The dive bar to end all dive bars, and I love it. I had driven past this tiny little bar off the tail end of Main street in Jamestown before you get to the new Jamestown Parkway so many times, and just never stopped in. Wasn't sure if it would be my scene or not, but I had a couple friends invite me out there and we had the best time.
It was a karaoke night on a Saturday, and though most people probably wouldn't place me as a karaoke lover, I am. Also, I figure how rough can this place be if they like a good sing-a-long night? Well, you walk in, and you're immediately 100% certain that this is a dive bar. A single pool table, in pretty good shape overall, but sometimes it doesn't return the cue ball, so you're given the keys in case you need them. There's probably 6 or 7 4-top tables around, mixed seating types, and some bar seats. There's a deck out back for smoke breaks, and the walls are covered in all sorts of things that you might expect in a roadside dive like flags and license plates.
The bar is cash only, but a little cash goes a long way here. Drinks are cheap, especially given what you might expect on a night out these days. Domestic beers are still in the 3 range. My kind of place. They also had Michelob Amberbock! I thought they didn't make the stuff anymore, but honestly, it used to be my favorite cheap beer way back. I spent the night drinking them, and was content.
Karaoke was lively, and everyone was a good sport. There were some pretty good singers! Even when someone may not have been that great, everyone applauded and was supportive. The DJ hosting was very encouraging, and made us feel welcome as newcomers. Songs like friends in low places were appropriately sung-along with, and it was just a general good time.
DIVE BAR cannot be more emphasized here.It's not modern or chic, it's a little dingy and smells of smoke from by-gone days, the bathroom is as tiny as it can be. But if you want cheap drinks and a good time while not minding those things, you'll enjoy it. read more