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Apothecary Lounge

Bar Cocktail bar

Stylish hotel bar offering seasonal cocktails & eclectic small plates, plus a scenic rooftop lounge. People often mention drinks, good, great, views, service, time, rooftop, cocktails, nice, drink,


Address

806 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Website

www.hotelparqcentral.com

Contact

(505) 242-0040

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (400 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 5 to 11:30 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 11:30 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 5 to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: drinks (13) good (10) great (10) views (9) service (7) time (7) rooftop (7) cocktails (7) nice (7) drink (6)
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  • 5/5 Terri H. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place! We had a skydiver drink and some etole guacamole aa an appetizer. Later, we were able go move to the outdoor area and saw a beautiful sunset while having delicious charcuterie. Great service, wonderful food/drinks and gorgeous ambiance.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Red L. 1 year ago on Google
    Checked this place out for the first time and have to say the views of the city from the outside rooftop seating area is AMAZING! They have a limited menu of food and drinks but from the cocktails we tried the prickly pear margarita and the stargazer, both were really good. I do recommend the stargazer out of both though. We also tries the coconut shrimp...which was very yummy and the honey Sriracha chicken skewers (staff recommended) which was a very good choice as well. The chicken wasn't over powered with sweetness, it was perfect and very tender. The staff here was so friendly, welcoming and attentive. If you haven't been here, I recommend stopping by. We will definitely be coming back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charles W. 1 year ago on Google
    Saw this place down the street from my hotel and decided to stop in for a cocktail. It's located on the rooftop of another hotel with access through the lobby. First off the scenery is beautiful with downtown Albuquerque dominating your view. I had already eaten so I decided to try some of their signature cocktails and dessert. I tried the Watermelon Mejito (spelled just like this) which was not too sweet and delicious! The blueberry and lemon cake was very good. Will definitely come back when I visit again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michael C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place for a drink and great views. Staff is very attentive..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Reina C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great views, amazing cocktails. One of my favorite spots in Albuquerque. It’s wonderful. Service could use some help. All the servers are great and knowledgeable. However sometimes they are just understaffed. Also try the metamorphosis! Favorite cocktail of all time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 larissa t. 2 years ago on Google
    LOVE this place! My boyfriend and I visited from Texas and were not disappointed. We actually came 2 nights in a row, drinks were great and food was delicious. The view of the mountains in the distance creates the perfect atmosphere, we were able to catch the sunset and it was breathtaking! Will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ruth F. 2 years ago on Google
    My first time enjoying cocktails on the rooftop, views were amazing. Albuquerque has the most stunning sunsets! It was a bit cool and the fireside heaters were much welcomed! A fun place to hang with friends and enjoy some tasty drinks! We will return!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Morgan H. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing from the service to the drinks/plates & the vibe! Bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese were tasty. We sat outside by the fire lamps but they do not put off heat.

  • 1/5 June S. 6 months ago on Google
    Service was really bad!! Took forever to just get seated while a single person sat in a 4+ person seating area. Then they seated a group that came in after us. Waiter took forever to bring drinks! Views are great though.

  • 5/5 Mark C. 6 months ago on Google
    One of the best places to spend a warm evening! The view is nice and the cocktails are unique and delicious! Great after dinner spot on a date night! The food is also very tasty here!

  • 5/5 Jenryll G. 7 months ago on Google
    Atop the parq central hotel, this little gem has friendly service and epic views of the albuquerque skyline. Once the sun goes down this place truly shines. All made better by the ghosts of medicines deepest shameful failures as the building was a tuberculosis sanitorium, before becoming albuquerque's home for the mentally disturbed. If these walls could talk, they would scream. So it's good they are instead silently remodeled into a gorgeous spacious hotel bar with great prices and thoughtfully themed mixed drinks.

  • 5/5 Chris 5 months ago on Google
    Stopped in for a bite and a couple of drinks. Sat outside, where it was quiet. The heaters kept the chill away, but not too much. The food was amazing. Especially the green chile sliders. The drinks were good, but a little too much ice in mine. The waiter was busy but pretty attentive. This is a nice rooftop bar if you're looking for a change of pace.

  • 5/5 Diana 6 months ago on Google
    This is a very cute place in downtown abq. The venue is romantic and the food was amazing. It was all little bites so do not go hungry. There was a bit of a wait when I went, and I couldn't stay longer than 2 hours.

  • 1/5 Dominique B. 8 months ago on Google
    Horrible service. Went with a party of 8 for a birthday. Everyone felt extremely racially profiled. Our waitress was beyond rude to all of us and did not pay any type of attention to our party. When asked for anything (water, drink, bill) she lacked professionalism and respect in all aspects and displayed an attitude.when asked to split the bill she replied with she couldn’t remember what everyone ordered and she’d give us a pen to do it ourselves. She poorly represented the business and we will not be returning nor recommending Apothecary to anyone. Not sure what her name was she never introduced herself, but she was the waitress with the half shaved bald head.

  • 4/5 Tiffany B. 9 months ago on Google
    Definitely a must go to at least once. The views and ambitious are unmatched. The drinks were not equivalent, but we will certainly return

  • 5/5 Derrick D. 9 months ago on Google
    Great drinks, decent food.......but the winner here is the fabulous sunset view from the rooftop

  • 5/5 Taylor G. 10 months ago on Google
    A nice roof top bar with a unique drink menu. The white lady was definitely one of my favorites. They also had a nice menu with appetizers to pick from. We had the bacon wrap dates and the Mediterranean board. Very delicious!! Also good for happy hour!

  • 5/5 Craig C. 11 months ago on Google
    After having some disappointing experience at Level 5, me and my GF sought a different rooftop bar and we're extremely impressed by Apothecary. The best cocktails we've had in ABQ, and the best view. We also had the Meddy (Mediterranean veggie board), the coconut shrimp, and chocolate cake. Everything was delicious!!! 🤤

  • 5/5 Monique R. 10 months ago on Google
    This was such a cool spot to grab a drink. Great service, showmanship for the cocktails, and the sunset was phenomenal. Highly recommend for a date night or to make your local watering hole.

  • 5/5 universal m. 2 years ago on Google
    Drinks were good, not weak. We had the hummus, coconut shrimp and Sriracha chicken, all were very good. Shrimp were crispy, and chicken was tender.

  • 5/5 Shelley W. 1 year ago on Google
    So cool. Almost a speakeasy... You gotta know it is on the 4th floor of the hotel. Happy hour 5-6. Beautiful views. Nicely stocked bar.

  • 5/5 Heather 1 year ago on Google
    I visited the Apothecary Lounge with family and enjoyed the cool fresh Autumn air on the rooftop bar. The ambiance was laid back, plenty of comfortable seating room, nice fire pit elements, and great drinks with tasty appetizers. I'd highly recommend visiting if you want a lovely evening experience outside under the stars. Bonus - They also decorated for Halloween!

  • 5/5 Ryan 1 year ago on Google
    Want a great night our with some friends or your partner, come here and sit out on the patio. Beautiful views of Albuquerque, very spacious seating, and they had some really enjoyable beverages. We had a great date night out here, and will definitely be back

  • 1/5 Sowmya m. 1 year ago on Google
    WORST SERVICE EVER!! I would have given zero if i had the option. Prioritization should be made according to the people who have come there first. Not on racial profiling. We felt really bad when we have been waiting and the couple who came after us were prioritized in giving table. When we asked why did they do that, their reply was “this was the only table available” and gave the other couple a cool and cozy one and gave us a 2 chairs which they have arranged near the bin which was not at all a proper table. Also before the other couple was seated, we in particular asked for the other table and their reply was “this was for them” when its clear that they did not even book anything in advance and we have been waiting there for more time. They did this to prioritize the people who came after us. Why was i treated differently? Don’t go there if you want to waste your money Apothecary thanks for ruining my anniversary. I really hope my review will save someone from ruining their day.

  • 5/5 Anna H. 1 year ago on Google
    The drinks are pretty good usually busy and there is a wait for the roof top

  • 4/5 Leah L. 1 year ago on Google
    The vibe was very relaxed and quiet. We appreciated that it wasn't so busy so we got a table on the roof top relatively fast. I wish it was a little bit more exciting (better music) and wish there were better views. Otherwise it was a nice visit. I would go back for a more relaxed quiet evening out. The service and the food was good quality too!

  • 1/5 Alicia C. 2 years ago on Google
    We had to wait over an hour to get a seat and when me and my friends went for her birthday our waitress Espranza was very unattentitve to our table and had an attitude the entire time for no reason. She seemed very annoyed at the world and was sighing and rolling her eyes. Our drink orders took longer than 20min each time we ordered and food came out cold since our waitress forgot about it. They then gave the bill which the waitress couldn't even remember or figure out how to split the orders and made us split it for her and charged an extra 20% on each bill for "gratitude" since we had "a party of 5" even though we only had 4 people and were paying separately!! Plus our server didn't deserve no 20% tip with all that she was doing. So, we spoke to a manger which was no better since he was not apologetic or nice and still charged us the 20% even after knowing his worker was providing horrible customer service. There's so many other better bars you can go to in town. Don't waste your time here!

  • 4/5 Eloise C. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best thing about this bar is they ask for password before entering the bar. (Check their Instagram and Twitter) great food and great tasting old fashion. Very cozy yet romantic in some ways since there's slot of dark spots around this bar.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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