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    Stella's A Cocktail Dive

    4.2 (52 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Thu 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Fri 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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    Divey
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Ophelia M.

    I was enjoying a date night with my husband. We had been to a hockey game, dinner at the 3rd Street Market Hall, and then my husband had found this spot on Yelp and thought it would be the perfect place for a nightcap. It is the absolute perfect place for a nightcap. The vibes are warm, cozy, and candlelit. The bartender was outstanding. Their cocktail menu is surprisingly wonderful. We had a lovely time. I ordered a sazerac for my first cocktail. It was wonderful. It's a little heavier on the absinthe than some folks make it so something to note if you're not an absinthe lover. My husband got a Manhattan (which I tried) and it was pitch perfect. For my second cocktail, I got the revolver--coffee forward, strong, and delicious. My husband got a last word, which I also tried, and it was a beautifully herbaceous delight. Just when we think we've tried all the great cocktail bars in the area, one sneaks up and surprises and delights. Get to it!

    Kyle M.

    Tony at Stella's was an amazing bartender for me and a couple friends of mine. Our second time in the city, and we've come to this location twice in 24 hours and Tony made sure our experience was phenomenal. Taught all three of us how to play bar dice so we can take it to our friends back home. 10/10 would recommend this bar to anyone looking for a nice local dive bar in the city!

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    Haley B.

    Honestly was super weird when the 'bouncer' asked for only my id (only girl) . I'm with three guys...... I found it superrrrr ODD!!

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    9 years ago

    Owner is a older guy who's completely rude and arrogant. But the vibes at the bar are friendly and nice

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    11 years ago

    As Tom the bartender says, this is an excellent dive bar. Played pool. Drank Miller/Coors. Had a great time. Come see Tom!

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    10 years ago

    Total dive bar but Tom the bartender is great!! Cheap drinks too! If you like dive bars, be sure to stop here and have a drink.

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    10 years ago

    Amazing time, friendly fun. Col beer and good jokes. Worth a stop if you live great dive bars.

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