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Dive Bars

1. The Roundup Saloon

6.3
3553 MT Diablo Blvd (Oak Hill Road), Lafayette, CA
Dive Bar · Downtown Lafayette · 20 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Roberts: Shuffle board table is great, the bathroom is a little sketchy and they have Karaoke so you can regret your behavior the next morning.

2. Dan's Irish Sports Bar

7.0
1524 Civic Dr (at N. Main St.), Walnut Creek, CA
Dive Bar · Downtown Walnut Creek · 14 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Roberts: A Walnut Creek staple for rampant intoxication. Conveniently located across from the police station so you can stagger over and turn yourself in.

Stadium Pub Bar & Grill is one of Dive Bars.

3. Stadium Pub Bar & Grill

6.5
1420 Lincoln Ave (at N Main St), Walnut Creek, CA
Sports Bar · Downtown Walnut Creek · 42 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Roberts: They have like 43 TV's and the cutest bartenders in town. Go for the Maxwell Dog or the Fish and Chips on Friday.

4. Cafe Van Kleef

8.8
1621 Telegraph Ave (at 17th St), Oakland, CA
Bar · Oaksterdam · 80 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Roberts: Famous for their Greyhounds with fresh squeezed grapefruit and warm hospitality of Peter Van Kleef. Funky beyond belief decoration.

Clayton Club Saloon is one of Dive Bars.

5. Clayton Club Saloon

6.7
6096 Main St (near Morris St.), Clayton, CA
Bar · 8 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Roberts: Authentic Cowboy Saloon with boots nailed to the ceiling. Mix of Marsh Creek ranchers, Oakhurst Country Club couples and hard drinking folk.

6. Rosie's Cafe

7.3
571 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
Breakfast Spot · 45 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Roberts: Chilled shots of Jagger after skiing. Can't beat that.

Jingletown Jazz Room is one of Dive Bars.

7. Jingletown Jazz Room

3096 E 10th St (Fruitvale), Oakland, CA
Brewery · Jingletown · 9 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Roberts: Thursday night open microphone, bring your Growler to fill and enjoy the pretzels.

8. 2AM Club

6.2
380 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA
Dive Bar · 12 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Roberts: Two Pool Tables and extensive Tequila selection. Need I say more.

9. Massés Billiards & Sports Bar

6.5
2721 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA
Sports Bar · Larkey Park Area · 14 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Roberts: Large venue with pool tables out the wazoo and live music. Still manages that total dive feel.

10. Mr. Smith's

6.2
34 7th St (at Stevenson St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 43 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Roberts: Within walking distance of the Civic Center BART stop qualifies this as a dive just by location.