{"id":187442,"date":"2026-04-06T18:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/187442\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T18:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:59:11","slug":"20-new-york-city-dive-bars-we-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/187442\/","title":{"rendered":"20 New York City Dive Bars We Love"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sunny\u2019s Red Hook<\/a><\/p>\n

253 Conover St (Red Hook)<\/p>\n

Go-to order: A chilled bottle of Pacifico, especially when back patio is open in the warmer months, or a Dark & Stormy<\/p>\n

Sunny\u2019s Bar has been a Red Hook institution since 1890. It’s a bar and social hub where dark wood, live music, and quirky, nautical knick-knacks set the home-y, low-key vibe. An anchor of its neighborhood, I\u2019ve taken the ferry from almost everywhere you can, to end up here\u2014whether it\u2019s lively or not, there\u2019s an old-school cool to it that is one-of-a-kind. In summer and the warmer months, sun shines down on tables abuzz out front and back; and on cold and cozy nights, the intimate space heats up to the sound of live music (local bands, often bluegrass and jazz, are booked in most nights). Just make sure to bring cash, or hit the ATM in the back. \u2014Jessica Chapel<\/a>, commerce writer<\/p>\n

\"Jimmy's<\/p>\n

Jimmy’s Corner is a Times Square-adjacent icon, with boxing memorabilia and cheap-as-can-be drinks.<\/p>\n

GettyJimmy’s Corner<\/a><\/p>\n

140 W 44th St (Midtown)<\/p>\n

Go-to order: Campari and soda (cheap but small), or any draft beer<\/p>\n

Jimmy’s Corner provides a rare and valuable service to New Yorkers: Not only is it a great dive, but it sits within walking distance of Times Square so when, God knows why, you find yourself wading through those neon-lit crowds in what most locals consider to be the eighth circle of hell, you can at least go, I know a spot nearby. Salvation awaits in narrow little Jimmy’s, which has stood in this exact place since 1971, where the walls are covered with boxing memorabilia\u2014the founder, Jimmy Glenn, was boxer-turned-trainer and friends with Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson\u2014the drinks remain dirt cheap, and you’re just as likely to sit beside a table of tourists from Spain as you are an off-duty performer who works in Times Square. Currently, the owners of the building<\/a> are trying to close the bar; luckily, Jimmy’s son is fighting the good fight and I really hope he wins. I’ve taken it upon myself to support their efforts through many, many beverage purchases, and you can too. \u2014Megan Spurrell<\/a>, senior features editor<\/p>\n

Gowanus Yacht Club<\/a><\/p>\n

323 Smith St (Carroll Gardens)<\/p>\n

Go-to order: Hot dog and an ice cold Pacifico<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve heard the phrase, \u201cfind your beach\u201d yes? Well, Gowanus Yacht Club is my Brooklyn beach. Don\u2019t let the name fool you, this is a true dive bar: cash only, questionable bathrooms, cheap cans, and creaky picnic tables. This seasonal, outdoor dive bar brings beach shack vibes to residential Carroll Gardens. It\u2019s a neighborhood mainstay open from late spring to early autumn, and you\u2019ll find locals spilling out of its tiny concrete patio on any sweltering summer day. Grab a Pacifico and a hot dog and you\u2019ve got yourself an absolutely perfect afternoon. In December, the space converts to a Christmas tree lot where you can pick your pine against the backdrop of a Miller High Life sign. What more could you want? \u2014Mercedes Bleth<\/a>, global social director<\/p>\n