Dive Bars

Ruski's in Portland is a neighborhood gem that perfectly defines what makes a great dive. It's a true icon that we hope will last forever.

I get a kick out of the times I learn about a new dive bar in my area that I had no idea existed. Here's a few of the most elite dive bars around the Portland area that are staples to the people that know about them.

Here are 15 places that Portlanders think are worth checking out if you're in your later 30's, according to the Portland, Maine, Facebook group.

Ruski's is a neighborhood gem that perfectly defines a great dive.

If you think you’re at the wrong place, then you’re at the right place.

All across the state of Maine are neighborhood restaurants and bars that people would refer to as "dives". Sometimes that tag creates the illusion that they're not a place you'd want to go...but we think the exact opposite. Dives are places where the food often tastes just right, the drinks are often cheap or made stiff and there's always conversation that you can jump into...