Shotski's

This is a proper neighborhood dive, not a themed one — 4.2 stars' worth of regulars, well-kept pool tables, darts, and a Thursday karaoke crowd that actually shows up. Go if you want cheap games, a friendly bartender, and a lived-in room to kill a few hours in; the wings with the namesake sauce are the food order that matters. Skip it if you need craft cocktails, a non-smoking room, or anything resembling a scene — this is a play-pool-and-drink-beer kind of place, and it's honest about that.

Thursday night for karaoke — it's the one evening the room reliably fills and the dive-bar energy peaks without the holiday-weekend crush. Get there before 9 to claim a pool table while games are still a dollar and the tables are open.

Order the wings tossed in the house Shotski's sauce and ask the bartender about the off-menu snacks — the kitchen keeps a few things that never make it onto the printed list.

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