No matter where you live in the country, from the biggest coastal towns to a small town in Wyoming, we believe everyone can appreciate an unglamorous drinking atmosphere with cheap booze and quirky wall decor — so we sought out the best dive bars.

These places aren’t necessarily the filthiest or the roughest, but they offer some very, very important things: cold beer, friendly folks and a getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can walk in happy or with a big ol’ frown on your face, slouch on a stool and drink Bud Light from the bottle without anyone asking questions. They’re the best dive bars in every state.