50 Best Bars in Albuquerque

“First time here for a friends birthday. The drinks/cocktail menu is big! The two drinks I had were delicious and something new for me. The food is really good also. Bar tender/cocktail maker/ co owner was amazing! The champagne room was really nice and privet. Had a great time.“

“I have not ordered yet so I cannot comment on the quality of food but I’m sure it tastes as good as it smells but I am commenting on the staff here who are exceptional this is my first time here and I’ve never been to a better place restaurant or other business in general where I was treated with such humanity and truly to be made feel just as important as the next person the staff here is just amazing I probably look like a homeless person because I’m traveling and am carrying luggage but none the less these staff have welcomed me and given me the best service from the moment I walked in thank you range cafe for being who you are I’m a man who isn’t very emotional but for some reason your service has touched my heart I don’t know what to say I’m at a lots for words I wish you guys well in your lives and your journeys thank you“

“Pictured is the watermelon cider with a chamoy and tajin rim—which was delicious. Very trendy decor inside and lots of seating great for meeting and chatting with friends. Highly recommend stopping here for a drink while exploring old town.“

“This place is hella good! I ordered the steak sandwich, and it was real slices of steak and the perfect amount of saltiness. My friends ordered the cheeseburger and the fried chicken sandwich, all super tastey!!! I ordered a margarita and it was also really good! Our server, Albert, was really nice too. I will be back! Only in town for a month lol.“

“At a conference and looking for a steak dinner. I saw a photo online of High Noon’s food and decided to try it. The filet and veggie enchiladas that I saw online were of the highest quality, as was Chantel’s service. 5 star food and service without 5 star prices!“

“Second time that I was there in two years and their service was good as last time. They have a small cocktail menu but they can make whatever you like. If you are looking for place to try some whiskey/Bourbon this place is should be on ur list.There are few games that you can grab and have more fun with ur party. Barmen are great and nice . We had two cocktails and both were delicious but not exceptional that I can say “Wow”. I will go there more to try their whisky menu or Mezcal. So far I am giving them 4 ⭐️.“

“I would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys beer. The atmosphere was light on the night I went, but it made the experience even better to have an engagement with bar tender. Their drink flight was served on a skateboard .... How so cool! Good pricing too.“

“Our 1st time there but DEFINITELY not the last! We prefer to support local peeps & I'm ALL about the beer scene but the wife prefers wine. Fortunately for her they had a very nice Temperanillo. We both greatly enjoyed the local artistry and wound up buying one of prints displayed there.“

“The ambiance was amazing.the view of the Sandia mountains was breathtaking.the service was very good.some of the best front desk staff I've met.the on the house drinks were exquisite.the art and architecture was beautiful.a true indigenous New Mexican experience.“

“Tonight was our first time dining here and we will definitely be back again soon! The food was excellent, and the service was even better. Zach was an amazing server and made our experience even better than we could have expected. He was very attentive and personable, and made great recommendations. We cannot recommend Scalo enough!“

“Everything we had here was very good. Stop by and check them out, they have good sushi ? and I really enjoyed my orange chicken, the fry they had on it was perfect ?????Parking: I had a trailer with me and still found parking.Kid-friendliness: Yes they are kid friendly, also have high chairs if needed.“

“This place is amazing. I recently quit drinking and wanted to find a new watering hole so to speak. The owner is a wonderful person and is very knowledgeable about the kava and kratom she sells. I found my new spot! I loved it here. It’s very relaxing and such a chill vibe. The prices are good, similar to a bar but there’s an all you can drink special for a super reasonable price. 10/10 would recommend. The Kava has an acquired taste but the effects are extremely relaxing. I hope this place stays around for good so everyone please give this amazing woman your business.“

“Let's go try a place we've never been. Public House made the cut and it didn't disappoint. In warmer weather it has a great outdoor patio (some sat outside) it adjoins a coffee shop I believe. Great space. You go upstairs, go to the counter, place your order and take a seat. My first try was Spanish 75. It was good but 15 bucks for it seemed a little steep in my opinion. If you mainly want wine this is a great place. Vara has taken ownership of the space in the Nob Hill area.their main location in near balloon fiesta park to the west and their corporate office on 4th (not open to the public). We ordered a bottle of wine while sitting in these great chairs. It was pretty quiet at 2 but started to fill up. Nice place, I plan to return in warmer months.“

“Bar Uno is great. I don't go as much as I used to but every time I do make my way that way I remember all the great things about this quaint bar: atmosphere, great drinks, people watching and the bartenders, Steve and Lara in particular. They are personable and know what they are doing. Highly recommend stopping in if you find yourself downtown.“

“A close friend of mine got married this past weekend and the evening before the ceremony, everyone had dinner with the bride & groom at Jinja.The menu had lots of options and everyone, young or old, was able to find something they enjoyed. The food was fresh, made to order and had a unique flavor unlike other local restaurants. The wait staff did a fantastic job of managing the large party size (25+; yes, we had reservations) and the evening went perfectly.“

“I enjoyed the food here. The black tonkatsu ramen was tasty. I was disappointed with the Chicken Karaage 'cuz it was mad dry and bland without the dipping sauce. The beef fried and shrimp stuffed green chili made up for it, however. ?“

“Stopped by ABQ NM for a night and found this hidden germ!Pizza were great & closed to some of the ones we had in Italy!! :)The dough has good amount of chew, tomato sauce and mozzarella are really really good, though I prefer less salty but it really is a personal preference. Can’t complain!The lady who took the order and packed our pizza were super nice and quick in service! Thank you for making good pizza with care.Margherita - 10/10Imperatore - 9/10Service -11/10“

“I would say this is the best burger joint in town. The one thing I didn’t care was that all burgers come with lettuce tomatoes and raw onions even though they are specialty burgers. So if you order any of their variations make sure to ask if it comes with those condiments and ask without them. Even the one with the grilled onions has raw onions in addition. Quality of the burger is excellent. The onion rings are beer battered and some of the best I’ve had. Beet salad is top notch.“

“Bourbon House and it’s employees has been a great experience everytime I go in. The kitchen/ bar staff & the food they produce in my experience has always been great.They are quick to correct an order if a mistake happens but rarely happens. I have many food allergies so it’s nice to go somewhere where they care how the food/drinks are prepared & their customers are taken care of.The Bourbon House bar tenders are very attentive, respectful & create a great atmosphere especially on game days. Thank you to Brandi, Crystal, Mari & Jeremy as well as all other employees for the great service and always welcoming myself & others.“

“I am the person who goes into a bar and doesn’t know what they want. I spoke to a bartender named Naz and explained the kind of drinks I like. He gave me so many good recommendations and made phenomenal drinks. He is highly knowledgeable and professional.“

“Great neon sign. That was the primary reason we stayed there. Nice rooms with great Native American Influences & decoration. However, one of the rooms we had was not cleaned prior to our entrance into the rooms. Friendly staff & customer service tended to the dirty room immediately & offered their apologies. There was a live DJ playing loud music at cocktail hour, which was interesting. The music died down mostly in time for a pleasant & quiet night’s sleep. Despite the messy room, I would still recommend this establishment due to the sign(which as a photographer I was really happy to capture) & friendly staff.“

“What an establishment, I'll say!! Attended a concert here for Blue October and what a great venue! Much better than the last place they played! Bigger square footage, way better sound system and awesome staff and security! Hope other bands come here?“

“Have only been there once. Great first impression?. I liked the freshness of the food. The prices were reasonable.Service: When I walked in to pick up my order, I went straight to the register/the ordering side. The guy asked me how could he help me and I said I had a pick up. The pick up, I didn’t realize, was on the way other side of the counter. He didn’t gripe but kindly walked me over to the pick up side to get my order and then gave it to me. Excellent customer service, good atmosphere ?“

“This was my favorite bar and place to see shows even compared to small venues in San Francisco and Oakland. They get some great bands, good drinks and good prices. One could go to a $15 show, hang out at the bar and watch or wander onto the dance floor, out front ,or out back and play pinball. They also had art work by Mike Giant on the walls.However, they recently installed a wall cutting off the stage from the rest of the bar. Giant's art is gone. Granted, now you don't have to pay for a show to go to the bar but you can't watch the show anymore from the bar. I fear it ruined the venue. What about dance nights? You have to walk through a small door and can't watch your friends while you get them drinks. The whole feel of the venue has changed“

“I love all the M’Tucci restaurants! Always great service and welcoming! Also I like the fact that each one has some items on their menu that is common to all four but each chef has specialties that they create unique to their particular restaurant!“

“First time at this little microbrewery. We really enjoyed it! Went to hear music by Kelly Curtis and he was really good! They have good beer and distillery drinks and a fun atmosphere. They have a few bar snacks but we didn't try any. The bartenders were really nice, friendly and attentive. Check it out if you're looking for a fun place to have a beer.“

“Such a cute little bar inside of Sawmill Market. I knew it was going to be good...and it was great. I had the Southwestside that had rosemary and jalapeño infused vodka - so good. The bartender was really friendly and helpful. Definitely check it out while you're making rounds deciding where to eat!“

“Best Chili's I've ever been to, has a great atmosphere and nice wait staff. Great management and the chefs prepared us a wonderful meal. Would recommend 10/10 prefect for a cute family time or date night. Such a fun place. Even have cartoons on one of the tvs, we love the establishment and will visit againKid-friendliness: Cute menu that shows the kids the pictures of each item so picking meals are easy.Has some games to play on the kids menu too so can keep them busy while waiting for food. Even have cartoons on one of the tvs“

“Definitely a cool spot, full bar and great daily $5 specials for beer/mixed drinks. One of the few places where you can actually taste the alcohol in your drink! ?Some TVs over the bar if that's your thing, waitstaff is attentive and quick. I only had burger/fries, but they were spot on!“

“We ate here on Sunday, and liked it so much that out of all of Albuquerque, we came RIGHT BACK to the same place! Esther waited on us Sunday, and she was so helpful and bright eyed, and best of all she appeared happy, and her entire attitude was pleasant as she hustled around to her tables! We also liked the scrumptious meal we each had. The shredded chicken enchiladas and fried potatoes were oh, so, yummy! Keep up the good work!Parking: Plenty of space, if you are careful.“

“We had dinner and dancing here. We enjoyed it a great deal. I had salmon while my other half had steak--we both liked our meals. The entertainment was very enjoyable and there is a small dance floor. The other patrons were a riot to be around. This is a setting for the more mature crowd.“

“Went to the Chocolate and Coffee fest this April and they had a testing station for Green Chile Vodka. We didn’t buy any at the event, but later wanted to find it again. I sent an inquiry in on their website to help find the product - and Matt Reeves got back to me almost immediately! Very helpful! Thank you Matt!“

“So I’ll be honest I worked here for a single day. These people love food the owner puts love care and quality ingredients into his food. Great humans to the service members to the cooks family atmosphere positive vibes clean bathrooms. This back of house was so clean!! This place has it all! Out of state people this is a great example of what quality NM food. Super under the radar take advantage while you can. Why I don’t work here is because i squandered the opportunity don’t get the wrong idea. This place is top notch!Parking: Parking is plentiful and all around the complexKid-friendliness: Not loud environment very quaint and peaceful plants and tvs super positive environment“

“This place was pretty mellow on a Wednesday night. My group came here for the karaoke night, so I was glad that it wasn't as busy as I had thought it could be. We entered the building from the parking lot side (which there was plenty of parking, not sure how that would be on a busier night). We had already planned on signing up for the membership - the process took maybe 5 minutes to register each person and was fairly easy. The entrance has the registration desk and a hangout area, maybe unused bar area, and I could also see into another room where other events are sometimes held. We walked past the bathrooms where another bar area was located, and the main big room. The ceiling was covered with many pride flags, almost as to cover some of the vents that were emitting a strong current of air throughout the venue. There were plenty of tables with chairs for ample seating. Karaoke was already in full swing, and there were only a few other people participating. I can't remember which program they use, but it's a fairly easy app/website where you create a singer account, look up the song list, and add yourself to the singers queue. If they don't have the song that you want in the song list, you're also able to request for the DJ to eventually add the song if they are able to. The only thing I didn't like about the karaoke set-up were the locations of the tv screens where you'd be reading the lyrics. There are 2 giant tvs on either side of the main room, and maybe because I'm only 5'2", but to me - they seemed like I was looking up quite a bit. There are also smaller tvs behind the main bar. Overall, the SOCH seems to be a fun place to hangout when there are things going on, which they have a LOT of events available for all sorts of people and interests. I'd definitely go back there sometime.“

“Pictured is The Bird (forefront of first pic) and the Tortilla Burger (2nd pic). I ordered The Bird with fried chicken which had wonderful texture—crispy and not greasy at all. However, I think the sandwich overall was a bit dry and could’ve used more sauce to help bring more flavor. I ended up putting the jalapeño slices which were served on the side into the sandwich and it added something bright which was really delicious. I also enjoyed the new pickles on my plate. The crisps were not my thing but they’re light, airy and definitely unique. Service was very friendly and there’s lots of seating options, both inside and outside.“

“Great selection of local beers! They have a few tap cocktails as well, although they are pretty strong. I love that they rotate the seasonal beers, they have something new to try every few weeks! My one complaint would be the experience I had yesterday. My buddies and I frequent the market, and Paxtons is where we grab our drinks. Usually, there's a guy with a backwards hat that helps us. Super friendly dude, Dave I think is his name, and very knowledgeable. This last time we visited, we waited about ten minutes. There was no one else in line, but the bartender wasn't behind the bar. When she came in from outside, she seemed annoyed by our presence. She served us quickly and the beers were great, I just found it odd that after being away from her bar she said nothing about us waiting. Maybe she was having a bad day? I went back for one more and again had to wait until she came back from wherever, again seeming irritated at having to do any work. This employee had short black hair, a septum ring, and blonde ish bangs (hopefully her boss sees this and corrects the behavior) I guess we will see on our next visit.“

“La Cumbre has always been one of the OG breweries around ABQ for years now and what makes it even better is having a bigger location on the west side! La Cumbre always has some awesome seasonal beers on tap at all times, as well as the classics such as Elevated IPA and A taste of Hefe. They also sell their beers to go so you can take a 4 pack to go. Overall La Cumbre is definitely one of the best breweries in NM and hands down makes some of the best Hazies around!“

“Oh boy they where busy systems not working properly. Employees looked a little stressed out. However when they talked to the people all smiles and jokesI'm very impressed that they got our son's food 1st and made sure he was eating. Later came our food. To the manager thank you for keeping your staff happy and on top of there game to the staff thank you for making our once a week dinner excellent. Not rich but you guys made feel like vips!!!Thank you all so so much ❤Kid-friendliness: They made sure he got his food 1st“

“Honestly, it is one of the best Italian restaurants in town. Their homemade focaccia bread is the best bread I've ever gotten at a restaurant. Overall had a great experience and I will be coming back for valentinesDietary restrictions: Gluten free and celiac safe options for most of the menu“

“Food got no stars only cus we didn't eat and I didn't see anyone else eat?? I really don't know if they serve food? But I do know good service for how packed it got. Also I have to say that the acoustics was awesome ? I could feel the bass in my stomach and the guitar and the lead singer gave me chills there was no annoying feed back or distortion at all. Now what you hear the video is from my Samsung mind you but over all fun. There is live music some days and karaoke on others there is four pool tables and the only thing I'm gonna complain about is the bathroom situation only one boy and one girl and some times there was a line so me and my boyfriend were like screw this we are going together in which ever one opens up first. ? lol. Smoking area outside you can vape inside. Over all I would say this is a small big crowd?? well it's not huge and a lot of people know each other there. But it's a good crowd and it's the kinda place where you wanna have some fun but not a crazy night like still be in bed by 10pm type of thing. Oh and as you can tell by my outfit it's chill there is no need to dress up it's not that type of crowd ??“

“Nice shaded patio, good tapas, and fast and friendly service. Gecko's offers so many good tapas choices and great sandwich/soup options that it is hard to choose. This time we shared the chicken gyros (excellent) and the street tacos (3-hubs fav). Great food and drinks (many beverage choices and full bar), and our server Felicia was on top of her game! Gecko's offers daily specials, so I can't say I've tried everything, but I've tried most of the regular menu and all items were pretty good too great. It's a very relaxed place, and I prefer the shaded patio. This is a frequently visited place for us.“

“We came in late Thursday night. Although the dining room was closed, they accommodated our party of 9 in the bar area. The service was phenomenal! The waiter (I didn't catch his name) and staff were all very kind, friendly, and attentive. Every order was perfect. And even though it was close to closing, we didn't feel rushed at all. Thank you Chili's!“

“I've been a guest here for a better part of a year, and I love coming. The drinks are well priced and tasty and the pool table is all sick. Bartender always says hi and has a smile. Having meetings for my organization here is very nice, almost has an older club type feel...which is the point. Makes me wish I was in the press so I could sign up to be a member.“

“This is my favorite place in all of ABQ. After reading a lot of the 1 star reviews, I have no idea how anyone could say the staff is rude, unless you were rude to them first. The staff is amazing. Helped us pick items that were unique and amazing to taste, and answered questions about process. Their menu is extensive and also offers a variety of mocktails, which is awesome! Our server Tammy is my new favorite person. I loved her so much, I came back two days later and had an amazing experience a second time. The look of this place is also fantastic. I'm from LA, and a place like this would always be WAY too crowded in La and you would never get to sit and enjoy the amazing vibes, staff, and items this place has to offer.“

“Love this place this is our local Hangout on Friday nights the bartenders and staff are very good very friendly Johnny is one of the bartenders so is Abraham they are very funny very good people I highly recommend going here for a good time live music“

“Waited for twenty minutes for the bartender to reappear and take my order. She seemed nice enough but made a terrible Negroni. My parents love this place but they usually come in at night, I might check it out again but for now I'll stick to the Flora bar (which is right around the corner from this one). I will say that the manager was super friendly when I complained about the bartender not being in the bar. Mary apologized, didn't try to make up any excuses and walked me to Flora, recommending I try a drink from James (this guy is an amazing bartender and is hilarious!) Definitely appreciated the extra touch of honesty and hospitality from the higher level staff.“

“I have been going to Leo's for quite a few years. It's a great place to meet up with friends after work. Or just stop in and make some new friends, like on the weekend, during the day. They have a good band on Fridays and a large dance floor. We always have a good time when we go there, dancing and hanging out with family and friends. Also a great atmosphere. You probably will meet Leo while you're there ?“

“This restaurant had a note on the door when we arrived that due to a staff shortage the seating was limited & the wait times were longer. It was later in a Sunday evening & the restaurant was very busy! We were greeted by a very friendly hostess who sat us at a table in the bar at our request. Shortly, we were greeted by the friendliest & most adorable waitress (I wish I remembered her name - she had dark hair & braces). We received our chips & salsa & our drinks promptly, then placed our order. The food order took over 30 minutes, but again we had anticipated a wait. When we were done eating, the manager approached us & told us our wait time for our food was not acceptable to him & he had comped our food. I told him that wasn’t necessary as we had anticipated a wait, but he insisted. I am VERY picky about service & food quality, and would have never typically eaten here, but it was close to our horse hotel where we were laying overnight & it was late. Although my chicken fajitas were obviously very fresh (and hot), my husbands burger had obviously sat in the window for a while, but it was a good size piece of meat & not skimpy. While we were not seating at the bar, we were in the bar & even the bartender was getting drinks out timely & he seemed to be very engaged with the patrons sitting at the bar. I was so impressed with the staff at this particular Chili’s!!“

“The following people are amazing servers at Bosque Abe. Savannah, Drew. Marissa, Dougie, Kandris, Adriana and Johnny.That being said the food has gone up a notch, Since prior food management has left. There has never been any wait time on food, food is expedited quickly now under new management. Prices are such as a high end restaurant, maybe reconsider pricing? Allow your employees suggestions as they hear customers wants daily. Don't dismiss their thoughts and ideas they are the face of your company. Respect that.“

“Amazing huevos rancheros. Great green Chile. Amazing French toast.$10 blue ?,kinda of pricey on the draft beer but it came with the classic orange slice.Vegetarian options: Eat meatDietary restrictions: Eat meatParking: Great location on the corner of carlise and Montgomery Rd.“