17 Dive Bar Photos That Evoke Nostalgic Memories

If your parents were anything like mine, they spent most of your childhood in a bar. It's not a bad thing, though. I turned out just fine, and now I write for eBaum's World.

Growing up, my family's favorite spots were 'Bachelor's' for Taco Tuesdays and 'All Stars' for wing nights. I learned about music from flipping through jukebox albums, like discovering Tom Petty. It wasn't always glamorous, but it was my childhood.

Thinking about dive bars brings back a unique sense of nostalgia. As a kid, I had no business being there, but my sister and I made the most of it. We'd ask for quarters to play games or draw on the back of menus with crayons.

Back then, smoking in bars was normal, and our town had more bars than churches. This is a tribute to all the misfits who knew every bartender's name and understood what a poker run was by age 10.

The 17 Dive Bar Pics That Trigger Some Very Specific Nostalgia capture the essence of those memories perfectly. Each photo tells a story of a time when dive bars were more than just places to drink – they were a part of growing up and finding your place in the world.