Volaré Rooftop Bar is located in Uptown Albuquerque inside the…read more Element by Westin Hotels. I went up for a nightcap on November 25, 2025. I sat a brief while at the bar before being greeted and later served a "Sandia Sunset" (watermelon, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine) made with vodka (around $12). The views were nice of both the city lights and the silhouettes of the Sandia Mountains. The bar was chic. By all accounts, this place seems to be not a chain and not a franchise either, Brian G. (per your review from 12.14.2025), but an independently-founded and owned bar. When I explored the patio, it was quite windy that night, but I thought I could handle a few swigs next to the smokeless fire pits. Several seating arrangements I went to each had dirty dishes. I didn't like the crowd vibe inside so I just took my drink to my room. I'd definitely visit again, but hopefully next time hand-in-hand with a particular tall dark handsome man.

Gathered with 7 pals for appetizers and beverages on 4/14…read more We have been here before and have enjoyed the service. This time was no different in terms of our server's attention, personality, efficiency, and overall demeanor. V ~ was great and thank you! I am personally giving 3 stars for this bar/restaurant for 2 reasons: 1) the online menu is not updated with prices - I will delve into this more in a minute, and 2) kitchen service was slower than expected. Here is a link to their menu online: https://drive.google.com/file/d/148CplSivVBTXmrWlSO46WytoWdpd0REA/view I got the hard seltzer which was supposed to be $7 but I ended up paying $10 for a can of seltzer. Got 2 and the total without tip with tax was over $21. Seriously! that is friggin outrageous. I would have gotten wine if I wanted to spend that much. TRULY HARD SELTZER | 7 Hard Seltzer | 5.0% ABV Secondly, 7 out of 8 of us ordered food and 1 person had to ask for her crostini 3 or 4 times. Our lovely server did take it off of her check but nontheless, we were all done eating by the time she got her food and she was so gracious about it. Another thing: why can't I make a reservation in advance for a group of more than 4 when the place was clearly not busy at 4 pm on a Tuesday? We make 3 separate reservations for 4 people. This is a social group, and we meetup via MEETUP weekly. People will RSVP and then cancel. We had 12 coming and then 8 showed up. I am not certain we will resturn.

Great place for small local concerts in the heart of downtown Albuquerque. Parking is pretty…read moreaccessible but of course you have to pay for it. They have a seats and a full bar and an arcade area upstairs.

Attended a live jazz night and it exceeded expectations. Great musicians, intimate setting, and…read moreamazing acoustics. You could tell everyone in the room was just soaking in the moment.

Fun place to kick back with friends! Dancing is a great way to get in your cardio, and I'm grateful…read morefor a venue that offers it. They also bring in dance lessons often, which takes the intimidation out of going.lot--which takes the intimidation out of going.

Service absolutely sucks there. Gone plenty of times and never had an issue, however tonight…read morebrought my masculine-looking gay friend and she immediately got kicked out for being "too drunk". We had just walked in. Out of everyone in our group, there were definitely others who were actually intoxicated. If they felt that way why didn't they deny her entry? She was our DD. Better security is definitely needed. On the way out, I mentioned to security they need breathalyzers if they're going to kick out people for being "too drunk" when they're full sober. Security told me I was disrespecting them and I could be blacklisted. All in all, this place is extremely homophobic and had no attention to detail. There were plenty of people around us that were screaming and looked obviously more drunk than anyone who didn't get singled out. The bartender targeted her immediately. BS.

Idk if it was just a coincidence or the normal way it goes out something, but they only played…read moreSpanish songs. Which wasn't a problem because the dancing and drinks were great. They definitely pour heavy there. My only thought is that the DJ wasn't there at some points but the music was still playing. Had a lot of fun. Would recommend.

Very pricey for Albuquerque New Mexico. Huge cover and very expensive beers. The service was NOT…read moreavailable. I tried to buy buckets of beers and the bartender told me not available. That's dumb because I ended up drinking twelve or so beers by myself. All Heinekens. The place was dark but it's a night club I guess so that's okay. Music was poppin and all Over the place. DJ could have mixed it up much better.

This place was pretty mellow on a Wednesday night. My group came here for the karaoke night, so I…read morewas glad that it wasn't as busy as I had thought it could be. We entered the building from the parking lot side (which there was plenty of parking, not sure how that would be on a busier night). We had already planned on signing up for the membership - the process took maybe 5 minutes to register each person and was fairly easy. The entrance has the registration desk and a hangout area, maybe unused bar area, and I could also see into another room where other events are sometimes held. We walked past the bathrooms where another bar area was located, and the main big room. The ceiling was covered with many pride flags, almost as to cover some of the vents that were emitting a strong current of air throughout the venue. There were plenty of tables with chairs for ample seating. Karaoke was already in full swing, and there were only a few other people participating. I can't remember which program they use, but it's a fairly easy app/website where you create a singer account, look up the song list, and add yourself to the singers queue. If they don't have the song that you want in the song list, you're also able to request for the DJ to eventually add the song if they are able to. The only thing I didn't like about the karaoke set-up were the locations of the tv screens where you'd be reading the lyrics. There are 2 giant tvs on either side of the main room, and maybe because I'm only 5'2", but to me - they seemed like I was looking up quite a bit. There are also smaller tvs behind the main bar. Overall, the SOCH seems to be a fun place to hangout when there are things going on, which they have a LOT of events available for all sorts of people and interests. I'd definitely go back there sometime.

Really a great drag show we attended but PLEASE!!!! do something about the filthy bathrooms. I did…read morecomplain about the restroom to two gentlemen that we're standing in the front as we left the building. They explained to me that they are having a problem with a leak in the plumbing from next-door. The floor wasn't wet. Obviously someone had spelled A sticky drink on the floor, and my flip-flop stuck to it as I walked in the door. Someone had taken time out of their busy day to put a wet floor sign in the restroom. Both gentlemen were standing at the front of the establishment doing absolutely nothing and someone could've run a mop over the floor, but nobody bothered. Just so gross.

Didn't realize I couldn't be in the stall with my friend while she was peeing. I was holding the…read morebathroom cause there's no fucking locks. And some short rude security guard ripped open the door while my friend was actively peeing, so everyone saw her vagina. And immediately started screaming in my face telling us to get the fuck out. And kicked us out immediately, he didn't even explain it to us why.

Will NOT be back. Got kicked out because my friend was in the stall with me, holding the broken…read moredoor while I went pee. Sorry I don't want everyone to see my vag... especially in a gender neutral bathroom. Some short security guard ripped the door open and started screaming at us right away. Then he took me outside to kick me out and made my friend stay inside so she had no idea where I went. Terrible security management and definitely not worth it.

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.

I really like the food and drinks here (several gluten free options). Great local bar/venue vibes…read moreand I've had good to great service each time I've visited. Last time i was in Albuquerque my wife and I went twice! Their kitchen is also open till 10 which is nice in this neighborhood without too many regular late night food options. Would recommend and i look forward to going back.

A hidden gem! I stopped into Tiki Tiki Lounge for a quick drink after lunch and instantly felt like…read moreI'd been transported to a seaside getaway. The atmosphere is fun, laid-back, and full of tropical vibes--perfect for unwinding. The drink menu is impressive, with a wide selection of creative cocktails, and the bartender was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations. Every detail--from the decor to the drinks--made the experience unforgettable. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a little island escape right in the city!

Tiki-themed cocktail lounge describes this place best. Cheap drinks and casual atmosphere. Far from…read morea traditional tiki spot, but great for what it is. Solid drinks! Had the jungle bird, which was properly bitter if you're into that. The marikoriko was sweet and fruity, way easy to drink. The Saturn was also wonderfully fruity and easy to drink. I didn't bother with the mai tai because they use kraken instead of an actual funky Caribbean rum, which is wild because they carry Meyers. Probably my biggest critique is to funkify that Mai Tai yo! Float of kraken if you must, but use some Caribbean rum in there! Service was great, atmosphere left room for improvement. Great for a casual few drinks with your meal. Solid spot! Would return again.