I've never really detected a clear pattern with Akbar. Some nights you go in and it's obvious this is a gay men's bar. Other nights it feels extremely straight. But it doesn't really matter because whoever's there is really fun and really friendly.
The smoking rules are about as clearly defined as Netty's hours. Sometimes they'll make you go outside if you light up, other times everyone in the back is freely puffing away.
It can get a little wild in there, but in a baseball game sort of way where you're just happily drinking your beer relaxing through another relaxing but non-eventful inning when ... bam! So, be prepared for anything.
Pros: good location, good jukebox, fun people
Cons: can get too crowded
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