The atmosphere at this place is really nice. I'd also like to get to sit outside when the weather is nice. Great looking patio and upper deck. We just had beers and wine so can't comment on the food you can get next door. Took a bit to get the drinks out but the server was very nice! read more

Sandia Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Corrales, New Mexico

Just really a lovely place. Nice staff. Reasonable prices. I'm looking forward to enjoying spending some time here during the summer especially in the evenings. read more

Stopped in this afternoon with a friend to get information about renting space for a small college graduation party , as we were going to leave to get lunch we decided to walk by the food truck out front and it was a pizza truck ( and I love a good pizza) so we decided to give it a try and stay for a drink. Pizza was really good! We had a high top table in the bar and the atmosphere was nice. Just an overall nice place to hang out with friends! Staff is always friendly and inviting. read more

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Sandia Bar has a nice concept, but it feels like the modern industrial design is trying to blend with a Southwestern vibe and doesn't quite fit the character of Corrales. The space is clean and new, but it doesn't have the cozy, local warmth you'd expect in the area. I do appreciate the adults-only policy after 8pm -- it creates a relaxed atmosphere where you can actually talk and unwind without too much noise. The service was fine, and the drink menu has some good options, but overall it felt like something was missing in terms of personality and connection to the community. Not a bad spot, just not quite hitting its full potential yet. I'd give it another try down the road. read more

WOW! The New Sandia Bar is Absolutely Gorgeous The remodel of the Sandia Bar is beyond stunning! I wasn't around for the original, but what they've done with the space is nothing short of beautiful. The cozy fireplaces, pool tables, and rooftop hangout make it a spot that's hard to leave. It's officially our new Sunday go-to! I'm especially excited for the kitchen to open once the back building remodel is complete -- I can only imagine how good it'll be. I do love the food truck option and other restaurants that are available. On top of all that, the customer service is phenomenal. Friendly faces, great vibes, and an incredible atmosphere -- what more could you ask for? Can't wait to come back! read more

Our family called in advance and mentioned we were bringing children. At 7:53pm we were informed that children are not welcome after 8:00pm. No signage was posted to this effect. No apology was offered when I asked why we were informed so close to when we were informed we would be leaving. It also took about 30 minutes to receive drinks for 6 people. read more

New renovated and tastefully decorated! We were in the Corrales area and decided to drop in. They recently reopened so food was not available. They have a beautiful patio space outside and inside has many areas to hang out and gather with a friends. There are two pool tables and the light fixtures are unique throughout the bar. The owner came to our table and introduced himself. He is very excited for the opening and it has been well received by the community. I ordered a Bloody Mary and my husband had a craft beer. It is a full bar and for now, you can bring your own food in. There is a Village Pizza conveniently located across the street. Perfect food to pair with a cold one. We plan to drop in again sometime. read more

I originally reviewed Sandia Bar, or so I thought. Love this place! The drinks are outstanding, a variety of beers and the service with a smile is perfect. It's a great place to relax after a long day or the perfect place to get your afternoon started. Looking forward to cooler weather so I can sit on the rooftop and watch the leaves change. read more

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On a beautiful day I stumbled upon this beautiful place. I couldn't resist trying it out and called my husband to join me. The bartender makes a great Manhattan cocktail and I am convinced she can make other delicious drinks but that's my go to. This place has been recently remodeled and they did a fantastic job. They also have an outdoor downstairs and upstairs patio with a great view of the Sandia Mountains. I can't wait to come back with friends!! read more

We frequently stop in for drinks and food from No Competition. We have always had great service and last night was no exception. Missy was our waitress and took really good care of us. Lain the manager always takes the time to talk with us and make us feel at home. Can't wait for our next visit. read more

love the place itself. and the first two times I came here were wonderful. the last two times I was ignored by the staff - blatantly. I had to get up and get my check. my glass remained empty while other patrons received refills and were waited on immediately. I don't know what the issue is, but it doesn't make me want to return for a third chance... read more

All servers ignored us....for 15 minutes. We had time to serve ourselves water then gave up and left. Sad

We live in Corrales and have watched this place take almost two years to complete. The decor is really nice but I must say I appreciated what one review said and that is "it would be nice if it could have flattered our lovely countryside with more of and NM aesthetic then modern/industrial LA." It's not quite that but I agree and don't want to continue to see Corrales loose it's integrity and charm. Regardless, we waited a long time like 45 minutes for one beer and there wasn't food or a food truck so we left . I wish the newer facilities that have recently opened here in Corrales were more prepared before they open!! read more

Beautiful rooftop view, nice servers, decent tacos. Glad they have a permanent kitchen. My old fashioned was a little pricy but tasty.

Super cute remodel to the dive bar it once was! Definitely will be back every time I return to NM! read more

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Why is this bar so bright? I don't even feel comfortable calling it a bar because it feels more like you are in an upscale living room that picked out all new 'Southwest' decor from West Elm or something equally soulless. I get that bars change with the times but there are plenty of ways to update a dive bar without turning it into whatever this is. Anyways my beer was fine. read more

Well, I went back so I guess it isn't horrible. They are trying. It's not the bar it's the people. Corrales has a chip on its shoulder. Wants to be so trendy. Wow a place you can park your horse! Whiskey Society private event! Sorry, it's still just a dinky, dusty, Fanta Se wanna be. Too many people with too much money, trust fund burnouts and angry locals getting pushed out. Interesting, but kind of like having dinner at your pretentious sister-in-laws house. You don't fit and you're not necessarily welcome. The people. Not the bar. read more

Waiting for the kitchen! Not a fan of food trucks! It's been a while since I was told by the owner they were working on a kitchen.... We like to relax and have a meal with a beer....please let us know a menu from your kitchen. Thanks read more

Food trucks have been great every time. The drinks are varied and interesting. The service leaves a lot to be desired. Very, very slow and often inattentive. read more

They need decent food to go with all the alcohol they serve...Seating Seating ,Seating....all alcohol!!!Not Good!! Setting themselves up for disaster!!! read more

I was hopeful that this could be a new GOOD hangout spot. The construction came out great and the decor is contemporary Corrales. I had really hoped for a better experience. We arrived late one evening because the hours posted said they were open til 11pm on weekdays. It was very close to 10:30 when we walked in. The one server standing talking to other guests at the bar looked at us but didn't acknowledge us or say anything. We walked around and checked out the whole place where another employee was cleaning. She didn't say anything to us either so we went outside and sat at a table. The owners or managers were sitting at a high top table in front of the bar going over paperwork but didn't acknowledge us either as we walked by. So we waited a while longer before going up and standing in front of the bar for a couple of awkward minutes. Finally, we asked the bartender if we could get a drink or glass of wine to which we were told they had last call at 10:30. Nothing else was said so we left. The first and maybe last visit left a bad taste in my and my out of town friend's mouth. Especially considering there are so many other nice places to hang out in Corrales now. read more

Love this place! Great customer service drinks and ambiance are wonderful. See a lot of friends and neighbors there!

We are proud of our community so we would have like to see more Corrales and less downtown LA. We ordered the first of two rounds, the nice waitress brought the order when she tipped the tray of drinks and ice, liquid and broken glass went everywhere! The eldest of our group was soaked. She was wet and uncomfortable. The thing that surprised us most was is as the waitress apologized, but we were not offered a discount or an offer to clean the clothes of the wet person. Or at least an apology from the manager on duty.... A Classy place with no class! Disappointed, read more

This place is awesome. The inside was beautiful. They had pool tables with stylish couches for seating along with high-top tables. Outside seating was nice and pet friendly. They had rooftop seating. Our server was amazing and was really knowledgeable about the drinks. His customer service was the best I've had in a long time. read more

All our neighbors and friends have a new great hangout!! waiting for live music. Great sunsets, mountain view, read more

Came on a Sunday evening, not very busy. Waited for 15+ minutes at a table close to the bar, but unfortunately no one greeted us (or even acknowledged us upon entering/leaving). Many servers/bartenders milling about at the bar, looking around, chatting and laughing, etc. I'm sure they had their own sections to tend to, but it wasn't a great look with so many empty tables and so many servers congregating. Big bummer when there are limited cocktail options in North RR/Bernalillo and Corrales. Went across the parking lot to Casa Vieja, where the beer is decent and the patio is relaxing and shaded. We won't be back--but I'm sure they won't miss us! read more

Wow! What a gorgeous place! Corrales is so lucky to have a place like this! I wish I lived closer! The building and outdoor, rooftop space are so beautiful! Really love the cocktail menu! I also love the chandeliers and art! Can't wait to visit again for the balloon festival! read more

We are neighbors of the bar. The owners have been fabulous about helping keep parking and traffic under control, which we really appreciate. The waitstaff is fantastic, the drink options are endless, and the building is beautiful. Great job guys! read more

If you like popular places, hanging out and chatting it up, this is your place. If you like quick and competent service, occasional attention from the staff, and actually getting to sample the product, better to go somewhere else. read more

This is an awesome neighborhood bar. It's like Cheers meets the Wild West. That description is a bit on the dramatic side but you get the idea. I've been here many times because of how close it is to my house, but not enough to be considered a regular. There are definitely regulars here. I remember my very first visit many years ago. We stopped by before a dinner at Indigo Crow. We were definitely overdressed and there was a definite sizing up that happened when we walked in. It was a split second, but it was there. Back then it was cash only so we had to drive over to the ATM a little bit away. Flash forward to last night..it was like nothing changed (aesthetically anyway). The football game was on, people were enjoying their time with their groups. The bartender was busy but not rude. They take credit cards now with $10 minimum. There were table tents announcing PBR on Fire and they had local brews on tap. PBR on Fire is exactly how it sounds...PBR and shot of Fireball. Can't go wrong with a beer and a shot. Hubs had 7k IPA. Cold beer and a chill vibe made for a nice night. There are feathered visitors that are common so don't be surprised. It is Corrales after all. read more

Just the right amount of "dive-y" with the awesome amount of people inside! We are so happy we have a place like this in Corrales! We biked over and they were kind enough to let us park our bikes inside! There were locals playing pool in the back where we put our bikes, no space at the quarter-fed tables, which is what we came to enjoy, but decided to stay and enjoy a beer. The bar keep was a busy, kind woman who promptly carded and served us some local brews (they had a great selection, albeit small, of craft beers) and we sat down at our appropriately rickety table to take in the scene. The bar was filled with all different kinds of people, laughter, and pool-ball noise. It was great! We're looking forward to becoming one of the regulars. read more

Sandia Bar - Best dive bar in Corrales! Enjoying the friendly company and great drinks! - Dive Bars Near Me - Corrales, New Mexico

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I was purposely trying to find a dive bar to meet my friend for a game of pool and a couple of drinks. I did a little leg work on the internet and came up with this little spot in Corrales. Parking was ample, the place wasn't crowded (for a Friday night), and our bartender/waitress ran a well oiled machine (I think her name was Lisa). I'll drink anything in any given situation, but I did note the beer selection was a little underwhelming but my spirits-sipping friend had no issues finding something. This is a great place to have a drink minus the crowds from more reputable places around the city. It's smack dab in the middle of Corrales, which also adds to its charm. read more

Five stars for being a great dive bar. The doors swung open in 1948 by Mr. Chavez (RIP) and is owned by his family. Great music is in the air. WAIT. Nevermind. Van Halen? I don't care much for over processed guitar tone. Maybe people will dance the night away. However, this is the type of place Mötley Crüe would have performed if they did not have the Whiskey a Go Go. Anyway, the bartender was nice to us newbs and knew the regulars by name, along with their drink of habit. Aaaaaaand, have you ever heard of a bar inviting the patrons back for a potluck the next day? Brilliant! Why not, it's Labor Day weekend. Cheers! read more

Sandia Bar - We can't go wrong when a bar has an antelope mounted on the wall. - Dive Bars Near Me - Corrales, New Mexico

Such a fun place!!! Inexpensive beer and cocktails, pool tables and live music! Love the bartenders!! It is in Corrales as opposed to Los Ranchos as listed in one Yelp listing of Dive Bars. Doesn't open early and doesn't serve food. read more

This bar is interesting one issue is that it only takes cash. So unless you carry cash all the time not a place you want to frequent. The inside is the typical dive bar you would expect. read more

Drinks on the board are not whats on tap, selection is horrible and bar is poorly stocked. This place is clearly on the way out.

I love Sandia cause it's just a dive bar and it's super close. But it's expensive for a dive bar. And I mean, 7-8 for just a Maker's neat. That's ridic. The local flavor is fun and adds to the experience. They have a modern jukebox but it's kinda pricey too. The pool table is there and if you stick around, someone will always talk to you. But it's cash-only and like I said, expensive for a dive. Choose their own hours too. read more

The bartender was super nice and friendly. She was incredibly personable, and spoke in depth with us while we were there. She gave lots of pointers on things to do in the area as well. The other clientele that were here were pretty nice as well. The bar was very clean and inviting. The place as a whole was just phenomenal. The only reason I did not give them a full 5 stars, is because the Shock Top had gone bad and made my spouse ill that night. But I would definitely come back!! read more

Finally found a nice local bar; good atmosphere and a great place to hang out. Why are there so few bars like this in Albuquerque?

I was in Albuquerque on vacation to visit my parents. So one night my dad and I decided to go to a bar and drink. I'm a lover of dive bars. This place is perfect. The draft beer is cheap. The locals are nice. There's pool tables. Although there was a pool tournament going on, so I didn't get a chance to play. This best part is this is a neighborhood bar and everyone was extremely friendly. I definitely will be visiting again next time I'm in town. read more