Most people say they love dive bars.  That place where the locals are permanently fixed to bar stools.  A dark interior.  A sticky floor.  Lot's of wood.  Maybe a pool table and a jukebox.  Essentially Mo's Tavern come to life.  What I think people mean is they like neighborhood bars.  There's a big difference.  Neighborhood bars have friendly locals.  The bar has a kitchen that you are not afraid to order food from.  It's clean.  You don't worry about a fight breaking out.  If you want to see the distinction between a dive bar and a neighborhood bar, come to Manayunk.  One of the neighborhoods defining features is its bars.  There's one on every corner and they are all good for a beer. The list below separates the dives from the neighborhood bars and identifies the ones with the best food.
Cresson Inn
​East End Tavern
Union Tap House
Luckys Last Chance
Hilltown Tavern
Old Eagle Tavern
Henry James / Murphys Tavern
Tavern on Ridge
Ugly Moose / Dekes BBQ
Dawson Street Pub
Pitchers Pub
JD McGillicuddys
Throwbacks
Castle Roxx
CJ & Ecks
Manayunk Tavern
East End Tavern
Cresson Inn
Cranky Joes
Billy Murphys Irish Saloon
Franklins
Falls Taproom