Might you be thinking of alt.callahans?
I wandered in for two reasons. First, this place reminds me of a USENET newsgroup I can't seem to remember the name of. It was a virtual bar filled with an assortment of patrons from all over the planet, every one of which adopted some sort of personae with interesting results. Secondly, I spent a number of years in the bar and restaurant sector, a significant portion of which was behind a bar. As a result I have an abiding appreciation for the simple dive with a jukebox, cold beer and good company. For reference I give you:
Deep Eddy Cabaret in Austin, Texas