The Barrel, Los Angeles

If the sawdust on the floor doesn’t scream dive, perhaps the smell of stale beer choking this Valley watering hole will. Karaoke night always brings a good crowd but this tiny spot fills up fast on most nights. Shuffleboard and darts keep buds bonding, but it’s the friendliness of the trucker-esque and 20-something crowd that makes this a great spot for meeting new people.