Frankly I probably would too. But bars are good if no one wants to host though. Also if you're into chatting with strangers they can be good for that. Dive bars are good if you want the bar experience for cheaper and/or don't want to dress up fancy. I generally just feel more comfortable in dive bars, the closest to a casual hangout experience as if you're hanging in a friend's living room without actually hanging out in a friend's living room.