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Dive Bars in Connecticut

22 of the 574 bars we track in Connecticut have a dive-bar feel. Full listings for every city are on the Connecticut page.

22bars
22cities
574bars statewide

A dive bar is an unpretentious neighborhood bar, usually with simple decor, low-key service and a loyal local crowd. People look for one when they want an easygoing night out. Every bar here has dive in its name or business category.

Coventry 1

  1. Michael's Penalty Box

    11 Daly Rd, Coventry, CT 06238

    Dive bar
    Call Website

Danbury 1

  1. Uncle Al's Cafe

    26 Thorpe St, Danbury, CT 06810

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Danbury

Darien 1

  1. Chéz Ernie's Cafe

    25 Tokeneke Rd, Darien, CT 06820

    Dive bar
    Call

Groton 1

  1. Dive bar

    15 Water St, Groton, CT 06355

    Dive bar
    All Groton

Hartford 1

  1. Pigs Eye Pub

    356 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103-2003

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Hartford

Middlefield 1

  1. Rovers Lodge Cafe

    227 Baileyville Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455

    Dive bar
    Call

Milford 1

  1. Beachcomber Restaurant

    92 Melba St, Milford, CT 06460

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Milford

Montville 1

  1. Turnpike Cafe

    1048 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Montville, CT 06382

    Dive bar
    Call All Montville

New Britain 1

  1. Reno's Cafe

    53 Pleasant St, New Britain, CT 06051-2711

    Dive bar
    Call All New Britain

New London 1

  1. Bank street

    36 Bank St, New London, CT 06320

    Dive bar
    Call All New London

Old Saybrook 1

  1. Monkey Farm

    571 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Old Saybrook

Plantsville 1

  1. Hyde Away Cafe

    115 W Main St, Plantsville, CT 06479-1129

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Plantsville

Portland 1

  1. Portland Restaurant

    188 Main St, Portland, CT 06480

    Dive bar
    Call All Portland

Shelton 1

  1. Cuppy's Cafe

    366 Coram Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Shelton

Stamford 1

  1. Julius

    777 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06901

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Stamford

Suffield 1

  1. Shamrock Cafe

    1117 East Street S, Suffield, CT 06078

    Dive bar
    Call Website

Tolland 1

  1. Tavern House Grill

    200 Merrow Rd, Tolland, CT 06084

    Dive barBar & grillTavern
    Call All Tolland

Torrington 1

  1. Dawn's Getaway Cafe

    24 Winsted Rd, Torrington, CT 06790

    Dive bar
    Call All Torrington

Wallingford 1

  1. Lenny's Cafe

    64 Center St, Wallingford, CT 06492-4112

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Wallingford

Waterbury 1

  1. Brass Tacs Cafe

    175 Freight St #2, Waterbury, CT 06702

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Waterbury

Watertown 1

  1. Horatio's Bar

    1073 Main St #2916, Watertown, CT 06795

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Watertown

Woodbury 1

  1. City Hall

    506 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798

    Dive bar
    Call All Woodbury
Bring a way to pay. Some small bars prefer cash or have limited card options, so ask before you order.

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Good to know

What makes a bar a dive bar?

There is no strict rule, but dive bars are generally casual, worn-in and local, with a simple drink list. The label is often a compliment from regulars.

Are dive bars 21+?

Bars that serve alcohol generally require guests to be 21 or older, but policies vary by venue, so check the bar's age policy.