Kind of ridiculous to charge a cover fee when the owners cant even pay their employees an hourly wage. Sorry theres social club down the street with a one time membership fee and only charge a cover on occasion. The owners of sidewinders are greedy and charge at every opportunity.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Izod Man
Bar was clean! A door attendant checked your id to ensure you’re legal to drink etc l.Great music in the background while we enjoyed your drink and chatted with the patrons who were friendly. The drink was cheaper than I expected so that a plus to return. Overall was a great experience visiting my first gay bar I Albuquerque and will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Steven Gomez
Bartenders are drinking and very rude. Not a great intro to abq in the gay scene. Avoid the drama they are trying to create from nothing. I club often and this was crazy behavior from the staff. Like I think they may be drinking or on drugs. It was nuts! ????never before have I been escorted out of any establishment. Wow!!!! ✌️
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Omar Córdova
I enjoyed it very much. Nice atmosphere, good size outdoor patio and the drag show room was a lot of fun.I had no issues with any staff and they were all so friendly and energy. Drinks were great and great prices.I’m visiting from California and I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting ABQ.
Leo The violist
This place lies about their hours.. especially during pride week?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Saddi Bugg
Very rude bar tender on the date of June 3 at 2:43 pm I’m not sure of his name chose to ignore us seen us walk in and sat down upon seeing finally stands up walks outside very rude young man and very bleak atmosphere as well would not recommend for first timers who came into have a nice drink. Service was so bad I couldn’t even order a drink due to the bartender choosing to ignore us while we stood there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
christopher valverde
Tipping is not required by the customer and it's only in the customer disgrision thank you
Wolfman Blue
Sidewinder was great. My bi,exabitionist wife met a girl within minutes after we got there. I met a cd in the men's room. After visiting we sat together and watched people dance. My wife left for about a hour with her new friend. We wanted to go again but we're told it's no longer open
Blah
Sidewinder was great. My bi,exabitionist wife met a girl within minutes after we got there. I met a cd in the men's room. After visiting we sat together and watched people dance. My wife left for about a hour with her new friend. We wanted to go again but we're told it's no longer open
Geneva Ruiz
Now Im here for work and decided to check out the gay scene .... So far nothing but OLDER CROWD ... I'm in my 40s but they are higher up ??? ... Let's see how this night goes hope there is a drag show or something.
My brother performs here all the time, he tells me ALL the time about shows and never shuts up about it lol glad he finally found a comfortable place to perform..also not to be rude but kinda glad they got those other queens out of there they were causing a lot of discomfort in his art and our home... Proud of you
Mariah
Food was disgusting; not authentic Filipino food, tasted fridge-like, days old. Fun environment. Server didn't approach us at our table during the day. Had to approach the bartender to place the order. When serviced, workers were overall kind and welcoming.
Joseph A.
Well this is my home bar. It's casual, it's welcoming, eclectic, LGBTQ, and sometimes ... a Sunday party house with music, drinks friendly peeps, shows all weekend EVEN brunch. It may not be the biggest but that's what gives it its intimate vibe. And the happy hour patrons have been supporting it for years !!! I will continue to support my local LGBTQ establishments
Todd W
Having relocated to New Mexico not so long ago, a few weeks back I stopped in on a Friday night which was my first gay bar experience here in Albuquerque. I sat at a table in the corner by myself and it was mostly an older crowd and they seriously all seemed to know each other. Everybody was laughing and having a good time. One of the 2 bartenders acted as my waiter and I ordered the fish and chips platter and a Stella Artois. The fish and chips tasted great and I'm not sure why, but their tartar sauce just seemed amazing. It had a certain tang to it. The place felt totally like a dive bar but my meal was delicious. However, the bartender/waiter never checked in on me after dropping off my meal and I didn't see him again until I walked up to the bar so I could pay my bill. The place wasn't that busy and the two bartenders were mostly just standing around talking with each other. My meal was great but having worked as a front of house service manager for many years, I know that dropping off food and then never checking in on me and me having to go to the bar to get my check is just really poor service. He was friendly and affable, though. Also, the fish and chips said one price on the menu but on my actual check it was a few dollars more. I really enjoyed my food but you absolutely have to as a business owner make sure the prices listed are congruent to the final bill pricing. Another small thing, they have a long bar but there are zero chairs or bar stools to sit at the bar. I'm not sure why that is, but maybe they have their reasons. Overall, I would return but would probably bring a friend to keep me company so as to not feel like the odd man out in a place where everybody seems to have known each other for years and years. Also, I wonder if they would sell me a bottle of just their tartar sauce. Pure tangy awesomeness.
David C.
Summary : impeccable staff and cleanliness, don't hold your breath if you came here to socialize. I really struggled about the rating, but ultimately decided I wasn't going to punish a good LGBT ran business based on their clientele. I came to the net version - so I'm told - of sidewinders. I'm not much of a bar hopper, but they were having a special event and was offered the invitation. The staff were amazing, and I loved that they had a special area to "check your drink", meaning one of the staff will watch your drink for you if you need to run out to the parking lot to grab something from your car or need to run to the restroom. I liked that. And both of the ladies at the front were kind and informative about the event. Bartenders were quick and knowledgeable about drinks, and acknowledged your existence when you walk up - really appreciated that. As for the social end, everyone is in their own clique, and that's that. The food here is pretty good and maybe sometime I'll come back and check that out. To the staff and bartenders, thanks for a great time.
Kind of ridiculous to charge a cover fee when the owners cant even pay their employees an hourly wage. Sorry theres social club down the street with a one time membership fee and only charge a cover on occasion. The owners of sidewinders are greedy and charge at every opportunity.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bar was clean! A door attendant checked your id to ensure you’re legal to drink etc l.Great music in the background while we enjoyed your drink and chatted with the patrons who were friendly. The drink was cheaper than I expected so that a plus to return. Overall was a great experience visiting my first gay bar I Albuquerque and will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bartenders are drinking and very rude. Not a great intro to abq in the gay scene. Avoid the drama they are trying to create from nothing. I club often and this was crazy behavior from the staff. Like I think they may be drinking or on drugs. It was nuts! ????never before have I been escorted out of any establishment. Wow!!!! ✌️
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I enjoyed it very much. Nice atmosphere, good size outdoor patio and the drag show room was a lot of fun.I had no issues with any staff and they were all so friendly and energy. Drinks were great and great prices.I’m visiting from California and I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting ABQ.
This place lies about their hours.. especially during pride week?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very rude bar tender on the date of June 3 at 2:43 pm I’m not sure of his name chose to ignore us seen us walk in and sat down upon seeing finally stands up walks outside very rude young man and very bleak atmosphere as well would not recommend for first timers who came into have a nice drink. Service was so bad I couldn’t even order a drink due to the bartender choosing to ignore us while we stood there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tipping is not required by the customer and it's only in the customer disgrision thank you
Sidewinder was great. My bi,exabitionist wife met a girl within minutes after we got there. I met a cd in the men's room. After visiting we sat together and watched people dance. My wife left for about a hour with her new friend. We wanted to go again but we're told it's no longer open
Sidewinder was great. My bi,exabitionist wife met a girl within minutes after we got there. I met a cd in the men's room. After visiting we sat together and watched people dance. My wife left for about a hour with her new friend. We wanted to go again but we're told it's no longer open
Now Im here for work and decided to check out the gay scene .... So far nothing but OLDER CROWD ... I'm in my 40s but they are higher up ??? ... Let's see how this night goes hope there is a drag show or something.
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My brother performs here all the time, he tells me ALL the time about shows and never shuts up about it lol glad he finally found a comfortable place to perform..also not to be rude but kinda glad they got those other queens out of there they were causing a lot of discomfort in his art and our home... Proud of you
Food was disgusting; not authentic Filipino food, tasted fridge-like, days old. Fun environment. Server didn't approach us at our table during the day. Had to approach the bartender to place the order. When serviced, workers were overall kind and welcoming.
Well this is my home bar. It's casual, it's welcoming, eclectic, LGBTQ, and sometimes ... a Sunday party house with music, drinks friendly peeps, shows all weekend EVEN brunch. It may not be the biggest but that's what gives it its intimate vibe. And the happy hour patrons have been supporting it for years !!! I will continue to support my local LGBTQ establishments
Having relocated to New Mexico not so long ago, a few weeks back I stopped in on a Friday night which was my first gay bar experience here in Albuquerque. I sat at a table in the corner by myself and it was mostly an older crowd and they seriously all seemed to know each other. Everybody was laughing and having a good time. One of the 2 bartenders acted as my waiter and I ordered the fish and chips platter and a Stella Artois. The fish and chips tasted great and I'm not sure why, but their tartar sauce just seemed amazing. It had a certain tang to it. The place felt totally like a dive bar but my meal was delicious. However, the bartender/waiter never checked in on me after dropping off my meal and I didn't see him again until I walked up to the bar so I could pay my bill. The place wasn't that busy and the two bartenders were mostly just standing around talking with each other. My meal was great but having worked as a front of house service manager for many years, I know that dropping off food and then never checking in on me and me having to go to the bar to get my check is just really poor service. He was friendly and affable, though. Also, the fish and chips said one price on the menu but on my actual check it was a few dollars more. I really enjoyed my food but you absolutely have to as a business owner make sure the prices listed are congruent to the final bill pricing. Another small thing, they have a long bar but there are zero chairs or bar stools to sit at the bar. I'm not sure why that is, but maybe they have their reasons. Overall, I would return but would probably bring a friend to keep me company so as to not feel like the odd man out in a place where everybody seems to have known each other for years and years. Also, I wonder if they would sell me a bottle of just their tartar sauce. Pure tangy awesomeness.
Summary : impeccable staff and cleanliness, don't hold your breath if you came here to socialize. I really struggled about the rating, but ultimately decided I wasn't going to punish a good LGBT ran business based on their clientele. I came to the net version - so I'm told - of sidewinders. I'm not much of a bar hopper, but they were having a special event and was offered the invitation. The staff were amazing, and I loved that they had a special area to "check your drink", meaning one of the staff will watch your drink for you if you need to run out to the parking lot to grab something from your car or need to run to the restroom. I liked that. And both of the ladies at the front were kind and informative about the event. Bartenders were quick and knowledgeable about drinks, and acknowledged your existence when you walk up - really appreciated that. As for the social end, everyone is in their own clique, and that's that. The food here is pretty good and maybe sometime I'll come back and check that out. To the staff and bartenders, thanks for a great time.