It pains me to do this, but I have to smack this place with an updated 1-star review. I'd initially said it was an average bar, mostly worth going just for the view. Well guess what? The only reason to come is for the view, because you don't want to find yourself in the position I was in this past Sunday having to apologize to out-of-town guests (staying in the Hotel Parq Central no less) who are disgusted and feel they've wasted their money. Murphy's Law seemed to apply to every aspect of this place last Sunday: -it was too cold to sit outside (not the bar's fault) -we sat in the southeast corner from which the bar is not visible and apparently this means that a server will take forever to appear and multiple requests will have to be made to get someone over -THE BOUTIQUE BAR FOOD SUCKS!!! Kobe sliders: flavorless, Satay chicken skewers: overspiced to the point where noone could eat them, Mussels: flavorless (foolish of us to order them in NM, but they were on the menu, so one could understandably be fooled into thinking there's a reason they're offering them) Our group of semi-hungry eaters left everything untoched but the sweet potato and regular fries. They then spent the rest of the evening and the a few days after still piqued by the sheer disappointment of the experience and food at this place. I, of course, was even more incensed because I felt partially responsible for suggesting the place and because I wanted to put on a good show for the out-of-towners. I award the one star not out of spite though; as my true goal is to call attention to the shoddy food and service in hopes that the management will take notice and take corrective action. My aunt said she wasn't sure she'd stay at the HPC again, despite finding the hotel nice, based on her experience at Apothecary. This is a major warning to whoever should be paying attention!!! read more

So, this place is really hit or miss. The cocktails are excellent -- thoughtful, well balanced, usually delicious, but always interesting. Ask the bartender, he or she can make a perfect manhattan, a spot on moscow mule, and a fantastic sazerac. Or really anything else you can think of. Oh, and did I mention the rooftop view of Albuquerque from all the loungey sofas? Yeah, that part is pretty awesome. But man, have we had some terrible service. Like, waiting 45 minutes in an empty bar for cocktails that never came. And that's happened more than once. I so want to love this place, but it desperately needs new management and servers. Keep the bartenders though. read more

My brother has lived in the Albuquerque area for several years, but he lives close enough to Santa Fe, that he often goes there for a nice dinner out. He was looking for a "civilized bar" in Albuquerque and had heard of the Apothecary Lounge, so we all went to try it. We also met up with a half dozen friends while there, and we had a great time. The lounge is sophisticated, but not stuffy or pretentious. The decor is clean and comfortable. The tables seat various size parties, from small intimate spaces to larger parties. It's also divided up so it never feels large or impersonal. When we first arrived, there wasn't a table open that was big enough for our anticipated group of nine, so the three of us sat at the bar and perused the nibbles menu. My sister-in-law cannot eat wheat, and I was avoiding meat, so that limited our choices somewhat, though everything looked very good. We chose a cheese plate, and it was delicious! MY SIL ordered French fries, but they were out! (?) We both had cosmopolitans, and the cosmos were pretty weak. We had THREE each, and neither one of us was even loopy. (Usually I have a maximum of two. But they were not inexpensive. This is why I did not give this place five stars. I am not sure how the other mixed drinks were, but you might want to make sure they are mixing them strong enough for you if you go. When all nine of us were there, we got a round table in the corner and pulled up chairs. Everyone was super friendly to us, the waiters, bartender, etc. I would definitely go back and enjoy a civilized time at Apothecary Lounge. read more

I wanted to LOVE this place, and there are aspects I absolutely love, and aspects I absolutely hate. Here is my break down. Love: The drinks are fabulous. They are tasty and the presentation is fabulous. The presentation of food is great. The view and the patio are beautiful. You seriously can't beat that view for snazzy romantic drinks with your loved one. They have lemon water! Hate: The food kind of really sucks. I had the weird taste of their aioli stuck in my mouth for days, seriously, days after I ate here. They are trying too hard to be a snazzy restaurant while failing miserably. They don't even have real candles. Get some real candles it'll make the place look classier and less like they're trying too hard. Overall I loved the view and my drink. However, the food is not worth the price. They also need to work on their decor. read more

The cocktails are the best thing about this place (oh, and the rooftop bar). We had great views of downtown Albuquerque during the sunset while sipping on a refreshing drink. The food was a little overpriced for what it was, but it was tasty all the same. And I loved that they extended the apothecary theme through the menu and the bar. Well worth the trip. read more

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Cool rooftop lounge, nice staff, and decent cocktails. went for my boyfriends birthday, and lounged watching the sun set. This is one of the best views in the city, of it. Cocktails were good, I am a bar tender so I have high expectations. I had the view from the top and he had the Floor Margarita. The margarita was the winner, by a long shot. We did not have the food, but may try something on our next visit. They also have some very reasonable bottles of wine. This will quite possibly be our place of choice when we go out for our next anniversary. It is a little upscale but picturesque and casual too. There was some free entertainment on our last visit, a couple was sucking face pretty hard on the lounger next to us. It was hard not to laugh at everyone entering the patio doing a double take and grimace. I almost yelled" buy her a bloody bag of crisps", as my British Uncle would have. Or we could have yelled get a room, and they do have them conveniently downstairs. So this place used to be a booby hatch, and was, in the not so distant past. read more

Apothecary, I wanted to like you, your patio is nice, but your service is weak. I could have overlooked the drink prices ($9 to $11 per martini) if you'd had half the ingredients for your signature cocktails! Your staff was rude, and sparse. There was one waitress, one bartender and no manager the night we went in for a birthday party. I was overcharged on my bill by $11 dollars, but the amount could not be removed "because the manager was out." I have been to Apothecary 3 times, I will vouch for the patio, the old-fashioned, but sadly, not for the experience. read more

I brought my friend visiting from San Francisco to this bar- trying to show her that ABQ is not that horrible and we have a couple of cool places. We tried to order a Manhattan- but get this, they didn't have any Whiskey!! Not they didn't have a certain kind of Whiskey, they didn't have one bottle of Whiskey in the entire bar. WTF?! Apparently they had a busy weekend and never got around to restocking. It's a bar- or I guess more aptly, this a wanta be bar with a nice view. Maybe the crazy vibes left over from the mental hospital days have affected the mgt. Get it together people. With our heads hanging from embarrassment to live in such a city that includes a whiskeyless bar, we left. read more

I had a very nice evening. There were plenty of tables out on the rooftop and they appeared (and this is new) adequately staffed to handle about 80 people. The service was actually not half bad. The only problem is she didn't have a very good talent for reading me. I asked for something new and creative like "chic with a side of whimsey" and she recommended a Sazerac??? Everyone was attractive, dressed up, and having a swanklike moment. It's a great place to people watch and a safe bet for a first date (unless of course, your date catches you people watching a little too long at the attractive clientele). The cocktails were very well prepared and creative although they could have used a little more cocktail. There were several items that intrigued me. I had Zozobra's Fate which is like a tequila manhattan. I know right (booom!!!)? They have a fun selection of bitters and infusions but I don't really know if they improvise well. Next time, I'll order something "oblong but with hope" and see what happens. read more

Wonderful bar and our bartender Lauren was the best! Not for the average drinker looking for your typical beer or call drink but for those looking for a creative and well made cocktail. Bonus was that their food was equally good! Nice inside bar with a great rooftop sitting area overlooking the city. Great for locals and visitors even if you're not staying at the hotel. read more

The views are amazing. I wanted to make sure I saw the city panoramic before flying out and it is definitely great for that. However the food was just meh. They ran out of mozzarella sticks so I just ordered the house made chips and salsa/guac. It took so long to come out that I thought they were being freshly fried and would be warm...they weren't. Then I thought maybe they're making the guac to order...but they literally give you a spoonful so that couldn't be it. Anyway the server was really nice so her in combination with the views makes this 4 instead of 3 stars. read more

Apothecary Lounge - Beautiful views!! - Lounges Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Lovely tucked away spot to watch on sunset and tasty cocktails. Not sure if it's all the time but we caught an all day happy hour on a Sunday read more

My husband brought me here for date night. The sunset view was simply amazing. Great for picture-taking. The atmosphere is pretty laid back and sort of private, even with others around. The food and drinks were pricey but so delicious. read more

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My hubby wanted to go here for a birthday drink/apps. I had read some reviews on another's site and was a little reluctant. I am glad we went! The drinks were great. We shared fries, a combination and sweet potato and regular fries with awesome dipping sauces. We then shared the bacon wrapped scallops with apple gastrique which was delicious. The only disappointment was our waitress told us they were out of calamari, then the table next to us ordered and got it.HMM- of course had we gotten the calamari, we wouldn't have tried the bacon wrapped scallops. Will definitely be back, especially after the weather warms up a little more and we can enjoy the beautiful view from the patio. read more

I agree with several other Yelpers who state that the drinks are overpriced and mediocre but the draw of Albuquerque's only quasi-classy rooftop bar is alluring. It's unfortunate that the service is half-hearted and the drinks are almost twice the cost of what they should be, because the rooftop patio can't be beat. Sip slowly and make that dollar go a little further! read more

Good views, but the girl working today was not even trying to care about service. We were the only ones there. Tito's on the rocks cafe out, warm no ice, slammed down on the table. We sat through it, but this place has a lot of potential and I don't understand how she felt that her service was even close to appropriate. Also - blueberry cheddar is not manchego, and does not pair well with olives. read more

Had a great cocktail here with a great server. I can't recall her name now but she was super nice and very accommodating. I had the Metamorphosis.... yum! Went down super easy. Food was pretty good except the olives- they were roasted but some were very over done. Our waitress was very understanding and took it right off our bill. Will go back for the metamorphosis for sure. read more

If you are looking for something chic and with a view go to Apothecary. The drinks were excellent but the service could have been better. read more

We sat on modern Papazian chairs, cocktails in hand, and gazed into a slowly setting sun. I don't know if it was the food, the cheer, or my cutie, who I was snuggling with, but this place RoCkEd! Had the bacon scallops and the Calamari, both were tasty. The ambience was fun, and it felt a little like I was out of my mind. read more

Apothecary Lounge - Calamari and bacon wrapped scallops - Lounges Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Amazing atmosphere, incredibly friendly staff, and delicious drinks. Happy Hour is a steal here and your best bet. But it's still an awesome place to go anytime. It was a bit too cold for the rooftop bar when we went, but it was still a stunning view and apparently rightfully packed in the warmer months. read more

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I have been here several times during the past few weeks. At $12-14 each, the cocktails are both tasty AND strong. My favorite is the older-fashioned (which is the Wisconsin state cocktail). The farm fresh salad is pretty basic, but the green chile beef sliders are delicious. There is nothing better than enjoying a cocktail while watching the sunset from atop the Hotel Parq Central, a former psychiatric hospital, at the Apothecary Lounge. read more

Apothecary Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great view, but the service was the worst we have ever experienced. We arrived at the lounge at 7:15 and ordered drinks. It took them 30 minutes to get the first round and one of the drinks took over an hour. We ordered food when we got the drinks and it took over 1.5 hours for it to arrive. The pizza arrived first and we never got the tacos. I asked to have the tacos removed from the bill and the waitress took 30 minutes to bring back our check...with the tacos still on the bill. By this time I just cut my losses and bailed. The view is amazing but the service was the worst I've had. We were there for over 3 hours and left frustrated at the wait and service. Management needs to reevaluate their business model and development a more efficient and effective plan for serving customers. read more

Don't let the fart smell in the lobby throw you off, be patient with the slow elevators and you will find a nice bar with an amazing view. Servers are super nice and men have a private bathroom. In the summer it would be amazing. I would be interested to know what The Shins would think though. read more

Its haunted which i guess is cool i think it used to be a tb ward or a psych hospital or something. The room we had was TINY not worth the price. The lounge was meh view was ... of gross ugly albuquerque. So a sunset up there setting over a dying city isnt worth the cost of drinks or terrible service read more

We used to love this place and go all the time, however something must have changed. The cocktails were still well made (which was why I gave two stars instead of one) but the food was awful. The Caesar salad was what I might expect out of a bag from the grocery. The salmon and spinach wraps were clearly microwaved instead of freshly made, and the Brie with apples and honey was mostly bread and apple mixture with a negligible amount of cheese. At the prices they are charging I would expect a better experience. The food used to be much better, when they had fries and sliders. read more

Came in with a group of friends for happy hour and ordered a stirred vodka martini with a lemon twist. My cocktail arrived shaken with olives. When I informed the server it was not what I ordered, she offered to return. Once it made its way back to the bartender, I watched her pour the cocktail she shook into another glass and stir it. While this was happening, she proceeded to gossip with another patron at the bar about my cocktail preference. I finally walked over to explain to her what I wanted; she stared blankly and gave a snappy response. Once the martini was remade and returned to me, it was basically a glass of vodka. Sigh. It's no wonder the place was deserted at happy hour on a Thursday evening, but some things never change. Beautiful view. Suck service. read more

One of the best places in Albuquerque if you're looking for delicious seasonal and unique cocktails. I've never had a drink there that didn't merit a photo. Go at sunset and get a table outdoors overlooking downtown Abq or sit at the bar and enjoy top notch service from Gabriel - he super friendly and a skilled drink maker. read more

Apothecary Lounge - Prickly Pear Margarita - Lounges Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Amazing patio bar!!! Great view of the city... drinks are pretty damn expensive, but the service was great. Didn't have an opportunity to try the food, but we'll be back!!! read more

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This bar has beautiful views, a great patio, excellent food, great cocktails, and good craft beer. Bartender Andrew did a great job. The bar has a nice finish out and clean vibe. The beef sliders were very tasty. Had them with homemade ketchup and queso. Coming from Texas, the queso was legit, better than most I've had. Had a few old fashioned's with Bulleitt Bourbon. Great. Place is very good for light dinner, drinks, and to relax with a view of the Sandias. This was recommended to my by an ABQ local and it did not disappoint. read more

This place is pretty special for Albuquerque as it has an outdoor patio and a view. Other than that it is pretty lack luster. Only two restrooms for the bar, not sure what happens when it gets busy. The bar menu is pricy and uninspiring. Three people, a few drinks and some appetizers came to $80. read more

Apothecary Lounge - Views, Views, Views! - Lounges Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Great space and mixology! Logistics make it tough for kitchen but food is presentable and tasty (foodie presentation). read more

Apothecary Lounge - Worlds greatest sandwich - Lounges Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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My husband and I stopped in here while visiting ABQ because we heard it was a great place to watch the sunset. Unfortunately it was sweltering so we decided to stay inside, but the views of the city were still nice! We had a Moscow mule and Margarita as well as the cheese plate from the HH menu. The drinks were nice, and cheaper than what we are used to in DC. The cheese plate was nothing fancy, but the service was good. As someone in the medical profession I also appreciated the medical jokes on the coasters! read more

Apothecary Lounge - Margarita and cheese plate - Lounges Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Amazing roof top bar.....we loved the bar. Beautiful setting, nice variety of seating options, great service. We stayed in the hotel too and our only gripe (or advice for others) is to check to make sure they haven't closed the bar for a private function. We were really disappointed our second night to come back just to sit out on the roof an find it closed for a very noisy wedding. read more

This is a pretty swanky little bar on top of the roof of the Hotel Parq Central. It's not the biggest space, so the inside can get kind of crowded pretty quick, but lucky for you, there's an awesome roof patio to spill out onto, and there you'll be rewarded with not only more space to enjoy, but also a pretty incredible view to take in. They've got a really nice bar menu to work with, both food and libations. I tend to like a rye Manhattan from time to time, and they have rye, so they get my vote for that alone. Great service, too. read more

Provides an outstanding view of the downtown ABQ lights at night from the top floor of the newly renovated Hotel Parq Central. The top deck is the perfect place to enjoy your beverage in all seasons. Beer, wine, and liquor selections are typical and prices average for this type of top notch venue. Service has always been friendly, accomodating, and fast on all occasions. read more

My Abq friends suggested Apothecary to me when I was visiting for business and I was kinda iffy about trying the place, especially since i didn't know what Apothecary meant haha but I made my way to the lounge and my friends did not let me down. Apothecary is one of the only cute, chic bars in Albuquerque and I love the view. I'm not sure if I would try the food from here but the drinks are certainly divine! The bar/lounge has a modern, trendy vibe to it and the service is pretty great. I will visit the Apothecary Lounge in the near future, especially with those ABQ summer sunsets that I do miss dearly :) read more

This place has a cute and cozy atmosphere, and pretty good drinks. Might be a little pricey. We went here for my 21st birthday and the bartenders were fun and kind. It's a good chill spot to go for a date, maybe not ideal for a big group. Still recommend! read more

"Birthday on the Roof Top" at this lounge is super chic and ever so sexy as how I would describe it! The perfect place to really sit down and enjoy wonderful quality time with your love or your beautiful friends with no loud music, just soft music in the background. We ordered delightful "Lemon & Pineapple" Martini's my magic potion of choice and yes it did the magic for me :) They make beautiful sophisticated drinks so there wont be a bad choice here and they look just as good as they taste! Our waitress Jessie is an absolute doll very attentive and always making sure your drinks are never empty! We ordered Green Chili Sliders as we wanted to try something small so these bite size treats were absolutely amazing and will definitely bring us back in to try more of their appetizers. The Roof Top by far is something "Magical " I cant wait for the weather to cool down to lounge for hours sipping on some sassy cocktails enjoying the views. The pricing for the drinks is a little high but understandable as Im sure they want to keep the right clientele coming back for more! read more

Good food cool location and great dinning experience. Only problem was when I went to prom with a date and tried to take pictures on the rooftop patio and it was quite hard because the sun was blinding us all. But other than the sun it was a great experience planning on taking a girl on another date up there real soon ;) read more

Apothecary Lounge - On top of the roof with my date for prom, had a great time and the food was great! - Lounges Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I can only speak to the quality of service and drinks here since I've never eaten here. My boyfriend and I came here for some early drinks around 830 on a Thursday. It was nice and quiet, with no one on the rooftop patio and a few groups dining inside. I loved the views of the city and absolutely loved our waitress Alex. She was so attentive and sweet. Only thing I would suggest is for them to invest in heaters. It was a beautiful night out but it was super windy and a little chilly. Would've been more pleasant with heaters. Kind of shocked a rooftop lounge didn't have any. read more

Apothecary Lounge - Beautiful view behind us - Lounges Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico