"Exactly what makes a dive bar is a matter of great debate. Whether there's graffiti in the bathroom stalls or a jukebox in a dimly lit corner, one universal quality is that a dive bar's character comes from age. So it might raise some eyebrows that a "pop-up dive bar" is coming to Alexandria in March, and running through the summer."
""because everybody has fond memories of that time in their life, whether you went to college or you didn't." Exactly what will end up in the imitation dive is still being worked out, but Blackburn says he plans to have an old jukebox, darts, and maybe a popcorn machine. The walls will be decked in sports and college memorabilia and neon signs."
Del Ray Dive will open as a temporary pop-up in Alexandria from March through the summer, produced by Del Ray's Pop Up Bar. The concept aims to evoke nostalgic, college-era dive-bar experiences with features like an old jukebox, darts, a possible popcorn machine, sports and college memorabilia, neon signs, and dollar bills stapled to the ceiling. One area will serve as a micro-theme museum honoring local dive bars. Comfort bar foods will include wings, nachos, mozzarella sticks, and burgers. The owner acknowledges potential authenticity critiques but intends a fun, fondly remembered atmosphere.
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