Drinks outside: distillery patios, a tavern patio with big screens, an Old Town courtyard, and an open-air rooftop.
Hookah Kings ABQWestsideWestside hookah lounge with a $10 all-you-can-smoke deal.
Arabic tea, Turkish coffee, DJs on Thursday ladies nights, and the occasional comedy show.
Hours Mon-Thu 1pm-12am; Fri-Sat 1pm-2am; Sun 1pm-12am
Good to know Open till 2 Fri–Sat · Outdoor patio
12th Street TavernWells ParkNeighborhood tavern with big screens, a patio, and a take-out window.
Pet-friendly, happy hour 2 to 6, and a grilled cheese they're proud of.
Hours Daily 11am-10pm
Good to know Happy hour 2–6 · Pet-friendly
Still SpiritsWells ParkDistillery tasting room pouring its own gin and vodka, plus a second spot in Los Ranchos.
Spanish-style gin and tonics with house tonic. The Los Ranchos back patio is the sunset move, with free flamenco some nights.
Hours Daily from 4pm
Good to know Second location: 7201 4th St NW · NM beer and wine too
Spirits of Old TownOld TownOld Town's micro-distillery, with a patio for an afternoon cocktail.
Small-batch blue agave spirits, mixed into drinks like an apple-cider margarita with a cinnamon-sugar rim.
Hours Wed-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Good to know Open from 11am
Seasons Rooftop CantinaOld TownOpen-air rooftop over Old Town. Walk-ins only.
Upstairs from Seasons Rotisserie, which turns 31 this month.
Hours Wed-Fri 4pm-9pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-9pm
Good to know Walk-ins only
PubStone Face TavernNE HeightsNE Heights tavern with two sand volleyball courts and pool tables.
Home of the annual Sandia Mountain Volleyball Classic.
Hours Mon-Tue 11am-11pm; Wed-Sat 11am-12am
Good to know Sand volleyball · Pool tables
Dive BarBilly's Long BarNE HeightsA long neon bar with 60-plus beers on draft, pool tables, darts, and a patio.
Started as a package liquor store in 1970. Reviewers single out the breakfast huevos rancheros and the wings.
Good to know Happy hour 4–7 weekdays
Horse & Angel TavernNE HeightsA Heights neighborhood tavern with a long wall of taps and a patio out front.
Burgers and pub plates, craft cocktails, and Lobo games on the TVs. Kids are welcome until 6pm; after that it's 21 and up.
Good to know 21+ after 6pm · Reserves sections for groups