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.

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.

The co-op is perfect for my daily veggie runs. I love that they have loose spinach available! I…read morecook solely for myself and if I buy those plastic tubs of greens it'll go bad before i can eat it up so the co-op really works for me. Friendly, helpful staff that'll walk with you to the isle if you can't find something. Personable cashiers that make you feel welcome, which is what I look for these days.

Seems like a great new little place to hear live local bands in the downtown area. It's my first…read moretime here for a concert but hopefully not the last!

The people that I ran into there were nice staff. They didn't give me a hard time about anything…read more We rented chairs and it was an awesome concert. Good time!

I am a huge fan of electronic dance music, so I had to get tickets when I saw that San Holo would…read morebe throwing a show here. The venue is not the nicest and it's one of the smaller places I've gone to for a concert, but I still had a good time. There was lots of security that checked wristbands and kicked out belligerent people, but the overall vibe was good. It was worth paying extra for the mezzanine level because the bar line was much shorter than the one downstairs. There's also bathrooms located nearby, but there was no soap or toilet paper, ugh. Try to arrive early so you can get a good spot on the lower section of the mezzanine because I couldn't see anything on the higher section.

Went to see the very touching movie Heartstrong at the Lobo Theater. It is part of the Albuquerque…read moreFilm Festival. I know Arianna Basco, the creator and producer, and actor in this Indie film. What a small, but great venue to see any production. Go see other movies too during this annual film festival.

This place is so much freaking fun! I've come multiple times now and I can't wait to stop in again…read more My husband brought me for a late movie to watch Grease for Valentine's Day! We got popcorn and a soda! It was so much fun being there with all the cult classic lovers singing and being dressed up. & then I came again by myself for breakfast and brunch to watch Beauty & the Beast. Breakfast was spectacular! Such great options. It was a buffet style. Tickets plus brunch are such good prices. The staff and bartender were so nice and seemed genuinely happy to be there! I can't wait to come back. Sucha great experience. The fact it's local and has been around since the 30's makes it even better.

This was the second year that I have attended this event. Last year I had a blast and I'd been…read morelooking forward to going again this year. Since it was Memorial Day weekend there were lots of events to choose from. My friends all opted for the wine festival, and I reluctantly agreed to go with them instead of attending Blues & Brews alone. Fortunately, the weather was bad and it started raining while I was driving to the wine festival. I decided last minute to go here instead, and I have no regrets! I hadn't bought tickets yet, which I knew was a mistake because they were $45 at the door. I arrived at 2:30 PM and walked past an EXTREMELY long line of non-VIP ticket holders waiting for doors to open at 3PM. I was wondering if I should even bother while waiting in line to buy tickets, when an angel in the form of a scalper offered me a ticket for $30. I was a little nervous as I walked to the front, hoping the ticket would work.(I have a very strong goody-two-shoes streak that doesn't like it when I do scary things like buy tickets from random people.) Not only did it work, it was VIP! That meant I got to walk ahead of a line that literally went out the east doors of the casino, and get directly into the event. I HIGHLY recommend getting the VIP tickets (in advance) because it gets very crowded when they let everyone in. Last year, I didn't get to try all the beers because they were running out at the end and I hadn't been VIP. This year, I didn't notice as many vendors running out early. It seemed like there were less people this year, maybe because of all the other events that were going on simultaneously. So the deal is, you get a little souvenir glass (this event has plastic which makes me sad) that you can fill with a couple ounces of beer as many times as possible in 3 hours (4 if you're VIP). I also received tickets for alcohol samples which were for some flavored vodka and tequila. I didn't use mine because as an almost old person I have learned my lesson about drinking 50 samples of beer and then topping it off with hard alcohol. There was food available to purchase, but really, ain't nobody got time for that! I had to get my sample on! There were a good selection of breweries, mostly from Colorado and New Mexico but there were others there too. One trend I am not super excited about is how popular IPAs are now. Several places brought multiple IPAs and no Stouts or Porters which left me disappointed. IPAs taste like pennies. Yuck! I went back to the same few places that provided the darker beers multiple times. Marble had their Oatmeal Stout there, Left Hand had their Nitro Milk Stout which is one of my favorites. I also had a good one from Ponderosa. I had several samples of the Java Stout from Santa Fe Brewing. It was grand! If you're a hoarder like me, and like swag, there was plenty. I grabbed stickers, buttons, coasters, and bottle caps from most the vendors where I sampled. I also bought a sugar skull bag for $10 from Bloody Maria's to carry my stash in. Another pro this year was the music. They actually played some blues. Another bonus, there seemed to be a lot of friendly people there. I went by myself and even though I ran into my aunt and uncle there, I met some new people and ran into some old friends. On one trip to the bathroom I noticed a roller derby table where they were trying to recruit new players. I was attracted to the sugar skull swag (I'm obsessed) and inebriated enough to not be afraid to ask dumb questions like, "Do I have to know how to skate to join roller derby?" Well guess what? NO! You don't have to know, they teach you! I will be giving it a go next week! This is one of my favorite annual events in Albuquerque, I will definitely be getting tickets again next year. I left feeling happy, with a ton a loot, with new friends, and with a carpet burn on my elbow. Hoping to leave without that one next year!

Great time! Only wish there were more local breweries. There was a lot of national brandsread more

I was surprised to find the upstairs bar at The Smoky Note nearly empty at 10:30 on a Friday…read morenight... then we learned we were early! More folks trickled in while we enjoyed our first drinks, and by midnight the whole room was lively. We appreciated the bartender's attention when it wasn't busy. He walked us through the menu, making recommendations and steering me away from an allergen (pineapple). The menu includes a page of craft cocktails for $16 each, which seems reasonable since the place is rather classy and they use quality ingredients. We ended up trying several menu items, then asked the bartender what he really likes to make; we ended up with a special old-fashioned and the best margarita I've ever tasted. We were also given a small tray of snacks--a few nuts, olives, and chips--which I believe was complimentary. Even when it got busy later, the staff kept up and took care of everyone. The atmosphere is nice but welcoming; we were dressed casually after a day of sightseeing but didn't feel out of place. We found street parking easily (around the corner on Bryn Mawr). It's a fun neighborhood too; we came back the next day to check out the shops and such. Check it out!

This was probably my favorite cocktail I tried in town- fun, unique and tasty. The space itself is…read morepretty, and very instagrammable- so much so there was some kind of a photoshoot going on while we were there which was awkward. Not sure if that's something they schedule to happen during business hours or if the folks just showed up and did it. Someone came in with the photoshoot folks and swapped over the background display on the back wall and turned on laser lights and the vibe became weirdly clubby for a chill early night spot. Besides these quirks, a fun spot for out of towners to stop in for, chat, get a tasty drink and recommendations for other fun stops.

All the years I've lived in this city and I've never once stepped foot in this place. Though I've…read morepassed and gandered and the place many times I guess I always missed the fun surprises inside. Long story short as I was scrolling through the feed on that blue app I saw an ad for a horror themed circus that promised extra fright. Curiously I pondered at the date and thought why the heck not. Then as I looked at the website I discovered it was being hosted right at the Kimo. The light bulb in my head clicked on and I thought let me see if a friend wants to join so I can make a better decision. Needless to say I waited to buy a ticket. Why you ask? Well Ill be honest I wasn't quite sure at the time. Then fast forward to last weekend and the same ad appeared with a beautiful promotion setting a price I just couldn't refuse. I just knew I had to go. My friend canceled on me but that was ok because when I stepped through those door it was a refreshing experience. I couldn't help but get lost in its great grandeur. As I entered the seating area I looked around and the vibe had me so excited. The show was phenomenal. I had a really great time. I'm so glad I went. Not only did I get to see the inside of this place for the first time but I got to experience a show here which made it so much more special. I look forward to returning for the next show here!

Went to see some love music and the acoustics were great and the old architecture was pretty cool…read moretoo. I'm glad to have finally gotten a chance to experience live music in that vintage venue.

Ok.. First , why would you check my ID to buy drinks,stamp my hand, go to someone else for a…read morewristband, then I go to order a drink at a vendor and she then asks me for my ID again after I show her my stamp AND my wristband?! What was the point of that? Now I have a stupid bud light stamp on my hand and a waste of paper with these dumb bracelets and I still have to show my id for a drink? That makes a lot of sense... Also not very good lighting to find your seat/row at night.. Sound and lights are good but as another review said, Sandia is a way better venue for the outdoor experience and a beer isn't $13! also the projector screen was crappy... It made everyrhing look jittery and was fuzzy... The exiting was chaotic and cars were just making up lanes with no one directing traffic.....I hope I don't have to come here again any time soon

The Pavillion at Hard Rock has recently been re-named back to Isleta Pavillion its still the same…read morevenue with overpriced drinks and concert tickets. They have a lawn seating, chairbacks and a VIP section. The VIP section has an additional bar with extra seating and no lines for drinks and VIP restrooms with no lines.

Never been to a casino where alcoholic drinks were not allowed on the floor. You can go upstairs…read moreto the sports bar and go into the gaming room where there is the crap games that no one wants to play.

The view is amazing but man, Sandia, you have us packed in our seats like sardines. You have to…read morestand up if someone needs to get by you. It's miserable. I was hoping with your recent upgrade you would change that but it actually seems worse. The added bathrooms are nice though. No waiting in long lines. So, not my favorite concert venue anymore.