Great little locals spot - tourists beware of the waitlist on busy nights. Got on the waitlist at 11:15pm and was told there were 12 groups in front of us. For a Saturday night in a tiny bar that seemed fair, so we waited nearby. Then it’s 12:30, so we call and are told there is 1 group in front of us. We wait outside and notice 2 groups get seated in front of us. They seem to know the bouncer, and get ushered in. Once we were reluctantly let in around 12:45, we get a drink, and shortly after hear the staff talking about us. Not exactly welcoming, and I wish that they simply told us there was no room for us that night.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Brandon Whitaker
Great service and drinks
Service: 5
Jay B
Alittle difficult to find, but it had a fun atomsphere and very unique tasty drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ivy Reed
Hands down the best bar in town! Always a good time here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Celia
Fantastic cocktails and great service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Billie R.
Absolutely loved it. The banana bread signature cocktail is an explosion of all the senses! 💛
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ricky A.
Great workers. Brenda was bartendering, she so adorable, awesome and genuine that I want to visit ABQ again. Drinks I had were perfectly mixed with. Place is cozy and small, bathrooms are nice and well kept. Vibes were fun and people were open to talking and laughter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valeri P
Nice guy at the front door getting our IDs but very disappointing experience trying to gain access for a cocktail. A slender, soft-spoken young man told us there was a waitlist. 25 minute wait he said. Then he told us that we couldn't wait in the store and to come back in about 10 minutes. When I came back he said, again, there was a waitlist, motioned to 2 new people who just came in. I reminded him that I was just there and he told us to come back. He asked what name it was under and I told him he never asked for any information from me, even though I suggested earlier that I give him my phone number so he could text me when room was available. I told him that his tone and complacency made me and my date feel unwelcome and he said he speaks to everyone that way. All we wanted was to enjoy a cocktail and patronize the establishment. I felt my ire and discontent growing and thought it was best to just leave. Very unfriendly person to say the least.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
todd scheerer
It's in the basement of El Rey Liquors, need a get a code word to get in. Very intimate place.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
bartika dutta
This place in downtown Albuquerque is a total vibe! This cozy hideaway with its black-and-white checkered walls, hums with lively chatter and exceptional service! The password entry adds a fun touch. The San Francisco Pisco punch was a revelation - perfectly blending spicy and fruity notes. For an unforgettable night, Founders is the place to be.
5 stars. Excellent drinks. I hope they keep it just how it is,not changing a thing. Password, secret door, low key underground Bar tender was great. Atmosphere was great. Drinks were top notch. Loved the lights. Loved the underground. Love the people.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
James Montoya
Great drinks. Staff very attentive.
Iris M.
Was my first time there. It smelled so good inside. Want to go back! Clean place too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel Nelson
Great drinks in a out of the way spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Clark
Was going to be my first time there went on a Tuesday and on the wed site it advertised does not close UNTIL 2! 2 yet when I got there at 1159 the door man said they were closed and was extremely unprofessional about it. So false advertising.
Great little locals spot - tourists beware of the waitlist on busy nights. Got on the waitlist at 11:15pm and was told there were 12 groups in front of us. For a Saturday night in a tiny bar that seemed fair, so we waited nearby. Then it’s 12:30, so we call and are told there is 1 group in front of us. We wait outside and notice 2 groups get seated in front of us. They seem to know the bouncer, and get ushered in. Once we were reluctantly let in around 12:45, we get a drink, and shortly after hear the staff talking about us. Not exactly welcoming, and I wish that they simply told us there was no room for us that night.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Great service and drinks
Service: 5
Alittle difficult to find, but it had a fun atomsphere and very unique tasty drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best bar in town! Always a good time here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic cocktails and great service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved it. The banana bread signature cocktail is an explosion of all the senses! 💛
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great workers. Brenda was bartendering, she so adorable, awesome and genuine that I want to visit ABQ again. Drinks I had were perfectly mixed with. Place is cozy and small, bathrooms are nice and well kept. Vibes were fun and people were open to talking and laughter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice guy at the front door getting our IDs but very disappointing experience trying to gain access for a cocktail. A slender, soft-spoken young man told us there was a waitlist. 25 minute wait he said. Then he told us that we couldn't wait in the store and to come back in about 10 minutes. When I came back he said, again, there was a waitlist, motioned to 2 new people who just came in. I reminded him that I was just there and he told us to come back. He asked what name it was under and I told him he never asked for any information from me, even though I suggested earlier that I give him my phone number so he could text me when room was available. I told him that his tone and complacency made me and my date feel unwelcome and he said he speaks to everyone that way. All we wanted was to enjoy a cocktail and patronize the establishment. I felt my ire and discontent growing and thought it was best to just leave. Very unfriendly person to say the least.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
It's in the basement of El Rey Liquors, need a get a code word to get in. Very intimate place.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place in downtown Albuquerque is a total vibe! This cozy hideaway with its black-and-white checkered walls, hums with lively chatter and exceptional service! The password entry adds a fun touch. The San Francisco Pisco punch was a revelation - perfectly blending spicy and fruity notes. For an unforgettable night, Founders is the place to be.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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5 stars. Excellent drinks.
I hope they keep it just how it is,not changing a thing.
Password, secret door, low key underground
Bar tender was great. Atmosphere was great. Drinks were top notch. Loved the lights. Loved the underground.
Love the people.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great drinks. Staff very attentive.
Was my first time there. It smelled so good inside. Want to go back! Clean place too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great drinks in a out of the way spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was going to be my first time there went on a Tuesday and on the wed site it advertised does not close UNTIL 2! 2 yet when I got there at 1159 the door man said they were closed and was extremely unprofessional about it. So false advertising.
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