The dive bar that I used to frequent, but do so less because I have less time, was a favorite because they had great prices on drinks depending on the day of the week so you'd be able to try new things for less. It was also the one bar that I wouldn't find my students at since it was mostly populated with 30+ year olds and blasted punk, metal, and experimental hip-hop depending on who was behind the counter. It also had several pool tables and a shuffle board table. It was nice because I'd run into people from around town there because it's just where people over 25 congregate. They also have an open mic night, which brings in some interesting acts.