Dive Bar #1

Jimbo’s Pub

Nestled in the heart of Dania’s nothing district on Dixie Highway, this whistle-wetter is quite internally adorned, despite its outward appearance. The inside is festooned with a Valentine’s tree (no affiliation with Christmas), video poker, an 18-inch screen TV, and a sideways mattress (I don’t know, and I don’t want to know). Jimbo’s seems to have some sort of partnership with Budweiser, or so the abundant advertisements throughout the bar will have you think. More likely though, one of the bartenders has a penchant for Dale Jr.

Speaking of bartenders, the on-duty attendant this weekday afternoon had a lot going on. He and his award-winning belly were truly entertainers. During our 1-beer, 30-minute session at this bar, our bartender doubled our alcoholic intake. I suppose drinking goes quickly when you’re getting your 3-D glasses ready for the series premiere of Chuck.

The other three patrons were quite friendly. They consisted of a chain-smoking couple who were rather feisty with each other, as well as a beaten down 40-something dude who opened the lines of communication with us by pointing out Barack Obama’s poor public speaking skills. Despite that, the overall atmospheric comfort level in this dive was higher than anticipated.

Physical Oddness Level: 4/10

Cultural Oddness Level: 6/10

Price of a bottle of domestic: $2

Chance of Returning Again in Life: 18%