It’s dirty and grimy and sometimes feels a little dangerous, but that’s all part of the grungy charm of this cash-only dive. Known as Bar Bar thanks to the triangular neon sign outside, the downtown holdout nearly went under when it had to put a pause on live music because of licensing issues in 2022, but now the bands are back — along with the late-night crowds that include an assortment of regulars, artists, hipsters, transients and rockers. The drinks are stiff, the bathrooms awful and the atmosphere beyond compare.
- Price: $
- Hours: Monday 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tuesday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Wednesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-2 a.m.
- Alcohol: Full bar
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Parking: Metered