character. A fun place to visit, just don't mess with the cat, he'll take your finger off. read more

its an attraction. its grungy and gross and you have to love it. come staple your bra and panties to the wall and leave a signed dollar bill. contrary to their sign in the front their beer is ice cold and the patrons are fun. bartenders do their thing! music starts at 8pm. read more

Always such a fun place to visit. Can't beat cheap drinks, a dollar bill ceiling, and the bar kitty. This is always my go to spot for visitors - they love it! read more

Mahuffer's - Dive Bars Near Me - Indian Shores, Florida

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I'm sorry. Just because a place checks off every category for being a first rate "dive bar", doesn't give it a pass on being filthy & disgusting. Everything you touch is "tacky & sticky", & the bathrooms should be declared Biohazards!!!!! Oh, & the urine smell permeates everywhere!!! My question: Who is paying off the Health Department not to shut this dive bar down???? read more

Best dive bar ever! It is one of my favorite places on earth. It is a bit overwhelming at first. I will say if you are uptight or a germaphobe, you will not like this place. If you like cold beer & drinks and don't mind a bit of filth, you will love this place. A bit of filth is an understatement, but you have to see it to believe it. Go have fun. FYi don't mess with Oliver the cat. read more

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*** To 95% you pea brains on here posting 1 star reviews = you clearly lack a TON of common sense and I speak for other locals and MANY others when I say = I'm glad you don't like it. Stay out and stay away because you are the types that we can't stand when you do come in. You are the type of people in which someone could hand you $500 FREE and you would B**ch and moan because they were in singles. I mean did you not see the sign in the FRONT of the building that says "wurst place on the beech" ...wth did you expect? Oh the dust is so bad, the bathrooms are filthy ... again, what did you expect when you walked in. Did you really expect a maitre d' in the bathroom standing there with a hand towel and offering you mints. Go home and stay away. The truth is .... Place is a fantastic dive bar. We are locals and we love it there. Staff treats us great and mama the owner (daughter of the original owner) is sweet as can be and a ton of fun. Midwest gal and Midwest is the best. Be a normal human and you will understand and appreciate the bars history and sense of humor with the decor and "animals" sleeping on the bar -- PS, his name is Oliver, he's awesome and he hates you 1 star people too. read more

If you are into 'Dive Bars' ABSOLUTELY 100% make it a point to get here!!!!!!!!!!!! Hands down the BEST one Ive EVER been to, and I LOVE DIVE BARS. If that type place isn't your thing, well it would STILL be worth a stop!!!!! Soooooooo much character and characters in there!!!!!!!!!!! NEW favorite bar when home in Dunedin! read more

This place is absolutely disgusting and smells horrible the moment you walk in but you will have a good time and have a story to tell about the craziest dive bar you've ever been to. Make sure to sign a dollar and put it up!! read more

Looking for a unique, off the wall place to visit on vacation? This is it. Like a "garage sale blew up in the middle of Coyote Ugly / Swinger bar" LOL. But seriously, I'm not kidding. Bras on the ceiling - of course Dollar bills EVERYWHERE- uh huh Briefs and thongs on the rafters - check Recycled (not up cycled) seats with large rips - yep Scandalous wall art - it's here And of course a wrap around bar and 2 sections with different musicians playing. Friends, if you want a unique experience and good people watching, get here. I'll be back. LOL read more

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Absolutely stellar dive bar. This is my #1 in all my travels of dive bars around the world. Crazy, incredible ambiance, wonderfully abrasive bar staff, and cheap STRONG drinks!! The perfect mix for the Number 1 Title of Worlds Best Dive Bar. Also, they do have side parking which is useful at this beach location. BEST DIVE BAR EVER!!! read more

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Great dive bar on the beach! Can't beat their prices. It is dog friendly as well! Nice cat inside as well

Really, it's not dirty at all. I realize the 5 Karens are very upset, but this place is a win. The worst thing I can say about it is they let you smoke inside, but you know it's pretty well aerated. The best thing here for sure is the cat. Luke, you're a winner. The next thing is the Loaded Bloody Mary - we've got cheese, we've got bacon, pepperoncini, even a pickle. Yes. But obviously the feature of this place is the shit show. Give it a minute. You don't have to wait until 2am. You don't even have to wait until midnight. This post is written at 7pm. A man is struggling to work out the skill of sitting on a bar stool. A woman just told me with glazed eyes that "the moon is in the bar it's very low." Definitely. read more

Mahuffer's - Dive Bars Near Me - Indian Shores, Florida