43 Best Craft Breweries in Albuquerque

“Really good food, super friendly staff, spacious patio - will definitely go back!

I forgot to take a picture of our food until halfway done & friends sandwiches were all gone, so the picture is not a true representation. I got The Patriot (roast beef) - friends both got the turkey. Next time, I'll try to remember to take a picture before everyone digs in.“

“TOP 10 BEST BREWERIES IN ALBUQUERQUE: #8: FLOCK OF MOONS

My name is Matt, Albuquerque’s Brew Reviewer. I’ve tried over 200 local beers, and visited over 40 unique breweries in Albuquerque.

Talk about a unique concept. When I first entered this brewery, I was a bit confused by what was going on. It was lit and decorated like some sort of office building, but with decorations all centered around a theme of…. night…. owls? It’s slightly jarring at first, but nonetheless still inviting. The highlight of Flock of Moon’s infrastructure is when you get to the back of the building, and enter the massive patio. There are dozens of tables to sit at and enjoy your beer in a massive, clean outdoor space, that makes for some incredible relaxation. The beer selection here is one of the most flavorful, unique, and delicious in Albuquerque. The hazy IPAs, sours, fruit-centered beers here are very yummy. Some of the darker beers here have a little too much bite for my taste, but others may love them. Flock of Moons you will be near guaranteed to find a beer you like if you order a flight, and you can drink it under the sun on a patio, or in a brewery with the most blatantly random yet weirdly charming theme in the city, which is why Flock of Moons takes up our number 8 spot.

9/10“

“Last night, two of the most phenomenal bartenders made my mother and aunties night! Bless their wonderful souls! To the woman running the karaoke, amazing! The place is not only a vibe but the staff make it the place to be even more! Want a place to enjoy being YOU! This is it!“

“super cute spot to have coffee or a drink with friends. comfy and nice staff“

“Always great beer! I love the patio! The art on the walls is spectacular!! I think my friend and I got a taste of just about everything! And we loved them ALL!! Their IPA's were so good! Loved the pilsner! Friendly staff! Just really enjoyed ourselves and we'll definitely go back“

“The beer and the service is fabulous. My favorite brewery in ABQ!“

“Friday night BBQ with awsome Strawberry Glazed smoked baby back Ribs“

“Best tacos in town! Great service too!“

“My all time favorite place to have a beer and hang out! 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻“

“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.“

“I'm from Albuquerque and when visiting family discovered La Cumbre Elevated. Love this IPA! I am able to buy it at Safeway in Tucson, so I stock up here. When I was last in the Duke City I stopped by to see the Brewery and it was a great experience!“

“Always great beer! I love the patio! The art on the walls is spectacular!! I think my friend and I got a taste of just about everything! And we loved them ALL!! Their IPA's were so good! Loved the pilsner! Friendly staff! Just really enjoyed ourselves and we'll definitely go back“

“Its hard to rate this place due to me not wanting it to get too popular. The food is top notch, the old town tea will have you grabbing a to-go pouch and coming back for more. They have amazing beer! The service is attentive and always ready to chat and blow your mind on facts. They are a full service distillery and make some amazing spirits. Love the owners and the entire place is awesome. ( they have a sitting view of the distillery). Its in a great area that is right off the freeway and off the beaten path. If you don't love it something might be wrong with you.“

“grate place good beers and friendly fast service“

“Ed and the crew are friendly and brew some great beer🍺 . Can’t wait for their next hit with in house born whiskey 🥃. My new favorite in ABQ.“

“Legendary. Unforgettable. Pure Albuquerque Soul. The Craftroom Brewery isn’t just a place to grab a drink — it’s a sanctuary of flavor, community, and craft. The Staff? Absolute legends: warm, genuine, and always ready with a recommendation that hits the spot. The food? Outrageously good. From green chile-fired pizzas to sandwiches that make you rethink lunch forever, every bite is a masterpiece. But the real crown jewel? The cider. Bold, creative, and unapologetically New Mexican. Whether you're sipping on their signature OG Apple or diving into a rotating seasonal blend, every pour feels like a toast to local flavor and fearless innovation. This is where Albuquerque gathers, laughs, watches the match, and drinks in the good life. The Craftroom isn't just a brewery — it’s a legend in the making. 🍻 Come for the Games. Stay for the Cider. Return as a Legend. The Craftroom "Local Flavor. Legendary Vibes."“

“Great place with solid beer.“

“Trivia!!! Every Monday night! So much fun!“

“Great service great food. Good beer selection 🍺“

“Anyone interested in craft beer should most definitely check this place out. I had a flight of their seasonal offerings and was blown away by the creativity, colors, and quality of the beers they brew. I truly appreciate the dedication to their art...yes these beers are art!“

“I host my annual client holiday party here every year in the private lounge, and it’s become a tradition I genuinely look forward to. The staff is always incredible—warm, attentive, and so easy to work with— they make the entire event feel effortless for us. The beer, atmosphere, and service are consistently top-notch, but it’s people like Megan and Hunter who make it feel so special for everyone. They always take amazing care of us and our clients, and I’m truly grateful for the experience they create every single year.“

“They were all super great! There was one lady who was drunk and making a scene throwing beer etc. they calmly walked her out and checked on everyone involved. Nicely done“

“SO happy to have our favorite beertender, Laurel, so close to us! Such a fun little spot to visit - great beer and cocktails and yummy food trucks. Definitely recommend visiting when Laurel is working - she makes you feel at home and like a regular (even if you're not! <3)“

“Stopped in for the first time at this location and absolutely amazing. Staff was friendly and fast. Beer was tasty and the the sandwiches were top notch. I recommend the French Onion Grilled Cheese for sure! Thank you for a great experience.“

“Have no idea why this restaurant's on Opentable... when my party and I arrived, they had no record of it. Apparently they had a 22-top and two 10-Tops booked, but that's no excuse. They need to update their availabilty on this app! To be served, we had to sit at two separate tables. Food wasn't the greatest this time either. I'm not sure if we just went on an off night, or if this is how things are run there from now on. Either way, I won't be back anytime soon. “

“Good times , good jams!!!!“

“Harvest host excellent . Thank you“

“Awesome environment! Very relaxing and chill! Great service every time! I recommend to my peeps!“

“Great experience! Love the bartenders!“

“TOP 10 BEST BREWERIES IN ALBUQUERQUE: #9: TRACTOR

My name is Matt, Albuquerque’s Brew Reviewer. I’ve tried over 200 local beers, and visited over 40 unique breweries in Albuquerque.

You haven’t tried Albuquerque cider unless you’ve gone to Tractor! Offering delicious, sweet, refreshing cider, canned or on draft, and a fun, large selection of beer, with a spacious, decorated, inviting atmosphere, Tractor is serious about brewing. Kind staff, some fun and unique beer flavors, and a great interior. They love to go all out for Halloween. It’s one of those breweries that’s great to go to with friends, because there’s spacious, comfortable booths. The only thing which holds Tractor back is the lack of food, but for a place to get drinks, especially with company, this is a premiere spot in the city to go, which is why it’s the ninth best brewery in Albuquerque.

9/10“

“Came here on a recommendation from a local. They told me it was a spot not to be missed, they were not wrong! Rudy, Sarah and Kristy were my amazingly, friendly and super knowledgeable servers. They gave me a great info about the brewery history and so much information about each beer, they paired it perfectly with my lunch, definitely order something when you’re here at the food is great. This is by far the best afternoon, I could’ve asked for before leaving town. Check em out, you won’t be bummed!“

“Good place after new ownership. New beer selection that have been better after new investor ownership. Still thinking it’s not quality beer kick other breweries but they are trying to get back to the top. The good location and good setup has ala ways been there for sure always.“

“Fire drinks good food 😎🔥 highly recommended the vibes are here“

“We had our 2 dogs with us. It's not quite patio time yet. But they opened up the patio for us! The beer was awesome! So was the food! Manager & waitress were so incredibly nice! Checked on us to see how we're doing! FANTASTIC! We will definitely be back!“

“I'm not one for reviews unless really impressed or totally dislike a place, I been here twice and was really impressed. The food was great, beer was great, I wish they had one where I live.“

“Great food! Great beer! Great Service!“

“Since the Bosques in las cruces are my go-to brewpubs, I was really disappointed when eating at the Nob Hill location recently. I ordered my usual, the Buffalo chicken sandwich but it was not nearly as good as the ones I get in Cruces. Chicken was small and tough. Service and beer were still spot on. Has me looking for alternatives in ABQ though.“

“Austin!!! Great Bartender and Great Service!!! Old Fashion cocktail on point. whoo hoo!“

“I don’t write a lot of reviews but I felt like my service and food on Thursday deserved a shout out. Firstly, Nicole our server was phenomenal. She was attentive, fun and sweet. Service lately has been lacking and Nicole reminded me that good service still exists. Second, the food was sooo good. I came here when they first opened and I must say the food has improved greatly! I know new restaurants need time to get into the grove of things and let me say they have it together. Our food was hot. It came out quickly and looked amazing. It also tasted amazing. We ordered the fried pickles, which were addicting. We also ordered the fish and chips. The fish was nicely battered and delicious. My husband ordered the burger. It was so good. The fries were hot and delicious . We will definitely be back!“

“Super relaxing environment, family friendly, great staff and super good beer rotations!

Dortmunder is awesome!

Literally moved to the Westside to be within walking distance of the taproom🤣

The Beertenders are a great source of local information for events, places to eat, and local happenings.“

“The food is always consistent and extremely tasteful! Can’t find anything in the menu that I wouldn’t recommend! Worth every penny! I would even be as bold to say it’s the best burger in town“

“First night of their new summer menu and Left Turn knocked it out of the park once again!!! Floating on Basil made its return from last year’s summer menu- basil infused vodka, lemon juice, pineapple juice, soda water, and house made strawberry simple syrup 😍 The drinks are incredible, the bartenders are fantastic, and The Kitchen at Left Turn makes the most delicious fresh chicken nuggets I’ve ever had- make sure you get the housemade green chile dip to go with them!!“

“The menu was diverse, the gumbo was excellent, enchiladas were fantastic and the cherry/peach cobbler was as good as my grandmother's. My waitress (Steph) was attentive and informative about the menu and beer selections. Great dinner, great service and I will definitely be going back soon.“