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Nightlife in Albuquerque

56 clubs, live music venues and late-night spots in Albuquerque.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 56.

Lobo Theater, Albuquerque
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Nightlife in Albuquerque

  1. DrinkBar

    Copper Lounge

    Dark dive bar, but extremely friendly patrons. Best beer special in town—$2.50 drafts on Wednesday nights.

    Mon–Sat 11AM–2AM

  2. DrinkBar

    Launchpad

    Well established music venue and rock bar and perhaps the best place to see live music in town.

    Hours vary; check ahead for concert schedule

  3. DrinkBar

    Library Bar & Grill

    School girl dress bartenders serve bikers by day and club goers by night.

    Mon–Sat 11AM–2AM, Sun noon–midnightOutdoor seating

  4. DoTheatre

    The Box Performance Space

    Featuring sketch comedy, improv, children's shows, and other works. Home to Cardboard Playhouse Productions and Blackout Theatre Company.

  5. EatAmerican restaurant

    The Rancher's Club

    One of the finest restaurants in Albuquerque, and the winner of multiple awards. American cuisine, serving prime aged beef, seafood and poultry grilled over aromatic woods.

    Mon 5:30–10PM, Tue–Thu 11:30AM–2PM and 5:30–10PM, Fri 11:30AM–2PM and 5:30–10:30PM, Sat 5:30–10:30PM, Sun 5:30–9PM

  6. EatInternational restaurant

    Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro

    In Nob Hill. Zinc is pleasant and well-appointed inside. American cuisine, with a touch of French; excellent appetizers. Don't miss the wine bar and jazz in the basement. Reservations advised.

    Mon–Thu 11AM–2:30PM and 5–10PM, Fri 11AM–2:30PM and 5–11PM, Sat 5–11PM, Sun 11AM–2:30PM$8–27

  7. Drink

    Stone Face Package Liquors

    Blue collar and all the character you could even hope for. Live music, outdoor volleyball, and great beer specials.

    Mon–Sat 11AM–2AM, Sun 11AM–midnight

  8. DrinkCocktail bar

    G.Toti

    Rooftop bar and dining with 30's and 40's themes.

    Mon–Fri 11AM–2AM, Sat 5PM–2AM

  9. DoTheatre

    Lobo Theater

    The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center is a movie theater, concert venue, and event venue located along historic Route 66, at 3013 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the United States of America. The Lobo Theater first opened on August 19, 1938. By the early-1940’s it was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc.

  10. DrinkBar

    Daydream Rum Bar

    3123 Central Avenue Northeast

    Closed · opens 5 pm tomorrowWi-Fi

  11. DrinkBar

    Bar Uno

    108 2nd Street Southwest

    Closed · opens 4 pm

  12. DrinkBar

    Founders

    622 Central Avenue Northwest

    Outdoor seating

  13. DrinkBar

    Teddy Roe's

    3222 Central Ave SE

  14. DrinkBar

    The Apothecary

    806 Central Avenue Southeast

  15. DoTheatre

    Hiland Theater

    4800 Central Avenue Southeast

  16. DrinkNightclub

    401 Nightclub

    401 Central Avenue Northwest

  17. DoTheatre

    El Rey Theater

    622 Central Avenue Northwest

  18. DrinkBar

    West Cocktail & Wine Bar

    1909 Bellamah Ave NW

  19. DrinkNightclub

    Adios Mama

    6910 Montgomery Blvd NE

  20. DoLive music venue

    Backstage at Revel

    4720 Alexander Blvd NE

  21. DrinkCocktail bar

    Casa Liquors

    1649 Bridge Blvd SW

  22. DrinkCocktail bar

    DWTNR (Downtowner) Cocktail Bar & Lounge

    717 Central Ave NW

  23. DoComedy club

    Hyena's Comedy Nightclub

    2100 Louisiana Blvd NE

  24. DoLive music venue

    Insideout

    622 Central Ave SW

  25. DrinkCocktail bar

    Los Conejos

    1504 Central Ave SE

  26. DoLive music venue

    Moonlight Lounge

    120 Central Ave SW

  27. DoLive music venue

    Sunshine Theater

    120 Central Ave

  28. DoLive music venue

    Tingley Coliseum

    300 San Pedro Dr NE

  29. DrinkCocktail bar

    Volare Rooftop Bar

    2430 Louisiana Blvd NE

  30. DoLive music venue

    Isalang Studios

    6855 4th St NW

  31. DrinkCocktail bar

    Z Lounge

    3711 Central Ave NE

  32. DrinkNightclub

    Albuquerque Square Dance Club

    4915 Hawkins St NE

  33. DoLive music venue

    Eclipse

    600 Louisiana Blvd SE

  34. DoLive music venue

    Fusion / Triple Threat Performing Arts

    4900 Jefferson St NE Ste E

  35. DrinkCocktail bar

    Ibiza Urban Lounge

    125 2nd St NW

  36. DoLive music venue

    Kiva Lecture Hall

    400 Cornell Dr SE

  37. DrinkCocktail bar

    Martini Grill

    4200 Central Ave SE

  38. DoLive music venue

    New Mexico Philharmonic

    3035 Menaul Blvd NE

  39. DoLive music venue

    Solid Grounds Music Cafe

    2404 San Mateo Pl NE

  40. DoLive music venue

    The Barelas

    907 4th St SW

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Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Albuquerque (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps. Some descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).