24 Best Cocktail Bars in Albuquerque

“We came here for dinner, and the experience was amazing! Food was delicious and every bite was an incredible burst of flavor. Service was wonderful and really appreciated the way they spaced out our food coming out. We got to enjoy our cocktails, appetizers, entrees and dessert without our food getting cold.“

“Extremely friendly and professional staff and have terrific food. Jalapeño rum was delicious and made excellent mixed drink.Names on their alcohols have a Albuquerque theme and history lesson, made them even more interesting cultural experience here in New Mexico.“

“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 don't even eat seafood, but I have eaten at Sharky's maybe five times now. Everything has been really good, both food and service. Birria tacos, carribes, Sonoran hot dogs, asado, etc. I've enjoyed everything and so have my friends. Fun beach atmosphere with fake palm trees in land-locked Albuquerque!“

“Had a great experience at this locally owned restaurant! Everything they have is from other local places here in New Mexico, which I love. Keeping it local to help other local small business’s and vendors is where it’s at. The food was absolutely phenomenal! I had the Green Chile Cheeseburger, very well cooked and made. I will definitely return. Thank You“

“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.“

“This is a great New Mexican restaurant. The food is always excellent as are the cocktails and we have always been served by friendly and efficient staff. The music by the mariachi Trio Jalisciense on Saturday evenings is over the top good! Those guys are fantastic! You won't be disappointed at this place.“

“Roll up here specifically for the Korean corndog (full mozzarella, of course). All the employees are super nice, even one time when I accidentally ordered pickup for like 5 minutes before closing. Hands down the best Korean corn dog I’ve had in Albuquerque, and I’ve tried all the places they’re available. I hope one day they’ll maybe expand the Korean corn dog and offer different coatings, but still, as is, this is the crispiest and cheesiest Korean corn dog, and is really well priced for what you get. Recommend 100%.“

“Ethan was our bartender and he was amazing!!! The best bar I’ve been to in a long time. This place is such a hidden gem in Albuquerque. The drinks were fantastic and I will definitely be back and recommending this place to other people for sure.“

“Just went here for the first time the other night for my friends gig, and man was it cute!! Needs more space to sit but as a live music venue it was stellar. The cover wasn't outrageous, and the guy manning the door was really good at handling some dude harassing us when we were outside smoking on the break. definitely one the better local music spots“

“First off amazing atmosphere. To our awesome hostess, beautiful server. She was amazing, she handled the upstairs that night. I wish I remembered her name :(. But she was amazing:) It was my moms birthday dinner, and everything was top notch. Bartender perfect, and to our Chef Izzy, if thats spelt correct. He came out to introduce himself and wish my mom a Happy Birthday. Hes a talented chef and you can tell, hes a perfectionist. He deserved a kiss as I always say for delicious food lol. Thank you to all the wonderful staff. We will be back.“

“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!“

“Really wonderful little tapas place at a reasonable price point! Everything was delicious and fresh, portions were generous, and the sangria was very refreshing (sometimes hard to do since it's such a dense and sweet drink). My two notes are that I wish there was a little more Spanish-style decor and music (to reflect Albuquerque's Spanish colonial heritage), and maybe a couple more dishes on the menu, just for variety. Although, everything we got was very good and I had never tried some of them before, and I can appreciate a good seasonal menu. Really hoping to return when the weather is nicer and we can sit on the patio!“

“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.“

“Loved coming here on a Saturday night. Very much a Hispanic population and a lot of Spanish music, which we loved. The owner is clearly very passionate about his bar as I saw him tending to his guests throughout the night. He was fantastic to our group, and we felt very welcome despite not being Spanish speakers. Great hospitality, fun times, and great drinks. The crown apple mule is very good!“

“The drinks and service were both top notch as was the knowledge bestowed upon us of their product and local ingredients. Both the manager and tender were very personable and even concocted us Tucsonans our very own Blueberry Sour which was divine!!! Do yourself a favor and go grab a drink (or 6) and enjoy the local sights, sounds, and food. Cheers!“

“Very enjoyable dining experience. Friendly, efficient staff. Very good food. Very good drinks. Allowed to linger and talk without feeling pressured to leave. I enjoy that the restaurant is in an old service station. It has a lot of atmosphere. Very good place to go before or after the concert at Popejoy Hall. Parking could be better. I had to walk a block and a half to the restaurant.“

“Place is awesome. Outstanding music. Great Green chile cheeseburger (smashburger) and barrio tacos (similar to birria tacos). Our server Alivia was awesome. Rest of the staff was were also very friendly. Definitely coming back to this place again.“

“Wow! We had cocktails and dinner there a few nights ago and I have to tell you I was extremely impressed and I’m not easily impressed. First of all the ambience was out of this world, loved it loved it loved . second the drinks were stellar. I had a vesper, and our friends had gimlets and old fashions all wonderful, and the presentation was just to die for, now the food; had the steak bites and our friends had the chicken skewers and a burger. All of the food was presented beautifully and very flavorful. It is a neighborhood gem!I used to go there when it was Jack’s. Make a reservation and get over there pronto , I promise, you won’t be disappointed“

“Great location. The outdoor rooftop deck has fabulous ambiance and prime view of sunsets and nighttime view of downtown and beyond. The menu is reasonable and has an array of offerings but the indoor bar and lounge layout is so confusing. It looks like part storage space and old 90s furniture for an office. It hints at ambiance and delivers something else. Needs an upgrade, even in the lobby on the way up. Strange tile covering the walls that isn't unified with the space. I wasn't there long enough to comment on service but it was adequate. It has potential, though.“

“Really enjoyed the back patio space! Great shade and lots of seating options. Great variety of drinks, too- fun fall cocktails, beer and wine! This was a stop on a visit from Denver, and we will definitely be back next time we come through town!“

“I stopped in yesterday at lunchtime, and had the "Tilo" burrito. It had shrimp, fish, and octopus, with green peppers, onions, and garlic, with guacamole. To save on calories, I asked for it with no tortilla, and got a very generous helping of meat and veggies. A soft drink and complimentary chips and salsa completed my delicious meal. Absolutely what I was looking for.“

“Elegant sunset wine & cheese tasting by a knowledgeable, passionate guide! I learned so much from this event. I enjoy wine but thought it was too advanced for me to learn about how the taste of a wine changes with and without food. Jennifer made this experience accessible. She guided us skillfully through a multi-sensory experiential learning that changed my perspectives on this forever. The evening finished with a full moon rise which made the occasion even more special. Thank you Jennifer!“

“Had a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner. Even though they were very busy, all the service was awesome, the food came out beautiful hot and delicious and everybody was happy. This was our first time dining at Trombino's but we will definitely be back. Thanks very much for all you do, you all are great!“