Name: Albatross Bar
Address: 36-19 24th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103, USA
Telephone: (718) 204-9707
Rating: 4.7

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Late Happy Hour

A late-night happy hour party at Albatross Bar.

Bingo, She Wrote

A bingo game event with a cash prize at Albatross Bar.

Retro Rewind with Sherry Poppins. No Cover.

Retro Rewind with Sherry Poppins

A retro-themed dance party with Sherry Poppins at Albatross Bar, with no cover charge.

Karaoke Night

A karaoke night event where people can sing and have fun hosted by Joey Paradise.

An all gender inclusive underwear party. Wear your jock, singlet, towel, or gear and get a free shot.

Full Moon Party

A gender-inclusive underwear party where attendees can wear their favorite gear and receive a free shot.

BEEF presented by Lacy Stoner. Clothes check available.

BEEF

A party called BEEF with clothes check, presented by Lacy Stoner at Albatross Bar.

Weekly karaoke night hosted by Joey Paradise at Albatross Bar.

Monday Night Karaoke

Bingo, She Wrote!

A community bingo night hosted by Angela Mansberry at Albatross Bar.

Come watch the Oscars at both Boxers locations!

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The 98th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Parties

Bingo every Sunday at Albatross Bar. Balls roll at 4:30PM.

Bingo Every Sunday

A weekly bingo game held every Sunday at Albatross Bar.

A weekly Sunday bingo game at Albatross Bar.

Albatross Bar is highly praised for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and vibrant entertainment, particularly on Friday nights. Many reviews highlight the sense of community and the quality of drinks, with patrons feeling like part of a family. However, there are some negative experiences reported, including instances of unfriendliness from staff, which contrast sharply with the overall positive sentiment.

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Events at Albatross Bar

Upcoming events

April 2026

Bingo Every Sunday

Bingo Every Sunday

Past events (last 90 days)

January 2026

Late Happy Hour

Bingo, She Wrote

Retro Rewind with Sherry Poppins

Karaoke Night

Full Moon Party

BEEF

Monday Night Karaoke

March 2026

Bingo, She Wrote!

The 98th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Parties

Bingo Every Sunday

Bingo Every Sunday

April 2026

Bingo Every Sunday

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