I absolutely loved the place in the '80's. I am so very sorry to hear it won't be around. Much Love.
Victor G.
so sad to hear Albatross will be closing permanently. i wasn't a regular but always enjoyed my infrequent visits. A.P. has a lot of character and uniqueness that isn't repubicated elsewhere.
Vishwanathan Rajaraman
Fun hangout spot with dart boards that isn't too heavy on the wallet.Wish the butter for popcorn were better tasting.
Corinne Shea
A great pub with several dart lanes and a mediocre, but full sized pool table. I've always most appreciated the generational mix here- makes for good random conversations.
Austin Smith
Great beer and bar, fix your pool sticks and get a good jukebox!
Heidi R.
Been here a few times with work friends. But no more. The bartender was grumpy, cold, and rude, even when there were few people in the bar. By 10:30 all three TP rolls in the ladies' room were empty. Early on, there was no employee making popcorn, so my friend and another customer bagged some for themselves, something we've done in the past with no problems. Yum. Later, my friend went to get more, and a surly employee approached, yelled at her, and told her only employees can bag it. There was no sign, nor rope across the area. The machine's in the open seating area, accessible to all. She apologized, and said that there should be a f@#* sign that says so. The employee accused her of cussing him out, & reported her to his boss, who called her to the front of the bar to "talk". He told her to leave, and four men surrounded her. At the door, she turned to tell our table of friends, just inside the door, that she was being thrown out. As I was walking back from the restroom, I looked up to see one of the men grabbing her in a choke hold and pulling her backwards out the door. I grabbed my coat, as did the rest of our table, and we followed her out. Outside, the men berated her and insulted her clothing, as she stood there crying. Over the F word, and a f@#*ing bag of popcorn. Never stepping foot in there again.
Amanda C.
My husband and I love this place for drinks! They also have a few areas for playing darts! The atmosphere is great, it feels like an old school European bar!
Edgar J.
Drinks suck. Sorry bartender was slow even when I was the only one at the bar, my wife order a titos vodka with cranberry, First of all cranberry was pink and tasted water down and the vodka wasnt titos, but got charge like they use higher quality vodka. So never again be coming to place again.
Michael D Harris
Great neighborhood pub. An impressive collection of beers from around the globe. Sometimes they have live music from people in the community. There are board games, darts, and popcorn. Bartenders are quite friendly.
Beverly Boone
Ive been here a few times and have always been impressed! The bar staff is friendly and attentive, drinks are poured quickly and heavy! With multiple tv's, ample seating, two pool tables, dartboards, and large portions of bar food, this dive bar is an instant classic! One star off because the food could be tastier, but after a few drinks, who cares!
The place is superb and roomy, the meals was enchanting and the prices were very economical. rapidly, effective service and very friendly waiters. Recommended.
David W.
WOW!!! I am livid!!! Never thought this sh!t could happen! I should have called the POLICE! Saterday 7PM, February 8th, 2020. You won't believe this. I'm still in shock! We ordered 2 drinks and 10 minutes later we tried to order 2 more drinks but we were absolutely IGNORED. Of course I had given my credit card when we sat down and expected business as normal. Two of our friends came in and tried to order. No chance! 20 minutes more and we realize the bartender has decided that we will not be served! I decided to call it a night and just pay cash so we could go to our concert. I waited for 30 minutes holding cash out for her to take. The bartender f*ing REFUSED to give my credit card back and refused to take my cash. She said "Now you will have to wait even longer!!" Ah, ok... WTF?? Really, I can't just pay my tab? Dirty looks and then iignored. Ok, let me think. I leave the cash with the one friend that's still waiting with me and decide to clear my head and check in on reality. I come back and he's just standing there dumbfounded with cash on the bar. I left the cash but I was so frustrated it might have gotten mangled a bit. She still has my "plastic" and she can try to use it or find a way to reach me for payment. If there is another bartender out there who can explain what I did wrong I will listen. I promise you it was not my smile, my kindness, my patience, or my attitude. I was never pushy but rather just waited for my turn. Oh well. My tip would have made her night and her mood would have been all smiles. Oh well.
LILLI W.
Unfortunately I have to give at least 1 star to start this review, because what I really want is to give -5 stars to the grumpiest bartender in the history of ll bartenders, that made the place feel heavy and not enjoyable at all. This girl was rude even before we ordered our drinks. I was watching her interact to other people and immediately I told my husband we should leave. Well it only got worse! I will just say that that she needs professional help or maybe a few of the drinks she poured with so much hate! Lady change jobs!!!! I think you would do well at a Toll Booth!
Rick P.
I'm pretty new to the area but this bar was perfectly positioned to become a regular for me, however when I was told that bar seats were taken by some people who were outside smoking before I entered the bar (and apparently weren't there for some time, and came back about 10 minutes after I had sat down) and then asked to move when they came back, I mean it's pretty incredulous to say out loud.
Darryl Diptee
Such a cool, chill spot. Amazing ambience, filled with a great mixed crowd of grad students, intellects, and other locals who all share a love for beer and conversation. Darts in the back. Unlimited popcorn for $1. Delicious beer at great prices. Lots of room available for groups, with books and crannies for two people to find a spot to chat privately.
I absolutely loved the place in the '80's. I am so very sorry to hear it won't be around. Much Love.
so sad to hear Albatross will be closing permanently. i wasn't a regular but always enjoyed my infrequent visits. A.P. has a lot of character and uniqueness that isn't repubicated elsewhere.
Fun hangout spot with dart boards that isn't too heavy on the wallet.Wish the butter for popcorn were better tasting.
A great pub with several dart lanes and a mediocre, but full sized pool table. I've always most appreciated the generational mix here- makes for good random conversations.
Great beer and bar, fix your pool sticks and get a good jukebox!
Been here a few times with work friends. But no more. The bartender was grumpy, cold, and rude, even when there were few people in the bar. By 10:30 all three TP rolls in the ladies' room were empty. Early on, there was no employee making popcorn, so my friend and another customer bagged some for themselves, something we've done in the past with no problems. Yum. Later, my friend went to get more, and a surly employee approached, yelled at her, and told her only employees can bag it. There was no sign, nor rope across the area. The machine's in the open seating area, accessible to all. She apologized, and said that there should be a f@#* sign that says so. The employee accused her of cussing him out, & reported her to his boss, who called her to the front of the bar to "talk". He told her to leave, and four men surrounded her. At the door, she turned to tell our table of friends, just inside the door, that she was being thrown out. As I was walking back from the restroom, I looked up to see one of the men grabbing her in a choke hold and pulling her backwards out the door. I grabbed my coat, as did the rest of our table, and we followed her out. Outside, the men berated her and insulted her clothing, as she stood there crying. Over the F word, and a f@#*ing bag of popcorn. Never stepping foot in there again.
My husband and I love this place for drinks! They also have a few areas for playing darts! The atmosphere is great, it feels like an old school European bar!
Drinks suck. Sorry bartender was slow even when I was the only one at the bar, my wife order a titos vodka with cranberry, First of all cranberry was pink and tasted water down and the vodka wasnt titos, but got charge like they use higher quality vodka. So never again be coming to place again.
Great neighborhood pub. An impressive collection of beers from around the globe. Sometimes they have live music from people in the community. There are board games, darts, and popcorn. Bartenders are quite friendly.
Ive been here a few times and have always been impressed! The bar staff is friendly and attentive, drinks are poured quickly and heavy! With multiple tv's, ample seating, two pool tables, dartboards, and large portions of bar food, this dive bar is an instant classic! One star off because the food could be tastier, but after a few drinks, who cares!
Restaurantji Recommends
The place is superb and roomy, the meals was enchanting and the prices were very economical. rapidly, effective service and very friendly waiters. Recommended.
WOW!!! I am livid!!! Never thought this sh!t could happen! I should have called the POLICE! Saterday 7PM, February 8th, 2020. You won't believe this. I'm still in shock! We ordered 2 drinks and 10 minutes later we tried to order 2 more drinks but we were absolutely IGNORED. Of course I had given my credit card when we sat down and expected business as normal. Two of our friends came in and tried to order. No chance! 20 minutes more and we realize the bartender has decided that we will not be served! I decided to call it a night and just pay cash so we could go to our concert. I waited for 30 minutes holding cash out for her to take. The bartender f*ing REFUSED to give my credit card back and refused to take my cash. She said "Now you will have to wait even longer!!" Ah, ok... WTF?? Really, I can't just pay my tab? Dirty looks and then iignored. Ok, let me think. I leave the cash with the one friend that's still waiting with me and decide to clear my head and check in on reality. I come back and he's just standing there dumbfounded with cash on the bar. I left the cash but I was so frustrated it might have gotten mangled a bit. She still has my "plastic" and she can try to use it or find a way to reach me for payment. If there is another bartender out there who can explain what I did wrong I will listen. I promise you it was not my smile, my kindness, my patience, or my attitude. I was never pushy but rather just waited for my turn. Oh well. My tip would have made her night and her mood would have been all smiles. Oh well.
Unfortunately I have to give at least 1 star to start this review, because what I really want is to give -5 stars to the grumpiest bartender in the history of ll bartenders, that made the place feel heavy and not enjoyable at all. This girl was rude even before we ordered our drinks. I was watching her interact to other people and immediately I told my husband we should leave. Well it only got worse! I will just say that that she needs professional help or maybe a few of the drinks she poured with so much hate! Lady change jobs!!!! I think you would do well at a Toll Booth!
I'm pretty new to the area but this bar was perfectly positioned to become a regular for me, however when I was told that bar seats were taken by some people who were outside smoking before I entered the bar (and apparently weren't there for some time, and came back about 10 minutes after I had sat down) and then asked to move when they came back, I mean it's pretty incredulous to say out loud.
Such a cool, chill spot. Amazing ambience, filled with a great mixed crowd of grad students, intellects, and other locals who all share a love for beer and conversation. Darts in the back. Unlimited popcorn for $1. Delicious beer at great prices. Lots of room available for groups, with books and crannies for two people to find a spot to chat privately.