Gen Z rejects trendy nightlife, flocks to their own 'Cheers' for cheap drinks and real connection

After years of chasing hard-to-get reservations and trendy TikTok foods and drinks, Gen Z is making dive bars cool again.

Young adults born between 1997 and 2012 are embracing becoming regulars at local spots like it's 1995 — echoing the vibes of "Friends" and "Cheers" as they seek real-world connection, better deals and laid-back atmospheres, Business Insider recently reported.

Industry insiders tell Fox News Digital they're seeing the trend play out across their own businesses.

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