"Stepping into a dive bar can become either a disastrous choice better forgotten or a platform for an evening you never want to forget. This gamble is part of the appeal of such establishments. Whether you're looking for no-frills booze or a cheap pint to wash away the day, some of the best dive bars in every state offer the drinks and the ambiance that contribute to stories you might want to retell."
"Since 1994, owner Dave Clements has made sure Snake and Jake's opens at 7 p.m. every day, particularly on Christmas. The advertised Christmas club lounge has seen the likes of Anthony Bourdain, George Clooney, and Trent Reznor beneath its tin-metal roof, and plenty of cans of Schlitz have been cracked open. Though you may not come here to order certain cocktails, chilly beers and shots are reliable choices."
"Stories surrounding patrons' experiences have contributed to the fame of this humble establishment. One visitor recalled watching a customer down King Cake, while others shared encounters with various creatures who made homes in the ceiling. "You really have to have a certain sense of humor about life to put up with some of the stuff that goes on in here," Clements admitted in Vice."
Snake and Jake's is an uptown New Orleans dive bar run by owner Dave Clements that opens at 7 p.m. daily and often stays open into the morning, especially on Christmas. The venue features Christmas-club lights and a tin-metal roof and has hosted celebrities alongside regulars. The bar emphasizes no-frills booze: chilly beers, shots, and cans of Schlitz are common. Patrons recount quirky incidents such as someone downing a King Cake and creatures nesting in the ceiling. The atmosphere blends neighborhood loyalty, nostalgia, unpredictability, and a raw, unapologetic identity that many patrons embrace.
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