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    Albatross Bar

    4.5 (73 reviews)
    ModerateKaraoke, Gay Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    Michael and Fred
    Mark J.

    Today, 11/13... I ordered an old fashion. Yes... I know but Michael makes a good one. And I've had his before... But he asked me if I had a nut allergy and I have severe Walnut allergy.... The bitters has walnuts... he saved my life. I'm so thankful for the considerate and most caring bartenders here. Xoxo

    Andrew H.

    This is our favorite neighborhood gay bar. Always fun and we love the Queens in Queens! Highly recommend.

    Béla K.

    My first time here and I had such a wonderful time. Skip the bartender has the personality a bartender has to have. Such wonderful person and nice to talk to. The drinks were amazing and the atmosphere was popping thanks to Avant Garbage. She is the perfect host Queen a nyc bar needs. Keep them forever and give them a raise!!!!

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    6 months ago

    Great local bar! Wish I lived closer to go more often! Bar staff very friendly and felt comfortable being myself.

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    1 year ago

    Just a great neighborhood dive bar. Nothing fancy and a bit shabby, but it's warm and comfortable and basically no drama!

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    6 months ago

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    Hi Jane, what date was this? Thanks

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    1 year ago

    I had such an amazing time with Candy Samples at the mic! Friendly service and it wasn't overcrowded! I'll definitely be going back.

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    2 years ago

    Best gay bar in NYC! Come for Bingo and Retro Rewind on Sundays. Amazing shows. Karaoke on Fridays is a must.

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    Glad you enjoyed! Come back and see us soon <3

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    4 years ago

    Went and saw a Halloween drag show with Anya Back and Nancy Nogood. Fabulous show and an attentive bartender!

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    4 years ago

    This is an amazing local bar!! Trivia with Michael on Thursday is by far the best. Highly recommend:)

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    4 years ago

    Michael and Pedro are the best bartenders in the city. Love coming here for drag race

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    4 years ago

    First time here and had a blast. Great show and Belize serves the best cocktails! I'll definitely be back :)

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    4 years ago

    Love JizzelleAmore and Michael the Bartender (he's my fav). And also heavy handed in the best way.

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    6 years ago

    Fantastic local spot for the LGBT+ Community in NW Queens. Great drinks, sweet bartenders, and great outdoor seating for these times .

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    I have been going to this bar for years and I love this waterhole. But three weeks ago, this…read morebartender, a stubby muscular bald head latino bartender took advantage of me. I ordered a jack daniel whiskey shot and a bud light beer and he charged me $28 dollars which was BEYOND what this costs. I also looked through some of the comments from the other people and it seems like these bartenders take advantage of the customers. Very disappointed because the prices are already high and the greed from this bartender harms the customers experience. I called them to speak to the manager and they never answer the phone. Please MANAGER fire this bartender and replace him with an honest and friendly guy who wont abuse and take advantage of people. This bartender has tried to over charge customers before! Does he POCKET the difference??? Since then, I have drinks at home BEFORE I come here andsave money and when I go there... maybe order 2 drinks max.....Watch out for this crook and thief bartender people!!! This happened on a Saturday night when its super busy.

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    So I came here today after the Queens Pride March. The line wasn't too long…read more This is apparently a new place. Fairly modern design. Due to the crowd around 3:30 pm it did take a bit to get a drink but that is normal during June LGBT Pride month The drinks were decently strong and reasonably priced. Tbe bartenders, despite the crowd, bad a system of whose drink order to take next. They have an outdoor space with an additional bar and bartender outside. There outdoor space includes a dance area. My last drink I ordered from the inside and remained in the indoor space. The feeling of Pride was in the air as a group of strangers who were together started "clinking" my drink with theirs. They have a single all gender restroom and another restroom with e urinals and 1 stall. The multi-person restroom was clean and well maintained. I had a good time

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