Dive bars are hidden gems — Here are the best in NJ

Every county and almost every town across New Jersey has a go-to watering hole, right?

Yesterday I headed to Atlantic City for a meeting and we picked a place called the Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall. Makes sense as it sits on Tennessee Avenue.

The place was fantastic. I don't often eat at meetings but the waitress Lindsay brought us a hot soft pretzel to share with mustard and beer cheese sauce. Outstanding.

The place is old-school, with high-top tables and metal stools with a huge outside bar area. The outside was closed, of course, it was and will remain freezing for the next few weeks at least.

I'm looking forward to a return trip soon. We'll definitely be looking to host an event in the Spring and Summer at this great discovery.

It's not really fair to call it a "dive" bar, but since Guy Fieri launched "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives", a "dive" can be a little more upscale than what you might think.

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Here are some other great local spots to check out. If you have one to add to our list, hit me up on the New Jersey 101.5 app!

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