The Cheyenne Dive Bar Test

An expert from Thrillist.com claims the term 'dive bar' is overused. So much so that they came up with a list of criteria for what makes a place a 'dive bar.' It's called Signs You're Not A Dive Bar.

According to Thrillist, here's how you spot a fake dive bar:

• No duct tape in the booths
• An extensive food menu
• Wifi
• They sell souvenir shirts
• The bathroom is comfortable
• The bartender is extremely welcoming
• Nobody stares you down when you enter
• The glassware and decor matches
• The lighting's great
• There's a great beer selection (AKA a fancy beer selection)

So this just begs for a test of Cheyenne bars - which are - and are not - dives.

(And hey, this is in no way scientific-based research, just the opinion of some guy based on some internet article, for fun)

• The Crown Bar - Absolutely a dive. Always look over your shoulder in the bathroom.
• Stanfords - Not a dive. It looks like a flea market on acid, but not divey.
• Scooter's Scoreboard's - Dive. Great Bloody Mary's.
• Alf's Pub - Almost a dive, but the restrooms and patio are too nice.
• Redwood Lounge - Dive.
• Four Winds - Dive.
• Cadillac Ranch - Not a dive. Dives serve real shots; not fancy shooters.
• Peppermill - Neighborhood bar, not fancy, but not a dive.