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.

Volaré Rooftop Bar is located in Uptown Albuquerque inside the…read more Element by Westin Hotels. I went up for a nightcap on November 25, 2025. I sat a brief while at the bar before being greeted and later served a "Sandia Sunset" (watermelon, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine) made with vodka (around $12). The views were nice of both the city lights and the silhouettes of the Sandia Mountains. The bar was chic. By all accounts, this place seems to be not a chain and not a franchise either, Brian G. (per your review from 12.14.2025), but an independently-founded and owned bar. When I explored the patio, it was quite windy that night, but I thought I could handle a few swigs next to the smokeless fire pits. Several seating arrangements I went to each had dirty dishes. I didn't like the crowd vibe inside so I just took my drink to my room. I'd definitely visit again, but hopefully next time hand-in-hand with a particular tall dark handsome man.

Gathered with 7 pals for appetizers and beverages on 4/14…read more We have been here before and have enjoyed the service. This time was no different in terms of our server's attention, personality, efficiency, and overall demeanor. V ~ was great and thank you! I am personally giving 3 stars for this bar/restaurant for 2 reasons: 1) the online menu is not updated with prices - I will delve into this more in a minute, and 2) kitchen service was slower than expected. Here is a link to their menu online: https://drive.google.com/file/d/148CplSivVBTXmrWlSO46WytoWdpd0REA/view I got the hard seltzer which was supposed to be $7 but I ended up paying $10 for a can of seltzer. Got 2 and the total without tip with tax was over $21. Seriously! that is friggin outrageous. I would have gotten wine if I wanted to spend that much. TRULY HARD SELTZER | 7 Hard Seltzer | 5.0% ABV Secondly, 7 out of 8 of us ordered food and 1 person had to ask for her crostini 3 or 4 times. Our lovely server did take it off of her check but nontheless, we were all done eating by the time she got her food and she was so gracious about it. Another thing: why can't I make a reservation in advance for a group of more than 4 when the place was clearly not busy at 4 pm on a Tuesday? We make 3 separate reservations for 4 people. This is a social group, and we meetup via MEETUP weekly. People will RSVP and then cancel. We had 12 coming and then 8 showed up. I am not certain we will resturn.

Great place for small local concerts in the heart of downtown Albuquerque. Parking is pretty…read moreaccessible but of course you have to pay for it. They have a seats and a full bar and an arcade area upstairs.

Attended a live jazz night and it exceeded expectations. Great musicians, intimate setting, and…read moreamazing acoustics. You could tell everyone in the room was just soaking in the moment.

Fun place to kick back with friends! Dancing is a great way to get in your cardio, and I'm grateful…read morefor a venue that offers it. They also bring in dance lessons often, which takes the intimidation out of going.lot--which takes the intimidation out of going.

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE for the Easton Corbin concert. I haven't been to DB in almost a year due to how…read morepoorly the managers and bouncers treat people, especially women. I've been going to this bar for 11 years and used to love it, now, the energy there is dark and not what it used to be. This place is extremely MISOGYNISTIC and SEXIST. Myself and multiple women kindly asked the managers if they could open up the male restrooms to even out the lines (they have does this numerous times in the past) and they replied with "that's not my problem." Both women's restroom spots had lines of about 20+ women urgently needing the restroom, meanwhile, neither of the men's restrooms had a line. It ruined the concert experience and made many women feel ignored, not seen and on the edge as we had to wait at least 30 minutes to use the bathroom and miss the concert. Wish I could give zero stars to this establishment. This reminded me exactly why I don't come here. The vibe is dark, negative and tense. The energy is off here, Dirty Bourbon has gone down hill.

Idk if it was just a coincidence or the normal way it goes out something, but they only played…read moreSpanish songs. Which wasn't a problem because the dancing and drinks were great. They definitely pour heavy there. My only thought is that the DJ wasn't there at some points but the music was still playing. Had a lot of fun. Would recommend.

Very pricey for Albuquerque New Mexico. Huge cover and very expensive beers. The service was NOT…read moreavailable. I tried to buy buckets of beers and the bartender told me not available. That's dumb because I ended up drinking twelve or so beers by myself. All Heinekens. The place was dark but it's a night club I guess so that's okay. Music was poppin and all Over the place. DJ could have mixed it up much better.

Interesting but not really. Where are the fun gay bars with sexy shirtless men? Like much of ABQ…read morethese days, this place is tired and barely hanging on.

Stopped in on a Thursday night. The gal at the entry was friendly and welcoming. She even waived…read morethe cover as she said they were closing in about an hour. Very thoughtful! The bartender was equally friendly. Cute too! The space is huge and nicely decorated. Anyway, I'll definitely visit next time I'm in town.

Cool place to go if you are thirsty have a lot of energy…read more High ceilings make it feel bigger than it is. The bartenders are slinging a variety of beverages to the masses. The music is pumping super loud, but for the most part the genres are the same from room to room. Or maybe I can't discern my house from my EDM? Plenty of youngsters out at night at the ABQ. I recommend this place for those with a lot of energy.

Didn't realize I couldn't be in the stall with my friend while she was peeing. I was holding the…read morebathroom cause there's no fucking locks. And some short rude security guard ripped open the door while my friend was actively peeing, so everyone saw her vagina. And immediately started screaming in my face telling us to get the fuck out. And kicked us out immediately, he didn't even explain it to us why.

Food is always delicious. Prices are reasonable. I have noticed they sometimes forget things in to…read morego orders, but overall rare. I always get the chicken quesadilla and the cheesy crispy potato taco. Tip: you can't order online or call in food here. Must go in person to place an order. 21+ only.

I really like the food and drinks here (several gluten free options). Great local bar/venue vibes…read moreand I've had good to great service each time I've visited. Last time i was in Albuquerque my wife and I went twice! Their kitchen is also open till 10 which is nice in this neighborhood without too many regular late night food options. Would recommend and i look forward to going back.

A hidden gem! I stopped into Tiki Tiki Lounge for a quick drink after lunch and instantly felt like…read moreI'd been transported to a seaside getaway. The atmosphere is fun, laid-back, and full of tropical vibes--perfect for unwinding. The drink menu is impressive, with a wide selection of creative cocktails, and the bartender was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations. Every detail--from the decor to the drinks--made the experience unforgettable. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a little island escape right in the city!

Tiki-themed cocktail lounge describes this place best. Cheap drinks and casual atmosphere. Far from…read morea traditional tiki spot, but great for what it is. Solid drinks! Had the jungle bird, which was properly bitter if you're into that. The marikoriko was sweet and fruity, way easy to drink. The Saturn was also wonderfully fruity and easy to drink. I didn't bother with the mai tai because they use kraken instead of an actual funky Caribbean rum, which is wild because they carry Meyers. Probably my biggest critique is to funkify that Mai Tai yo! Float of kraken if you must, but use some Caribbean rum in there! Service was great, atmosphere left room for improvement. Great for a casual few drinks with your meal. Solid spot! Would return again.

Great spot if you're into dice, pool, or just a laid-back bar with a fun vibe. The tables were in…read moregreat shape, and there was always a game going without feeling overcrowded. Dice games were well run and kept things moving, which made it easy to jump in and have a good time

Fav place to drink in ABQ. Super chill, cheap drinks and the ambiance is unbeatable. There's pool…read moretables and lots of seating. So much better than Sister bar in my opinion.