Conversation, playing darts on one of six lanes, enjoying a game of pool, eating popcorn served from a converted phone booth or playing board games are just a few of the activities that you can enjoy at this homey pub. Obeying tradition, Albatross patrons spanning all age groups and from all walks of life, enjoy the art exhibitions, live music or just sitting by the fireplace. Its large, warm, intimate and relaxed atmosphere is also a drawing point for many travelers from overseas as well as Bay Area neighbors. Being the oldest pub in Berkeley, started in 1964 by Bill Scanlon and Phil Randall, it soon came under the... show more

Conversation, playing darts on one of six lanes, enjoying a game of pool, eating popcorn served from a converted phone booth or playing board games are just a few of the activities that you can enjoy at this homey pub. Obeying tradition, Albatross patrons spanning all age groups and from all walks of life, enjoy the art exhibitions, live music or just sitting by the fireplace. Its large, warm, intimate and relaxed atmosphere is also a drawing point for many travelers from overseas as well as Bay Area neighbors. Being the oldest pub in Berkeley, started in 1964 by Bill Scanlon and Phil Randall, it soon came under the ownership of brothers Val & Bob Johnson for the next 30 years. In 1997 Wendy Halambeck and Linda Zsilavetz became the new owners and completely restored and refurbished the interior as well as constructed a new exterior. Hoping to keep the best parts of this Berkeley fixture, as well as drastically improving the product selection, it has become one of the nicest places in the Bay Area to sit with friends or meet new people and enjoy a single malt scotch, Belgian beer or a fresh domestic microbrew. Additional features include being able to bring your dog (if he or she does not mind being on a leash) buying a variety of dart supplies and bringing in your own food if you prefer something other than a bowl of hot vegetable chili with cheese & crackers or a slice of Little Chicago deep dish feta & spinach pizza.
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