The Dive

"This cozy bar, recently under new ownership, stretches over three dark stories, with a pool table and cheap bears aplenty. Smoking is allowed in some areas." - Ernest Owens, Sarah Maiellano, Eater Staff

"The Dive is exactly what it sounds like: a low-lit, shabby bar where everyone knows each other and Citywides are $6. In a lot of ways, it’s similar to other quintessential Philly watering holes—it has a solid draft list and strangers complaining about the PPA. The Queen Village spot is cash only, and there's no ATM inside. So show up with $20 in hand for Happy Hour, order a few and send a risky text to a crush, and be shocked by the fact that you'll have change—and a date tomorrow night." - candis mclean

"Breaking up with someone means that you’ll be paying 100% of the rent soon—unless you’re planning to move in with one of the 30 people you swiped right on in the last hour. When a breakup coincides with a need to budget, there’s no better place to do it than at a dive bar. Queen Village’s The Dive has multiple drinks under $5, and it’s the kind of low-lit place where everyone just keeps to themselves—even if one of you blurts out, “You’re definitely not keeping the dog!” Grab a few shots of bottom-shelf tequila, tell them you’ll always be friends, and start looking for a new makeout partner. " - candis mclean

"The Dive is exactly what it sounds like: a low-lit, shabby bar where everyone knows each other and Citywides are $6. In a lot of ways, it’s similar to other Philly classic watering holes—a nice draft list, complaints about PPA, and a laidback place to grab a weeknight beer with an old friend (or make a new one). The Queen Village spot is cash only, and there's no ATM inside. So show up with $20 in hand for Happy Hour (when beers are $3), order 6 PBRs, and be shocked by the fact that you'll have change." - Candis R. McLean