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Best No-Frills Watering Hole
Big John’s Tavern
Readers Pick
The old-school corner dive bar wins again. Whatever curious frills currently adorn the ceilings and walls sure led fascinating lives years ago.
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Big John's Tavern
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251 East Bay St.
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(843) 723-DIVE
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251 East Bay St.
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