There’s something comforting about a no-frills dive bar. Perhaps because there are no expectations; simply come as you are. The often unmarked, nondescript watering holes serve as a place to get away from it all while enjoying a cold one — or to enjoy the familiar face of the person behind the bar. Food? Don’t count on it, but there are a few spots in the Triangle that dial up the game with damn good hot dogs and the ability to ring a well-known pizza joint via a faux red phone for delivery. There’s also a solid music scene intertwined and a new dive bar with a slide (with a no drinking while sliding rule).
In search of your neighborhood dive bar? Check out these 10 vetted options throughout the Triangle so you can find your own version of Cheers.
Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; the latest data about the delta variant indicates that it may pose a low-to-moderate risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.
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