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Dive Bars, Saloons, Watering Holes, Speakeasies - Post Your Favorites

AlgiersAnnie

AlgiersAnnie

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Every town worth its weight has 'em. Post your favorites with a story or bit of history. I'll start.

Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon in Austin, TX occupies a building that is 101 years old and has served as a restaurant, gas station, and bar over its long history. It has become an institution, known for its cheap beer, live music, and friendly atmosphere. AND its weekly offering of Chicken **** Bingo (yup, it’s exactly what it sounds like – gotta love Texas culture).

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Not to be outdone by the Old Point Bar in Algiers, LA - one of New Orleans’ oldest, dating back to the 1840s (when saloons were usually described as "coffee houses" in the city directories). The current building opened as a dry goods store in 1905. It became Johnny's Bar in the '70s, and has remained one since. It has the distinct honor of being "the most filmed bar in New Orleans," appearing in "Ray," "The Expendables," "Green Lantern," "Contraband," and "Seeking Justice."

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Day drinking at the Milano Bar, Houston St., NYC. If you ever went to any live music on the east side, chances are at some point you probably dropped in here before or after.

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