Some of most interesting and meaningful conversations take place in a dark corner of your local dive bar over a cold brew.

This week’s Best of Atlanta poll wants to know where everybody knows your name (or at least it feels that way).

We want to know which dive bars put the glamour to the side and bring the sense of comfort and good times you need with the perfect drink.

Do some research and spend an evening at these five quintessential Atlanta dive bars.

Are you a part of the in-crowd? Then you might already know about these four speakeasies with secret rooms.

Hit up these DeKalb hot spots for happy hour deals and steals on your favorite drinks and bites.

If you'd like to submit a write-in nominee for best dive bar, please email your pick to stephanie.toone@ajc.com.

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