The Empourium

Be careful asking the bartender for another beer, she might cut you off due to her being in a bad…read moremood. Good spot and good people, look elsewhere for quality service.

Local Harley dealership told us about this place and we're glad they did. It's a place to go to for…read morea cold beer, and good conversation. We always meet interesting people there that are always willing to give us information on roads to ride on. We're from Maine so we aren't familiar with the area but we've had some great rides since we got here. Loving North Carolina!

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Dive Bar

5.0(1 review)

11.2 mi•West End

10/10 recommend. Great games at a decent price, good decor, better vibes. Lily provided awesome…read moreservice.

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Pretty Good Samaritans at Dive Bar . Sun June 8th 3:30 - 5:30

Century Park Tavern

4.9(7 reviews)

1.9 mi

Hometown bar that very low key. Prices are always fair and usually have the sports game on. Dart…read moreboards with plenty of darts to choose from. Been in business for a very long time!

Family owned and loved. Lived in kernersville my whole life…read moreand there is no place I'd rather be for a cold brew and a warm smile.

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Dive Bar

4.0(18 reviews)

10.9 mi

there's dive bars and there's Dive Bars and I am glad that they can comfortably coexist in the…read morenorthern climes of carolina. Dive is not really that divey, i'm guessing "relax and hang out and play games in cocktailored comfort bar" was taken so "Dive Bar" it is... this location is way bigger and more above ground than the OG in Mooresville plus it has patio seating to get away from the madding crowd when it arrives as I'm sure it will, it just wasn't here (yet?) today but it's still early and still Thursday and a bit too warm for May. entry and main room have several games of "skill" and other amusements to give your hands something to do besides raising your glass. further back there's more games and some pool tables; a standard coin-op plays different than 'World Series o' Billiards' tables because, well, you know... you're in a bar! which, oddly enough, is exactly the same reason you could loose your house payment (if they allowed that sort of thing here (which they don't.)) it's a nice place, kinda glad I don't live too near here or I'd be here more often than not.

Chill spot which is extremely lit up with charm! From the arcade experience to the weekly drink…read morespecials and activities for the children. Front side patio, almost like a porch patio with television and the bar is accessible from the patio. No one under 21 permitted after 8pm so take your kids to play if it's your thing! My son enjoys the arcade.

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Westerwood Tavern

4.8(43 reviews)

14.7 mi

This spot is okay it's in a bit of a weird area but it's an okay place to hang out and just chill…read more It's decently sized with plenty of things to do, games to play and snacks. They have a decent sitting area outside, perfect for the summer time. Every bartender I have encountered has been nice and they seem to attract a diverse crowd.

A nice little dive bar in the Westerwood neighborhood here in Greensboro. The inside has low…read morelighting with lots of seating, a pool table, a board game table, and 2 bathrooms. The outside also has a nice patio with a roof for those who wish to sit outside. I know that there are some days that there are certain events held here like book club or even drag show! I know Thursdays there is free pool (so get there at a good time) and Tuesdays and Fridays there is Karaoke. When it comes to drinks I would say that the price is very fair. The bar tenders are very attentive. Also since a lot of their regulars come here it's easy for them to know what you want. My go to here is a white russian. It's really good and if you enjoy things coffee flavored definitely give it a try. Overall I've always had a great time here at Westerwood. The environment is super welcoming and the service is great. If you want to explore a new scene and get out of downtown this is the place to be.

10.5 mi•Downtown Arts District, Downtown

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Silver Moon Saloon

4.3(37 reviews)

Don't get me wrong when I say this, but when I tell you, it's a dive bar... It's a dive bar. We…read moreweren't sure if we were gonna fit in with the rest of the clientele because they seemed like regulars, but everybody was super nice and welcoming. The bartenders were hilarious. They had a great selection of beer and drinks. It's a small little place, but they had some outdoor seating and a window where you could come up and order. I'm not gonna say it's somewhere that I would go all the time, but I probably would pop back in there if I were downtown

I came here on a Friday with my friend around 9:15pm. The place is super small, but unique. We sat…read moreat the bar and I ordered a Dirty Shirley and my friend ordered a Rum and Coke. They do not have any specialty drinks. I did appreciate that they do have an outside area which will be great as summer time rolls around. I would say it could easily get very crowded so plan accordingly.

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Rum and Coke

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Ole Watering Hole

4.0(3 reviews)

8.3 mi

This place is a dive and a motorcycle bar. They have a few plastic chairs and tables outside under…read morea carport. It gets a little busy here on the weekends from guys out riding their motorcycles want to stop in for a beer.

One of the best little dive bars around. The beer is always cold. The people are friendly. The…read morebartenders are awesome. There is always a story and a laugh to share with someone. Cheers comes to mind. It's a great spot with a lot of southern charm.

Still having a good time

Just having a good time

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Flat Iron

4.6(10 reviews)

15.4 mi•Downtown

I've been to Flat Iron for a variety of events over the years, live music, dance/rave nights,…read morerandom events on Monday. I've always had a great time. It's a small, intimate venue, which makes every event feel more personal and creates a great connection between the performers and the audience. The owners are musicians themselves, and it really shows. They understand what makes a great venue and consistently bring in a diverse lineup of entertainment. While Flat Iron is a bar, they also allow guests under 21 to attend many of their live music events, making it an accessible spot for music lovers of all ages. Their drink selection is solid too, with sodas, beer, wine, cocktails, hard seltzers, and THC beverages available. As a locally owned and operated business, Flat Iron is one of those places that helps make Greensboro's music and arts scene special. I'll definitely be back the next time I see something on their calendar. If you're interested in checking them out, give them a follow on Instagram for the latest shows and events. you never know what fun you'll discover next, they have up and coming artists and even nostalgic local bands and artists from the past.

Great music venue -- really intimate, which was nice. Appreciate that the performers hung around…read moreand interacted with the crowd. Fast drink service too. One FYI: they charged an extra $5 for my brother at the door because he's under 21, which wasn't disclosed during online purchase or listed anywhere on the site.

Under 21 surcharge

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Moon Shiner-Z

4.7(3 reviews)

31.5 mi

Best Karaoke bar in Alamance county. Owners are very people orientated. Great drinks, music n…read moredancing. Nice comfortable, clean atmosphere. Inside n outside bar. Give it a try you won't be disappointed!

This is a nice hole in the wall bar to visit if you have no other options around! Was snowed in at…read moremy hotel and decided to visit and it was great for getting a drink. It is a nice little tavern type bar. Friendly staff and bartenders and cheap drinks! Don't skip over this place if you need entertainment in Burlington.

Kareoke was rocking!

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Gypsy-Road Brewing Company

4.4(61 reviews)

0.7 mi

Great place for outdoor seating and going with a bunch of friends. They have a lot of IPAs which…read moreI'm not a fan of. But they did offer a delicious Porter with notes of cookies and cream. Yep, that's what I'm talking about. We also tried their lager which was also pretty good and I would get again. So there are definitely options. According to them, They have music nightly and you just have to check out their Facebook page for the itinerary.

This is a super cute place to bring friends and have some local craft beers. There is tons of…read moreseating inside and out in a covered patio where they have live music play in the evening. The young woman who served us was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the beers....so great service as well. A great out of the way place to come and have fun.

Gypsy Road doing there part for canine rescue.

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Charlie B.

299

7 years ago

Whatever you do, don't go to this bar. The place is total garbage. The owner doesn't particularly like anyone to be there who he doesn't know. I would recommend drinking beer in the drivers seat of your car before I would recommend going to this bar. read more

Tammy L.

9 years ago

Pretty much what you'd expect out of a dive bar. Usually trouble lurking nearby. They used to have live music here, but you have to go down the road to get that nowadays. Just don't go across the street whatever you do. read more

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