Spirited RoadTrip Trilogy Episode 2 "Desperate for changing Starving for truth.. I'm closer to where I started I'm chasing after you.. I'm falling even more in love with you.. Letting go of all I've held on to I'm standing here until you make me move.. I'm hanging by a moment here with you.. We stopped in at the "Safe House Distilling" for a private tour with their operation mgr. Jason. This was a fun cool way of getting totally in the mix of seeing how their whiskey, vodka, etc are made. Jason was energetic and extremely full of helpful knowledge.. We followed up this tour with delish whiskey and vodka samplings (no bar area available for full drinks). We purchased to take home a Bottle of their "prophet share bourbon" straight whiskey aged 3 years, 123 proof, 61% ABV.. a strong yet very smooth whiskey and a Bottle of their "teller fresh lemon vodka" 70 proof, 35% ABV...a beach party in every glass".. Safe House Distilling Rocks!..:) "I'm living for the only thing I know.. I'm running and not quite sure where to go.. And I don't know what I'm diving into.. Just hanging by a moment here with you..:) Best, Avram LifeHouse Jr. read more

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This place is a nice neighborhood distillery. I enjoy the nice but not too fancy, and pretty comfortable atmosphere. They have good cocktails and do some seasonal and changing offerings. There's outdoor booths which are nice to hang out in. There's also giant jenga! I like that they do body form drawing nights during the downtown First Friday Artwalks, which anyone of any skill level is welcome to. read more

Great cocktails at this cool former bank building distillery venue. The service is always friendly. Ambience is fun, too!

Pretty chill place with really good drinks! I understand this used to be a speak easy and it's very cool! Very cool vibe and clean! Staff is awesome! Didn't get food but it looked really good! Didn't see any one complain. Check it out! read more

Safe House Distilling - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

They weren't super prepared for a busy pub trivia night so service was verrrrry slow. But you could see they were working hard and trying. And the drinks were great! We got there a little early and were able to snag a table for trivia. They only do cocktails, which is very much in my wheel house. But makes fast drink delivery....not a thing. Their drink menu is interesting and varied and some of them are labor intensive to make. So if it is busy, you may be waiting a while for a beverage. Thankfully, we had trivia to distract us and entertain us or we probably wouldn't have stayed. That said, we had a lovely time and the drinks were delicious and I would absolutely return again. The friendly, hard-working staff were also a boon to our visit. read more

One of my favorite place to come to when I'm in town, great local cocktails that will blow your socks off!!

What a great place in Downtown Albuquerque!!! Thank you to the staff who was friendly and inviting. Our server Skye was very great! We came here for the first time for drag brunch and had so much fun. Skye mentioned they will be doing more events including live music and I found out that food trucks park on a regular basis. Check their website were they post their schedule. They make their fabulous tasty cocktails with natural ingredients and have a nice assortment. There is parking on the street and a parking lot next to it, but you do have to pay during business hours. read more

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We have come here for about two years now and really enjoy it. The staff is very friendly and will remember you and your drink preferences. We even started coming over for Geeks who drink. This has to be my favorite trivia location. They have a steady drink menu but also have season specials like the F*ck cancer or the Horchata drink here. read more

Safe House Distilling - Whiskey Sour and Horchata drink - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Pretty venue. Great for happy hour and meeting clients or friend before heading home for us that live in the outskirts. Very vanguard, simple but sophisticated,staff and owners very friendly and cheerful. Diverse music playing in background to add ambience. read more

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I have only visited here once to pick up a drink kit that included vodka for a Yelp at home event. The cocktail kit was fairly priced at $30 for the mixers and a bottle of vodka that's made in house. I can't really rate anything else for the establishment, but overall I was pleased. They are also selling jugs of hand sanitizer so that was good to know. read more

I was thoroughly impressed by my first visit to this distillery. All of the drinks I tried were top notch. I was thrilled to see one of my favorite cocktails, the Ramos Gin Fizz on their menu. It's a pain to make, and I have been disappointed before. Not at Safe House! It was excellent. The Whiskey Sour and Sazerac were very good, too! The service was so friendly and attentive. I was impressed by how often we were checked on, and they were accommodating of people who wanted to sit outside on their very nice heated patio, despite the super cold February temperatures. There's regularly a food truck parked outside and we enjoyed some tasty nachos, along with our drinks. I was there for Soul Night featuring three DJs with their own unique vibes. I will definitely be back for the same event next month! (And sooner for the delicious cocktails, nice atmosphere, and good service.) P.S. They told me if I come back during daylight they give tours of the distillery part. Can't wait to check that out! read more

I was downtown for an event can came across this place. The staff was not friendly nor engaging. The place itself is nice inside and the outside sections has some great place to sit and enjoy the drink. They are only doing vodka so that is not good if you don't like vodka. They mentioned that they are going to have other choices when I asked when they will be having the other options the answer was some time in the future. There are a couple of other local distilleries in the downtown so not sure I will be back. read more

Safe House Distilling - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Talk about ambience. Low lighting with a nice patio and well-made drinks make for a great date night location. I like the Teller vodka they make there and the different flavor varieties! I had one with a taster of the blueberry Teller and it was surprisingly, oh so smooth. Fun place, would love to come back when I'm in town again! read more

I went here twice last night. Once for a yelp event, and once to finish off my night. Both times were equally great, and I am a huge fan of this place and the vibe here. It is very hipster, but not hipster to the point where you can't come here without dressing up. The vodka they have was AMAZING. I highly recommend the blueberry lavender mule! I could drink those all day, but that would be dangerous! They also have some green chile infused drinks, and those are phenomenal. They taste like the chili without the kick to it, it was very interesting! read more

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Very nice patio spot! Be prepared to wait on you drinks but once they arrive they are mighty tasty. Live entertainment inside and a food truck outside. Not much more you can ask for. I would have loved another three rounds of drinks but was only able to get an average of one ever hour or so (like I said it's a wait) read more

Great bar with excellent drinks. Their new canned watermelon mixed drink is Highly recommend!! read more

Safe House Distilling - Bubbly - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Safe house distilling is amazing! The drink always delicious and they always come out with new flavors. The customer service is always on point. It's very clean, and works are wearing gloves and masks. I have loved this place before covid and even after. My favorite drinks are the pretty boy , whiskey sour, old fashion. But let's me honest it's all delicious! read more

This is our second time visiting Safe House. The first time was during a first Friday art walk and their back parking lot is full of artisans. We were impressed with the mixed drinks selection. Everything out group ordered was tasty. Today is my birthday, so we thought we'd check out their happy hour ($2off) from 4-6pm. They have a special Tuesday menu and we ordered off that. I'm still impressed. Vodka is the only thing they are distilling right now and it's smooth. Gin is on its way. The drinks are creative and fun, and most of all, tasty. We'll be back again! read more

Safe House Distilling - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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1000% would recommend coming here for a cocktail. They're menu is unique, the bartenders know their stuff, and everything is delicious! Try the green chile vodka! It's not too spicy and is an experience to be had. Seasonal specials rock too. For winter they have a warm apple pie cocktail that is their apple pie vodka with hot water, lemon, cinnamon, and honey! read more

If you want an exceptional drink made from spirits made in house, this is the place to be. The vibe is cool. Good jams, comfy spots throughout. Chris, the head distller is always willing to talk and show the process of distilling to anyone that may ask. The safes leftover from the old bank building add to the inviting decor. The vodka is AMAZING!! Also, anyone suffering from celiac or who is cutting gluten, will be happy to know the vodka is also gluten free. I love this spot!! 2nd Saturday's are also great with live guitar music most of the time. read more

Safe House Distilling - Apple brandy old fashioned. Yum!!!! - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Had a relaxing warm summer eve at Safe House. It's so newly open that the fire dept came by to inspect. Drinks were smooth and carefully crafted. Food truck was great and willing to accommodate gluten free requests. Music was mellow, concrete floor was cool, and plants were aesthetic and gave off a bit of an earthy smell. Hope this place doesn't become wildly popular and lose its relaxing vibe. read more

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Enjoying live music and the vibe. Nice high bar stools. Great out door seating area. The cocktails are delicious and there is always an awesome food truck here. Food from 50/50 Coffee tonight was delicious!! read more

Safe House Distilling - Candice Rose cocktail - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Safe House is an incredible addition to downtown Albuquerque. The space is thoughtfully put together and they know how to get their holiday spirit on too! My personal favorite at SHD is their green chile moscow mule - they can make it as spicy as you'd like! Excited to see how Safe House continues to evolve and they are off to a great start. read more

Craft cocktails that are second to none! Bartenders are attentive and give every drink the time it deserves to be made. Menu is diverse and the Teller spirits used are all top shelf. Grab a four pack of premade cocktails to take home, beware though 1 has the kick of 3 drinks. Patio is available for the outdoor customer or grab the Yahtzee game and good luck. read more

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It's a pretty nice setting. The patio has a neat indoor-outdoor feel. The staff was nice. The ghost drink was pretty good. Expensive though- $10. Happy hour time would be a better bet, with $2 off the $8-10 drinks. I would have liked for there to be a menu listing and descriptions of the spirits they distill there, not just the cocktails. I wasn't clear on whether you could get them with simpler or other mixed drinks. read more

Safe House Distilling - Got the ghostly drink. And tasty brussel sprouts from the food truck. - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Stopped at this new bar/distillery Friday night just to check it out. I sat at the bar and was promptly welcomed by the bartender. She explained that at the moment all their cocktails are made with locally made Vodka. Even when I'm not a vodka drinker she prepared me a succulent drink based on my answers to her inquisitive questions. She also explained in the upcoming weeks they will be adding Bourbon and rum. The locale was nicely decorated and I am looking forward to their upcoming cocktail additions. read more

Place is awesome! During the new Covid world this place feels normal. Low key nice patio to chill and drink an Ole fashion. Nohe our waitress was bad ass. Very friendly. I feel safe and relaxed at the Safehouse. read more

Safe House Distilling - Ole fashion baby! - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

So happy we came here! Cute little spot downtown. Nice little patio. I loved the blueberry and lavender infused vodka. Probably some of the best mixed drinks I have had in a while. Cheers! read more

This place has a great ambiance and awesome drinks. Great place to hang out for a chill night with your friends. They are sure to have something for everyone made with vodka! Great music and decor! read more

Safe House Distilling - Secret Sutton, hint of spice from the green chile. - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Stopped by this bar on a Wednesday night. Tried their vodka, gin & jalapeno infusion (martini style). They were all great. Service was excellent & staff was very knowledgeable. Food from the truck outside was good. Had the sliders & truffle fries (w/o blue cheese). read more

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My favorite local vodka! The interior of the distillery was well designed, with many handmade furniture pieces. Definitely looks like a lot of care and thought went into it. Great service, ambiance, and beverages. A neat place to hang out. Oh! And LOVE their house made ginger beer. read more

Safe House Distilling - Teller Vodka - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I was hoping to like this place more than I did because I typically dig hip bars, which is how I'd classify this place, but the only drink options are with vodka (tho it is a very good vodka) & the drinks were a lil too fancy even for me, not to mention prices are a lil on the high end outside of happy hour. The seating is built for giants, as the seats are far from the table & not mobile so we ended moving to the benches but it was similar as well. I did have a moscow mule with the XXX Chile & was nice & spicy tho & I'd definitely recommend that. Spiciest mule in town hands down I've had so far. So not a bad place by any means but was hoping for a bit more in terms of experience read more

Safe House Distilling - Green chili XXX mule - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Went to this place for the first time last week. So good we went back the next night. Fun crafted cocktails with great staff, interacted with customers giving the place a fun vibrant feel. One drawback the same food truck both nights. Need to mix it up guys so many great food trucks. read more

Safe House is an innovative distillery and eating establishment. Super friendly place to hang out with friends and enjoy some well crafted drinks. The atmosphere is inviting and fun. Located downtown within walking distance of almost everything. Parking has always been easy too. Take home a bottle of vodka for enjoying at home or bring to a friend's house for a special occasion. read more

This place is a fun place to have a drink. The drinks were interesting and tasty. My only criticism is the seating is very uncomfortable as they bolted the tables and benches to the floor too far apart. We only stayed for one bc of the seating. read more

Found this little bar while stopping in Albuquerque for a day. The place was filled inside since it was so cold outside. There was a DJ and a couple of people dancing. Drinks were okay. Personally, it wasn't anything extraordinary. Would def come back if I'm in town again. read more

Got undercharged for THE most delectable cocktail. What a Pretty Boy, that Floyd! Amazing crew of bartenders and top-notch, infused vodka and whiskey drinks... read more

Drinks are fire service and ambiance is amazing for the abq atmosphere! I'm so happy abq has more cocktail spots like this! My only complaint is the DJ. Honestly on a Friday night it should be more upbeat then tribal low key music. It's Friday dude lol treat right. read more

I just love this place. I have been coming here for awhile now and the bartender Austin always remembers my name and drink since first visit Drinks are great and some of the best vodka in town and they make it. New Mexico proud read more

Awesome spot! Super cool patio! Great drinks, cool bartender, will definitely be back!