The Best Quad Cities Dive Bars For National Dive Bar Day

What is a dive bar? It's a place where everyone knows your name. Where the beer is cold, and the service is friendly. There is crap on the wall...I mean...Americana on the wall. The food is the right kind of greasy from a grill that has only been slightly cleaned over the last decade...that's what gets the flavor soaked in.

Today, July 7, is National Dive Bar Day. And according to National Day Calendar, the best part of a dive bar is, "The dive bar is more than just a place to kick back and relax. It’s where we mark out life’s plans, celebrate its successes, and make memories to treasure. We make friends who become family and remember those who have left us behind."

With all that, you should get the picture. If you don't, you need to get to one of the places below and experience a great Quad Cities Dive Bar.

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And we need your help finding the best dive bars! Because we haven't updated our list since 2022. The average bar only lasts 2 years. So there is a good chance some of the below need to be taken off. But also, in 4 years, have some good dive bars opened?

When I think of dive bars, I think of something that is at least 10 years old. But maybe something has established itself since this list was first made in 2022.

If so, let us know! Reply on Facebook. Send us a message on the app. Email us—carrier pigeon. Whatever works for you, we'll see it and make sure the Quad Cities finds the best dive bars to find the best drinks, food, and friends.