The Lo-Fi Bar & Lounge
200 Lark St, Albany
(518) 621-7889
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It reminds you of the Lower East Side
This place is a vibe. Check out some of the photos from others and if it looks like a place you'd enjoy, I'm guessing you'll dig it. As more of a beer drinker, my options are a little limited here. It's primarily cocktail bar with some creative concoctions. It can get a little cramped by the bar area when it's busy. Outdoor patio is nice and expands its seating considerably during the warmer seasons.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Went here looking for a late night spot to chill with my wife. Very disappointed, not much seating inside and they close the outdoor seating section and hour before closing. Maybe it was my mistake, but I thought it was supposed to be lofi music but instead was just loud dj music that made it impossible to actually talk to each other. Nothing really special about this place at all, was hoping the drink would make up for it, but the drink wasn’t very good either.
The drinks were good. The atmosphere was eclectic. The customers were friendly. The staff was idk. She didn't seem cheerful or approachable, but when some kids tried to sneak, and then she became talkative and interested.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
The drinks were good. The atmosphere was eclectic. The customers were friendly. The staff was idk. She didn't seem cheerful or approachable, but when some kids tried to sneak, and then she became talkative and interested.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
If you’re going to put drinks on your menu that are twists of other cocktails name them something different . This is the second time I’ve come here and had a bad copy cat cocktail . Atmosphere is always great -this time the bartender made my drink a second time - but it wasn’t the same cocktail I was expecting based on the cocktail description/ the name (which is based on an already existent cocktail) I work in a bar- doing anything to adjust its recipe it should take on a different name , being original can include a name too
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Cool space, cool vibe ?
Lovely trendy sub-ground floor bar. Not the best for large groups (more than 4) unless the patio is empty, but it's usually quite packed. Definitely a "whole mood" and really leans into the 70's aesthetic.Highly recommended for out of towners who are accustomed to $17 cocktails, and even more highly recommended for a good date night. It's styled out to the T and places like this are a dime in a dozen around here. Definitely check it out.
Stopped here tonight! The bartender was miserable! She was super angry, wore a shirt that read devil spawn and she truly was!Why hire angry nasty people! Never again!
Really chill atmosphere with a few seating inside and outside. Drinks are on the expensive side but they're strong!
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Nice vibes and decent environment. Everyone seems to know each other so if you’re on the shy side maybe this isn’t the place for you.The good: cute and quaint. Outdoor area and open til 2 am. Decent drink menu. Empanadas can be ordered here as well and other finger foods.The bad: very expensive. Drinks I would say are a dollar or two more expensive than average around this area. They aren’t the best either. They were either too sweet or too heavy handed with the alcohol. No in between. The food is also more pricier than average as well. The empanadas were alright, a 3/5. Very small and tight with not the most seating.Overall: not the worst place to come to. With it being so small your bound to make friends and meet new people, which I would consider a plus side being since I am fairly extroverted. But if you’re not, then maybe go to a different bar.
The decor was amazing, and the atmosphere was pretty chill and laid back. There was a diverse crowd of people there and one group was having a small party.The service was ok. The first bartender was very monotone/dry, but as I don’t know her personally, that could just be her personality. Some might get the impression that she’s rude or standoffish, but again if you don’t know a person, you can’t make that judgment. Not every bar tender is bubbly and extra outgoing. I would def go back and I do recommend if you’re looking for something different. A total retro vibe.
Great place lots of hipsters cool atmosphere great drinks
Super Cozy. Great date night bar. Would love to be here during the summer.
Great place lots of hipsters cool atmosphere great drinks
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