"Now, however, a dive implies the kind of no-frills, incandescently-lit, happy hour staple enjoyed by young professionals and old barflies alike. It means somewhere you'll get a cold beer, a sporting event on T.V. (no matter how obscure), and conversation with good bartenders who don't pretend to know any shirt-gartered mixological mastery. They'll make you a Negroni, sure. But there's a very slight chance you'll be looked at askance."
"This Bay Ridge staple is that most modern Brooklyn of all things: a kid-friendly dive bar. Located in a repurposed firehouse, it even contains a restored vintage firetruck that children are allowed to sit in and pretend to drive. It also has a stellar kitchen that puts out pasta dishes just as well as chicken tenders and burgers. Behind the bar, cold domestic bottles and very good Guinness vie for space with an immense collection of first responder patches."
Modern dive bars are defined by no-frills service, bright incandescent lighting, affordable drinks, televised sports, and unpretentious bartenders who favor conversation over complex cocktails. The term originally described grimy establishments with sticky floors, unreliable draft lines, and pervasive cigarette smoke, but has been reclaimed to mean welcoming neighborhood staples for young professionals and longtime regulars. Brooklyn hosts many examples across its boroughs. The Salty Dog in Bay Ridge exemplifies the trend: a repurposed firehouse with a vintage firetruck for children, a strong kitchen serving comfort food, a wide beer selection including Guinness, and a large collection of first responder patches.
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