The one thing, above all else, that defines a dive bar is a lack of pretentiousness. It's not just about cheap pricing. It's also not about a no-frills menu. And nor is it all about dingy interiors. A dive bar, instead, is about that waiter who shoves your drink in front of you without any needless exchange of pleasantries.

It's about the group of men sitting at the next table drinking hard liquor mixed with water, huddled together in conversation while munching on chakna. And, crucially, it's about feeling a sense of belonging in an establishment that passes no judgment on the clothes you wear, the company you keep, or the type of booze you ask for. The equation, in fact, is simple - drink and eat to your heart's content, but then vacate the table for the next patron.