Saying Goodbye to Albie’s

**** Sadly Albie's has never returned

I was among the many who were quite shocked at the announcement that Albie's was closing on December 23rd. Though I had my first visit to Albie's a scant three years ago, the unique atmosphere really made an impression on me. While not on my rotation; I managed to revisit about 8-9 times.

I had wanted to visit one last time and when Candice mentioned meeting up for a drink, I was in……

The place was packed….I'd never seen it this full. Word must have gotten around. Lots of love for this place. I heard the word "a San Diego institution" thrown around. We chatted with a couple. The gentleman's wife had been coming here for over 30 years……funny, she never told her husband about Albie's until about a decade ago! They'd moved out of San Diego, but drove down for one last visit.

Over the last couple of visits, I'd found my drink of choice here…..an Old Fashioned.

The piano man was in fine form. Folks were chatting and enjoying the place.

All the semi-nude maidens adorning the walls still looked down upon everyone, a snapshot in time…..kind of what Albie's is. We've all gotten older, but Albie's was Albie's.

So here's to you Albie's. I'm hoping you find a new home.

You can still drop by as Albie's will be open until December 23rd.

Albie’s Beef Inn
1201 Hotel Cir S
San Diego, CA 92108

You can read about my memorable first visit here.

You can also read Soo's post here.