In their defense, they provided some specific details that help to paint a very clear picture of the scene. You get very different rumors at "a beer bar in the pnw" vs. "wine bar in California" vs. "martini bar in Toronto" vs. "dive bar in Chicago" (that one also has the entrance to the Thieves Guild)
That latter kind in Minneapolis is especially niche as the foyer is a two-part locked and obfuscated affair that only allows a single entrant at a time. While the rest of the group waits in the initial enclosure, each individual in turn is allowed to progress into the second section, and there is given a mystery task to complete before being allowed into the bar/guild's interior.
edit: maybe unrelated, but how the fuck did I earn a downvote in less than 60 seconds since I posted this? reddit's leaking assclowns again.
Probably meant a dive bar, or generally just a spot where most people are drinking beer, as opposed to a liquor bar where most people are drinking mixed drinks. They have distinct atmospheres.
Or you’re just inferring a lot from what is clearly not very much. And for real, are you trying to educate people on what a dive bar is? You do know that dive bars serve liquor too, right?