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    Differential Brewing

    4.5 (57 reviews)
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    Closed 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    Destiny L.

    Differential is honestly a really great space, it took me years and years of living in Albuquerque to ever make my way over but I'm glad I finally did. The inside is nice but the patio is great too. The drinks are really strong in my opinion but I am really glad they have a good amount of options beyond just beer. I'm not a beer drinker so I'm usually thankful just when a brewery has a cider or two but these guys have a really good selection of drinks. They don't have food but they do have a rotation of food trucks. Service is friendly and relatively fast depending on how busy they are.

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    Heather B.

    We are so glad we discovered this bar. Really off the beaten path. It has great beer choices. We received good service at the bar. And despite two lines of customers, we were still served rather quickly. Outside seating was covered, which we greatly appreciated.  Seating wasn't particularly comfortable, but it didn't drive us to leave fast either. This is a solid bar. I recommend it.

    Beer!
    Paul F H.

    We were mostly interested in the vegan food truck (reviewed separately) that parked here on the Thursday evening when we visited. But thankfully the beer was pretty good and it worked well with the food from the truck. I'm not sure I would come back for the beer, but I would if that food truck is here. Call it a symbiotic relationship that works.

    Blue Corn Cream Ale

    We remember coming to Differential Brewing back in 2019 soon after they opened. We were back today and the beer is just as good, if not better. We got to chat with Tony, the owner, and he assured us that their goals are the same as when they started. Brew great, low alcohol beers with a great atmosphere. They still have the dive bar vibe, while carrying a solid list of brews. We recommend the Earl Gray Cream Ale (a seasonal selection), the Blue Corn Cream Ale (one of their original beers), and the current Stout. There was only so much time to sample! One of my favorite pubs in a city loaded with good ones.

    Cocktail menus- top is the usuals and the rest are seasonal
    Laura M.

    Nice variety of drinks and cocktails! Local beers, wine, even kombucha. I enjoy their French 75. In the summer they had so many flavors of hard slushees and now they have a seasonal menu with warm cocktails like Mulled Wine (on the drier side but my friends really liked it). Great service every visit so far! We enjoy playing a round of pool now and then. Local art featured on the walls. Pretty chill atmosphere overall.

    I love the rustic atmosphere.
    Enrique S.

    This brewery has a inviting rustic ambiance. The different seating arrangements are awesome. You can choose to sit outside on the shaded front/Back patio, inside at one of their spacious booths, or by their classy pool table. I ended up ordering the Blue Corn Cream Ale. Made with local organic blue corn, this cream ale is light, crisp, with a faint earthy sweetness, and just a hint of fresh roasted corn on the nose. Great year round; pairing especially well with spicy foods. Great service and beer!! Highly recommended! PS: They also have Boozy Italian Sodas!! With countless flavors!!!

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    Olivia S.

    I have been here numerous times at this point and I really enjoy it. I myself am not a beer drinker but don't let the word brewery scare you away because they have plenty of fun non beer options. I have had a few different drinks here but the one that stands out in my mind is one they had on their mocktail list which was pistachio flavored that I then had them spike with vodka. I know it sounds super odd but it was delicious and one of the most unique cocktails I've ever had. The two things that bring my rating from a 5 down to a 4 is ghat they allow people to smoke cigarettes in the backyard/outside space and people do as well as the fact that there is often only one bartender so sometime it can take a minute to order and/or they are busy so they are not always as attentive as they could be. I love how the building is kind of divided so that certain seating areas have slightly different vibes and I love how the windows open in the front of the building. Overall I thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere of this bar/brewery.

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    Great local brewery, friendly staff, amazing patio. Favorite is the blue corn cream ale, but go ahead and try everything.

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    A great spot to wet the pallet on the way to an Isotopes Ball Game or NM United match. New brewery with a lot of potential!

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    good selection of beers with top notch service. new brewery sort of around the unm area in a good location.

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    Quarter Celtic Brewpub

    Quarter Celtic Brewpub

    4.4
    (120 reviews)
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    We went to the other location before and wanted to try this location today. Bottom line is great…read moreIrish pub food with great service. The pub is a typical pub decor. Irish family crests as well as flags. I like that by the menu is 1 page so they can focus on their food. The men's bathrooms are hilariously decorated. My kids and hubby all got the Celtic trio. This is great since you get you get small portions of Irish favorites. The had bangers and mash, shepards pie, sausage and cabbage, corn beef and cabbage. I had the Pedro fish plate. Everything was great. The brown mustard was very tasty. Definitely worth the trip

    An Albuquerque staple opened on the east side in 2019, and we couldn't not come and try them…read more A very cozy, dim-lit, Irish-decorated and vibrant ambiance makes Quarter Celtic a nice neighborhood pub for good brews and fun on trivia Wednesdays. All staff were very nice and kind. Even with a small selection of beer, their choices are solid with lager, red ale, stout, IPA, a rich Scotch ale, some ciders, and some seasonal picks. For our food, we ordered The King's Fish and Chips (half) and the Brewer's Beef. The King's Fish and Chips had a big piece of fried salmon that flavorful with a nice crunchy breading. On the other hand, the Brewer's beef was scant in roast beef and plentiful with grilled onions and a sharp horseradish. While the King's was wonderful, the Brewer's was unfortunate. Overall, this was a mixed experience with one good and one not-so-good experience at a place that is inviting and fun.

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    What a great place. My wife has native ancestry and when we were planning our visit to the area,…read morethis was a "must." It didn't disappoint! The beer was excellent. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. And the vibe is somewhat "elevated" without being at all pretentious.

    While in Albuquerque recently, we were on the hunt for our favorite brewery. Bow and Arrow filled…read morethe bill! From the moment we arrived, the service and ambiance were warm, welcoming, and where we wanted to be! Large and open, Bow and Arrow is spacious for folks to come for pint, small groups, as well as large groups and company events. We sat at the bar for more face-to-face service and had a great experience. We each got a flight and loved the ability to try four different beverages each since the menu is so extensive, creative, and delicious! I got the "Dos Arrows," "Wildly No. 1," "Bury My Heart," and "Lav Letters to the SW." I listed them in order of my favorites. Each beverage was complex, unique, and delicious! I would have enjoyed a full pint of each drink! Alas, 4 5oz beverages was enough! Prices are reasonable for such high quality beverages! We also loved that the brewery recognizes Indigenous land rights and supports Native American initiatives. Euro-Americans have much to learn from Native peoples, the original stewards of this land. But first, relationships, listening, and reparations are needed! We loved Bow and Arrow Brewing. We look forward to visiting again next time we are in town!

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