A mid-priced dive bar in Times Square. Known for its Blake's Burger.
304 rated dive bars
Best Dive Bars in Manhattan, NYC
The best dive bars across 32 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 304 rated dive bars in Manhattan, spread over 32 neighborhoods. Blake's Tavern in Times Square leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (31).
Prices run from $ to $$. Common vibes include lively, casual, local, cozy, and classic. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Dive Bars in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 A mid-priced dive bar in Gramercy. Reviewers mention friendly service, single out the drinks, and come for happy hour.
Rank 3 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 4 A budget-friendly dive bar in NoMad. Reviewers mention the things to do, praise the service, and call it quiet and relaxed.
Rank 5 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 6 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 7 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 8 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 9 A mid-priced dive bar in Alphabet City, open until 1 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers praise the service and mention happy hour.
Rank 10 A mid-priced dive bar in the East Village. Reviewers call the space cozy, mention the outdoor space, and talk about the seafood.
Midtown
10 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 4 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 5 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 6 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 7 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 8 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 9 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 10 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Upper East Side
6 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 4 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 5 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 6 - No Frills
- Lively
- Neighborhood Spot
Alphabet City
5 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Neighborhood Bar
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 4 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 5 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Times Square
3 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Casual
- Neighborhood Spot
Rank 2 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
East Village
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Lively
- Neighborhood Spot
Rank 3 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Hell's Kitchen
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Lower East Side
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Chinatown
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Meatpacking District
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Financial District
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Gramercy
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
NoMad
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Lenox Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Kips Bay
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Tribeca
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Hudson Yards
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Hamilton Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Neighborhood Bar
Inwood
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
West Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Lively
- Local
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive bars in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top dive bars on Moodap are Blake's Tavern in Times Square (5.0 stars), Seven Sins Bar in Gramercy (4.9 stars) and The Horny Ram in Midtown (4.8 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most dive bars?
Midtown has the most, with 31, followed by Alphabet City (27) and Upper East Side (25).
Where can I find affordable dive bars in Manhattan?
36 of the 50 dive bars listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are The Horny Ram in Midtown, Anytime Bar & Billiards in NoMad and Avoca in Upper East Side.
How does Moodap rank dive bars?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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