Food is always delicious. Prices are reasonable. I have noticed they sometimes forget things in to go 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. read more

We came here after having dinner somewhere else. The music and the vibe was good from the outside and we wanted to check it out. They were holding a concert kind of next door (via Sister's mean door), we didn't know the band we just stayed at the bar/arcade area. Even though we were there, we were still able to hear them. They played very nice. Since we were full, we just got a couple of drinks. The prices for the drinks were affordable, yet very well made. The staff seems friendly. The lady at the bar made a drink for me with rum, because the item I originally wanted from the menu was out. Don't know the name, but it was delicious. It was nice to sit wherever we wanted, have nice cocktails, and listen to music while enjoying watching things happening around us. read more

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I really like the food and drinks here (several gluten free options). Great local bar/venue vibes and 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. read more

The male bartender working on Tuesday, March 31st is the biggest jerk that I have ever encountered in my 40 year food service career. We had a group of eight 60+ men looking for food and drinks. The bartender had an attitude and a big smart***. Not my first time in Albuquerque but first time here. One of the gentlemen in our group is an Albuquerque native who recommended the Sister Bar. He now regrets the decision and should not be put in a position where he felt like he needed to apologize to the group he hosted. I hope the owner sees this and has a come to jesus meeting with his bartender. read more

Sister is my favorite bar in Albuquerque. I'm not much of a bar person, but they're great. The signature cocktails are delicious and contain the perfect mixture of interesting flavors and combinations. The food is delicious and fun and caters well to vegetarians and vegans as well as meat eaters- though I will say my friends and I are sad they've changed the menu and gotten rid of tacos except for specials, and burritos. The breaded cauliflower ones were so good. They host 80s parties, most notably the Halloween 80s music video Thrilla party every year, and it's so much fun. They also host a lot of live music artists, and I've seen a couple good ones there. The mood inside is dark and a cool kind of spooky even when it's not Halloween. There are also tables and booths out front to be able to sit outside. I feel comfortable in the atmosphere there and tend to feel like the crowd and clientele are friendly and fun. read more

Sister - The costumed crowd at the 80s Thrilla Halloween party they do every year. It's the best! - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I used to love this place when it was more open , full Food menu, great vegan options, great drinks, pinball, it was such a nice fun vibe- not anymore . Creepy small area, locked in "concerts", hardly any food items, just really lame now. It such a bummer since this was a great place just a few years ago... read more

Amazing food a friendly staff. Would go back again. Only knock is some of the newer pinball have dark times and with the dimness of the bar it was impossible to see the ball. But I'm not knocking them for that, had a great time read more

Was hoping this was more than a dive bar but, rather a chill place to have drinks, play games, and relax (couches or intimate booths). I was sorely mistaken. They do have only pinball machines and actual bar seating. Wasn't for me. The area is a bit sketchy.. read more

Great ambiance just to relax and have some good finger bites. The Staff is quite friendly and the service is amazing. read more

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When in Rome, you do roman things and when in Downtown ABQ, I guess you go to Sister. I had spent a few days in ABQ and Sister was definitely on my list of the best bars to visit. Everyone I met in ABQ essentially screamed that I had to visit this place and I am so flipping happy that I did. I actually came here twice, both times were mega fun, but different in their own ways. OK, my first night I was at Sister, they had a 90s night. I LOVE to dance so this was totally up my alley. I walked in and there were hoards of people on the dance floor getting their groove on. The music was pretty good too. I made sure to make my way onto the floor to have some time to shake it a little. It eventually got a little too crowded for my liking and I went to another bar. I enjoyed my dancing experience though. 2nd time was my last night in NM, I went with a new friend and I actually was able to taste the food. It was sunday and quieter than the first night I went. Now, I hadn't had the best experience with food in ABQ, but the person I went with urged me to try the tacos and I am so happy that I did. They were amazing. Dare I say?...the best food I had in NM. Most definitely. The atmosphere is really nice here too. There are a few pin ball machines (if thats your thing) to play while having a nice cocktail. I didn't try my hand at those, but I appreciate a barcade. All in all, I really wish I had spent more time at Sister. I think my food experiences would have been more positive if I ate more here. It was cute, fun, and if I ever find myself in the area again, this will be the first place I go. read more

Sister - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great beer palace in ABQ. Good cocktails and food too but the food menu is still rather limited post Covid. Great vibe and plenty of hipsters. Dig it! read more

This place is a vibe and I am here for it! A group of us went out on an appetizer and drink crawl in the area and ended up here. They had fancy drinks to more affordable and plenty of arcade games and tables for people to hang out at. I had a seltzer that I couldn't finish and the appetizer we got was a bit too rich for my taste in sheer amounts of cheese but I hear that's a usual thing in New Mexico. I loved the vending machine filled with nostalgia bits and it looks like a good place for concerts. The bar staff were friendly enough even with our multiple split checks between couples. I would have loved this place in college and would return if hanging out on this street again in the future. read more

BLT & Avocado Toast... a day before everything was shut down. So so soooo good. Their food is always amazing and never disappoints. The Kimchi tots we just got yesterday. Oh em gee. They are so amazing and I still want more. Tacos, fries, pies, tots. All of it. read more

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I caught the matinee Ty Segall show here on 420. The had a bunch of cool pinball machines I wanted to play, but didn't, because i wanted to make sure I had a good spot for the show. Small room. Because it was matinee they had happy hour going on with $5 16oz. draft beers. That alone gets um 5 stars in my book. LOL. I was right up front and they killed it. So that may have helped with how impressed I was with the place. read more

I come to this place often and it is such a great hang out spot! Recently they have updated their menu with more cocktails which are absolutely fantastic! I ordered the rich girl which had a cantaloupe base in it and it was so delicious and refreshing. They have a ton of local beers too which are great for the guys. My boyfriend ordered the Ex Novo Lager which was really flavorful. The ambiance was on point for a Thursday night! I have also tried their food my favorite thing on the menu is the green chili stew highly recommend! If you are looking to get a drink with friends maybe a bite to eat this is a great place! read more

Sister - Ex Novo lager and the rich girl cocktail so yummy! - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Horrible service!!!! Myself (24) and 3 other friends (28)(24)(25), were bar hopping and wanted to play pinball so decided to go to sister . The worker at the door said out IDs were fake , which they are NOT!!!! Never had this issue ever . I can't believe they would let us in. We didn't even wanna drink, we just wanted to play pinball. Completely killed the night. Had multiple people look at our ID and they all said they couldn't trust us. They're New Mexico IDs so I'm not to sure if they need to further their education on REAL IDs !!! This was the "lady" not letting us in. PATHETIC. Wouldn't recommend. Also I was just there 2 days ago with the same friends and they let us in no issue. we told them that but they knew it all !! read more

Sister - Front door clerk who had poor ID recognition. - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I asked for an Irish coffee and was asked if I might want it cold (I did. It's 92 today) and one of my fav bartenders in the universe (Erin) suggested that I try an espresso martini. Which I did. And I am Loving It right now! Shout out to the super cool, always fun bartenders at Sister! .. who today are Erin, Tasha and Rita...!!! read more

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The owners must really like these bar tenders. The bar at most was half full. Yet two bartenders can have a conversation behind the bar but patrons cannot get service. Being this close to downtown and the convention center you'd think you would hire quality staff. The bar back bouncer saw us yet didn't say anything to bar tenders. Good luck. Watching money and no tips going out the door. This place sucks. read more

It is a bar with good tacos. Staff is friendly. This place is low key. Prices fair and drinks are well crafted. Haven't been for a show. The tacos are definitely worth the trip. read more

This is a really cool place. So fun with all of the different old school pin ball machines. Huge selection of craft beer and a wide variety of mixed drinks as well. The staff here is top notch! Very friendly and very helpful. I had a gin and lavender shot and it was very good. Beer was super cold. Definitely a great place to hang out. Very cool vibe. I recommend this place 100%. We will return! read more

Can't beat the aesthetic of this place with all the wooden decor and dance floor. Old arcades and pinball machines add to the fun ambiance. There's a good amount of places to sit down. However, (I try not to hold the following against the owner because I know how hard it can be to run a business) beware on busy nights like Saturdays it can take 25-35 minutes to get a drink from the bar. NO double shots. 2 drinks per customer limit. Bar tenders can be absolute assholes to gentlemen. They will lie about being out of ingredients if they don't feel like making a mixed drink (and again guys get screwed). These factors make Effex, Launchpad or Anodyne feel like dreamscapes. As a result it's turning into my most hated bar/venue. It's causing me to pregame hard so I don't have to deal with the bar tenders. read more

The size is good for the perfect sized crowd. The vibe is great too. For some reason I felt the acoustic was muffled and not very clear. Maybe the room just needs better speakers ? We had cheeseburgers and they were way too salty. read more

The atmosphere at Sister Bar is one of a kind. From murals and accessories, to the indoor arcade and dance floor, Sister's has it all. I come here for Taco Tuesday, where you can indulge in your favorite $2 tacos ranging from fried avocado, to juicy braised brisket. If you ever looking to grab a bite downtown, or relax and have an drink, Sister's is the place for you. Rock on, Albuquerque! read more

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My favorite place to hangout! This is a burque gem! Get good beers, tacos, awesome brunch menu. Price point is appropriate. I have probably watched at least 6 concerts in here! Mostly metal bands which my BF loves. The service is good. I think the ambiance is pretty cool! They do have some arcade games which are nice especially when your waiting for a spot or your friends. I'd recommend this place if I have visitors from out of town or anybody new to town just to get the divey feeling and chill out ambiance of what burque is like after hours. What are you waiting for, bookmark for the next happy hour or check they calendars for concerts!! read more

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Sister bar is so fun. We haven't been in a while and they still got it. Their drinks are always great and the place is cool. Service is good too. read more

So I live in hotels and bar/restaurants like this for work. I haven't had to deal with the rudeness like this many times ever. I informed my bartender that my old fashioned (made by a different bartender) was maybe 1 1/2 ounce max. His response was that's why we use a "jigger" and walked to the POS. He then delivered my check and walked away (I hadn't asked for a check). The bartender who made the drink was training a new staff member so I figured he was distracted. With a rocks glass with their big rock 1 1/2 oz old fashioned would fill more than 1/2 the rocks glass. I accepted the short pour but the rudeness by the bartender was amazing. I literally expressed my observations to him, I never asked for a refund I just wanted to make sure they were aware. He cashed me out and wouldn't return to converse about it at all. I then asked to talk to whoever the manager was and he said "I'm not doing this" and walked away. It's such a shame, I would have had a positive review if not for bad service ( bartender with mustache). The crazy thing is I wasn't asking for a refund or new drink. I am a co-owner of a bar/restaurant and would want to know when this happens. The food was good, good beer selection but the bartender I had ruined my whole experience which is a shame! I would not recommend this place at all which is sad, it has so much potential. From the bartender's response I'd guess there's probably not much management going on. To edit the review, when I was leaving I asked the person working the door if there was a manager on duty and she said yes, I asked if I could talk to them and she said "I don't know where he's at". There is great potential but service and food/drinks is what keeps doors open. I'd rate this as a place that makes their $ after 10pm which is a shame because their burger was good but to keep the early night crowd you need better service. read more

What a great place. Service was friendly and prompt. We had fristos pie and taco. The cauliflower one was surprise love you excellent. read more

Sister - Beer and wine to get ready to play pinballs. - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

yuuuuuummmmy! The bartenders were friendly and helpful. The drinks were perfect, and the food was so delicious. it satisfied every craving. read more

Cool pinball bar. Food was good too, staff was nice. Went at a Low traffic time, another time I walked by there was like a punk show or something. Everyone was dressed like goth Billy idols or Wednesday Adams meets pinhead from hellraiser. Maybe that's their thing here, which is cool too. Nice bar. The Cubano was great, the hatch chile burger a little too spicy for me but still good. Fries were okay and the margarita I had was good. read more

Surprising lunch stop! Outdoor seating! Craft beers on tap and spectacular food! Kimchi tots, cauliflower taco (off the chain), breakfast burrito. This also happens to be an eclectic music venue downtown. read more

Sister - Kimchi tots (off the chain), cauliflower tacos (Amazing!) and a breakfast burrito. So good! - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sweet people and unique vibes. I like their tacos too. The entry fee was a bit of a turn off but otherwise it was a cool place. read more

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In town for a couple of comedy shows this weekend and this place was great and had a nice rock vibe. The only flaw if I had to give this place a flaw is the food menu is limited but what they did have was awesome! Definitely a gem in Albuquerque. read more

Sister - Breakfast burrito and dark and stormy cocktail - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Pinballers delight. Attentive staff. Limited draft selection yet with pandemic and low occupancy, I get it. p.s. Game of Thrones pinball was AWESOME !!! read more

Sister - Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Actually really liked a show here. Could have been a bit cooler, but I just need to remember not to wear boots in summer in there next time. One speaker went out part way through the show, but the sound guy adjusted quickly so it didn't affect everything the rest of the night. They were good with getting us in for my dad (who uses a cane) and a girl with crutches, so that was a positive as well. Amazing blood orange cider. Like holy moly levels of good! read more

Cool place with great live music from both local and out of town bands. This is the quintessential downtown hipster bar, and the bartenders all know it, with their snarky demeanor and lackadaisical charms show it. Didn't try the food, and don't know if they even have any, since I was there for the bands. Great venue, where you can see cool in and coming bands place. read more

This is a good spot to chill at during the week but it can be impossible to find a space during weekend nights. The vibe is dive bar meets hipster bar. Stage is great for live music. The chicken and brisket tacos are super tasty. Highly recommend. Broad selection of beers and ciders. Service is quick too. :) read more

Sister books some of the best shows in Albuquerque, always. I saw Arkona here back before I could even drink, and in November, Boris is performing here. Boris. That is ridiculous. Derek Caterwaul and Nelson Crane also make regular appearances, bringing the awesomeness level to previously unknown heights. Also, they have food and beer. I'm preferential to the tacos, which are offered with a variety of fillings and have never left me unsatisfied. On busy nights, you'll likely have to pay a cover charge, and fighting for a bartender's attention feels, at times, fruitless and Kafkaesque. However, once you've got that pint of Deschutes in your hand and have scored a table on the "smoking patio" with your friends, there's no better place to be. The staff at Sister are aware that this place is the shit so don't be surprised by a little aloofness now and again. It's a hard job keeping this massive operation running, and the crew does a bang-up job. Sister is a critical downtown bar and is worthy of high praise. read more

Absolute BEST green chile cheeseburger I've ever eaten. And the beer selection is one of the best.

Appreciate the vegan options and they are pretty good! Not the usual spot to find vegan fare, but good for a drink and an inexpensive meal.

This place is just weird. Vibe is way standoffish. Food was good. We are out of towners, so maybe we just didn't fit in. read more