My new favorite bar!…read more Many regard Ray's as the best dive bar in the city. My first time here occurred last Sunday at around 11am and the main bar was fairly packed. My buddy and I grabbed some Kenzingers' and a shot of Jamison to start the day and sat at the closet table to the door. They had the door open to let some light in as it was early and nice out, which was nice and the crowd was very friendly. I had on my Philadelphia Live jacket and one of patrons at the bar came over to me and asked how I got the jacket as he worked there. The bar opens at 7am most days and from what I gather it is to accommodate the graveyard shift that gets out at the casino and for the nearby hospital workers. They also have Karaoke nights, open Mic nights, and a band playing it looks like once a week. I definitely plan on coming back here next time I am around South Philadelphia and if my birthday falls out on a weekend day obviously, as you get a free shot on your special day! As always people SYOY!!!

My boyfriend and his friends LOVE this spot so I've been a few times. It is a good dive bar, the…read morebartenders are always friendly, they've usually got a movie playing, and even the other patrons of the bar are usually down to chat and be friendly. It has that local bar, everyone's friends, kind of feel. We have a routine of going to Di Bruno Bros, curating a cheese plate, and bringing it to Ray's. They are always chill with us eating our cheeses in there whether it's at a table or a bar, so long as we're having drinks. And apparently you get a free shot if it's your birthday?

First time visiting Stateside even though we've been a fan for years since attending a Yelp event…read morein HBG they sponsored.  We didn't take the tour, but enjoyed spending time in their tasting room/bar area. They have a nice variety of cocktails with their vodka, along with infused vodka, beer, and RTD canned cocktails (Stateside or Sunnyside) by the bucket (5 for $25).  This gave us a chance to try a variety of things.  Our group's two favorite cocktails were the Clockwork Orange and the Crush.  The mule was also tasty. Overall a fun relaxing stop.  Grab one of their board games and stay awhile.

This was so fun! The staff was amazing and they were great bartenders. We took a tour and learned…read moreso much. We got a bottle engraved as a gift for a family member. It was hard to pick what cocktail to try next because they all looked so good!

I mean what can you say about a place that literally calls themselves "The Dive?" - Albeit true in…read morenature, and as unassuming as it is, The Dive truly is a local 'underground' spot where you can go and feel completely and truly yourself. The bartenders are friendly and kind - the beer is cheap - and nobody judge what you're wearing, who you are, if you're reading a book or the newspaper. Just show up as YOU. You're just there to grab a pint, after all. No need to impress. Enjoy!

PHILADELPHIA, PA: we love a dog friendly bar and The Dive Bar is one of the most unique we have…read morebeen to! Leashed and friendly dogs are welcome on all three floors with the bar being on the 1st level, a smoking area on the 2nd, and a pool table and games on the 3rd. Dive is the right name for this bar (and we love it) having been around for a while, dark lighting, wood paneling, and walls that have probably seen thousands of patrons walk through the doors and up the stairs. The bartenders are great, prices are good, and Happy Hour is Monday-Sunday from 5-7pm with $3 draughts. There are also a couple of TVs to watch the game in this sports city!

Came here on a Thursday night and they had slam poetry!…read more This place is so cool and really inventive with the drinks. Parking may be tight but worth it! Decent space inside and great service! Had a great time enjoying the N/A drinks and the show!

Looks like there has been a limoncello mocktail in the past which I would've personally been all…read moreabout. I love the variety here and the staff here is very experienced with the mocktail world. I enjoyed the fruitiness of the stolen Ferrari a lot and the yuzu in the Il corragio felt like maybe it didn't quite fit. The venue is nice- could there be more? More food options or activities maybe?

How could you not love 12 Steps Down? From the sassy but lovable bartenders, delicious beer, and…read moreamazing events like weekly karaoke and music trivia - what's not to love!? Albeit not a 'tv' bar - they always have either some weird movie on (have fun trying to guess which one) or the Phillies/Flyers, etc. NEVER put your drink on the pool table and always wash your hands after you use the restroom lol. 12 Steps Down is one of the best dives in the city, if not the best. Just make sure to tip your bartender.

Classic all around Philly neighborhood dive bar. Didn't order any food this trip but I'm sure I'll…read morestop in again, seemed fair priced pub fare to pair with some drinks. Drink selection has a few drafts, and a decent can/bottle selection. They have various events but I just stopped in on a regular night. Great vibes and good people, had a lot of fun.

The best bar ever. Service is amazing. And ambiance so good. Give a chance here !! If you looking…read morefor good price and good alcohol this is adress. This place in "Best Western Plus Philadelphia Convention Center Hotel"

Excellent cocktails and service. It's right next to Noto Club and we drink here before go to party…read more Reasonable prices . Well done Mustafa!

the night was fine until the bartender got my order wrong. She had a bad attitude so I threw it…read moreback nothing more. Guard was next to me entire time as I was just saying it was an honest mistake. He then inappropriately grabbed me twisted my arms in a way where his hands were on my breast.He then pushed me closer to him as I was face forward tried to lift me up and told me he had me heels in his car. I pushed him off of me. Asked for my money back manager came gave me my money he then tried to grab me again. I was not hostile and excessive force and unwanted touch was not necessary. That security guard is a perv. They way he grabbed me was uncalled for and to push me up against him was not to calm the situation. It felt sexual. To then have my property in his car. Screams perv. Ladies beware. Bartender needs to be fired as I was not the only one she was unprofessional with. Philly #1 rape bar.

Pretty decent sports bar atmosphere. Good crowd for a weekday. Payout on video poker plus a newer…read moregame machine at the actual bar. Digital jukebox. They used to have a kitchen, but, may have it up and running again soon. Until then, you're more than welcome to get takeout/delivery from nearby and have it brought to the bar. Can't comment on drink prices as I didn't get my own, but, they didn't seem expensive. Jeanette, a bartender, is also great as well.

PHILADELPHIA, PA: we love ourselves a good dive bar and McCusker's Tavern perfectly fits the bill!…read more The building has been an Irish bar since 1907 and McCusker's took it over in 1968. You can feel the Philly pride in here - the walls are full of Philadelphia sports memorabilia, band posters, beer signs, and has the feel of a hometown bar. Jessie, the bartender, let us know that leashed and friendly dogs are allowed inside and that you can bring your own food (they formerly served food, but have since stopped). We had a great time watching college basketball on their big screen TV, checking out original game-used stadium seating from the now demolished Veterans Stadium, and played some old-school games in the back. They will have game nights weekly.

Great people. Wonderful, takeout beer, selection, and nicely priced drinks. I don't go there…read morenearly as often as I would like to, but the atmosphere is always the same really nice and relaxing where you could speak to some friends or you could watch a game