I would say the Horse and Hound is a dive in disguise. The off track betting, the oversized bar and piano, these are all just distractions.
Underneath the rat packer exterior is a wonderful dive bar unlike any other around. The weekend poker tourneys are always a good time, and the food is bar food but they do it right.
It's dropped right next door to the Clubhouse, possibly my favorite venue to see shows around town, making the H and H (I think I'm going to switch to HoHo, though, thanks, Lauren) a perfect pre-concert meeting place to grab a beer and a bite on the way.