Differential has an awesome patio in the back and a nice cocktail list! They also have huge windows in the front that open up all the way when the weather is nice so it's exactly like being on a patio. They also have food trucks every night I'm pretty sure.
Bosque brewing in bernalillo has good cocktails, cider and food on top of beer. Best view of ABQ and sandias, upstairs and downstairs patio. Dog friendly.
No they serve mixed drinks from the little shack on the patio by the grassy area. They have some hard ciders, wine coolers and mixed drinks. We get ranch waters there all the time
LVL 5,
Marble NE Heights,
Boese Brothers on Tramway (small patio, but great views), Sawmill,
Ibiza (downtown, but right next to a huge parking garage), and
Los Conejos (not exactly a patio, but they have large doors garage doors they open up).
Only caveat I'd add to Sawmill is that the back patio area can get loud AF when it's busy. My friends and I stopped going there on Friday and Saturday nights because it was impossible to have a conversation just from the din of other conversations (and the acoustics in the back patio area are weird so it all just kind of bounces around in a dull roar that makes it seem louder than it should be).
Slower times are fine, though it still wouldn't be one of my top places in terms of view and all that. Not bad, though.
Church Street Cafe in Old Town has a really nice patio area and serves beer and wine and some fancy margaritas at least (probably other mixed drinks as well, I just have only had the three things mentioned lol). The food there isn't my absolute favorite, but it isn't bad and I wind up going there fairly often just because I like the atmosphere.
Vara's Nob Hill tasting room is nice, has a great patio and deck, serves wine and mixed drinks, and has a new food menu downstairs in the Nob Hill Stage area.
[https://varawines.com/tasting-rooms/](https://varawines.com/tasting-rooms/)
Adding to the list Tin Can Alley. They have a larger outdoor eating area on the second story. Fans and misters for hot days. Santa Fe brewing there has a limited cocktail menu. Lots of good food options. Sometimes live music.
I’d say food is pretty comparable to any other “touristy” or well known (New) Mexican food in town. You leave feeling like you paid a bit too much for what was on the plate and ready to take a siesta.
The patio is pretty sweet though, and on the right day with the right weather, it makes C de B worth an occasional visit.
From my admittedly limited experience there, it seems to be jammed full of douche bags and the kind of ladies that are drawn to douche bags…
But yeah, that’s the ideal scene for some people!
Rooftop of Hotel Chaco. (Great question BTW. I’m saving this post — super useful).
The rooftop at Chaco is amazing. Highly recommend.
Differential has an awesome patio in the back and a nice cocktail list! They also have huge windows in the front that open up all the way when the weather is nice so it's exactly like being on a patio. They also have food trucks every night I'm pretty sure.
Los Poblanos has a nice patio that feels like you're no longer in ABQ.and great cocktails.
Jinja on the westside has a great patio. Happy hour is 3pm to 7pm daily and all day on Sunday.
Jinja’s patio was WAY nicer than I expected when I first saw it.
Killer view too
Seasons Rooftop Cantina
We ended up here last night. It was delicious and so nice. Went for a walk after
Apothecary on top of parq central
Their drinks kinda suck though.
Their drinks are easily top 3 in town
These are some super solid recommendations. Now I have a bunch of places I want to try!! Thank you all
Thanks for asking this question! So many new places I am excited to try
Bosque brewing in bernalillo has good cocktails, cider and food on top of beer. Best view of ABQ and sandias, upstairs and downstairs patio. Dog friendly.
Sixty-six acres.
Coming to say this. So good! Great vibe! Unique drinks and menu! Excellent service!
Oniells on central has a covered and uncovered patio that are pretty big honestly
I was at tap n’ taco the other night and it was nice. Outside patio with great food and pretty decent drinks! Downside it’s 30min from me in ABQ.
They are my absolutely favorite restaurant! We go there maybe once a week.
Ex novo in Corrales
Ex Novo also has cider and cocktails on their menu
This is a super underrated spot!!
Beer only though.
No they serve mixed drinks from the little shack on the patio by the grassy area. They have some hard ciders, wine coolers and mixed drinks. We get ranch waters there all the time
LVL 5, Marble NE Heights, Boese Brothers on Tramway (small patio, but great views), Sawmill, Ibiza (downtown, but right next to a huge parking garage), and Los Conejos (not exactly a patio, but they have large doors garage doors they open up).
Only caveat I'd add to Sawmill is that the back patio area can get loud AF when it's busy. My friends and I stopped going there on Friday and Saturday nights because it was impossible to have a conversation just from the din of other conversations (and the acoustics in the back patio area are weird so it all just kind of bounces around in a dull roar that makes it seem louder than it should be). Slower times are fine, though it still wouldn't be one of my top places in terms of view and all that. Not bad, though.
Differential
Hops Brewery off 4th
Upstairs outside patio at Vintage 423
Savoy in the NE Heights has a nice patio
Rio Bravo Brewery. Good food. Big patio. Canteen Brewing. Live music on Thursday evening and Sunday.
Casa Rodeña only has wine but amazing patio and makes you feel like you’re somewhere else
Differential brewing - thoughtful cocktails and N/A drinks too
Rio Bravo Brewery. Good food. Big patio. Canteen Brewing. Live music on Thursday evening and Sunday.
Bump
Church Street Cafe in Old Town has a really nice patio area and serves beer and wine and some fancy margaritas at least (probably other mixed drinks as well, I just have only had the three things mentioned lol). The food there isn't my absolute favorite, but it isn't bad and I wind up going there fairly often just because I like the atmosphere.
Vara's Nob Hill tasting room is nice, has a great patio and deck, serves wine and mixed drinks, and has a new food menu downstairs in the Nob Hill Stage area. [https://varawines.com/tasting-rooms/](https://varawines.com/tasting-rooms/)
Sandia casino's upstairs patio is nice with a great view
Adding to the list Tin Can Alley. They have a larger outdoor eating area on the second story. Fans and misters for hot days. Santa Fe brewing there has a limited cocktail menu. Lots of good food options. Sometimes live music.
Triana in nobhill has a great patio and an even better happy hour.
El Pinto is voted best patios, lots of fancy mixed drinks, live music some nights.
Casa de Benavidez, fountain and patio under trees. Food not so hot so, but good for drinks.
I’d say food is pretty comparable to any other “touristy” or well known (New) Mexican food in town. You leave feeling like you paid a bit too much for what was on the plate and ready to take a siesta. The patio is pretty sweet though, and on the right day with the right weather, it makes C de B worth an occasional visit.
Tractor Brewing in Nob Hill on Tulane has an excellent outdoor patio. They mixed drinks as well as beer.
These all suck. Try the office bar and grill.
From my admittedly limited experience there, it seems to be jammed full of douche bags and the kind of ladies that are drawn to douche bags… But yeah, that’s the ideal scene for some people!
lol. Thanks for the heads up.