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    Paxton's Taproom

    4.3 (11 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Aram K.

    The long lines are worth the wait. The kolsch was a light beer that was smooth and easy to drink. The beertender was very knowledgeable and helped me make the perfect selection. The ambiance is just mainly the food court but the bar is your typical bar, the service and quality of the beer is what made it all worth while. I would definitely go back and recommend this place to anyone.

    Black Cherry Cider 5.2%ABV - Sandia Cider, Co., Albuquerque, NM ($8)
    John D.

    Mind the Tap Taproom located inside the hipstery Sawmill Market, which is the lone respite for tasty suds in this food-filled space. The name is a homage to the business, Paxton Lumber Company, that used to occupy this space for nearly fifty years before its current iteration. The Good: *±30 beers and ciders (#CiderisNotBeer) on tap of every color, type, and ABV one could possibly want. *Bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable of what they had available. *Most of what they serve is locally or regionally produced *Indoor and dog-friendly outdoor dining available The Meh: *While they don't serve food, you certainly have almost the entire world at your fingertips inside the rest of the Sawmill Market. The Ugly: *Prices are 60% higher for a beer ($8 vs ±$5) than most restaurants in the area TLDR: Great place to grab a brew to go along with your tasty bites, but be prepared to pay a little extra for the experience.

    Adrianna D.

    Good variety! Good location. You can order and walk around with your drink. The server was super nice and helpful. Good portion for the price - paid $16 for 2.

    Two almost empty glasses and the Hawt pizza is history!

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    “The ambiance is just mainly the food court but the bar is your typical bar, the service and quality of the beer is what made it all worth while.”

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    Stopped here our first night in New Mexico and wow, talk about setting the tone for the state! We…read moredidn't catch our server's name (it happened to be his birthday that day), but he was absolutely fantastic! Friendly, attentive, and set such a chill vibe for the meal. The tavern itself is sort of rustic, and you choose where you sit. Some announcements were scrolling on the tv while we were hanging out and it made it clear to us that this was a neat community spot where cool things happen. We kept it simple and got the mac and cheese to share, and it was so dang good! Creamy, rich, and the crispy onions on top were clearly made from scratch. The portion was perfect for the 2 of us. Our expectations weren't super high being a sort of pub food place, but the quality blew us away. Our server was awesome, quick and genuinely kind and personable. You could tell he likes what he does, even being there on his bday. It was super chill inside, and you could tell from the other people at the bar that this is definitely a place where people are regulars and love to see the people who work there. If you are in the area, don't underestimate this place. Also keep an eye on their event calendar if you're local or visiting for a few days, it looks like they host some really fun events. This stop gave us perspective into the area and the vibe really made us think we could relocate one day!

    One of the great Sunday traditions is beer club. A group of 20 receive a text message Sunday midday…read morerevealing the location for the afternoon beer club. The taproom at old town is worthy of a return visit. It's really more designed to feature their spirits as opposed to brews. The drink menu and food menu are clever. Green chile stew is . Outside, the patio is nice with the star of the show a really cool.hot fireball. Radiates heat and captures the imagination.

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    While I was in ABQ for a funeral last weekend, I was able to meet with a former colleague at our…read morefavorite place to get a cider! She introduced me to the blood orange cider, which the only and favorite cider I can drink. I don't drink beer and rarely drink ciders (when forced) but this one I wish they would sell in Texas, but they don't. We bought some cans that I was able to bring back in my luggage for a few extra days of enjoying it while here. Every time I go to ABQ now, I must stop at Tractor Brewing for this blood orange cider on draft, which I wish they could get the same experience in a can...it's close!

    Tractor used to be a lot more fun but have found myself choosing other breweries lately. This…read moreparticular location doesn't seem to have much patrons anymore. All the times I've gone, it's really dead so we don't stay long. Some highlights are that I actually took a mixology class here back in June which was pretty awesome and also for Halloween, they had a fun selection of seasonal offerings! I had a candy apple cauldron cocktail thing and it was delicious! Also we happened upon one afternoon while the Kentucky derby was being broadcast and all the staff were dressed up and so were the patrons. It was really random but fun nonetheless Tractor used to be a staple when choosing somewhere to hang out but with the recent openings of other venues, it's more like a precursor to your actual venue of choice and not the main venue of choice.

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