In a world of rising rents and changing tastes, the once-familiar townie or dive bars provide a sense of community and belonging absent in many modern venues.
Sean Lyon from Eagle Brook Saloon emphasized that these bars are enduring institutions, intertwined with their surrounding communities, adapting as those communities evolve.
According to journalist Luke O'Neil, the term 'dive bar' has become pejorative, but these local watering holes remain vital for connection amidst change.
O'Neil noted that while many bars are closing, especially in Boston, there remains an enduring spirit amongst smaller towns and suburbs.
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