Ring in Happy Hour

M’Tucci’s Bar Roma

3222 Central Ave SE

Experience fine Italian dining and a retro bar inside of a historic Route 66 gas and service station. M’tucci’s operates a rotating draft beer selection and offers a curated selection of Happy Hour libations to fuel your night out in Nob Hill.

The Smoky Note

3201 Central Ave NE

Housed in the 1938 Monte Vista Fire Station, The Smoky Note will light your fire. Live jazz performances on Wednesdays and live Rhythm and Blues on Thursdays bring all the classy vintage vibes.

3128 Social House

3128 Central Ave SE 

Celebrate the Centennial with artisanal plates and craft cocktails at 3128 Social House in the heart of Nob Hill. 3128 Social House serves a diversity of non-alcoholic beverages, from mocktails to alcohol-removed beer and zero-proof spirits.

MoMo Lounge at the Monterey Motel

2402 Central Ave SW

Route 66 gets shaken up at MoMo Lounge, the Monterey Motel’s cozy craft cocktail bar.

The Imperial Dive at the Imperial Inn

701 Central Ave NE

Step into a Slim Aarons’ poolside fantasy at the Imperial Inn with their jet-age Dive bar. Enjoy a cocktail mixed with local spirits at their 1960s pool lounge, open to motel guests and Dive patrons, and take a dip into yesteryear.

Apothecary Lounge

806 Central Ave SE

Atop the historic Hotel Parq Central is the Apothecary Lounge, a rooftop bar known for its panoramic sunset views and peaceful atmosphere. Apothecary Lounge harkens back to the site’s railroad roots with its array of Prohibition-era cocktails and rows of vintage apothecary bottles.

Happy Accidents

3225 Central Ave NE

Look for the neon pink glow of Happy Accidents in Nob Hill. This eccentric lounge appeals to postmodern tastes with an extensive menu of experimental cocktails that spin off American favorites: Oreo negronis, Fruit Loop cocktails, and root beer absinthe are just a few of their original concoctions.

The Copper Lounge

1504 Central Ave SE

The Copper Lounge is an intimate Art Deco-inspired restaurant and bar near the University of New Mexico. The elevated plates pair elegantly with their classic cocktails.

Speakeasies of Route 66

...Shhh! The roaring 2020s come alive at these modern-day speakeasies, Albuquerque's best-kept secret.

Founders Speakeasy

622 Central Ave SW, El Rey Liquors

Albuquerque's first 21st-century speakeasy, Founders is a leader in the new age of nightlife. Founder’s is located inside of El Rey Liquors on old Route 66. Leave your worries at the door–but don’t forget the password!

Z Lounge

3711 Central Ave NE Suite A

Touch the golden banana and time travel to the era of disco glamor. Z Lounge is a groovy 1970s-inspired lounge dedicated to spinning high-fidelity music and classic cocktails.

Teddy Roe’s

Back Entrance, 3222 Central Ave SE

Behind M’Tucci’s Bar Roma and the neon lights of Route 66 lies a nondescript “bakery” in a dark parking lot. Named after Chicago bootlegger, Theodore “Teddy” Roe, this speakeasy transports you to the Prohibition-era 1920s with its noir interior and botanical cocktails. Admittance by reservation only.

Fat Frank’s

Back Entrance, 3507 Central Ave NE

Special delivery! Behind Urban Hot Dog, there’s an alleyway that leads to Fat Frank’s, a contemporary speakeasy serving craft cocktails, delicious hot dogs and award-winning sides. There’s one passcode to get inside: a “delivery” donation for Fat Frank. Check out their website to find out what non-profit Fat Frank is partnered with for the month to tailor your donation accordingly.
 

Breweries and Taprooms

Fuel up after a long trip at these breweries right on Route 66. Albuquerque is home to many incredible craft breweries, so the beer enthusiast might consider taking a few detours during their stay.

El Vado Taproom

2500 Central Ave SW

The historic El Vado Motel offers a wide array of things to do on site—among them is their Taproom, where they serve up delicious local brews with a casual neighborhood ambience.

Moonwalk in 505 Central Food Hall

505 Central Ave NW

Tucked in the back of 505 Central Food Hall, Moonwalk is a microbrewery and craft distillery shaking up the Downtown scene. Their cocktail menu rotates seasonally, but their New Mexico brews on tap are a consistent fixture of this lively establishment.

Outpost 1706

301 Romero St NW Suite 305

Take an Old Town retreat at Outpost 1706, a curated taproom serving local beer, wine and spirits. Appreciate the historic character of San Felipe de Neri Church and La Plaza Vieja on Outpost’s second-story patio in Plaza Don Luis.

Wine and Dine

Wine down and sip with us at these select wineries and tasting rooms.

Sheehan Old Town Wine Tasting Room

303 Romero St NW Suite 110

Just off of Route 66 in Albuquerque’s Old Town Plaza, take a sip of New Mexico’s local wines in a quaint Spanish setting away from the hustle and bustle of the highway.

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

3009 Central Ave NE

Enjoy Zinc’s formal but relaxed bistro atmosphere to sample a variety of New Mexico wines in Nob Hill.

Central Bodega

3418 Central Ave SE

Central Bodega puts a modern twist on Route 66 with its savory dishes and over 40 wines to taste from.

Little Bear Coffee & Wine Bar

3123 Central Ave SE Suite D

Pick-me-up’s aren’t just limited to coffee at Little Bear’s natural wine bar in Nob Hill, open daily. The industrial atmosphere of this former Route 66 service station is classically-cool.