Bar Albatross — Restaurant in Tokyo

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Cozy, Welcoming, and Full of Personality”

I recently spent an evening at Albatross in Astoria and it felt like stepping into a home-away-from-home. The vibe is warm and inviting, with friendly bartenders and a laid-back crowd that instantly put me at ease—just like one Redditor described:

“Albatross is super friendly and inviting. I’d recommend it on Saturday nights especially.” 

The bar has a compact, neighborhood-dive feel—nothing flashy, but that’s precisely its charm. It’s a place where you can chat with friends or make new ones over cocktails and karaoke, and you’ll probably leave feeling part of the community .

What stood out: • Atmosphere: Cozy and casual, perfect for a chill evening. • Crowd: Friendly locals and welcoming newcomers—great for socializing. • Events: Drag shows, bingo, karaoke nights—lots of fun without being overwhelming.

Cocktails were well-crafted and reasonably priced for the area. The staff genuinely care about making your night enjoyable.

Bottom line: If you’re looking for a relaxed, inclusive bar with good drinks and a sense of community, Albatross is a solid pick. Great for both locals and visitors wanting authentic...

Be careful with this place, we ordered 2 beers for 2800 yen. You pay your check at the bottom floor when they asked me what I ordered 2 employees with longer hair (one older than 40 and one younger like 30 ish) were speaking japanese which I understand to a certain point and they were saying I ordered 4 drinks. After telling them no i didnt order 5 drinks they got rowdy, they started shouting and saying that I had ordered other things. I told my accompanying party to go take a picture of the table. When she left the waiters at the bar started saying I was annoying and barking orders at me I told them I could call the police. They told me to get out which I wont do otherwise they could charge me with a crime. Stood my ground told them I wasnt gonna pay anything other than my 2 beers and they gave up. THESE ARE SCAMMERS THESE ARENT THE HELPFUL AND GENTLE...

AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!!!

These guys are exceptional rude. We made a mistake and handed over $20,000 Yen instead of $2,000. When we realised we asked them for the appropriate change. They refused saying their till was balancing. We asked for them to prove this to us, they declined. We only went in for one drink and realised as we left the money we handed over was incorrect. We went back 3 times to try and sort it out, other businesses said they were well known for ripping tourists off, as regular visitors to Japan it was extremely disappointing as it is not in line with the culture. Smoking inside is accepted here which is fine if you’re a smoker not ex smokers. The cover charge is not clearly advertised...