Dive bar
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A dive bar, or simply a dive, is a drinking establishment (or sometimes a restaurant) with a dated or run-down appearance and atmosphere. In a dive bar, the drinks tend to be cheap and of low quality but frequently are of a high alcohol content.[1]
The term "dive" dates from the London of the 19th Century when younger gentlemen wanted somewhere slightly more risqué to spend their afternoons than the great clubs frequented by their father. They formed more informal clubs where they smoked and drank coffee. These laid-back establishments were often full of leather couches and divans and quickly became known as "dives" for short.
People tend to frequent dives for the sole purpose of drinking (or sometimes eating) inexpensively and sometimes there are frequent patrons who appreciate the laid-back atmosphere. [2] Dive bars often have outdoor commercial signage that appears dated.
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