Albuquerque · Bernalillo County, NM

Nightlife in Albuquerque

Scout analyzed 113 Albuquerque places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

113

Matches

Typical spend

$70

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Nob Hill

2 matching spots

Renaissance

2 matching spots

University Heights

1 matching spots

Albuquerque Original Townsite

1 matching spots

Silver Hill

1 matching spots

Uptown

1 matching spots

Scout-verified spots

Nob Hill

Happy Accidents

This bar is suitable for an evening drink or light meal, either as a standalone outing or as a pre/post activity for dinner or a show. Expect to spend $25-50 per person for drinks and snacks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

★ 3.8$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

University Heights

Salt and Board

Salt and Board is suitable for a casual date night or an outing with friends for charcuterie and drinks. Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours, with a typical spend of $25-50 per person.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Renaissance

Revel

Revel is a food hall and entertainment venue, good for a casual outing to grab diverse food and drinks. Expect to spend 1-3 hours and $15-$40 per person, pairing well with a movie or shopping nearby.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Albuquerque Original Townsite

Sister

Sister is suitable for a casual evening out with drinks, bar bites, and possibly live music or games. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-$50 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Silver Hill

The Copper Lounge

The Copper Lounge is suitable for an evening drink or light meal, either as a standalone outing or paired with a nearby dinner. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-70 per person on cocktails and pub plates.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nob Hill

Triana

Triana is a good spot for a relaxed evening meal with friends or a date, specializing in tapas. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Uptown

Sunset Grille & Bar

This is a casual cocktail bar good for an evening of drinks, American eats, and entertainment like karaoke. Expect to spend 1.5-3 hours and $20-$50 per person.

CocktailsFoodLive music

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Renaissance

Backstage at Revel

Backstage at Revel is a lively bar perfect for an evening out, especially on weekends, for drinks and interactive piano singalongs. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person for a couple of hours of entertainment and drinks.

CocktailsFoodLive music

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Nightlife

Isleta Resort & Casino

Casino resort featuring contemporary rooms & suites, plus golf courses, pools & a spa.

Nightlife

Sandia Resort & Casino

Sandia Resort & Casino is suitable for an evening out, combining dining, entertainment, and gambling. Expect to spend a few hours here, with costs ranging from $75 for dinner and drinks to several hundred if including gambling or a spa visit.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$75–$300 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Huning Highlands

Apothecary Lounge

Apothecary Lounge is suitable for an upscale evening for cocktails and small plates, often combined with dinner nearby or as a standalone destination. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $35-75 per person.

CocktailsFoodViews

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking