Considering the neighborhood, Inwood Tavern definitely counts as a dive. As the oldest continually open bar in Dallas, this comfortable haunt is perfect for swigging cheap wells from red plastic cups, drunkenly belting Celine Dion on karaoke nights, and ice cold beer. Definitely plan to show up for Sunday Funday, when the wells are $2.50 and the mimosas are flowing all damn day.

Milo's has been a staple in repertoire of every SMU drinker since the 70s. Dingy, cheap, and welcoming, Milo's is the antithesis of an SMU frat star (though the polo wearing man children do occasionally make an appearance). We both recommend and do not recommend getting pickle back shots and a pitcher of beer.

Feel like playing hooky from work? This Lakewood "neighborhood blues bar" opens at 7 a.m. The bar is partially held together with duct tape and the bathrooms are pretty sketchy, but you don't come to The Goat for the atmosphere--you come for the amazing live blues and the friendly regulars. Sunday night karaoke is legendary.

This Lakewood stalwart has a great jukebox, a fireplace, kick-ass Vietnamese eats, and strangely enough, has a never-ending rotation of 80's movies playing (on VHS, of course).

Where else besides The Grapevine can you play basketball with drag queens while drinking Everclear bellinis? This dark and slightly dingy Maple Avenue bar is known for its cheap drinks and diverse crowd, and the jukebox never disappoints.

This Deep Ellum biker bar is a Dallas institution. It's dark as hell, the drinks are strong, the regulars are surprisingly friendly, and the burgers are great -- maybe leave the chinos and boat shoes at home, though.

Adair's is Sharpie-graffitied within an inch of its life. Pop in to this Deep Ellum haunt located next door to pizza legend Cane Rosso to leave your mark while waiting for a juicy backyard-style burger. Live music happens nightly, and it could be anything from punk to country.

Just south of Downtown, Lee Harvey's huge gravel yard with fire pits and picnic benches make it the perfect place to get cozy with cheap canned beer on a chilly night. The inside is covered in wood paneling and most of the vinyl booths inside are pretty busted, but the burgers are killer and there's live music on the weekends.