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Virginia Beach's top 5 dive bars to visit now

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Published on July 08, 2019
Virginia Beach's top 5 dive bars to visit nowLynnhaven Pub | Photo: J David H./Yelp

Looking to try the top dive bars around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top dive bars in Virginia Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to achieve your dreams.

1. Lynnhaven Pub

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Topping the list is Lynnhaven Pub. Located at 2236 W. Great Neck Road in Lynnhaven Shores, the dive bar and pub, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated dive bar in Virginia Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 47 reviews on Yelp.

2. Margarita Grill

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Next up is Great Neck's Margarita Grill, situated at 2340 Virginia Beach Blvd. With four stars out of 64 reviews on Yelp, the dive bar, Mexican and Tex-Mex spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Judy's Pub & Eatery

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Great Neck's Judys Pub & Eatery, located at 315 N. Great Neck Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the dive bar and traditional American spot 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews.

4. Inland Reef

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Inland Reef, a dive bar and traditional American spot, is another go-to, with four stars out of 23 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1949 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 1588 to see for yourself.

5. Mel's Place

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Over in Salem, check out Mel's Place, which has earned four stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp. You can find the dive bar and sports bar, which offers sandwiches and more, at 5020 Ferrell Parkway.


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