Oh Bar

Albany, United States

3.6

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 518-463-9004
Website:
www.ohonlark.com
Address:
304 Lark St, Albany, NY, 12210
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.4 miLark/Armory (BusPlus)
0.4 mi84 Holland Ave
0.5 miCapitol/Hawk (BusPlus)
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Takes Reservations
No
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Music
Music Videos
Good For Dancing
Yes
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Has TV
Yes
Dogs Allowed
No
Has Pool Table
Yes

Today

Today 2:00 pm – 4:00 am
Closed now
Local time (Albany) 10:56 AM Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Business hours

Monday 2:00 pm – 4:00 am
Tuesday 2:00 pm – 4:00 am
Wednesday 2:00 pm – 4:00 am
Thursday 2:00 pm – 4:00 am
Friday 2:00 pm – 4:00 am
Saturday 2:00 pm – 4:00 am
Sunday 2:00 pm – 4:00 am

Description

Specialties

An alternative gay video bar, Oh Bar specializes in creating a warm, welcoming neighborhood atmosphere while serving up some of the best made and reasonably priced cocktails. Our garden is one of the best places to enjoy drinks in all of Albany.

History

Established in 1993.

Going strong for almost 20 years

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20 reviews of Oh Bar

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Place rating: 3
Antioch, IL
My girlfriend and I found this place on Unilocal while we were in town and it was karaōke nite! The crowd was way into it and it was a lot of fun! People were very friendly and some more friendly then we wanted! Two guys came in and got a little too close for me and my girlfriends comfort they didn’t stay long (Thank God) after they left I noticed my jacket was gone off the back of my chair. It wasn’t much of a coat but still non the less it was gone. I mentioned it to the bartender and he didn’t seem to care and looked at me like I was crazy and I must have lost it! But I didn’t let that put a damper on my nite out I even got up and sang a couple songs! So all in all a great nite out had I met a bunch of really nice people and would go back again but leave my coat at home!
Place rating: 2
Albany, NY
Came for happy hour on a Monday. Place was nice and quiet, music (videos) were eclectic. When I tried to use the Unilocal check-​in deal for a $ 2 beer, the bartender said, «I have no idea that is. We don’t have anything to do with Unilocal.» Ultimately she gave me the deal, which only added to my confusion. Draft selection was middling, but the price was good, deal or no deal, and my Sierra Nevada tasted fresh. Anyway, I guess this review is completely useless, since this business has «nothing to do with Unilocal.» OH WELL.
Place rating: 1
Montreal, Canada
So I checked in for $ 2 draft and the guy told me he had never heard of it. So Unilocal, please remove the $ 2 draft check in. When I showed the barman the app badge showing the $ 2 draft he looked at me the way a dog looks at a card trick.
Place rating: 5
San Bernardino County, CA
Great place to meet people. Good drinks. Friendly staff. Clean. Had a great birthday. Will be back soon.
Place rating: 5
Troy, NY
Karaōke on Thursday nights? YES PLEASE. Although this is the main «gay bar» on Lark, this is the best place for the most diverse crowd you’ve ever seen. They have really cool shots (ask for the spicy watermelon one) and their bartenders are so worth the time spent there.
It can get a little too busy in the summertime, especially with the smoke billowing in from the back patio smokers, but it never gets so crowded that you can’t get a drink.
This is one of my favorite places to drink in Albany.
Place rating: 3
Manhattan, NY
Fun spot. Came here for the first time just after New Year’s. The music was fun and I enjoyed the option of darts or pool. I do wish they had a bit more of a selection for beer.
Place rating: 4
Hyde Park, NY
I came here with a group of about 40 people early on a Saturday evening for a pub crawl, so I didn’t actually see this place in its usual environment. Because it was earlier in the evening, it was not yet too busy. The crowd was a fun mix and very friendly, as were the bartenders. The drinks we ordered were very reasonably priced and pretty large, but it’s also possible the person who organized our pub crawl got us a deal on well drinks. As I checked in, I noticed they have a Unilocal deal here, something like a $ 2 draft… not a bad deal. The weather was nice enough for us to enjoy our drinks outside, with patio tables accommodating anywhere from 2 to 6 people each. Pool and darts were available inside. It made a good first impression, and it feels like this is a place the locals enjoy a lot.
Place rating: 4
Albany, NY
Of the gay bars in albany, oh bar is very relaxed. They have a good happy hour and are a nice place to go and actually be able to hear the person next to you.
Place rating: 2
Rochester, NY
If you are going to charge us $ 10 for a vodka drink, at least do us the courtesy of pouring it in a real glass — not a plastic cup. (Comparing you to competitors) Also — if marriage equality passes in the USA — staff your bar with more than one bartender. Move it forward… :-) (sincerely, somewhat happy gay customer)
Place rating: 3
Schenectady, NY
Drinks were weak and overpriced. Bar was basically empty. Crowd seemed to be older so I am hoping this was just an off night.
Place rating: 5
Albany, NY
Rizzo is a great bartender. Go day drink with her and youll have an interesting early afternoon.(then a cab ride HOME.)
The drinks are strong and reasonably priced. Of course it’s happy hour when I’m there.
The juke box is good and it’s fun to watch the patrons over ride each others choices on the touch tunes.
Place rating: 3
Naperville, IL
I came on a Thursday night, which i imagine isn’t the most exciting night to go out, even on Lark Street. It was karaōke night and the crowds were modest, but the ambiance was nice. I’d say that the bar just kind of felt empty, though, and not hugely inviting at first. I’m glad I went with a friend.
Place rating: 2
New York, NY
Not anywhere near as fun or crowded as it used to be. Hit or miss really, and crowds rarely stay past 12:30, and even that was on a holiday weekend. After then it was about 5 people, music blaring, and the place looked tired like it was just begging for someone to come in and have a drink.
The bouncer can be kind of a jerk to people but probably nothing will be done about ‘em since he’s been there forever and does another gay bar or two. Kind of antagonistic if you ask me.
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
I’m giving it 5 stars only because I had such a good time there this past Friday night. We had started out at other popular bars, but they were just so crowded and filled with very young drunk people. Not my favorite scene, so we went to Oh Bar, really just for a break from the madness of everywhere else. It quickly became the best part of the night. We sat down, and immediately were served by a very charming bartender. Instantly made friends with others around us and had a GREAT time talking. We stayed there ’til closing singing Mariah Carey and it was just a blast! I highly recommend this place if you’re just looking for an easy night out. This isn’t the place to get your dance moves going… but i’m sure dancing occurs occasionally. The bathroom was VERY small… but clean. I”d go back easily. I’m not gay or from Albany and I would recommend it to anyone.
Place rating: 4
Albany, NY
Regular starting point for an evening out. Bar seating, tables and large patio. Cheap happy hour, clean bathrooms and no attitude.
Place rating: 3
Albany, NY
I’ve been in here a few times and haven’t been impressed. It’s okay, but nothing special.
Place rating: 5
Geneva, NY
Charming neighborhood bar with friendly smiling bartenders who know how to pour a drink.
I loved the vibe of Oh Bar this past Friday evening. We met some locals and they gave us the 411 about the other bars and even gave us a restaurant recommendation.
The back patio was hopping and there were free appetizers too. The bathroom was cute and the door had a lock on it, bonus.
Place rating: 4
Albany, NY
Oh Bar is a nice casual alternative to Albany’s other gay bars (e.g. Waterworks, which is generally louder and dancier.) It’s a great place to head after work or early on a Saturday night. It’s especially accomodating for small groups of friends, with plenty of seating at the barstools, on the big couches, or on the back patio.
The crowd seems to be mostly gay men, but there are frequently straight/​gay women there too. Even the occasional straight guy. Definitely a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Sometimes they have karaōke in the front section of the bar. Apologies to all who heard me then.
Place rating: 4
Santa Cruz, CA
Oh Bar is one of the places I really enjoy but for some inexplicable reason I don’t go here often enough.
The joint boasts a friendly staff and clientele, with a great back patio that I think stays open later than any of the other area patios.
Good drink specials — especially for happy hour — and cutesily-​named cocktails.
There’s also a good pool table, and a nice chilled-​out vibe most of the time. Bonus points for the funny dance music videos and minus one point for the proliferation of mirrors on the walls because they make me feel self-​conscious.
Vanity aside, I really enjoy Oh Bar. Why don’t I go here all the time? I’m not sure.
Place rating: 4
San Francisco, CA
Today (Wednesday, September 26, 2007), my partner and I went to Oh Bar. When we got there, it was about 9pm. I didn’t expect too much, since it was the middle of the week and pretty early.
We sat down at the bar and ordered some beers. We started talking with Steven (the one who was wearing the Tiara in the previous review). Steven was very nice.
It’s nice to go to a bar and find the staff very friendly and easy to talk with.
I just wish that this place wasn’t so hard to find on the Web. It’s so easy to make a little web site to help out-​of-​towners find you. Minus one star for that. :(