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50+ rated dive bars

Best Dive Bars in Manhattan, NYC

Top-rated dive bars across 21 Manhattan neighborhoods. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

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Manhattan is home to 50+ rated dive bar bars spanning 21 neighborhoods. Banshee in East Village leads the pack with a 5.0-star rating and 34 reviews, but standout spots can be found from Alphabet City to Midtown and beyond.

Prices range from $ to $$$$, so there’s something for every budget. Popular vibes across these spots include lively, casual, local, neighborhood-spot, and cozy. Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or exploring solo, this page covers the best dive bar bars in New York City — ranked by ratings, reviews, and real vibe data.

Hell's Kitchen7 spots

1
Siberia
★ 5.00$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
2
Central Park Tavern
★ 4.90$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
3
Frankie's Pub
★ 4.916 reviews$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
4
Nobody's Perfect
★ 4.80$$Indoor
nostalgicfunpop-culture
5
Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
★ 4.70$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
6
Deacon Brodie's Tavern
★ 4.70$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
7
Rudy's Bar & Grill
★ 4.71,285 reviews$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Alphabet City6 spots

1
5s
★ 5.00$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
2
Tom & Jerry
★ 5.01 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor
casuallivelylocal
3
96 Tears
★ 4.840 reviews$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
4
The York
★ 4.8171 reviews$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
5
Conor's Goat
★ 4.8196 reviews$$Indoor
casualneighborhood-barcozy
6
The Last Resort
★ 4.736 reviews$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Midtown5 spots

1
Turtle Bay Tavern
★ 4.80$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
2
The Horny Ram
★ 4.80$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
3
The Blasket
★ 4.70$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
4
John Devoy’s Bar & Kitchen
★ 4.70$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
5
Gibneys NYC
★ 4.70$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

East Village3 spots

1
Banshee
★ 5.034 reviews$$Indoor
cozylivelyneighborhood-spot
2
Bob’s Bar NYC
★ 5.00$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
3
McSorley’s Old Ale House
★ 4.70$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Lower East Side3 spots

1
Mary's
★ 4.80$$$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
2
Cowboy Tom's
★ 4.6139 reviews$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
3
The Mayfly
★ 4.6233 reviews$$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Upper East Side3 spots

1
Avoca
★ 4.80$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
2
Killers Kiss Bar
★ 4.741 reviews$Indoor
no-frillslivelyneighborhood-spot
3
Caledonia Bar
★ 4.6340 reviews$$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Times Square2 spots

1
Blake's Tavern
★ 5.00$$Indoor
livelycasualneighborhood-spot
2
Jimmy's Corner
★ 4.60$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Murray Hill2 spots

1
United Restaurant & Tavern
★ 5.01 reviews$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
2
Tudor City Tavern
★ 4.626 reviews$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Washington Heights2 spots

1
The Bar City
★ 5.00$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
2
One Love Tavern
★ 4.90$$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Gramercy2 spots

1
Clara’s Gramercy
★ 5.00$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
2
Seven Sins Bar
★ 4.90$$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Chinatown2 spots

1
David's Bar
★ 4.90$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
2
FMN General Store
★ 4.60$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Meatpacking District2 spots

1
Gadfly Bar
★ 4.70$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
2
Grace's
★ 4.60$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Hudson Yards2 spots

1
The Yard's Pub NYC
★ 4.70$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
2
The Irish Exit
★ 4.60$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Upper West Side2 spots

1
Westland Roe
★ 4.70$$$$Indoor
casuallivelylocal
2
The Upside Bar
★ 4.70$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Nolita1 spots

1
Delta Charlie
★ 4.90$$Indoor
livelycasualneighborhood-spot

NoMad1 spots

1
Anytime Bar & Billiards
★ 4.80$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Harlem1 spots

1
Cucina Italian tavern
★ 4.8256 reviews$$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

SoHo1 spots

1
Grand Street Social
★ 4.80$$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Hamilton Heights1 spots

1
The Vale Public House NYC
★ 4.80$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Greenwich Village1 spots

1
Pubkey
★ 4.70$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

East Harlem1 spots

1
Irish Rover
★ 4.7382 reviews$Indoor
casuallivelylocal

Explore Dive bar Bars by Neighborhood

Hell's Kitchen7 spotsAlphabet City6 spotsMidtown5 spotsEast Village3 spotsLower East Side3 spotsUpper East Side3 spotsTimes Square2 spotsMurray Hill2 spotsWashington Heights2 spotsGramercy2 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best dive bar bars in NYC?

Moodap ranks the best dive bar bars across 21 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include Banshee in East Village (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.

How many dive bar bars are in Manhattan?

Moodap has 50+ rated dive bar bars across Manhattan, spanning neighborhoods like Hell's Kitchen, Alphabet City, Midtown, East Village, Lower East Side, and more.

Which neighborhood has the best dive bar bars?

Hell's Kitchen has the highest concentration of dive bar bars with 7+ spots, but great options are found across Manhattan. Use the Mood Match quiz to find the best one near you.

Best dive bar bars for a date night in NYC?

Many dive bar bars in Manhattan are perfect for date night, with popular vibes like lively, casual, local. Take Moodap’s Mood Match quiz to find a spot that matches your exact vibe and budget.

Affordable dive bar bars in Manhattan?

Manhattan has dive bar bars at every price point, from $ to $$$$. Browse the full list above sorted by rating, or take the Mood Match quiz to filter by budget.

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