Anodyne

Very cool spot! True speakeasy with a needed password, hidden downstairs and through a cooler vault…read moredoor. Service and cocktails were on! Once your eyes adjust you'll see how intimate it is.

Awesome speakeasy in Albuquerque. The staff was extremely friendly and nice and the vibe was so…read morecool. Walk thru a liquor store and enter thru the freezer for a cocktail adventure. The drinks were all very well made and the selection of hard liquor was excellent. The bartender was super nice and very good about selection and attended to us as well as she could given she was the only one. The drinks were excellent at her suggestions and and would love to come back to try the rest and the collection.

Perfect Manhattan

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Marble Brewery

4.1(570 reviews)

0.6 mi•Downtown

This great place was doing a charity event my friends/group the Hash House Harriers were attending…read more They had pretty much everything; upstairs, eating area, outside area with a band, cool interior, misters upstairs area, TVs, food, & MOST IMPORTANT great beer. Staff were fast, great customer service, & very helpful in suggesting a beer that fit my needs. Parking is free on the street.

Marble Brewing in downtown Albuquerque absolutely nailed St. Patrick's Day this year…read more We stopped by on St Patrick's Day and it was such a fun, festive atmosphere. Of course we had to get the green beer! Sitting outside, enjoying the sunshine with a cold drink in hand, it felt like the perfect way to celebrate. But the real highlight? The Highland cows I mean... how often do you get to sip a beer AND pet adorable, fluffy cows wearing little festive hats?! It was such a unique touch that made the whole event stand out from your typical bar scene. Marble always delivers on a great beer selection, but events like this take it to another level. If you're looking for a brewery that goes all out for holidays and creates a fun, memorable experience--this is the spot. Already looking forward to next year!

Outside stairs

Beers were good.

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The outside stage.

Sister

3.8(274 reviews)

0.0 mi•Downtown

Food is always delicious. Prices are reasonable. I have noticed they sometimes forget things in to…read morego orders, but overall rare. I always get the chicken quesadilla and the cheesy crispy potato taco. Tip: you can't order online or call in food here. Must go in person to place an order. 21+ only.

We came here after having dinner somewhere else. The music and the vibe was good from the outside…read moreand we wanted to check it out. They were holding a concert kind of next door (via Sister's mean door), we didn't know the band we just stayed at the bar/arcade area. Even though we were there, we were still able to hear them. They played very nice. Since we were full, we just got a couple of drinks. The prices for the drinks were affordable, yet very well made. The staff seems friendly. The lady at the bar made a drink for me with rum, because the item I originally wanted from the menu was out. Don't know the name, but it was delicious. It was nice to sit wherever we wanted, have nice cocktails, and listen to music while enjoying watching things happening around us.

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DWTNR Bar & Restaurant

4.2(40 reviews)

What an adorable little spot near the growers market! Had an excellent burger and two cocktails on…read morea Friday night with the hubs. Close to Ex Novo for dessert after if you need a sweet treat!

Brunch at DWTNR was a total win! From the first sip to the last bite, everything was absolutely…read moredelicious -- and yes, the cocktails definitely deserve their own shoutout. Big bonus points to our server, Noah, who was amazing -- super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel easy and fun. If you're looking for a go-to brunch spot with great vibes, great drinks, and even better service, this is it. Already planning my next visit!

Indoor Dining Area

Eastbound & Down - Absolutely refreshing & perfect for the Sunday Brunch Vibes!

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Coffee drink

Bar Uno

4.2(56 reviews)

Ryan & Steve, thank you so much for your hospitality, kind conversations, and immediate impeccable…read moreservice. We wish our visit to Bar Uno wasn't as brief; unfortunately we didn't have much time this evening to enjoy your ambiance. The time we were there was great, we decided the pit stop to your bar made our evening memorable. We had walked in earlier to Anodyne which was fun with pool tables and lots of laughter, however we wanted something just a bit more intimate. We chatted with some locals that we would love to socialize - they directed us to Bar Uno ensuring an intimate experience. Thank you for the welcome, the delicious Mezcal Paloma with Tahine and your authentic Old Fashioned, my husband loved it.

After reading some of the snarky responses to reviews by the bar owner, we were hesitant to try Bar…read moreUno. But we gave it a try early on Saturday. I enjoyed the cozy interior and the bartender was friendly and welcomed us as soon as we entered. We each had two drinks, which were unremarkable. I love a good Manhattan, but this one missed the mark. Too much bitters. My husband had a Wild Thing which was in the board being a craft cocktail. He found it lacking. So it was a nice ambiance to try, but the offerings were a miss.

Hot pickle & Jameson martini damn good

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Bourbon & Boots

2.6(48 reviews)

0.0 mi•Downtown

The waitress could have been anywhere and not known. Not sure if it's being stoned or just…read morecareless. The food we ordered took over an hour and we never got it as we had tickets to a show. Chicken wings a burger and frito pie don't take over an hour especially when we were the only table. I'll never go back to go to a show hungry and disappointed.

Called to ask where the entrance was, owner said "are the doors locked? Then we aren't open"…read more Online it says open till midnight 12am on Sunday. Don't have to be an asshole and could be competent enough to have legit hours. Waste of a space.

My frens.

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Toilet paper holder? Ok?!

G Toti

4.7(7 reviews)

Such a beautiful space. We sat in a breeze above the traffic, watching the sun go down. Excellent…read morebartender made a mezcal version of the Mexican punche. Ridiculously good fries with a dusting of grated manchego cheese. The Mariposa Imperial was beautiful; a bit like an aviation cocktail. My mate loved the short rib and fresh mozzarella "New Mexico poutine".

Not sure why this is listed as a speakeasy. I definite wouldn't categorize this location as one…read more But it's a solid bar! I love that they have indoor and outdoor seating. It's also listed as rooftop. Which it is... but it's on the second story. Either way, they did a great job with the space. There're options for diff seating areas to be more in the mix of things, or more secluded and private. Entrance is through the hotel, through Char, and up the stairs. Suprize and RJ were great bartenders. The clarified pina colada milk punch was delicious.

Like the decor

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Clarified pina colada milk punch

Still Spirits

4.1(75 reviews)

0.6 mi•Downtown

Still Spirits is definitely a hidden gem, somewhere I had been wanting to check out, but had yet to…read morehave the opportunity to. I was lucky enough to be invited to a private party at the venue and it was a great experience. It's a rather intimate venue, but they have a cute little patio and great menu. I really enjoyed both my drinks, one was a cocktail and the other was a mocktail. I started with the Tormenta Pina which was very coconut creamy and then I got a Nekked Raskolnikov which was a very refreshing coffee drink. Overall everything was great.

I had no idea this place was here. The sign is small the bartender mentioned when I asked about it…read more It's on Marble street near the same name brewery. It wasn't huge in there but it had a great bar setting, enough tables to sit at inside and out and a cool ceiling of a variety of doors, yes I said doors. It had a green area with beautiful plants . They had happy hour drink specials. A couple frozen drink options and a couple of draft beer options. But honestly it's more a distillery than a brewery for sure and I love that distilleries are becoming more of a thing in NM. Drinks were great, atmosphere and staff were great too! I'll definitely return and if you haven't tried it and you want a nice cocktail, give them a try. A nice kinda hidden gem.

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1922 Bar & Lounge

4.3(11 reviews)

0.1 mi•Downtown

This is a beautiful historic bar, located in the Clyde Hotel…read more I had Carrie's Burger and the Olive Oil Martini (OK, this was an experiment based on another review that I read). The burger was fantastic! Served with your choice of salad or fries. ( I picked salad - trying to be healthy ) The Martini was a bit shocking at first sip... it got better as I drank it. I thought maybe the EVOO was good for my health too . I might not order it again, but I enjoyed the adventure! Service was a bit slow, due to limited staff early on. Later, more staff arrived...just in the nick of time. I got there at 7pm, maybe that was a bit too early.

I wouldn't typically go to a hotel bar, but this one was worth it. The old vintage feel was nice…read more The open lobby area outside the bar is really neat with velvet couches, plants, lots of ornate decor. I don't think you can have a drink out there though. We went here for a low key place to paint and spend some time. They put up with us doing art at the table well and allowed 2 of us to sit at a big round corner booth to have some quiet and privacy. The place was actually surprisingly loud when we arrived with some loud groups and sound carrying, but it quieted down later. This was a weekday evening. Our server was very nice and helpful in us selecting our drinks. The drinks were fancy and good. I was pleasantly surprised to find a pumpkin spice martini off- season. I really enjoyed the drinks I had. I ordered mushroom flatbread and it was plentiful and very tasty.

Bar in 1922

Entry to 1922

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Canvas Artistry

4.1(184 reviews)

Very nice ambiance but not so good food. The bowl was gigantic but all the ingredients were not…read morejust blending together.

Service is great. Staff is friendly and attentive. Food is…read moremediocre. Ambiance is nice! Love the aesthetic and artwork. Drinks are tasty and they have a wide variety of beers on tap. If you're I the area I'd check them out!!

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Dr. S.

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1

0

2 years ago

"Trash staff, wrong drinks, and got ignored when I was trying to get them corrected. The bartender ignored us calling him and was chilling talking with another bartender, knowing we were waiting for him. I ended up telling a rude chick who was walking around and cleaning that the bartender is a douchebag, and she said it's probably because I am a douchebag and laughed while I told her we didn't do or say anything, just waited and called him once. Still, I was told that I was a douchebag, and she walked away. I'm a very nice person, but that was trash from a cool place I always suggest to everyone and all my Airbnb guests. That was rude and could care less to go again. Always loved the place. She was small, white, black, hair, black skanky trash dress, and prostitution fish nets. I haven't seen any staff looking like that ever before. Always was amazing experience, this experience made it feel like it's starting to slip. She made the whole experience for everyone question if it's now allowing actual paid services happen and letting the establishment go down the hill. :/ Nasty." read more

Griffo W.

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11 years ago

Talk about discrimination lol i asked dude "are you guys serious?" He tells me. "Yeah no fuckin thugs or gangster guys that's who wears white shoes. if you're normal and have white shoes you're good But you come in looking ghetto or gangster with white shoes and im like read the sign" I was wearing converse and still didn't want to go in! "So what I look like a g? So if I had white shoes you'd kick me out?" "Uh no you're normal" "Or is it because I'm spending money?" #Fuckdiscrimination Posh or envy. Anything bit Anodyne. Did everything they could to make it uncomfortable. Great bar tenders though. That is if you make it through the door! read more

Mauro S.

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1

0

11 years ago

Extremely rude personnel! I would avoid doing business with this joint. I went last night to meet some friends only to be turned away for having a two-day expired I.D., despite having some grey hairs!. I had to go home twenty minutes away to get my passport, only to return to a violent person unable to comprehend language who dismissed my current and valid passport and shoved me out of the place for a second time. Having worked for the service industry, I would just advice people to enjoy businesses that respect their customers, there are plenty of alternatives in the area. read more

Rosalice A.

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1

0

15 years ago

Absolutely horrible bar. Rude staff. We were mistreated and had only had 1 beer. The waitress didnt want to serve us all because we hadnt tipped her yet. We approached the manager and he called us well, the other word for "female dogs" we will NEVER be returning to this bar and advise any else not to as well, unless you want horrible wait staff and to be called things that are uncalled for then be our guest. read more

Robert R.

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3 years ago

Racists, stay away! Like everyone else, I was watching a pool game when a coworker approached and inquired as to what I was doing and why I was glancing at the female players. Others were present, but they were all white. Therefore, there was nothing to worry about with these people; the issue was just a black man in a pool hall full of white people. Racist to a T. read more

Dennis D.

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2

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16 years ago

this is a terrific place because it has a snooker table. granted, it's only a 5' x 10' and not regulation size, but on a weekend night it's the only table open. anodyne also serves great drinks and my friends and i have a lot of fun there. it can, however, be packed to the gills on the weekend. but who cares -- i always have my snooker table. read more

Madonna H.

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2

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12 years ago

This place is DISGUSTING!!! It's filthy, the bartenders are rude, unsanitary, unbelievably slow service, piss stains everywhere from those disgusting dogs indoors. The women's restroom wasn't any better. I was completely and utterly disappointed in this place! NEVER again will I come here again! Someone really needs to give Jon Taffer a call! read more

adrian t.

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3

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16 years ago

If you're into bars and pool than this is the place to go. They have so many pool tables I dont even know where to begin. If you're not shooting pool then you aren't doing much of anything at this place, it really is a pool hall. The people are cool for the most part and the atmosphere is nice. read more

Puffin M.

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9 years ago

I don't go out for nightlife much, but this place was pretty good. My friends and I had a good time. It wasn't too over the top, and I liked the general vintage feel. Overall, this is a place I would go again. read more

Douglas S.

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2

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12 years ago

The perfect spot to go after work, unwind with a couple of drinks and shoot some pool. Great place to go hang with friends but friendly enough to go alone. I love this spot! read more

Chris R.

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2

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15 years ago

A very cool and relaxing place for pool with your friends and to have a nice drink, I will definitely come here again and again. Chris

J W.

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8

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14 years ago

Love this place. Has a you should know about this place but you don't feel! Great staff, pool tables and beer! What else do you need?

Albert M.

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2

1

2 months ago

If I could put 0/5 stars I could, take your business elsewhere immediately. Bad vibes all around, was told I was not welcome here

drew m.

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1

0

15 years ago

..what was once a great bar has degenerated into a upscale dive and a haven for cokeheads and dealers.. best to skip it..

Elle C.

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3

1

11 months ago

Bouncer has anger issues and needs to seek a better life where he's not an angry bad person

Nomen N.

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2

0

15 years ago

Hands down, the BEST bar in all of Albuquerque! Period. 'Nuff said.

Carl R.

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6

1

13 years ago

Great Bar in Albuquerque!

Steve M.

4

0

12 years ago

great local experience!

Quentin M.

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11

0

12 years ago

killer :)!

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