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    Side Effex

    2.9 (16 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    This is my favorite bar in ABQ. If you have not had the red chile chicken wings do yourself a favor and get some ASAP.

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    I've heard this place is vegan-friendly but don't really see much on the menu? Anyone have experience with this there?

    They have a complete vegan menu separate from the omnivore menu! Includes nachos, mac and cheese, wings, cheeseburger, BBQ pulled 'pork'-style sandwich with coleslaw, hummus, caesar salad, and more!

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    Sunday Lunch at O'Neil's - Ticket #27…read more Our Sunday lunch at O'Neil's started promisingly but unfortunately fell short on service follow-through. We were seated quickly at 12:05, and our server promptly took our order and brought water, noting that our food would be "out right away." That seemed reasonable, as both items we ordered -- the corned beef and the turkey jack sandwich -- are typically straightforward and quick to prepare. However, the timing unfolded quite differently. By 12:20, one of our glasses was empty, and no straw had been provided despite an earlier request. When the server checked in, I asked again for a water refill and the straw; both were finally delivered, along with another assurance that our food was "coming right out." At 12:30 -- twenty-five minutes after ordering -- the server again repeated that phrase, only this time adding that "some things take longer than others," even though tables seated after us were already eating. Our meals finally arrived at 12:45 -- nearly forty minutes after ordering. To the restaurant's credit, both dishes were excellent: the corned beef was tender and juicy, and the turkey jack sandwich tasted freshly made and served hot. But while the kitchen clearly delivered on quality, the front-of-house experience did not match that same care. The repeated "right away" comments, the lack of proactive attention, and the absence of even a brief apology for the delay made the experience feel inattentive.O'Neil's has great food potential, but stronger time management and more genuine communication from servers would make a world of difference.

    Maybe I was expecting something different. I thought it was an Irish pub... but it isn't…read more It's a restaurant. Not that a pub doesn't serve food, but it's not a pub and feels more like a heartless corporate pub too. Like an airport lounge. With a patio... a peaceful patio against the street... The stranded bartender alone behind the bar looks to you panicked, as you enter the restaurant area looking past the two and four tops to the bar stools. His frustration is almost palpable as I found a seat. He said something as he presented 3 different menus... wondering why he didn't great me and asked if I was there for dinner or happy hour? One question that would have eliminated his overwhelmed-ness, an provide the guest (me) with a simple choice. Anyhow... I got a beer. A Guinness. And I left after. This is not a pub.

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    The Enchanted Loungers visited this place last night after trying the Town and Ranch Lounge. There…read morewere 9 of us. Really enjoyed the place. First, I have gone to this place off and on for several years. I find it a nice change of pace from the rest of the world. Second, it is a little funky, even for Albuquerque. The owners seem to want to be "Austin like." In a funny sort of way, I think it gets there. It reminds me of the All-Good Cafe in Dallas. Maybe if there was some live music ala All Good, it would seal the deal. Food was good. It was served hot. Everyone got their orders around the same time. Two in the group are vegetarians. The menu had options for them to choose from. I had the Klasic Kosmic Burger with cheese and bacon and a side salad. The salad was big enough to share or have as an entrée. The burger was a little overcooked but good. Lots of bacon!! Next time I will split the order with my wife. My wife had the fish and chips. She could not eat the whole meal and brought some home. The spudnik fries were terrific - hot with a crunchy outside. Two in the group had the afghan rice. They thought the dish was good. Beer and wine is served. Parking is easy and plentiful. The place has patio - I look forward to summer afternoons on the porch. Overall: good choice. Lot of good feedback from the Loungers.

    Stoppe d by with 3 pals for a late lunch. Service was very good. Jerry came out and talked with us…read morefor a while - great guy and very friendly owner... Four stars instead of 5 because they were out of quite a few things - like fried pickles and a few other things. I got a side of sweet potato fries and they were so tasty - air fried I believe. Also got chicken wings. I almost never eat wings but because they were out of what I wanted I got the wings. They too were likely air fried. Really very good. Prices are pretty fair. Never quite busy - kind of off the beaten path location. Good parking.

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    Marble Brewing in downtown Albuquerque absolutely nailed St. Patrick's Day this year…read more We stopped by on St Patrick's Day and it was such a fun, festive atmosphere. Of course we had to get the green beer! Sitting outside, enjoying the sunshine with a cold drink in hand, it felt like the perfect way to celebrate. But the real highlight? The Highland cows I mean... how often do you get to sip a beer AND pet adorable, fluffy cows wearing little festive hats?! It was such a unique touch that made the whole event stand out from your typical bar scene. Marble always delivers on a great beer selection, but events like this take it to another level. If you're looking for a brewery that goes all out for holidays and creates a fun, memorable experience--this is the spot. Already looking forward to next year!

    Bring back the OG marble Pilsner. I won't be going back until you do. Also on a side note. I've…read morebeen going to the place since it opened. I feel like a stranger every time I walk in. Same familiar faces , same peeps for the most part that have been working there for quite some time now. But I always get this weird vibe that they could give a fk about my dollar. They make enough to not give a sht. They bend over backwards for the whites. Tell them the upmost goodbyes and hellos. But when I come in. It's just a what would ya like. Swipe my card and hand it back to me with the most dull expressive look one could give. F this place tbh. Hope it suffers the same fate as bosque. See ya in hell. Oh wait . We are already here. (Unless you're white) I'm sure you're living your best life.

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    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.

    Side Effex - pubs - Updated May 2026

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