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The lofty rooftop perch at historic Hotel La Fonda is open only from mid-spring through mid-fall, but during the warmer months it's one of the...
The lofty rooftop perch at historic Hotel La Fonda is open only from mid-spring through mid-fall, but during the warmer months it's one of the loveliest places in town to sip cocktails while watching the sunset and surrounding mountains. Year-round, you can also enjoy outstanding margaritas and tasty bar food in lively La Fiesta Lounge, just off the hotel lobby, which also features live music.
Sip superb Belgian-style ales, including a number of aromatic seasonal saisons, at the craft brewery bar and tasting room down the street from...
Sip superb Belgian-style ales, including a number of aromatic seasonal saisons, at the craft brewery bar and tasting room down the street from the famed Meow Wolf art installation, whose bar also features Duel Brewing beers. Exceptionally tasty sandwiches as well as charcuterie and cheese boards complement the brews.
With its long front portal and expansive back patio, this ancient adobe restaurant is a lovely spot to enjoy the afternoons and evenings of...
With its long front portal and expansive back patio, this ancient adobe restaurant is a lovely spot to enjoy the afternoons and evenings of summer. The roomy, rustic lounge has a true Old West atmosphere—there's been a bar on the premises since 1835—and you can order some fine Spanish brandies and sherries in addition to cold beers, sangria, and margaritas, and the kitchen turns out authentic Spanish fare, from hearty paellas to lighter tapas. It's a great place to see a variety of music, including first-rate flamenco dinner shows; the dance floor fills up with a friendly crowd.
One of the Southwest's most acclaimed artisan distilleries, known for Expedition Vodka, Apple Brandy, Slow Burn Smoked Gin Liqueur, and several...
One of the Southwest's most acclaimed artisan distilleries, known for Expedition Vodka, Apple Brandy, Slow Burn Smoked Gin Liqueur, and several other robust elixirs, operates this convivial tasting room and cocktail bar with comfy leather bar stools and sofas. On warm evenings, sip drinks on the lovely patio. Distillery tours, by reservation, are available at the main production facility out near the airport.
This beautifully designed bar inside the historic Hotel St. Francis makes some of the best and most interesting craft cocktails in the state...
This beautifully designed bar inside the historic Hotel St. Francis makes some of the best and most interesting craft cocktails in the state, including a classic Manhattan with clove tincture spritzed over the top, and a smoked-sage margarita. There's a nice selection of appetizers and light entrées, as well, prepared by the kitchen at the hotel's Tabla de Los Santos restaurant. Just across the hotel lobby, you can also sample superb New Mexico wines at Gruet Winery Tasting Room.
The side bar at the Hotel Eldorado is stylish and contemporary, making it just as much of a hit with locals and nonguests as with those staying...
The side bar at the Hotel Eldorado is stylish and contemporary, making it just as much of a hit with locals and nonguests as with those staying on property. The well-made cocktails, natty decor, happy hour deals, and stellar late-night bar-food menu (seared tuna with avocado, street tacos) are among Agave's key assets.
This rollicking barbecue and burgers joint is one of the most popular places in town for live blues, country, rock, folk, and even karaoke....
This rollicking barbecue and burgers joint is one of the most popular places in town for live blues, country, rock, folk, and even karaoke. The bar is friendly and the cheap happy hour margaritas provide a lot of bang for the buck. The fun pool hall can get wild as the night gets late.
The laid-back saloon at Downtown's Inn of the Governors serves a fine green-chile cheeseburger, plus quality margaritas and the like. It's less...
The laid-back saloon at Downtown's Inn of the Governors serves a fine green-chile cheeseburger, plus quality margaritas and the like. It's less fancy than some of the other hotel bars in town, with old-fashioned Western decor, dark-wood paneling (warmed by the glow of a wood-burning fireplace), and an airy patio.
Beer aficionados can sample a remarkable variety of New Mexican craft brews—including selections from Marble Brewery, La Cumbre, Bosque Brewing...
Beer aficionados can sample a remarkable variety of New Mexican craft brews—including selections from Marble Brewery, La Cumbre, Bosque Brewing, and Chama River Brewing—at this cheery spot with a large balcony overlooking the Plaza. You can order pizza to enjoy with your beer from Rooftop Pizzeria, which is just down the hall. There's an Albuquerque branch, too.
The quintessential old-school dive bar, this street-side spot a couple of blocks from the Plaza has pool tables downstairs, a good selection...
The quintessential old-school dive bar, this street-side spot a couple of blocks from the Plaza has pool tables downstairs, a good selection of imported and domestic beers, rock bands on many weekends, and a gruff but lovable staff.
A little off the beaten path, about a 20-minute drive south of the Plaza right where the Turquoise Trail intersects with Interstate 25, this...
A little off the beaten path, about a 20-minute drive south of the Plaza right where the Turquoise Trail intersects with Interstate 25, this respected brewery—the state's oldest—sometimes hosts live music on the weekends and serves fine ales as well as offering tours. Although food isn't served, visitors are encouraged to bring their own or order from one of the food trucks that regularly stop by.
This long-popular brewpub has three locations in town, including a spiffy new branch on the South Side by Meow Wolf. The outpost at the Railyard...
This long-popular brewpub has three locations in town, including a spiffy new branch on the South Side by Meow Wolf. The outpost at the Railyard is especially popular and within easy walking distance of Downtown hotels. At all venues, there's great live music (usually rock or folk) or DJs many nights, patios, and a rotating selection of terrific beers. A substantial food menu includes good burgers and pub favorites.
This retro-fabulous restaurant serving steaks and New Mexican fare is a legend in this town with politicos, reporters, and deal makers. The...
This retro-fabulous restaurant serving steaks and New Mexican fare is a legend in this town with politicos, reporters, and deal makers. The real draw is the kitsch-filled '50s cocktail lounge.
At this intimate, high-ceilinged bar with a dapper art deco interior, sip deftly crafted cocktails and listen to some of the best jazz acts...
At this intimate, high-ceilinged bar with a dapper art deco interior, sip deftly crafted cocktails and listen to some of the best jazz acts in town. It's one of the few late-night spots serving bar food until 1 most evenings.
Although not strictly a gay bar, this LGBT-owned bi-level nightspot does draw heavily from the alternative community—it's a fun and welcoming...
Although not strictly a gay bar, this LGBT-owned bi-level nightspot does draw heavily from the alternative community—it's a fun and welcoming spot for dancing, especially with 20s and 30s types, whatever your orientation. There's a cozy bar serving light food on the main level, and a good-size dance club in the basement space downstairs.
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