Yes you have to buy and token. You also need to tip for each and every token you use, regardless of who bought the token. Non-negotiable. And if it feels “cringe” tip double or triple.
Might be the worst bar I have been to in years. You wait in at least 3 lines to get a drink & food. It smells like sewage and is beyond tacky. beer selection is pathetic. cocktails were undrinkable.