Dively’s Tavern

Great drinks and great bartenders. Jam night on Wednesday is always packed and full of some of the best musicians in the area.

I’ve been coming here off and on for a couple year and it is one of those bars that just feels comfortable and like home.
They have an ATM inside with a $ 2 surcharge and an electronic jukebox that has a good selection of popular and obscure hits.
I’ve only gotten wings here and they were quite good and cheap. The selection of liquor here ranges from Vladimir and other bottom shelves to expensive liquors that my broke self cannot afford. The beers on tap and available are similar and are available in bottles or in a chilled glass.
This place’s schedule is a bit odd in that they are generally packed during the week and a little empty on weekends.
Lee, the owner, resembles a sea captain in looks and demeanor and is a real great guy to shoot the shit with. Brian is the bartender I am most familiar with and he’s a great guy with a good sense of humor and a willingness to hand you the black book and make you a goofy drink if it isn’t too packed inside.

From 1980 to 1985, I was a «fixture» here! I lived in an apartment straight across Derby Street, «within crawling distance» I always liked to say! Loved this place, and miss it like crazy! I miss Esther during the day, and Mrs. Dively cooking up her wonderful hamburgers in her little household, electric skillet back in the kitchen! And Joe!!! What a great guy!!! So many beers you served me over the years! And I remember you had a thing for Vanna White! Ha! And the late night poker games where I ALWAYS lost! And I was so honored when you asked me to make that stained glass window above the doorway between the bar and dining room! I wonder if it’s still there? I remember the Korean lady that worked there for abou a week, who sold my friend and I «genuine Lolex (Rolex) watches for $ 20 a piece! And they were genuine Lolex! They worked, even though the diamonds fell off of my friends watch face within a week… and he wanted a refund! Ha! I remember the little sign out front that always gave me a chuckle… «We Specialize In Hamburgs!» You certainly do! I miss you all, I love you all, and one day, I shall return!