Earlier this month, Enquirer food and dining writer Keith Pandolfi singled out O'Malley's in the Alley for being the best dive bar in Cincinnati. And wouldn't you know it, now the Downtown Irish pub ...

We love spotlighting the country’s top restaurants, but America’s best dive bars offer something equally appealing – dim lights, cheap drinks and a fiercely protected sense of place that can feel like ...

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This article highlights six notable dive bars across Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan. Many of the featured bars have long histories, with some dating back to the early 20th century. In addition to ...

There is nothing quite like a dive bar. A proper one has a pool table or dart board, beer that is affordable, and food that's not fancy (popcorn is a bonus). There should be live music (or at least a ...

Naming “the best” dive bar in Milwaukee is an impossible task. Even listing five of them isn’t easy. In a city with as much history as ours — and the longstanding drinking culture to go with it — ...

Memphis has a rich history of nightlife and bar culture. While the scope of those establishments runs the gamut, from high-end cocktail spots to sports bars, one of the Bluff City’s strongest niches ...

Indianapolis is no stranger to taverns with curious characters and colorful pasts, and its dive bar scene remains strong hundreds of years later. Certainly, the term "dive bar" can get a little murky.

Seacoast dining is becoming higher end, but there are still a few holes in the wall for locals to enjoy. Eli Sokorelis estimated there were probably 20 to 30 dive bars in the Portsmouth area when he ...

What does "dive bar" mean these days? Some think they have to be cheap with dark lighting and no frills. Extra points if they smell like spilled beer and sweat. Others believe a pool table, darts or a ...

You can tell by the stickiness of floors, scribbles of both inappropriate and inspirational nature on the bathroom stalls, and layers of stickers on any chosen surface. Maybe a beer is $2 and maybe a ...

O'Malley's in the Alley is one of Cincinnati's oldest bars. It is known for its fish and chips and perfectly poured Guinness. O'Malley's is located at 25 W. Ogden Place, Downtown. Opened in 1892 in an ...