Views: 6,488 The term “dive bar” originated in the United States in the 1880s and was initially used as a derogatory term. It referred to drinking establishments often located in basements or below street level, where patrons would “dive” down into the venue. These bars were often associated with being disreputable, rowdy, or seedy, catering to working-class … Continue reading There’s a lot of History in These 100+ Jersey Dive Bars