Hi-Dive

This is a funky little dive bar on South Broadway that hosts local and traveling bands. We saw Summer Dean here recently and bought tickets ahead of time online. It's mostly standing room for shows, save for one or two small high top tables near the bar. Drinks are good and they have a decent cocktail list. I ordered a drink that had Jones Family gin. We came on a cold night, and it was chilly inside, so I'd suggest to dress warmly in the winter. Cash and card are accepted at the bar, and there is an ATM machine if needed. The restrooms are what you'd expect for a dive bar, so keep that in mind! Overall a cool place to see local shows and smaller travel acts.

In the words of the late, great James Baldwin, "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but NOTHING can be changed until it is faced."It was a quiet snowy Tuesday night in 2023 when I found myself strolling down Broadway, listening to "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" by musical genius's Bachman-Turner Overdrive on a yellow Sony discman, and I wanted to CHANGE, so I found myself FACING the warm and welcoming Hi-Dive...I opened the door, and a wave of euphoria filled my body as I stepped into what surely was to be a life-changing experience. I was here to get absolutely shwasted, and ignore my outstanding credit card bills, my child-support payments, and the concerning mole growing larger on my lower back...I came to the right place. The warm glow of the bar lights were like a hug from several senior citizens at bingo-night, and the ACTUAL hug from the bartender was just what I needed, as they whispered "you're home sweet prince" into my ear, and then gave me a soft peck on the cheek. (I offered my Burt's Bees chapstick (TM), as their lips were VERY VERY chapped - but I don't judge). Anyway, I ordered 3 chocolate martinis, and was pleasantly served a High Life and a shot of Jameson (you win THIS time, barkeep)...I pounded both and ordered another. The great documentary "Big Trouble in Little China" was on the TV, which made me feel right at home, as I absolutely crushed another round of drinks...Immediately I realized that their slogan "When you're here, you're family" was NOT a joke! Because I exchanged my hotmail address with every single other bar patron...We talked of family, of politics, of lost loves...we considered opening a pottery business together, and I puked in the urinal (ahhhh, to finally be home)...After about 16 rounds, and a heated argument with the photographer (he only took 4 pictures of my WORST angles), I decided it was time to leave. But as I stepped to the door in my grey velcro New Balances, lightly stained with vomit, I realized...I HAD changed. For the better...and maybe, just maybe, I WILL start that pottery business after all. I winked at the bartender, they winked back...I did finger-guns, they did finger-guns...I changed the CD in my discman to play "Two Princes" by Spin Doctors...and I strolled back out into the snow..It was now Wednesday, I had to be at court in just a few hours..and friends...it has made all the difference...Oh yeah, they have a stage too.

Love this little venue! It is a great intimate place to see a band. The service and door staff is friendly! Drinks were good.

Any negative reviews are because expectations were too high. I HATE that, and THAT is why I write reviews. Looking for a white table cloth and people with botox? Not here. Looking for fun pool, live music, cool staff, and a good time? Go here. I am a pool player, and like when I find straight sticks. I felt like they just bought sticks. Alex was awesome behind the bar (don't tell him that he looks like Mr. Bell, Widespread Panic fans (he does but doesn't dig the band)), and he ID'd all of us. Efficient, fun, and didn't ruin our Golden Girl bday fun. REALLY enjoyed this place. Can't wait to go back and experience the live music that apparently happens every night. Definitely recommend and see you there.

Best little dive to see live music- been waiting to see Sweeping Promises and with such an intimate space, got to meet the band members who were incredibly sweet- awesome venue, sick band and great sound!

My friend celebrated his birthday here. We just had drinks and food. The band was so cool and creating a good vibe. Nice music! Making me vibe in. The staff were friendly too. Good space inside and gets crowded in night time. We had great time there.

Hi Dive is an awesome dive bar that I stumbled upon thanks to my favorite band coming through town. I was a little surprised by the size of the venue, but it is what it is. Drink prices are decent and they have a good selection of beers, mixed drinks and seltzers. The sound quality was great for all three bands, and there was enough air flow to not make the space hot and sweaty! As of 2/2022 - had to show photo ID and vax card. No biggie! The only downfall were the bathrooms.. small and falling apart and really not much privacy. I also did not like that "tickets at will call" were not actual hard tickets. I was unable to bring my plus one and because I didn't have a hard ticket to see if someone outside the venue was looking to get into the sold out show, I had to eat the costs. Hopefully someone got in on my extra ticket..

A great local dive and music venue. Nothing more, nothing less. It's not trying to be anything more than it actually is. And that's why this place rocks.$10. Cash. At the door. You've been warned.The little abode on S. Broadway books local bands galore. It's a great opportunity to watch live music on the cheap, while discovering a band you probably wouldn't have heard of before.We came here this past Friday to see a local band we really like, Star Garbage (formally known as Babe Grenade). They played a great set, then the bands Honey Blazer and Space In Time performed. Overall, good sound and an eager audience made for a really fun night.$10 for three local bands? Count me in. Cheap drinks and a lively atmosphere make the experience all the more enjoyable. Wouldn't be surprised if large acts played here back in the day before catching their big break.

Stopped in last night to see Los mocochetes and Shemarr Allen. The Hi-Dive is the quintessential dive bar with live music. Everything is appropriately dark and dingy. The drinks are cheap, the music is loud and the vibe is old school. The bartenders are attentive and keep it flowing. The crowd changes depending on who's playing but it's usually a bit of an eclectic mix which is just how I like it.

As somebody who knows bars very well, not impressed. Very hipster high prestige vibes which makes the experience very annoying.