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    Happy Accidents

    3.4 (295 reviews)
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    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Bob Ross is in my glass!!!
    Jennifer S.

    This place is everything and so perfect at the same time! Great place to get a cocktail and a small snack! Service is phenomenal too!

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    Aruni G.

    Enjoyed a few cocktails with family after a funeral service we all attending in Albuquerque last weekend. Great selection of cocktails and loved their pornstar martini. The last time I had one was in Greece and this one did not disappoint. I wasn't expecting the side car of sparkling white, which was a nice touch. My SIL ordered a martini flight and my brother ordered some beers. We were told that everyone who worked there was a bartender! That was cool. We had to flag down someone a few times to help us as the person we thought was our server seemed to be doing several roles, including bartending so wasn't able to check on us as often. It was a fun vibe and if I'm in ABQ again, I'd enjoy going there for another cocktail!

    Awesome holiday pop up drink glasses!
    Angie K.

    I was meeting up with some friends for a post-holiday holiday get together and we decided to try the pop up at Happy Accidents. I hadn't been before so I'll also have to go back when they're not having a special event. That said, I loved the decorations for the event and the cute mugs the drinks came in were just spectacular. The drink menu both for the event and in general was pretty extensive. The server also had some good recommendations for us. I just couldn't resist the drink in the adorable t-rex mug! The food also looked quite tasty though I had just had lunch so wasn't up for anything at the time. I will go back for more food and drink taste testing. If you're in the area definitely stop in!

    Biscoquito and Santa's Replacement. Both delectable
    AVa H.

    Happy Accidents never disappoints. Delicious holiday menu. Great drinks and atmosphere! The service is always amazing and informative of the available drink selection.

    Jennifer L.

    Stunning! Gorgeous! Delicious drinks! All the things! I saw this bar on an IG post as one of the venues making special items for the balloon fiesta, and it was on my list of places to visit. This is definitely a more eclectic place than others we visited, but I didn't find it pretentious or uncomfortable. To start, I was IN LOVE with the decor: everything was so luxe and elevated, with textured walls, live plants, dark colors and just... chef's kiss. We were seated at a huge table, and we were just in for cocktails. There is food, but we weren't hungry after a huge lunch. We had a gin and tonic, the Swipe Right (their version of a mai tai), an Espresso Martini, and an Up In the Air (a spicy martini with a cotton candy cloud) as well as some PB& J shots. All the cocktails were incredibly balanced and intentional, and we were left with bottles of water to enjoy our conversations and linger as long as we wanted. I could have spent way more time, but it is added as place to visit when we return to Nob Hill.

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    I always love coming to Happy Accidents. They have fun, delicious drinks. My favorite has a rice paper picture of Bob Ross on top! A very inclusive space with great service

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    Barbi B.

    This was my favorite bar that I visited during my 2 weeks in Albuquerque! Such cool ambience, the service was amazing, and the cocktails were SO creative, thoughtful and tastes incredible! I don't think I'll ever have a better espresso martini than the one I tried there. Our server explained how they do everything in house from the vodka to the nitro coffee, it was so impressive. My friends and I had food as well which was also delicious. I wish I could come back here all the time!

    The Ursula - Calpico with vodka, lavender, and ube. Sweet, a little creamy, a little fizzy.
    Atalanta P.

    I was in the mood for a little treat this afternoon and decided a fun cocktail would be just right. I'd been curious about Happy Accidents and it was close so I stopped in to give it a try. Yes, they check IDs - unlike some reviewers I understand that this is a good thing! It was quiet when I went in and the service was friendly and helpful. The drink I decided on was the Ursula, a sweet lightly fizzy concoction with a lovely purple color. They have a lot of fun cocktail options and a nice selection of mocktails as well. I'd definitely like to try more of their offerings.

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    Erick D.

    Cool spot that is a Christmas themed cocktail bar. The service got off to a slow start but they could have been busy. The drinks are good and the spot is cool. Check them out if you're in the area.

    Rachel C.

    Drinks were good, if not a little too expensive for Albuquerque, New Mexico. We only had a couple of drinks, so will need to return & try other options. Also so far I haven't tried the food. They have an very extensive drink/ specialty cocktail menu online, it was hard to make a first-tine here choice; especially since many of the drinks listed ingredients we'd never heard of before today. Both my companion and I have been around the sun a few trips, but we were still surprised at how many ingredients were completely unknown to each of us. A little research needs to be conducted before I return. Also, I will sit at the bar next time and get some insight from the bartender. I was a little disappointed in the decor/ ambience/ colors choices. I think they were going for a youthful, cleancut & modern look. Mostly I got cheap. Decorating on a strict budget. Tables were mostly constructed of cinder blocks. Fabrics were miss-matched. L believe someone attempted to make the color scheme shades of blue, but somehow the two shocking pink chairs upfront with scratched paint didn't quite fall into the "blue" scheme. Happy Accidents has potential, but it definitely needs attention if it's going to survive in this crowded commercial atmosphere.

    Oreo Negroni---mmmm
    Susan C.

    OMG, this place has it all! Great cocktails, beautiful, sophisticated interior, great staff, we just loved it! The bartender who seated us, Jack, mixed our drinks for us & attended to our food order. That's their philosophy there, total service. Plus, we read employees are shareholders, get paid a living wage & have health insurance. We were so impressed with the whole experience. Jack was great; he took the time to chat with us too, which we enjoyed very much. Since he was mixing, he cared about our drink tastes & explained anything we didn't understand or had questions about, plus had answers on the food. It's amazing to see them move behind the bar, then back out to take care of their guests. Very different from any cocktail bar we've ever been too. The cocktails are so unique and good. But that's not all!!! Their food is delicious too. We weren't starving, so we just shared two small plates, the baked Brie & the patatas, outstanding. I can't believe I forgot to get pictures of the food, We would highly recommend & would definitely go back if we happened to be back in Albuquerque! Thank you all for a great time.

    "We don't mistakes, just happy little accidents." - Bob Ross

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    Best espresso martini in town, best bartenders, best bar in Albuquerque area.must try!

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    Teddy Roe's - Solid cocktail

    Teddy Roe's

    4.5(87 reviews)
    0.0 miNob Hill

    Heyyyyyy Albuquerque has a slick, real Speak Easy! we had…read morejust got into to the other week. I knew after dinner we may wanna grab 1 more drink so I had checked to see if there were any new spots sine the last time we were in town. I hadn't heard of this Teddy Roe's so we grabbed a reservation for the late evening. After getting dropped off by a car we tried to find the entrance. I'm not going to give away the trick to it but it was fun. Once inside we got our spot that we held. I didn't see a drink on their menu that I liked that was rum based, so I asked the kind bartender if they could make me one. I only asked that it be alcohol forward, but that I was good if it was a more fruity drink too. They brought me a concoction that was perfect. It's a real nice place. The ornate ceiling and the beautiful bar added to the regal vibes of the place. I would definite recommend Teddy's; it's one of the best speakeasies in town.

    I didn't know what to expect from this place since I looked at the bad reviews first so I can set…read moremy expectations right. When I came this day, they had live jazz music. I don't care for jazz. But it was great music and the place was packed. Everyone was enjoying it all and the vibe was a good one to be around. Arcy was behind the bar and suggested a few drinks. They were both good. Deviled eggs were good and the pickled purple onions were a good touch - though I still haven't come across deviled eggs that are better than my own The special of the day was pork chops. I'm not a pork person but I chanced it anyhow. I'll have to say, it was probably the best pork chop I've ever had. They sousvided it and it came with apple butterand it all worked beautifully. All in all, I'd definitely recommend this spot. Well done!

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    Spicy shrimp Mac and cheese and steak and potatoes

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    The Tiki Tiki Lounge - Menu

    The Tiki Tiki Lounge

    4.8(6 reviews)
    4.4 miBusiness Parkway/Academy Acres

    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.

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    The Tiki Tiki Lounge - Dark corner niche with lava and skulls. The  closest thing to mid-century tiki bar in the space.

    Dark corner niche with lava and skulls. The closest thing to mid-century tiki bar in the space.

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    Zema Vinyl Lounge

    Zema Vinyl Lounge

    4.3(12 reviews)
    0.3 miNob Hill
    Women-owned & operated
    Large group friendly

    Always fun to find a speakeasy, especially when the entrance has some sort of hidden clue to get…read morein. The place is nice, eclectic, with nice seating area and fun decor. The menus are on a vinyl, to match their theme. And their drink menu is fun. What was disappointing was that 1. we had to wait 25 minutes for a bartender to show up and get our orders, then another long time to get the drinks. After the wait, a second drink was out of the question. 2. This is a vinyl lounge, and even though they had a setup for a DJ, there was no one playing but a speaker. 3. Some or our drinks did not come out with all the "frills" and effects as described on the menu, so we missed part of the experience. Not sure if it was an off night for them but my experience wasn't great.

    A nice stop into this eclectic spot. When we are in…read moredifferent spots we like to see what the new quirky and/or cool spots are. We heard about Zema when in town so when we got a evening open we stopped in the other day. The walk up was pretty great. The location is a refurbished motel. We walked into a couple gals working the front desk. Long story short I rubbed the wrong banana but they helped me out. Once inside we grabbed a table a appreciated the clubs layout. They have some retro club music going, but no DJ. When we left about an hour later a DJ hadn't steppe dup, but the music was pretty good all the same. We had to wait for our 1st drink for a while. The gal at the front said the DJ has stepped away for a while but would be back soon enough. The drinks were ok, the service was so-so. We really wanted to like the place, hopefully next time things are more together.

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    Zema Vinyl Lounge
    Zema Vinyl Lounge
    Zema Vinyl Lounge

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    Daydream - Playa Picante, Mai Tai and Red Stripe Lager

    Daydream

    4.9(10 reviews)
    0.1 miNob Hill

    Very beautiful location, tucked away inside of little bear, coffee, and downstairs…read more I can see that they are trying to capture a tiki drink vibe for cocktails here, but they fell a little short in my estimation. First off, the menus were terribly hard to read. The dim lighting, coupled with the light print on the newspaper like menus was a terrible combination. Several people in my party were pulling out their cell phones to shine the flashlight on the menu to try to read it. Next, when you're trying to capture a tiki bar type experience, that includes this expectation of fun over the top, cocktails comprised of ingredients you can't easily acquire to make it home or order anywhere else. The cocktail menu that the waiter said was "balanced" when he referred to all of their drinks, didn't really hit the spot. The flavors were pretty limited, and we're all very middle of the road. Nothing too exciting or potentially gripping. And honestly, when I come to a tiki bar I want a sugary fruit filled flavor bomb. And they had nothing like that on the menu. My husband is more of a hard cocktail drinker, and he even commented that their offerings felt stilted and not exciting. I would come back at a future date, but I would check the menu first to see if any changes had been made. Very cool location, though!

    Daydream Rum Bar is hands-down one of the coolest spots in Albuquerque. We grabbed drinks at the…read moreupstairs bar and the vibe was exactly what we hoped for--totally chill, warm, and the perfect place to unwind without feeling rushed. The cocktails are phenomenal. Each one was incredibly well balanced and packed with bold, delicious flavor. Nothing too sweet or too strong--just thoughtfully crafted drinks that let the ingredients shine. You can really tell the bartenders know what they're doing. Speaking of which--major shoutout to our bartender (forgive me for forgetting his name!). He was phenomenal. Super knowledgeable about rum, clearly passionate about his craft, and gave great recommendations. The kind of service that truly elevates the experience. If you love rum or just appreciate high-quality cocktails, this place is a must. We'll absolutely be back. 10/10 recommend!

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    Welcome to Daydream.

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    Sixty Six Acres - Shishito Peppers - not spicy. Still very good.

    Sixty Six Acres

    4.4(550 reviews)
    3.5 miNorth Valley/Los Ranchos
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    Great servers! Everyone was helpful and kind so front of house manager must be doing their job!…read moreFood was delicious. Crispy Brussels sprouts had great flavor but way too much cayenne pepper (which adds nothing but heat) my husband ate them but said he would prefer less heat. I had 2 bites and gave up. Baked brie was amazing I loved the granny Smith apples! My husband loved them too. We also got the hummus duo which has dates on it and I used a date in the brie that was fantastic! I'll ask for that next time! It was the bomb. Hummus duo was good the watermelon radish was beautiful on the plate but gave both hummus a bitter flavor. Shrimp and grits. We live in Alabama currently and this was our least favorite dish of the day. Shrimp were cooked well and so were the grits but there was just something else it needed. Parmesan cheese and some onions maybe. Greek salad delicious. The flash fried chick peas made it. We needed more dressing and the wait staff was prompt and sweet about it. Spicy Lime Ceasar was ok till he requested more dressing then it was amazing. I was afraid of ordering it but the dressing wasn't too spicy . White sangria I had was disappointing it was more of a 1995 wine spritzer than a wine infused with citrus which is the very essence of sangria. It was ok and had I ordered a wine spritzer I would say yummo but I ordered sangria. Pork Belly flat bread was the winner of the night the tomato jam made that dish. I would love more on it next time but we will definitely be ordering that dish again! Yes we had a lot of left over food! But I love sampling a menu and this menu has a lot to offer. We will be back to try 4 or five other things. I look forward to my return.

    We went to this restaurant for a belated Mother's Day dinner. A place we've wanted to try for some…read moretime. It was a very pleasant meal and a lovely evening to dine on the patio. (Except for the noise from an occasional loud vehicle that drove by!) We ordered two appetizers: Korean Chicken Bites and Parmesan Zucchini Ribbons. The chicken bites weren't our favorite. Just okay. But the zucchini ribbons with the lemon basil aioli were so good! I would go back just to order that starter again. One disappointment is that I really wanted to order the Shishito Peppers. No longer on the menu. My meal was the Pastrami Reuben with fries. I switched out the Swiss cheese for cheddar. I liked the meal, and it was enough to bring half of the sandwich home for lunch the next day. The other two ordered the Crispy Pork Belly & Tomato Jam flat bread. One liked it, the other was just okay with it. Two of us ordered sangria. It was white, which came as a surprise to us. It was less sweet than we prefer. Another in our group ordered a mocktail and quite liked it. Got a second one and I don't believe they charged for the refill. Unfortunately, I didn't get the name of it. It might sound like I have too many issues to give a 4-star rating, but I stand by it. The amience was nice. The wait staff was pleasant. The menu was creative. I'll definitely go back.

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    Sixty Six Acres - Korean Fried Chicken Bowl - yummy!

    Korean Fried Chicken Bowl - yummy!

    Sixty Six Acres - Fried Tofu w/peanut sauce. Good.

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    Fried Tofu w/peanut sauce. Good.

    Volaré Rooftop Bar - Yellow wing drink - Bacardi Rum mix

    Volaré Rooftop Bar

    3.5(45 reviews)
    3.0 miUptown

    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.

    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.

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    Volaré Rooftop Bar - Lounge view

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    Volaré Rooftop Bar - Nob Hill panini with Yucca fries - ask for a side of green chile crema if you want to kick it up a notch

    Nob Hill panini with Yucca fries - ask for a side of green chile crema if you want to kick it up a notch

    Volaré Rooftop Bar - West view

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