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Speakeasies in Albuquerque

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7 speakeasies in Albuquerque, across 3 neighborhoods.

Founders SpeakeasyFounders SpeakeasyDowntown

Password-only speakeasy under the El Rey. The week's password posts on their Instagram.

  • Hidden bar
  • Craft cocktails
  • Open till 2
  • Date night

Seasonal menus built on house infusions, like a rosemary-apricot tequila drink clarified with orange cream this fall.

Hours Tue-Sat 5pm-2am; Sun-Mon 5pm-12am

Good to know Get the password first · Open till 2 Tue–Sat

Vernon's SpeakeasyVernon's SpeakeasyNorth Valley

A steakhouse behind an unmarked steel door. Knock, and know the password.

  • Hidden bar
  • Real food
  • Date night
  • Live music
  • Craft cocktails

Native American Beef on the grill, a new winter menu with elk and espresso-rubbed pork chops, and live music in The Chamber.

Good to know Reservation + password required · Dinner, not just drinks

Teddy Roe'sTeddy Roe'sNob Hill

Hidden in the alley behind M'tucci's Bar Roma. Burlesque, magic, or a band most nights.

  • Hidden bar
  • Craft cocktails
  • Live music
  • Date night

The week's lineup posts on Instagram every Monday. Book a two-hour table.

Good to know Reservations, two-hour seatings · Weekly food specials

Daydream Rum BarDaydream Rum BarNob Hill

A rum bar hidden up the stairs inside Little Bear Coffee.

  • Hidden bar
  • Craft cocktails
  • Date night

Named best-designed bar in North America in 2025. Order a rum barrel for a crew of two to four.

Hours Tue-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm

Good to know Walk-ins welcome, reservations online

Fat Frank'sFat Frank'sNob Hill

Cocktail lounge behind Urban Hotdog, open Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Hidden bar
  • Craft cocktails
  • Date night

Book a 'delivery' and bring a donation for the rotating nonprofit. October brings Fright Nights.

Hours Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm

Good to know Fri–Sat only · Reservations online

SpeakeasyZema Vinyl LoungeNob Hill

A hi-fi vinyl lounge hidden inside Hotel Zazz. Tap the banana in the lobby to get in.

  • Hidden bar
  • Craft cocktails
  • Date night
  • Live music

Records, cocktails, and listening. Happy hour Monday to Thursday, 6 to 7, with $2 off house cocktails. Free Tarot Tuesdays.

Hours Sun–Thu 6pm–11pm · Fri–Sat 6pm–1am

Good to know No reservations needed · You don't have to stay at the hotel

All of them, by neighborhood

Nob Hill

Downtown

North Valley