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The Scene – A pink neon "bar" sign and carved wooden bear mark the entrance to this dive offering the sedate Upper West Side the same brand of raucous fun as its downtown counterparts, the Patriot Saloon. Older, bearded regulars mix with concertgoers from the nearby Beacon Theatre in a setting that feels more down-home than big-city, with its beer banners, multiple televisions and a giant American flag. – – The Draw – The super-cool chicks behind the extra-long bar pour plenty of cheap pitchers for the predominantly male crowd. Not that there aren't a healthy number…