Stopped here our first night in New Mexico and wow, talk about setting the tone for the state! We didn't catch our server's name (it happened to be his birthday that day), but he was absolutely fantastic! Friendly, attentive, and set such a chill vibe for the meal. The tavern itself is sort of rustic, and you choose where you sit. Some announcements were scrolling on the tv while we were hanging out and it made it clear to us that this was a neat community spot where cool things happen. We kept it simple and got the mac and cheese to share, and it was so dang good! Creamy, rich, and the crispy onions on top were clearly made from scratch. The portion was perfect for the 2 of us. Our expectations weren't super high being a sort of pub food place, but the quality blew us away. Our server was awesome, quick and genuinely kind and personable. You could tell he likes what he does, even being there on his bday. It was super chill inside, and you could tell from the other people at the bar that this is definitely a place where people are regulars and love to see the people who work there. If you are in the area, don't underestimate this place. Also keep an eye on their event calendar if you're local or visiting for a few days, it looks like they host some really fun events. This stop gave us perspective into the area and the vibe really made us think we could relocate one day! read more

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Stopped in Saturday night and enjoyed drinks and live music. The server was friendly and everything came out quickly. The restaurant has its own distillery and serves local beer and wine. read more

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One of the great Sunday traditions is beer club. A group of 20 receive a text message Sunday midday revealing the location for the afternoon beer club. The taproom at old town is worthy of a return visit. It's really more designed to feature their spirits as opposed to brews. The drink menu and food menu are clever. Green chile stew is . Outside, the patio is nice with the star of the show a really cool.hot fireball. Radiates heat and captures the imagination. read more

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Back in the day, I found myself at The Taproom at Old Town often. They have great cocktails, always strong, and they used to have really amazing food. I don't know exactly what happened but the departure of Kitsune is a huge loss. Their kitchen has changed, a completely new food menu, and very different vibe overall. I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was burnt to hell. I rarely rarely send food back, but I just couldn't with this. They were very kind and did comp the meal. Overall though the experience has me mourning Kitsune even more. I want to say that the service was absolutely great. She was very sweet. I love the space and it's definitely one of the better late night options when you are in old town. read more

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We stopped by the taproom on a slow night right before dinner reservations across the street. The appetizer and drinks we had were fantastic. Outdoor area was relaxing and staff was so kind turning the motion light off so we could enjoy the ambiance of the live guitar music and outdoor fireplace. They also have plenty of comfortable indoor seating, too. The drinks were excellent, and the bartender even made us a couple of "surprises" based on our preferences that were excellent. Definitely recommended for a stop through Old Town! read more

Food was perfect ! Top tier I would say for the 505! House margaritas were above the house ! Service was great the food again was top of the game . Your happy hour menu is the catch ! read more

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My friend and I recently spent three nights near Old Town. Unfortunately, we only discovered The Taproom at Old Town on our final night. The bartender was very friendly and helpful. The food and Left Turn Distilling cocktails were terrific. We'll be back! read more

The Taproom at Old Town - The green chile mac and cheese was aaawesooome! - Beer Bar Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We stumbled on the Taproom while walking around Old Town. As serious cocktail foodies, I have to really say this place has a GREAT and creative cocktail program! My drink was a tad sweet for me but the flavors were so great I don't care! I had the rosemary sour and it was frothy and delicious! My husband had the rum old fashioned and said it was a solid choice - very distinct! We split some bbq chicken lollipops that were expertly cooked, but for me (I'm weird), the star was the pickled vegetables. Seriously - I love some good pickled vegetables! We came in before 7pm on a Friday night and when we left it was crazy busy with live entertainment and some feisty patrons! Great ambiance with the party starting around 7:30! read more

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All aboard Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay Crazy, but that's how it goes Millions of people living as foes Maybe it's not too late To learn how to love And forget how to hate Mental wounds not healing Life's a bitter shame I'm going off the rails on a crazy train I'm going off the rails on a crazy train Let's go... To Oldtown Taproom which now has "The Kitchen" w. Chef Torrez We sat for a wonderful late lunch, bringing our Grandtyke w. us. The Girls enjoyed "Yellowfin Tuna Poke Wontons" w. pickled cabbage, ginger glaze, scallions and siracha aioli....scrumptous..:) The Lad enjoyed "Agave Lime Shrimp Tacos" w. white corn tortillas, cabbage, pickled onion and grilled pineapple..w. more shrimp than you could fathom and so good..:) Washed down by the Old Folk w. excellent tasty "Dark&Stormy Cocktails and not to be outdone, The Tyke drank a nice Moktail..:) This was a perfect culinary afternoon find, OldTown Rocks!! Mental wounds not healing Who and what's to blame? I'm going off the rails on a crazy train I'm going off the rails on a crazy train Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha The ledge, ha-ha, the edge..:) Best, Avram Ozzy Jr. read more

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We loved the cozy atmosphere outside with live music performance. The local micro brew is great and reasonably priced. The waitress with the double snake tattoo is very personable. read more

Yummmm Yummmm Yummmm! Boy is this place amazing and a great place to hang out in OLD TOWN! Their food is eclectic and like no other... which is what makes it so special. Every bite is flavorful and definitely delightful. As I sit here in their patio enjoying my Manhattan I am definitely enjoying the weather, music, and their hospitality. I enjoy my Manhattan with bourbon and was surprised at the delish add of gin instead of bourbon the fries!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get them! I highly recommend this sweet little untapped gem! read more

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We enjoyed watching the Honky Tonk Juke Box at the taproom. They have a small outside area which is quite nice to enjoy bands. We had a margarita which was delicious! They have some beers which my husband and I had the last time we were here and enjoyed but their selection changes often. We didn't try the food but they have someone new providing food; it's no longer the Asian fusion food which was supposed to have been great. We will definitely be back but it would be nice if the taproom would show upcoming entertainment on their website; it seems a bit hit and miss when entertainment is there and not an easy way to find out. read more

Went for open mic night, entertaining but food not very good. Happy hour burger ok but cuban was terrible.

If you are going out for a drink, the place might be an adequate destination. It's on a corner that's not particularly attractive and it was completely empty--I mean, really empty, on a Friday night. Tt's the deadest of dead seasons--but still. in other words, the drinks here are good and about the (over)-price you would expect from this part of town. The service was fine. Friendly and efficient. So why the low rating? Unfortunately, I like to have something to nibble on while I'm imbibing. Well, we didn't order much (thankfully), only the nachos. But I am not exaggerating when I say these were the worst nachos I've ever eaten. How can you do this to something so basic. For starters, the portion size was a handful of chips (this was served on a dinner plate, so I'm not kidding about the size). Chips are cheap and you charge $14 for this, so give a decent portion. It'll make the customer happy and will only cost you a few more cents. Then, here's where it starts to get weird, there was un-melted cheese on top (???) and then the chips were swimming in what they are calling queso but is actually something the consistency and color of the juice you find in the bottom of your garbage can grey-white and watery. The result was that the chips were completely soggy, with nothing bringing flavor to the mess. I am not joking when I say that I would rather eat stadium nachos with cheese whiz than this--and I hate cheese whiz. Nachos are easy. Don't get fancy. Chips, topped with salsa (pico, verde, whatever), jalapenos, and if you want to get fancy, black beans. You then cover it nicely in shredded cheese (want to get really sophisticated mix jack with cotija), throw this quickly under the broiler so the cheese melts nicely, and then top that with sour cream (and ideally, guacamole). Not complicated, not fancy, low food cost (unless you add the guac) and perfect bar food. Didn't have anything else but with a menu this relatively simple, everything should be coming out of the kitchen tasting good. This did not. read more

Agree with the reviews mentioning the amazing craft cocktails and the Asian fusion food. We went for a double birthday celebration on an early Saturday evening, and the joint was jumping. The setup is that this is a bar / saloon, with a separate operation running a kitchen for the food. So you order your drinks from a server once seated, and the table has a table-specific QR code that you use to order food from the kitchen. I found the ordering process quick and simple, and since you order and pay at the same time, there's no check to request later. The food took a little while to prepare, but it was 100% fresh and piping hot, and everyone loved the entrees they chose. I took a gamble on the Spam fried rice (I know!), and it turned out to be delicious in unexpected ways. The side order of kimchi was generous, hot, and full of flavor. I had draft beer to drink, but my companions shared tastes of their cocktails, and they were not only wonderful to sip but beautiful to behold. The vibe is informal, loud, and relaxed. The location is a little corner strip at the top of Old Town, so parking can be challenging, but we found a spot on the street within a couple of minutes. Highly recommended. read more

Surprising amazing find. We just landed in Albuquerque and needed food. Someone said this place had a great chef- so true!! Beautiful entrees that also deliver exceptional flavor! Theblue cheese polenta cake with bone- in chicken was a surprise and delicious. Enchiladas delivered big flavor in a town full of similar cuisine. Fun and easy service. Laid back atmosphere ( late lunch and dog friendly place) with a sweet outdoor Cafe. Definitely returning for music and more food. And the cocktails! Kelly is a master. None of that watered down stuff- drinks with a strong alcoholic punch while delivering complexity of flavors. Win win. read more

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It's conveniently located near Old Town Albuquerque not far from many hotel. If you go early enough parking should be an issue. It's also about expectations, everyone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. This restaurant/bar still has that old time feel of a neighborhood bar, crossed with a little fancy cocktail place with a bar restaurant with a Hawaiian Japanese Korean Asian vibe. I'm sure it reflects the owners interests and taste. I had the KFC (the Korean fried Chicken)' it came with a nice salad rice and chicken. The food was well prepared hot and delicious.The service was fast and efficient. The bartender was friendly. She gave me a taste of some of their locally made whiskey and vodka and I tried it out in a whiskey mule it was delicious. They also have plenty of local beers. All in all it was a fun place and I would recommend it. read more

I'm not suggesting that this taproom is by definition a perfect addition to Old Town simply because it's a purveyor of good booze and food. I mean, you can find that anywhere. What makes this taproom unique is... well... hold on... Okay, so it's just a taproom that serves up Palmer beer and Left Turn cocktails, and that's all it needs to be. The food, which I didn't try, is the kind of Asian fusion I absolutely love stuffing down my throat when I'm cutting loose, so there's every reason to believe that this watering hole will be another great reason to visit an area of town I usually overlook. I mean, do we need another reason? Booze! Food! Patio! Hooray Old Town! read more

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Overpriced, tiny portions. Wierd menu. I ordered "New Mexico Fries" and was brought Chicharones. Poorly named. I don't like chicharones. I thought I ordered chili fries. My party paid over $100 (they charge $16 for two small sliders) and literally left still hungry. The weight staff was fine, but someone's 10 year old child seemed to be "working" as well on Saturday evening and brought us our food. He was cute and clearly having fun, but it was weird..... read more

Fantastic Whiskey Sour! They are on the site of the long time Candy Lady. Old Town Albuquerque is definitely a place to visit. The Tap Room has a great menu . . . waiting for food to arrive. KITSUNE - mischievously crafted asian inspired! read more

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The taproom at old town has new food there. No longer the Asian fusion but instead, craft kitchen. We visited for brunch last Sunday. The brunch menu has six or seven items to choose from. We shared the carve adovada breakfast burrito with Christmas chile and the Sugar Daddy banana French toast. Both dishes were amazing. The French toast was made with freshly made banana bread with pecans thick sliced with a nice egg batter and then toasted perfectly. Topped off with caramelized bananas and soft whipped cream. Served with eggs cooked your way and hash browns made with hand grated potatoes that were nicely browned. I asked for hot sauce and chef bought out his house seasoning as well as a side of red and green Chile. Both chiles were good but the extra hot of house spices took it over the top. The carne adovada burrito was loaded with tender meat, eggs and hashrowns. The burrito was toasted on the grill and then served with the red and green Chile. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will be back. My only recommendation is when we walked in, it smelled pretty strongly of pine sol or some other cleaner. It seemed to dissipate while we were there. The patio looks really nice and will be a great space to hang when the weather is a hot warmer. Can't wait to go back for dinner. read more

Yes, go here. Sit on their dog friendly patio. Eat some delicious Asian fusion food. Drink some perfectly crafted cocktails - even mocktails! That's all you need to know to want to go! read more

Music great. Homemade chips burnt tasting, should have sent them back! Steak so salty you could not even enjoy it. It's sad when you're spending good money on food and you get awful tasting food. Then the waiter still expect a great tip but really when you're wasting 50 bucks to feed yourself and you're feeling like it's better to go buy some groceries then waste your money on one plate of food and an appetizer, very disappointing!! read more

The Taproom at Old Town - So salty you need a gallon of water to wash it down - Beer Bar Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

. The Taproom at Old Town is amazing. There was one slight problem to getting there because it seems the name of the location is Kitsune, but they have the same me u and all of that. They have really good cocktails and mocktails! I got a Golden Hour mocktail and it was delicious and refreshing! I got the Thai fries as an app and it was so tasty and crispy. I would say get full red sauce on the fries as the red sauce is incredibly delicious and has a little bit of a kick to it. I got the pork belly rice bowl which was too die for. The pork belly was crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. I also love how they paired the rich and sweet pork belly to the acidic pickled onions! OVERALL this place was amazing and I would definitely come again. read more

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Nick and Nowel are excellent bartenders! More like drink specialists!!!! Suberb food, no comparison.

Fantastic food and cocktails. The chef is top notch. He made some of the best Mack and cheese I've ever had. The bar tenders are friendly and know how to make good cocktails with local spirits. The atmosphere is cozy, and fits in perfectly with old town. read more

I never post on yelp, but I need to let everyone looking for fantastic food and a great drink where to go! The Taproom at Old Town is a great place to visit. Great , food, drinks, and the staff is outstanding. "Tac it" proved exceptional service and know show drinks. Chef Martin is the best in town. Try the red chilli carnitas quesadilla. Best I ever had! read more

This place has bomb food and yummy drinks with great customer service. We found it after a long day of driving and it definitely hit the spot read more

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What a great little place , drinks and beer are excellent, not a big menu for food but very different and great food ! Mac and cheese house made potato chips and dip are great ! Duck Enchiladas are yummy. Great outside patio and some fantastic music live performances a must visit !!!! Service is great, bartenders and waiters are friendly and very polite. Can't say enough about this little place they also make there own spirits I personally love there whiskey to buy and take home. read more

Incredible craft cocktails. The Asian fusion food is a must have. Beautiful patio in front and back great for desert evening hangs.

This place is a fantastic hidden gem. The menu is full of really delicious unique seasonal cocktails plus well crafted classics. Everyone loves the bartender who is super attentive and talented. The location in old town is awesome since there aren't a lot of nice bars around here. Everything is very clean, nice patrons, but never overcrowded and the vibe is very positive. You can come here alone, on a date, or with your family during the daytime. There's a big patio with a lot of seating and every table has a heater in the center. Kitsune smells and tastes AMAZING. I have high standards and this is my new favorite place for sure. read more

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Took 2 hours for food to come out, ribs were cold, fries were old, sliders were like charcoal, had to search for wait staff to question were food was. Hostess was extremely rude!! read more

Disturbed we could not try the food. Was unaware we could not eat at any establishment in New Mexico with our son from the ages of 18 to 21if it is considered a bar... even with parents and none of us wanting an alcoholic beverage. Tried to come here twice. The first time told food was no longer being served (about 15 minutes before kitchen close). The next time because we were with our 18 year old son and because he is an adult, but not of drinking age, we cannot eat in any establishment that is considered a bar. They could have told us this the first time we tried to visit. They could have even offered us the option of takeout... Nope, just told us that basically we could not eat there with our son for the next 3 years while he attends school in Albuquerque. read more

Food was tasteless and overpriced it has a new kitchen not nearly as good as the old one.staff was friendly.

I love their Mexican larger name, Ala Gurrr & apparently they have an award winning IPA so if you're into those. Lunch was so good whether you like spicy or not they have options. read more

Terrible service and extremely rude staff. Don't waste your time waiting around here for no service, only to be actually screamed at by the staff when you ask for help. There's another review with the same story here on Yelp, but it's under the "not recommended" section, which Yelp should definitely change since this seems to be a repeat customer experience. read more

Incredibly tasty drinks. Everything is made in house, they even have in-house coffee liqueur and infused vodkas. Seasonal specialty drinks, highly recommend the Zia Mule if you like pumpkin. Thanks Anthony and Miranda for the drinks and conversation! read more

Amazing service and food. Bartender and support staff are energetic and sweet. Going to go back for sure

After working all day in Old Town we all go to the taproom. Beer is so good and the food is the bomb its fire. Were going to make this place our go to every Sunday. read more

This place is awesome. As a local, I love that old town is getting new spots. Can't wait for summer and the awesome patio to be jamming.