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5 Best Dive Bars in the West Chester Area, According to Yelp

Check out this list of five the area's best off the grid dive bars, according to Yelp.

They may not smell the best, or be the cleanest, or have a wide variety of food options, but for some, dive bars are the only choice. While there is no set definition, dives can distinguish themselves in many ways: cheap drinks, a good pool table with a competitive atmosphere, a sense of local, if provincial, camaraderie.

Here are the top five rated dive bars in the local area, according to Yelp reviews:

1. Jake’s Bar

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Not sure if the bar you're in is a dive bar? Here are a few sometimes-distinguishing characteristics:

* A crowd of locals

* Smoking is allowed

* Pool tables which are always occupied

* Cash only

* Grungy exterior/interior

Is your favorite here? Disagree with the Yelp ratings? Share your views in the comments.

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