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.

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.

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.

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.

Kimo, how do I love thee? For your bizarre glowing eyed skeletons, and your red velvet drapes. And…read moreis it haunted? Hmmmm. We may never know. Gem of downtown Albuquerque, the Kimo theatre is home to Burlesque, live theater, comedy shows, and the silver screen. Yes. All of these things. I love when they do film festivals. Nights upon nights of old film noir and classics. And every February, Southwest Burlesque makes me want to quit my job and become a dancer. The Nutcracker every December. Ah, the memories. Literally, my only complaint is the seating. It's very old school. Which is fine, but those comfy new-fangled seats in the new theaters have me (and my tush) spoiled. Hint - restrooms are on the sides down a hallway that doesn't seem like it belongs to the building.

The Kimo is a gem in the Albuquerque area! Tonight we attended the Kimo's 90th anniversary…read morecelebration and it was simply magical. Mayor Berry had a real silver screen installed as well as new carpet to compliment the well preserved vintage space. The Kimo is a destination for all lovers of the arts. It is host to book readings, poetry, and movie showings. For tonight's event, we were treated to Buster Keaton's "The General" with the Alloy Orchestra playing the score live for just $0.50 per ticket with free water, popcorn, and cake. (Concessions typically not included in movie ticket pricing.) The movie was outstanding and the Alloy Orchestra was a once in a lifetime experience. The Kimo has so many of these incredible events that people need to know more about. I know our family will be attending more of them!

Recomend: have dinner before. Friendly service…read more Positive energy, High energy, very popular show venue.

went here for a metal concert. the website and tickets said that the doors would open at 6:30, but…read morethey did not let us in until after 7. by the time we got in, the first band was already playing. there are bars in the venue but if you want to get a drink or snack you will lose your place in the pit. it is very crowded. the venue did not seem very clean and the floor was sticky.

A Hotel Bar, not my favorite place to go as you never know who will be sitting at the bar. The…read moreenvironment was clean and calm. They have definitely updated it in the last few years. I thought I was meeting coworkers, so I grabbed a tea and enjoyed while I waited. I am a bit of a teetotaler but appreciate the full bar for my friends. When I entered, the bartender was friendly and understanding that I was waiting for friends. There were gents at the bar, who finished up within 10 min of me entering. If you are looking for a mellow, friendly location to catch a drink. You got it here.

Staying at the hotel made this a convenient choice after landing only a couple hours prior…read more Location is convenient inside the hotel and the staff were warm and welcoming. Lucky for us it was a quieter evening so service was pretty quick. Drinks were decent, the margarita was stronger than the mule variant. The food was good but just a personal thing which was my fault was I forgot to ask for them to remove the bell peppers as I dislike them. Other than that, chill venue, nice staff, decent food.

A quaint little dive bar, this place does not deserve the recent negative reviews that nearly kept…read moreme away from visiting. The bartender was attentive, poured good drinks, and refused the clearly drunk patrons who tried to enter (who likely left the bad reviews). I couldn't imagine trying to run a bar as bartender, waiter, and bouncer on a slow Monday night never mind when it gets busy. It's a swell place to get drinks with a few laughs and I'll be back.

Tiny lil bar and quite packed. Nice drinks and funny sarcastic bartender. Great for late drinksread more

One of my favorite places for tacos, burgers! Awesome place to watch a game on TV. Nick the…read morebartender is great.

Very nice ambiance but not so good food. The bowl was gigantic but all the ingredients were not…read morejust blending together.