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    Volaré Rooftop Bar

    3.4 (47 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Angie K.

    We decided to check this place out for a bite and some drinks. The food really is snacks, they used to have more by way of food, but many of those items are no longer on the menu. Though the drink menu they hand you still has that on it and they hand you a different food menu. The 'old' menu we were given looked like it had been drowned and chewed. Given they need to reprint them anyway, maybe it would be a good idea? The drinks were decent, the service was super super slow. The chicken quesadilla was kind of sad, seemed to be just chicken and cheese, decent portion, but kind of meh. The views are gorgeous and it's a great setting. So don't come for food, come for drinks and the view and you may do better than we did!

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    Demetris A.

    ***HIGHLY RECOMMEND*** I was there for a birthday party. Service was top-notch as far as I could witness. Volare Rooftop Bar is a trendy and lively spot located in the center of Uptown Albuquerque. With both indoor and outdoor seating, it offers a beautiful setting perfect for all kinds of events and celebrations. This high-up spot offers amazing views of the sparkling lights in NorthEast Heights and the Sandia/Manzano Mountains. It's a classy and memorable place for you and your guests to relax and have a great time. Volare creates a fresh and welcoming atmosphere, making it perfect for hanging out with friends, enjoying happy hours, hosting cocktail parties, celebrating after events or having cozy get-togethers. I will happily return!!

    Cheese board, chips and dip, bacon-wrapped dates
    Rachel P.

    My gal pals and I had a nice time here and enjoyed ourselves, but I also found myself thinking there was room for improvement. First of all, the view of the mountains is beautiful and the inside of the rooftop bar is Instagram-worthy. As for the food, I loved bacon-wrapped dates, but they if there was a drizzle of balsamic glaze on top, they would've been out-of-this-world delicious! The chips and dip were fine, but nothing to write home to mom about. The cheeseboard was good. I wish their menu was clearly marked to identify gluten-free items. I also absolutely loved that they had cocktails, but found it strange that the mocktail baby mule didn't have any ginger beer in it. It left something to be desired and what I was left with was a lot of lime juice with soda water. It was a miss for me. The other mocktail I tried was the das dis sunset, which was a lot better than the baby mule but it was served in a highball glass with a short straw, so after you got to a certain point, the straw was useless. It's a small detail that impacted the experience of the drink. The server was kind but when she brought our food, she didn't bring any little plates. When we we asked her for some, she happily came back with some but then didn't bring any silverware. We asked for that too. Both plates and silverware are helpful because it's polite to put a serving on your plate and they help prevent cross-contamination since I have to eat gluten-free free and my friends don't. I feel like we shouldn't have had to ask for small plates and silverware. They should've been provided automatically, either with the initial setup of the table or when the food arrived to the table. So all in all, not a bad experience but it could've been better.

    Hat trick
    Christi R.

    This is an upscale rooftop bar at the top of Element Hotel. Like the decor throughout the hotel, Volaré has an elegant, modern feel. Our server was attentive without being intrusive throughout our entire meal. Drinks were reasonably priced and well-made. I had a glass of St Clair Cabernet Sauvignon and it paired nicely with the bacon-wrapped figs. Their menu is small, but included a decent variety. Although it was too chilly for us to sit outside in December, I snapped a few pics just to capture the vibe. The views are outstanding and it would be a great place for a casual meet-up with friends or even a social event. We will absolutely return on our next visit to ABQ.

    Lavender martini.
    Diedra Q.

    This is a super cute place in uptown. Once you exit the elevator you leave Albuquerque behind. You arrive to beautiful views of the city and cute fire places. The drinks were delicious. I had a botanical fizz and lavender martini. The flavors were so yummy. The charcuterie board on the other hand... for $35 dollars I wouldn't order again. There were two types of cheese. Two types of edible meat. One of the meats looked like a fruit leather I was unimpressed. When we had arrived the table before us had eaten the salami and bread off their board and that was it. After ordering the board myself I can see why. I recommend for the drinks and the ambiance. Maybe other menu items are more appetizing. It's a cute place to check out.

    Yellow wings and botanical fizz
    Stacy R.

    Stopped by Volare after having dinner in uptown. The views of the sandias are stunning. There is also seating to watch the sunsets on the westside of the building. Our server was amazing and even showed us some magic tricks during the "down time". They had a variety of lighter food options as well as entrees. Their cocktails were delicious and super fresh. We had a pitcher of the white sangria which was made with gin and was super refreshing and tasty.

    Yellow wing drink - Bacardi Rum mix
    Diane A.

    Drinks are a bit pricey but the ambience makes up for it. Attached is a cocktail I had just before they lit up each fire pit area. This was a nice touch. There is plenty of seating and a small area with games for kids. This is not a big area but large enough to distract the little ones while you enjoy a drink. All beers on tap are from the local breweries which I appreciate. There are no TVs here as an FYI for you sports fans. But you should be coming here for the views.

    Bacon wrapped dates and Crostini
    Adric M.

    Stopped in last weekend, was out running other errands, and we were unsure if we wanted a meal or just a snack, decided to go check it out and see what the view was like. Was very comfortable, even though the wind was high so the west side deck was empty, the east side was open and the bar area had the wall folded back and clear view of the Sandias. nice un obstructed view of the Sandias and 90% of the Manzanos. we decided to eat several appetizers, Bacon wrapped stuffed dates(not as stuffed as i would have liked, but still excellent and freshly baked) Crostini with mushrooms and goat cheese. (very good), and have cocktail/beer and eventually a Cezar Flatbread. while we awaited the sunset. I liked that they didn't fuss about me only being in a tshirt, prices were reasonable. Would totally go back for a snack or on a day with a likely good sunset. The fire pits around the deck and fun seating along eith the bar with one side facing the sandias make for great options.

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    Such great ambiance! The cocktails were the right kinda of unique and fancy for a cute date night, service was stellar!

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    Great selection of drinks and food! Beautiful views!! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

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