You won't find shiny new taps and trendy new foods at a dive bar. What you will find is an ageless atmosphere, domestic draft beer and good conversation.

So with that in mind, we scoured the state for some of the best dive bars. We turned to Yelp reviews to find some of the top places in cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Bethlehem, Scranton and Harrisburg.

Some are rough-around the edges, other a bit more hip.

We know we haven't covered every favorite dive bar that calls the Keystone State home. So tell us, did your favorite bar make the list?

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Dirty Franks

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347 S 13th St., Philadelphia

One customer said: "Enjoyed my first visit to Dirty Franks! As noted, it's a great dive bar that is cash only! They've got a great decor of ornaments, photos, and writings that make this place a unique "historical" stop in the Philly area. They have a few off-the-menu specials that came per a recommendation from the doorman, so I would definitely suggest that you ask for tips if it's your first time!"

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Bob & Barbara's

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1509 South St, Philadelphia

One customer said: "Bob & Barbara's feels like a mix between a dive bar and a New Orleans jazz bar. Everyone, and I mean everyone, seems to be having a great time! Young and old alike are shake-shake-shaking on the dance floor to the great live jazz.



It doesn't hurt that the drinks are soooo cheap (though cash only just FYI). One of my friends was in the mood for picklebacks (whiskey shot followed by pickle juice if you haven't had it; trust me, it does the trick and it totally cuts through the harshness of any whiskey), and it was $3 a shot!!



Fun place filled with fun-loving people. Will definitely be back :)"

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The Dive Bar

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947 E. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia

One customer said: "This is the ultimate dive bar. Friendly service, good music, cheap booze, and easy to make conversation with other patrons. They have a freezer full of hot pockets, uncrustables, and burgers to serve or you can bring your own food. Most importantly, it's dog friendly! What's a bar without the company of man's best friend? I didn't check out the upper levels but the chalkboard at the entrance said the second floor was a smoking room and third floor a game room with a pool table and darts."

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Pints Bar & Grill

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25 S. 4th St., Harrisburg

One customer said: "Awesome environment with an even better staff. Open to conversations and extremely polite. I had the NY strip steak and a few drinks while waiting for my train (very close to Amtrak station!) and I was wishing my train was later so I could watch the Steelers game. Definitely recommend for locals and tourists alike."

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Paxtang Grill

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3323 Derry St., Paxtang

One customer said: "This place is a gem. I have been going since I was a kid. As an adult, I appreciate the diverse beer selection and well priced meals. This establishment has ample parking around back with an entrance at both the front and rear of the building. My favorite item on the menu is the Mediterranean Salad. The salad is basically a Greek salad, but can be ordered with really good salmon, chicken, steak or shrimp for a small up-charge."

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Corvette Grille and Bar

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202 W. Main St., Annville

One customer said: "We were greeted as soon as we walked in and invited to sit wherever we liked. The food was was exquisite. It was cooked exactly how we liked. The wing sauce we chose to smother our fries was called the "bangin'" sauce, which was the perfect taste of spice followed by a comforting, savoring finish and was topped by parmesan finish making you want to lick your fingers.

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The hamburger was juicy, with an amazing BBQ sauce and the bacon added was excellent. The bartender was there exactly when we needed him. Overall a quality small town bar/restaurant which completely blew my expectations out of the water!"

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Dive Bar & Grill

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5147 Butler St., Pittsburgh, Lawrenceville

One customer said: "Best food you'll have at any bar, anywhere! This is the perfect bar for watching a game or getting a drink but then, boom, the food hits you by total surprise!! It borders on gourmet. Crazy good quesadillas, burgers, etc. but then also great risotto, Asian slaw, croquets.



There were some staffing issues in the past (it seemed like only ass holes worked here) but it seems to be better now.



Great draft list, nice pours, great music.



I wish they would turn the sound on for the games but that's it. I watched the Super Bowl here without sound but it wasn't the steelers, so I could get over it."

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Lefty's

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2021 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh (Strip District)

One customer said: "This is a great dive bar in the strip. Their Strong Island Iced Teas are no joke! I had two and was feeling GOOD.

The bartender, Double D, was one of the nicest and friendliest bartenders I've had in a long time. He made it a point to introduce himself and took very good care of us during our visit.

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If you enjoy dive bars, this is a great place to stop in and have a drink to escape the tourists crowding Penn Ave and buying "Yinz" t-shirts."

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Gooski's

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3117 Brereton St., Pittsburgh (Polish Hill)

One customer said: "Cheap food and drinks, good shows, friendly bartenders and patrons, what more could you ask for? And good, cheap shows. Be sure to order some pierogi before the kitchen closes.



Smoking is allowed here, which I'm not a huge fan of but I can deal. The biggest drawback for me is trying to wash the smokey smell out of my clothes afterwards.



This place to me still feels very blue collar, very old Pittsburgh. The city I've known it to be all my life. Where you can strike up conversation with strangers or friends of friends. There are a lot of places that change over time, and this is one of those bars that seems to always be the same.



The big booth up front is always my favorite place to sit. :)"

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Freddie's Bar & Grille

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222 E. Hamilton St., Allentown

One customer said: "Freddie's is the textbook definition of a dive bar. The drinks are cheap, the food is good and they still allow smoking.

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Everyone was friendly and the bartenders were fun. I especially got a kick out of the zip-line they use to send food orders back to the kitchen over the heads of the guys at the pool table."

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Joe's Tavern

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12 W. Broad St., Bethlehem

One customer said: "Just recently found the great dive bar in downtown Bethlehem. Good cheap drinks, friendly crowed and staff."

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Normandie Bar & Grill

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1225 Capouse Ave., Scranton

One customer said: "For decades the Normandie has been the choice destination for locals looking to drown their sorrows AND yuppies looking for a great spot to meet up to start and/or end their night of debauchery. As we all know, very few bars can pull this off successfully but the Normandie has been doing it for decades. How have they pulled this off?

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Without giving away too many of their secrets, I can tell you that a lot of their appeal has to do with friendly bartenders, 9,000 Bruce Springsteen songs in the jukebox, affordable Genesee beers, and the mysterious "Hot Bologna" in the jar for $0.25."

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Haggerty's Tavern

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421 N. Main Ave., Scranton

One customer said: "BEST WINGS IN THE CITY. What's even better though is fries with the white cheese. Mr. Gannon really knows how to work those friers. Best night life in Scranton. Their music selection is always so amazing."

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Jack's Pub

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1500 N. 10th St., Reading

One customer said: "Love this cute little dive bar!! Has an old school long board. Great beer prices and beautiful original bar."

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Little Oley Tavern

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2068 Farmington Ave., Boyertown

One customer said: "Cool little "dive bar". They always have really good food specials, and the regular menu prices are fantastic as well. The deck can get pretty crowded in the summer. If you want a laid back, don't want to be bothered afternoon or evening, it's a good place to go."

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Zeno's

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100 W. College Ave., State College

One customer said: "One of my favorite State College bars for over 40 years. It never fails to deliver - from great bartenders to great servers, and good food from upstairs. Kathlyn was fabulous as our server - very patient as we worked through some custom drink options - and she floated around the tables like a ballet dancer. Hope this bar will be around forever!"

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Sue Gleiter | sgleiter@pennlive.com

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