This spot has a laid-back, hipster vibe and feels like a real local hangout. They also got a pool…read moretable and a dog-friendly outdoor patio. For drinks they have everything from house taps and cocktails to non-alcoholic options, including mocktails. They also make their own house infusions like beet vodka, coffee liqueur, and cucumber gin, which I thought was interesting. The service was friendly although it was busy so I wouldn't say they were fully attentive. Differential Brewing does seem like a chill spot to grab a drink and hang out with friends. My only issue was that the bathrooms were not clearly labeled and the heavy metal playlist was not my cup of tea. Still, if you are into unique drinks and a casual local scene, this is a good spot for that.

Pretty interesting place, the building itself is kind of cool. Theres a main bar, an indoor patio…read moreon one side, and a large outdoor patio on the other. Lots of doors and roll-up windows allow them to combine or separate spaces. I'm not sure if it's a New Mexico thing, but this might be the first brewery we've been to that doesn't do flights. Too bad too because there were several we wanted to get. We ended up tasting four beers. The Bock was ok, and the Stout was pretty good. I had a pint each of the Blue Corn Lager and the Irish Red, while my wife had two pints of the Irish Red. Both were quite good. Had I had another, I would've ordered the Stout. The one knock on the place was the service. It was friendly enough. There just wasn't enough of it. Every time we needed something, it was around a 10-min wait in line. To order, to close out, etc. Not really because it was overly crowded. It just took a really long time for those in front of us to be helped by the one person tending bar at the time. Oh well. The beer was good and not overpriced. Even though the alcohol content wasn't too high, it hit the spot.

Great place to watch the Lobos game downtown. Tons of NM beers and friendly staff. They'll put on…read morewhatever game you want, and there's six restaurants in the 505 food hall where it's located, convenient for my fat ass.

6/20/21: Hotel is now 100% NO-SMOKING INSIDE and you must be 21+ to enter. Saw workers sanitizing…read moreand cleaning throughout my 2 hours there. Everyone gets a thermal temperature test either via touchless thermometer or infrared technology before going though those doors. Face masks MUST BE WORN by ALL! Enjoyed a few slot machines that allowed me to keep my money . There is a snack bar (Quick Bites), Stadium66 sports bar and 2 lounges (Pub & Main Street). Ate at Stadium66 and had 2-meat cheeseburger with fries. The fries seem to be shoe string size and warm. Informed my server (Jaron/ Jaren) and he corrected right away. He displayed great customer service and was friendly. Ordered a house margarita and blackberry slush (alcohol included) and they were delicious. I will go back!

We ordered the loaded nachos, a clubhouse salad and a tuna melt. $30…read more Even though they were not very crowded the service seemed to take forever at all stages. The server said they were going through a shift change when our order took over 30 minutes to arrive. But, that did not explain the long waits to be seated, to get out waters, to have our orders taken and to pay the bill. The nachos were great. Loaded with tons of meat, cheese and veggies. They were just the right amount and just the right level of spice. The salad was a salad. The tuna melt tasted like straight pickle juice. We are assuming this wasn't the normal recipe and that something must have gone wrong in the kitchen because most people couldn't eat this. We sure couldn't.

On Tuesdays, karaoke gets lit. Love it. My complain is that it's so hard to get up on stage. I…read moreappreciate the way new comers get cycled into the queu, but that's usually it. I believe the filler songs are not necessary as there are plenty of singers ready to sing and its my belief, as well as my peers at karaoke, that time would be better spent continuing with the queue of singers that are ready and willing to sing and perform with out filler songs. please take our suggestion into consideration. we love karaoke On Tuesdays.

Called to ask where the entrance was, owner said "are the doors locked? Then we aren't open"…read more Online it says open till midnight 12am on Sunday. Don't have to be an asshole and could be competent enough to have legit hours. Waste of a space.

Visited 377 Brewery with a group of friends on 11/24, and it was such a great experience! Even with…read morea party of eight, they seated us comfortably and the service was top-notch. Our server, Celina, was super attentive, friendly, and made us feel taken care of the entire time. The music was on point--Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers gave us the perfect mellow backdrop so we could talk easily without yelling over noise. The whole place has such a warm, inviting vibe. Food and beer were excellent. We shared the nacho fries, and a few of us ordered the fish and chips and BLT. Beers were the highlight for me--especially the Soul Snatcher and Pinche Wheat. We enjoyed everything and are already calling this our new favorite hangout!

This place is a really good place to come for a beer and food. I had the fish and chips and they…read morewere as good as any I have had in town and my husband had the queso fries and they were delicious! They have a decent selection of beers and cocktails but no wine; if you want wine, this is not your place. Celina did a good job of taking care of us and the service is always good. The place is not fancy but is clean and has several TVs if you want to watch sports. Definitely worth trying.

I stayed at the DoubleTree in Albuquerque on October 7 and stopped by the bar at 9:07 PM for a…read morequick drink and (maybe) a bite. Despite posted hours (kitchen open until 9:30 PM, bar until 10 PM), no employees were visible for nearly ten minutes after I arrived. I asked the other four other patrons if it was closed. They said, "No, the service just sucks." When the bartender finally emerged from the back, there was no greeting, no eye contact, and no offer of a menu--just a curt "What can I get you?" while walking away. I asked for a tequila; he said they were out. I pointed to a bottle on the shelf, and he replied, "You mean the añejo?" I said yes and asked the price. His response: "I have no clue." When I asked if he could look it up, he seemed annoyed. This was during one of the busiest weeks of the year, yet the bar was clearly staffed with the C-team. For a hotel I stay at six or more times a year, this was disappointing and unprofessional. I'll continue staying here for convenience--but I won't be eating or drinking at the bar again until management takes service seriously.

Lounge 201 is a restaurant and bar inside of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque. They are open…read morefor lunch and dinner. My cousins and I enjoyed some drinks here when we first checked in and we also grabbed late dinner here on the last night of our stay. There is a tradeoff for convenience so don't expect too much of the food or service here. I can see why the waitress would be flustered while it's busy but she was just as flustered when we were the only guest around so I think it's just her personality. For dinner we shared the Spinach Dip ($9) which comes with toasted flatbread and tortilla chips. I really like that it comes with two different types of carbs to dip but then the spinach dip itself was tiny and you will easily have extra flatbread and chips in ratio to the dip. For our entrees my cousins had the Braised Beef Torta ($11) and one of the Taco entrees ($11-12). It seemed "okay". I had the Breaking Bad Salad ($14) which is probably the world's most unhealthy salad. It had spring mix and romaine, smoked bacon, pulled pork, cheddar jack cheese, chopped egg, tomato, cucumber and crispy fried onions. It was slightly overdressed and heavy for a salad, but an edible option. I'm glad the hotel had a restaurant and it was convenient. My low expectations were met and I survived the evening. 4 stars since we were in Albuquerque but it would be 3 stars in any other decent food scene.

Went for a happy hour after work and I loved the ambiance! Dark and cozy with a speakeasy vibe…read more Once I entered it was easy to forget it was still sunny and hot outside. The menu was listed as cast of characters/script, which was lots of fun. Our group was about 20 people, which I'm sure was a challenge, but our server was great and kept us all with full glasses and no waiting. There is a small parking lot with free parking. It was full by the time I got there, but it was easy and free to park on the street nearby. They had a great selection of local beer, wine and creative cocktails. Didn't really try the food but the drinks were great. Would definitely go back!

I had not been to this place for many years. It used to be a dive bar for unm students. It was…read moreredone apparently 7 or 8 years ago and is a cool place to go too. When you go in the entrance the bar is to the left and is now kinda of a speakeasy. It's dark, nicely done, music playing and fancy cocktails being made. They don't have a huge menu but you can get some appetizers, sandwiches, etc. We had some non traditional nachos which were very good. The service was also very good. When we left the bar, I checked out the restaurant that was to the right when you walked into the front door of the Copper Lounge. It's has a very nice ambiance and it's not dark like the bar was next door. Don't have any other info on it but looked very nice. I would recommend checking these places out if you are looking for something very different from the usual places.

I've been coming to Saggios since I was in high school back in the early 2000's. This use to be the…read morego to pizza spot to for me and my friends when I was in HS and now 25 years later I love bringing my wife and daughter here for a slice. It honestly feels like nothing had changed in those 25 years. The food is still great, the service is still fast and friendly but now I have traded I have traded in a soda for a pint. It's still fun venturing over to the UNM area every so often and this is usually our go to spot when we come to this part of town. It has also become a family tradition to eat here on Christmas Eve before or after doing the Luminaria tour west of downtown. But plan accordingly because they close early on Christmas Eve!

Saggios has been a favorite among University of New Mexico students for as long as I can remember,…read moreright up there with Frontier as a classic go-to spot. We came in with a group of eight and ordered a variety of items. Everything was good, and the portions were huge, which is always appreciated. When we first ordered, we were told pasta wasn't available due to kitchen issues. About 20 minutes later, someone in our group was able to order pasta, so it seems like they got things worked out before we left. The space has a casual sports bar vibe, and the counter service was solid. Overall, pretty good food, good portions, and a reliable spot that still lives up to its reputation.

The only true Irish pub for miles around! Delicious food, great ambience, wonderful service!…read moreI didn't dare go on St. Paddy's Day but will go next week when it's a bit quieter.

Best boxty outside of Dublin--no exaggeration…read more Two Fools Tavern absolutely delivers. The food is dialed in across the board, but the boxty alone is worth the trip. Crispy, rich, and comforting in that "I'm definitely ordering another pint" kind of way. The staff keeps things moving--almost impressively so. The second you finish, they're right there, eager to clear your plate and keep the table clean. It's efficient without feeling rushed, and the whole place runs like it knows exactly what it's doing. Great food, great energy, and a spot that actually lives up to the hype.

Neat place! The entrance is about as incognito as it gets. Not gonna blow it up by saying what or…read morewhere it is, but I thought it was very clever. I don't remember needing a password, just an ID, but maybe that depends on who is in charge for the evening. Once inside, it's all vibes and great drinks. The bartenders made me a really awesome smokey old fashioned, but the star of the show was the specialty ginger cocktail they were featuring, that right now I cannot remember the name of. Pic attached tho! It's not a big place, but there are both high tops, couches and lounge chairs, and bar seating depending on your preference. As an out of town visitor, I enjoyed it thoroughly!

Oh my goodness, I don't know how I've heard of this place for quite awhile but not how great it is…read more My partner and I went for a date night. We both love speakeasies. We actually did need a password to get in. Luckily, you could go to their website and request one and get it instantly by email. The facade is a real liquor store with a good selection of local and unique brews and spirits. We were led through a walk in freezer door and down a dark narrow staircase, which was fun and felt like a true speakeasy. We got to sit in the side room by ourselves the whole time, which was fun and nice and private. It's a small space with an old speakeasy type feel with neat art, wallpaper, ceilings, and such. Most importantly, the drinks are so good! We were enthralled by the fall seasonal cocktail menu, with smoked cinnamon, pumpkin, sweet potato!!, and other delectable fall flavors. The drinks all have a wild and complex combination of flavorings, and they make all their syrups in house. So yummy and such a good experience to sit and sip. Our server came to take our orders and check on us and was very nice.