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Must-visit Dive Bars in New York
Lucy's is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in New York.

1. Lucy's

6.7
135 Avenue A (btwn E 8th & E 9th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · East Village · 43 tips and reviews

Matthew D.Matthew D: dollar pool table

7B Horseshoe Bar aka Vazacs is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in New York.

2. 7B Horseshoe Bar aka Vazacs

7.9
108 Avenue B (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Alphabet City · 105 tips and reviews

Matthew D.Matthew D: usually always a booth - solid lawn dart game

Lakeside Lounge is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in New York.

3. Lakeside Lounge

162 Avenue B (at 10th), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Alphabet City · 29 tips and reviews

Matthew D.Matthew D: photobooth

Greenwich Treehouse is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in New York.

4. Greenwich Treehouse

7.4
46 Greenwich Ave (btwn Charles & Perry St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · West Village · 82 tips and reviews

Matthew D.Matthew D: bartender is somewhat snarky - don't tip him :)

The Skinny Bar & Lounge is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in New York.

5. The Skinny Bar & Lounge

6.1
174 Orchard St (at Stanton St.), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Lower East Side · 49 tips and reviews
2A is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in New York.

6. 2A

6.5
25 Avenue A (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · East Village · 56 tips and reviews

Matthew D.Matthew D: probably one of my favorites, head upstairs

Niagara is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in New York.

7. Niagara

5.8
112 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Alphabet City · 75 tips and reviews

Matthew D.Matthew D: skip this and head around the corner to Lovers of Today

Mona's is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in New York.

8. Mona's

7.6
224 Avenue B (btwn E 13th & 14th), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Alphabet City · 60 tips and reviews

Matthew D.Matthew D: pool, great juke, and ski balls

PH-D at Dream Downtown is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in New York.

9. PH-D at Dream Downtown

8.0
355 W 16th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 118 tips and reviews