demandalicious

the l'il pub is one of the skeeviest bars that i've ever had the pleasure of getting drunk in. another "interesting" spot is in a basement on the corner of vermont and L NW. the name is escaping me at the moment. i am not sure if it should be classified as a dive per-se, but it's definitely got a lot of character - in a comfy leather chair, wood paneling, surly waitress kind of a way. they have great open faced reubens too!

not only my favorite dive, but my favorite bar - hands down - is the townhouse tavern. i also enjoy chief ikes or the raven (early in the week). pollys is great when it's not super hot outside. i've noticed that in the summer, the space takes on a wierd (not in a good way) odor and there are often gnats flying around. i do have to say that their bloody marys are some of the best i've ever had though. my opinion about the saloon on U St is that there is nothing divey about $9 belgian beers. i think that it's a great spot - but more along the lines of a local/neighborhood watering hole than a place for cheap drinks and chainsmoking. i also used to really like mickeys patio on 8th street SE but i heard that they were recently shut down?? they served gallo out of a jug - which may reach beyond the "dive" category and border on trashy - but their burgers were delicious!