Survey ranks 2 Delaware dive bars among best in country for food

A new survey ranked two Delaware dive bars among the best in the country for food quality.

Christiana Pub in Christiana landed at No. 48 in the country, and Brown’s Wyoming Tavern in Wyoming came in at No. 56 in the country. The survey, conducted by Geek Nexus, asked 3,000 adults in November.

The pubs land on this list for the quality of their affordable and delicious bar grub. Christiana Pub is a watering hole that offers handhelds like cheesesteaks, French dips and hamburgers. Outside of the food, the spot is known for its karaoke nights.

Brown’s Wyoming Tavern is a liquor store and a bar, a rarity in Delaware. The bar also has simple, high-quality bar fare. It has been operated by the same ownership family for over 60 years. Its menu features cheesesteaks, sandwiches, appetizers, hamburgers and more.

Nearby, Tattooed Mom on South Street in Philadelphia was No. 23 in the country. Two Baltimore bars, The Drive and The Horse You Came In On, landed at No. 113 and No. 116, respectively. Highland Tavern in Gloucester City, across the river from Philadelphia, came in at No. 67.

The dive bar with the best food was The Vortex in Atlanta. The rest of the top 10 were, in order:

• Rudy’s Bar and Grill, New York City
• Flora-Bama, Perdido Key, Florida
• Port of Call, New Orleans
• Triple Nickel Tavern, Colorado Springs, Colorado
• McSorley’s Old Ale House, New York City
• The Old Shillelagh, Detroit
• The Green Door Tavern, Chicago
• Dugout Cafe, Boston
• Checker Bar, Detroit

Shane Brennan covers New Castle County with a focus on Newark and surrounding communities. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@delawareonline.com. Follow @shanebrennan36 on X, formerly Twitter.