Heh.... He asked for bars....
Ok....
Stouts on 33rd between 7th and 8th.... Its on the North Side of the Manhattan Mall... I will probably be there before the Buffett concert tomorrow night.
If you go South on 7th avenue (street numbers decrease) there are a slew of bars near Penn Station. Mustang Sallys et all.
If you know your city... 8th avenue bars in the 40's past port authority. They are all in the area.
Side note for people spending the day... hit the subway and go downtown to West 4th. Around there you will find a lot of fun bars. Down the Hatch and Off the Wagon have the best wings in the city. They are sponsored by Atomic Wings. Going there before the Yankee game Wednesday. (My day is done at 3) (Supposed to be there tonight but had to get some things done at the last minute
) Also around the corner you have the best record store in the city... Bleeker Street Records.
When looking for cheap beer never forget the Penn Station magazine stands. $3 for a 16oz bud is not bad. HOWEVER keep the following in mind.
You may drink on the Long Island Railroad. If any of you are getting hotels out on the island or are using it. You MAY NOT DRINK ON THE SUBWAY. EVEN IF IT IS IN A BAG. YOU MAY NOT DRINK WALKING AROUND THE CITY. You will be fined.
Always remember the Police. The Police are very fair here. The guys in Manhattan South are decent folk. HOWEVER.... if you act like an asshole then expect to be treated like one if you persist in being an asshole.
Case in Point... if you are laying down (as some people do) and the cop asks you to move or that you cannot do that. Don't start dictating a manifesto on what you believe your personal rights are. Be courteous and do not be a wiseass.