They likely aren’t fancy or pricey, and they attract a loyal clientele because of that.

Dive bars are the neighborhood joints that serve "cheap beer, standard liquor and mixed drinks whose names are also a list of their own ingredients."

When you’re looking to have a good time with friends without feeling the need to put on airs, where do you go?

» Check out some of Atlanta's iconic dive bars

» 4 of Atlanta's best speakeasies with secret rooms

This week’s Best of Atlanta poll wants to know: What is the best dive bar in the Atlanta area?

» Where to go to plunge into Atlanta's dive bar culture

Don't see your favorite watering hole on our list? Submit a write-in nominee by emailing your pick to nancy.clanton@ajc.com. If enough people suggest your favorite, we'll add it to our poll.

Looking for more things to do this fall? Check out some of our Best of Atlanta winners for ideas:

» Best bowling venue

» Best family attraction in metro Atlanta

» Best movie theater in Atlanta

» Best tourist attraction in Atlanta

» This is best music festival in Atlanta

» Best late-night spot

Check out all the Best of Atlanta winners so far at ajc.com.

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