Hmm, I have to ask you, if you were shown their Menu, would you be able to recall what types of items were on their Menu?
You said it was either on 31st & 8th or possibly on 33rd and 8th?
I have a feeling I may have found the spot.
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KABOOZ'S BAR & GRILL?Located right in between 31st & 8th and 33rd & 8th in Penn Station right by Amtrak
http://www.yelp.com/biz/kaboozs-bar-and-grill-new-yorkhere's some reviews on it and they seem to match with the details you've mentioned like beer at good prices, friendly customer service, right by Amtrak, the category its in is also
BAR, SANDWICHESReviewers of the place reviewed about "$3.50 beer on tap during happy hour
"Although this is one of the better spots in the Amtrak terminal to grab a drink, to me it has the feel of a Applebee's bar. Happy hour is nice with half priced pints and $5 margarita's and the turkey burger I recently tried was decent."
"Waitress was super nice and friendly. Paid more attention to us early in the evening than later."
"This is a hidden jewel of a bar-and-grill place. I discovered it some years ago when I was coming home late after a tax-season workday, and the staff there took care of me like I was family. "
Any of those ring a bell?
Hope I found it for ya.
If not, theres also a
HARRINGTON'S BAR AND GRILLhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/harringtons-bar-and-grill-new-york
Reviews on this place: "
Lots of tv's. Beers on tap. Offers food. Should be good enough for a 3.
It's a 4 because the bartenders are always friendly. I've learned where they have lived over the years and what sports teams they cheer for. "