Happy Accidents

Heard about this place from the bartender wars show that was on Netflix a few years back. It’s exquisite! Albuquerque has a need for classy late night places for a night cap, and Happy Accidents fits the bill. I had a super dry martini served in a tall, sexy frosted coupe glass, and my date had the old fashioned. The scenery is dark and intimate. Did not try the food, but will definitely be back for drinks!

This place is fire. Didn’t get the food, But the bartender made me an exquisite old-fashioned using their own whiskey blend. One of the only bars open during the week until midnight, offering a killer vibe and delicious cocktails and beers. Check them out if you’re visiting from out of town. Great for Groups too, they also have private karaoke rooms.

Excellent food and drinks here! Found my new favorite salad. You can taste the subtle smoke off of the roasted beets, it is both surprising unique and accents the salad overall. Cocktails are out of this world! 👌❤️

We didn’t eat so to be fair gave 5 stars. Drinks were Christmas themed. I had a mint tequila drink and husband had spicy tequila drink. Drinks are pricey- but coming from Santa Fe this is normal for us. Fun atmosphere. I thought drinks were tasty. Will be back.

Love the decor, vibe and energy. The bartenders are top-notch at what they do and so knowledgable about their craft. Highly recommend the Espresso Martini if you love coffee since they use Slow Burn Coffee Roasters. Also recommend the Porn Star Martini it is delicious strong and so good. Great place to enjoy a drink alone at the bar if that is your thing and also so fun to come to for celebrations with friends! Cheers!🍸

Here's a little ditty about this place. As someone that works in the craft cocktail industry, I am sometimes picky when it comes to establishments. That being said, I cannot say one bad thing about this place. The vibe was eclectic, funky, upbeat. The decor matched the beat which also matched the beats playing. Both bar staff members were attentive, personable and extremely helpful when it came to choosing a cocktail. Zack, gave me the lay of the land and after much deliberation I landed on a cocktail. The I always like you need cocktails in this definitely checked all the boxes. Not only was it delicious, it looked good and had a fun little name to go with it. I then went with Zack's favorite child (at the moment) and although it was a 180 from the cocktail I just had, it was also well balanced, tasty with the perfect garnish. The only gripe I have about this place is that it's located nowhere near where I live. The audacity to have a cocktail bar with a cool vibe, great staff and delicious drinks so far away. It's almost criminal.

We went there last night with friends. Really enjoyed the signature cocktails with the homemade ice snd lovely glasses. This is a place to savor the care and special details sipping a wonderful drink in lovely surroundings with good friends.

What a rip off! They serve drinks with humongous ice cubes. I ordered non-alcoholic beverage, took a couple of sips and it was gone. My friends had tall glasses with tall thick ice cubes as well 😄 Music was loud, I couldn't hear my friends. I recommend avoiding this place.

Happy Accidents *never* lets me down! Tonight was all about delicious drinks and good vibes. We ordered the Kagano Old Fashioned and the Goo Goo for Suzu -- and wow, I'm really hoping they keep that one on the menu because it was *so* good! One of my favorite things about Happy Accidents is that their menu is always evolving, but somehow it just keeps getting better. The creativity behind their drinks is unmatched. The staff is incredibly welcoming and takes the time to explain each cocktail and dish, making the whole experience feel special and personal. If you're looking for a spot that's full of flavor, originality, and heart, this is it. Can't wait to see (and sip) what they come up with next!

We went here based upon a recommendation and I immediately regretted not having done my usual diligence beforehand. I would argue this is not a cocktail bar. Yes, they serve cocktails but 60 drinks on tap eliminates the art of cocktails. Cocktails are a bartenders art. Watching the cocktail be made, no two cocktails are exactly alike. I was turned off by the idea of choosing a drink that would pour from a container through a tap (never mind that most of the ingredients are not commonly understood). 99% of the staff was friendly. Unfortunately the 1% that was not was our bartender. I asked if they made drinks that were not on the list. She responded that if their 60 premade cocktails plus those on the back page were not enough then probably not. I hadn't seen the back page of their online menu so my bad. I ordered a drink from that. It was not good. The steak frites described itself as being cooked to medium rare. I asked if they could cook to a higher temperature (I appreciate not all restaurants want adjustments to their offerings). She explained it was possible but then proceeded to tell me how a more well done hangar steak doesn't fare well, it's not the right temperature for that cut of meat, etc. My significant other is Argentinian. They don't cook their meat medium rare. They cook it well done. I'm well aware of what cooking a hangar steak longer does to the meat. I simply want to know if it's possible. In the end, the steak and chimichurri were good but the fries were overly salted. P.S. I watched a lot of PBS as a kid. I don't understand the connection to Bob Ross and a wall of women's breasts.

Stunning! Gorgeous! Delicious drinks! All the things! I saw this bar on an IG post as one of the venues making special items for the balloon fiesta, and it was on my list of places to visit. This is definitely a more eclectic place than others we visited, but I didn't find it pretentious or uncomfortable. To start, I was IN LOVE with the decor: everything was so luxe and elevated, with textured walls, live plants, dark colors and just... chef's kiss. We were seated at a huge table, and we were just in for cocktails. There is food, but we weren't hungry after a huge lunch. We had a gin and tonic, the Swipe Right (their version of a mai tai), an Espresso Martini, and an Up In the Air (a spicy martini with a cotton candy cloud) as well as some PB& J shots. All the cocktails were incredibly balanced and intentional, and we were left with bottles of water to enjoy our conversations and linger as long as we wanted. I could have spent way more time, but it is added as place to visit when we return to Nob Hill.

Cool spot that is a Christmas themed cocktail bar. The service got off to a slow start but they could have been busy. The drinks are good and the spot is cool. Check them out if you're in the area.

Drinks were good, if not a little too expensive for Albuquerque, New Mexico. We only had a couple of drinks, so will need to return & try other options. Also so far I haven't tried the food. They have an very extensive drink/ specialty cocktail menu online, it was hard to make a first-tine here choice; especially since many of the drinks listed ingredients we'd never heard of before today. Both my companion and I have been around the sun a few trips, but we were still surprised at how many ingredients were completely unknown to each of us. A little research needs to be conducted before I return. Also, I will sit at the bar next time and get some insight from the bartender. I was a little disappointed in the decor/ ambience/ colors choices. I think they were going for a youthful, cleancut & modern look. Mostly I got cheap. Decorating on a strict budget. Tables were mostly constructed of cinder blocks. Fabrics were miss-matched. L believe someone attempted to make the color scheme shades of blue, but somehow the two shocking pink chairs upfront with scratched paint didn't quite fall into the "blue" scheme. Happy Accidents has potential, but it definitely needs attention if it's going to survive in this crowded commercial atmosphere.

Wow, talk about unique and perfectly balanced cocktails! Great service and the place is super cool and gives a relaxed/chill vibe.

One of the best bar in Albuquerque. The food is great and the menu is unique. The bartenders are flawless and the Miracle pop-up is amazing every December.

It's been awhile since I've had a cocktail but Tammy (winner of Speed Rack) made me fell super welcome even if I didn't drink more than a beer. This is the tales of the cocktail winning team. Go.

OMG, this place has it all! Great cocktails, beautiful, sophisticated interior, great staff, we just loved it! The bartender who seated us, Jack, mixed our drinks for us & attended to our food order. That's their philosophy there, total service. Plus, we read employees are shareholders, get paid a living wage & have health insurance. We were so impressed with the whole experience. Jack was great; he took the time to chat with us too, which we enjoyed very much. Since he was mixing, he cared about our drink tastes & explained anything we didn't understand or had questions about, plus had answers on the food. It's amazing to see them move behind the bar, then back out to take care of their guests. Very different from any cocktail bar we've ever been too. The cocktails are so unique and good. But that's not all!!! Their food is delicious too. We weren't starving, so we just shared two small plates, the baked Brie & the patatas, outstanding. I can't believe I forgot to get pictures of the food, We would highly recommend & would definitely go back if we happened to be back in Albuquerque! Thank you all for a great time.

Drinks, food and service have been excellent each time we visit. I realized their party limit but they happily sat our party of 7 at one of their larger tables, granted we got there at their opening time of 5pm. We also enjoy sitting at the bar (two of us)! This place is known for their beverages but don't turn away their other menu options. Their food is incredible, from appetizers to their sandwiches or burger. Cheers to the chef and bartenders! Not sure how other reviewers have noted rude service--all of the employees we interacted with were very nice and accommodating.

Do not leave complements!! I complemented our server on his beard and apparently it was the wrong thing to say because he was pretty rude. Sorry I'm from Utah and we like to complement people to bring the positivity, but apparently not here... first bar in Albuquerque and it was a terrible experience. Will not recommend or will not revisit this place.

The space is beautiful and the staff was very kind. The drinks here are phenomenal and it was super festive as we approach the holidays. You really don't get a similar experience anywhere else. I'm giving 4 stars because we ordered 5 meals for 5 people and 2 of them arrived significantly after the other 3. We were already basically done with our food by the time our friends received their meals. I ordered the pork schnitzel and it was very delicious! The cabbage and potatoes that came with it were flavorful and complementary to the main dish. Aside from that, it was a great experience and I recommend going here particularly for the holiday themed cocktail menu!

Great drinks! Great Service! Everyone was very nice. There is a drink for everyone. Give it a chance and try the recommended drinks. Little gem hidden in nob hill. Fun drinks and tasty apps. Our drinks: Swipe right (a different take on a Mai tai) and an espresso martini... EPs are a bit overdone but I would say give this a shot esp bc the coconut crème top on an nitro espresso gives it a clean finish!

Love the drinks, ambiance, good service, and friendly bar team. We come here regularly enough to know that the bad reviewers are just whiney people who can't follow simple guidelines and have no chill. If you like tasty cocktails, this is a great spot in Nob Hill!

I'm a fan. We went here for the second time last night and loved it both times for different reasons. The first time was a pure accident after a less-than-pleasant dinner across the street at Bar Roma (just an off night for them) and we loved the vibe, loved our drinks (Happy Little Accidents for the big guy, Watermelon Frose for me), loved our bartender. Between the first and second time I had the chance to do a little research, and I love the thought process and approach this place is taking. They pay all of their staff a living wage, and they make their own stuff, from the spirits to the flavorings to the unique ice, which is thoughtfully varied and paired to the drink. Our bartender was Oscar last night and he was insanely talented and knew the drinks inside and out. We enjoyed his recommendations and explanations of both why the drinks were created and prepared. We had three rounds and must have tried 8-9 different drinks between the four of us and there wasn't a bad one in the bunch. The prices aren't cheap but considering the thoughtfulness and the quality of handmade ingredients, I consider it a better value that the multitudes of typical cocktails you'd find elsewhere. You can't find a Happy Accidents cocktail anywhere else and that's pretty special. I'm probably not doing a great job of explaining why I love this place, but I really do. I hope you give it a try and find meaning and value in why they're so specific. They stand for something pretty great.

The ambiance and decor at Happy Accidents is on point! It's a great spot to hang out and try unique cocktails. Our server was extremely knowledgeable on all of the drinks and was able to give great recommendations based on what we knew we liked. My favorites were the espresso martini and the Ube Bae.

What an amazing bar. I had a few hours to kill on a layover and found the bar on Google. We stopped in and had a "Passenger Side" and "Influencers in the Wild, and the Big Mac deviled eggs. Everything tasted great. We then had another (unplanned) round of espresso martinis, also awesome. But it paled in comparison to the service. We enjoyed all the people we talked to and shared some solid bar chatter. What a great staff. If I'm ever back in Albuquerque this will be my first spot.

Great cocktails and friendly staff. Loved it. Waiter took the time to explain the inspiration behind some of the drinks.

Some of the worst service is delivered at this place.. If there was a way to leave negative stars that is what I would rate this place.. The employees (every one of them) are horrible, lack customer service skills. Overpriced everything, especially for the kind of service provided. Stay clear way from this shit hole.

************************** HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY Wow... a SUPERB experience last night at Happy Accidents in so many ways... I'm watching HA mature right before my eyes; as this establishment evolves into a delicious mixture of creativity and hospitality. Hospitality...not just service... Hospitality is an "art form" extension of service and rarely present in our daily transactional service economy. Our Happy Accidents experience: **************************** Our entire evening experience was enhanced, and will be forever remembered, by our server's ability to extend efficient service into Hospitality. She was present during the conversations She was engaged for the entire service She was knowledgeable and offered informed opinions She was warm, friendly, and welcoming She took ownership of our experience She cared Felt like we were guests in her home, and the entire world around us melted away. And her supporting cast, did a nice job of seamlessly supporting our server / host / guide Bre* This was a special evening for some folks who just finished a long, arduous (grueling) Medical School journey earlier in the day. I'd planned on cooking a special meal but "pivoted" and I'm so glad I did. Because our experience was something I couldn't possibly replicate at home - exceptional cocktails graciously offered by someone who understands the difference between just plain service and "Hospitality." Over the years my wife and I have enjoyed some fabulous dining experiences, at the very best restaurants in the world. Copenhagen, Switzerland, Andalusia, Seoul, it didn't matter "where" ... if it was special, we found our way there. Additionally, I've also been a member of fine dining clubs which (unpretentiously) deliver three things: - Access - Consistent food and drink - Exceptional Hospitality Feels like Happy Accidents is smoothly transitioning into this mature space gracefully. * unsure if it's Bre or Bri ... I'm sorry A memorable special evening for three adults $172 tab cocktails, food and desert ... $55 gratuity reflective of Bre's Hospitality ... HOSPITALITY: two examples worth viewing https://www.ted.com/talks/will_guidara_the_secret_ingredients_of_great_hospitality?language=en https://www.ted.com/talks/anna_dolce_dolce_service_isn_t_same_as_hospitality ** I've read some of the reviews here, and wonder if they're sometimes possibly reflective of the baggage the reviewer dragged into HA upon their arrival. While ABQ may not be the most sophisticated dining / cocktail bar town (thinking Austin, San Antonio, SF, NY, Chicago, Boston) ... I'm appreciative HA seems to push past the negative vibe of the ignorant, and keeps moving forward through continuous improvement. Something which might inspire us all to do in our own lives. .

Creative cocktails with amazingly delicious flavor combinations that sound like they're not going to go well together, but actually do! Fun artistic ambiance with a wall full of taps that look like they should be beer, but are actually the base of a lot of the cocktails to make serving them go quicker and be more consistent. Friendly bartenders garnishing the pre-mixed cocktails and fully creating others right in front of you, as one would expect. If you're in the mood for what you normally drink, don't come here. Come here for a fun unique delicious experience.

Decided to stop in at Happy Accidents because we were across the street having dinner. Thought Happy Accidents was a cute name for a bar. I'm going to be honest when we first drove by I just saw plants and thought this was a plant store lol. We went in around 8ish on a Friday and it was packed. We waited about 15ish minutes for a table for 3, which wasn't bad considering how busy it was. I loved the décor inside, really such a vibe. The cocktails are around $15, which where I'm from is standard for a cocktail bar. I ordered the Hey Love and I've literally never had a cocktail like this in my life. When they brought it to the table I was thinking "uhh how boring, did they pour a White Claw into a waterglass" but the taste made up for the appearance. It honestly tasted like a milky drink but wasn't and the blue glitter dust kind of numbed your mouth and then changed the flavor. It was wild.

This is an amazing place! I can't say much for the food (I only had a popcorn appetizer) but the drinks were to die for! If you're a speciality cocktail lover you will truly be in heaven: there are so many drinks to choose from so you might get overwhelmed, but the bartenders are knowledgeable enough to steer you in the right direction. I think I had the PornStar Martini and the Michelin Man, which the latter was my favorite ! It took a while to make but it was absolutely amazing!

Whenever I visit Albuquerque I must make a pitstop here. One of my favorite distilleries/bars ever. Their drinks are absolutely amazing. They make their own simple syrups in house, obviously their own alcohol from their distillery, their own cola, etc etc. They always put out new/different drinks out on their menu. Keeps things exciting whenever you come by. Decor and ambiance is very artsy and fun. Just be aware you cannot bring more than a party of 6 here, no reservations allowed. Drinks do cost a little more on the higher side but it's okay. Great for special occasions or date night ! I'd give this place 5 stars had it not been for the 6 or less person rule.

"Yelp is for the bitter" - not true!! Alright. Let's keep things real here. I've read some of the lower star reviews and honestly - get your head out of your peach bottom. To summarize the negative reviews: customer service is awful, large parties of 6+ have issues, people don't like being carded at the door, cocktails are poured from the tap, there are a "lot of rules", the owner is rude, and the cocktails are expensive. First off, the "rules" are guidelines that basically say to be respectful to staff / establishment PLUS give you a heads up to pay with cash for a cheaper deal. How TF is that bad? They are trying to get you to save money. The "rules" lay the cards out on the table. This is open communication vs attempting to mind read. They clearly state what is to be expected. Nothing is ambiguous. Yes, SOME cocktails are poured 100% from the tap while others are only partially poured. This is a smart business model to keep the place flowing. They are a distillery and importer - the booze is theirs! They are creating a system to accommodate the traffic that comes through this place. If you don't want something poured straight from the tap then COMMUNICATE that with the bartender / server. Our bartender was Patrick and he pointed us in the right direction while making us delicious cocktails! I've read hurtful reviews about the owner. I don't know her, but I had the chance to meet her. I'm from NJ and I realized quickly that my honesty and forth coming nature offends people out here in the southwest. The owner is not rude / nasty the way the reviews depict her. You can tell she LOVES what she does. This is her baby. She is PASSIONATE. Don't mistake her passionate nature for being rude. She knows what she's doing. She is sharing her baby with you. Respect her art. Simple. Yes, there is a bit of a wait (we came on a busy Saturday night), but honestly it flows quickly. The cocktails are not overly expensive. They range between $9 to $14 a cocktail. The higher priced ones pack more of a punch and take you on a journey. This isn't a place to come and chug. Sip & savor the experience. For those griping about being carded at the door...seriously? Have you never been out to club/lounge? I found this an efficient way to help the staff serve accordingly instead of worrying about checking IDs at each table. Bring your ID. Show it. Get seated. So fricking simple. We sat at the bar so we didn't have to wait long for our drinks. If you have a large party of 6+ don't expect to sit together. This isn't the place for that. This is a more intimate environment. I 110% recommend this place. Try it out. If you want to avoid the crowds then come earlier when they first open. I found some of the negative reviews unrealistic. My only gripe about this place is they highlight the negative Yelp reviews. I'd emphasize the positive reviews and ignore the saltiness of the entitled, but that's just me. Give this place a shot. It's an intimate environment. We didn't try the food. We ate prior to having drinks here. We specifically came to try the various cocktails. Give it a shot for yourself!

Great ambiance!! This is the second time I've been here and the drinks are consistently good! I love the pop up theme that they have now for Christmas (Miracle on 34th street). The menu was well thought out and had pictures of all the Christmas drinks and in their festive cups that they come in. (They were even selling the cute Christmas cups). We didn't eat this time, but the last time we went the food was really good! We had a Watermelon Feta salad that was super fresh and the dressing on it was so delicious! It really complemented the watermelon. This spot is awesome, a must try if your in Albuquerque. They usually have a wait list so plan ahead.

This is my favorite place in all of ABQ. After reading a lot of the 1 star reviews, I have no idea how anyone could say the staff is rude, unless you were rude to them first. The staff is amazing. Helped us pick items that were unique and amazing to taste, and answered questions about process. Their menu is extensive and also offers a variety of mocktails, which is awesome! Our server Tammy is my new favorite person. I loved her so much, I came back two days later and had an amazing experience a second time. The look of this place is also fantastic. I'm from LA, and a place like this would always be WAY too crowded in La and you would never get to sit and enjoy the amazing vibes, staff, and items this place has to offer.

The drinks are so great and it's so much fun to read the menu. We go about once every couple of weeks and always have a fun time.

I travel worldwide, and I've been to many establishments in over forty-five countries. I flew into Albuquerque, New Mexico, to join my sisters and nieces at this establishment, and I have never experienced such appalling customer service. They call it happy accidents, and I would call it a bad accident and never return. The owner and manager were very aggressive and very rude and would not allow eight sophisticated well-dressed women to sit together. Worse, they tried to tell us in an empty restaurant, we had to pick two tables; on opposite sides of room and could not be beside each other, and we could not move freely between the two tables. We had to pick how many people would set a table in our group, and we could not move back and forth between the two tables in an empty restaurant. When questioned why, they told us they had numerous fights in their restaurant /bar, which was a way of stopping aggressive bar fights. I am sorry, we don't go to any establishment with the propensity for fight. We were four sisters and four nieces going out for a family drink and dinner at 5:00 pm. We spoke with our feet and left with our ordering. I never write reviews, but this time, I felt I needed to go out of my way to warn other possible people not to waste their time on a poorly run business. If you do go, you must no the rules, not more than six people at a table and three people at a bar.

This place is awesome!! Food is great, drinks are awesome, ambiance is very cool and staff is very good! Food was absolutely on point! Drinks are really good!! The food came out really fast! Can't say enough about this place! Looks like they have aTON of beer selections! The place was absolutely packed and they were still on it! This is a great place to check out s so place it on your list! What a great experience!

Cute place! Recommended by a local and it was great! Easy to find, friendly service, great weird decor. Tasty drink!

Coming from big cities, visiting ABQ is always a (hard) change. But baby sis decided the love of her life lived here, put down roots, had babies--and now I have to visit every so often. I guess that's the intro into Happy Accidents? The menu is EXTRA large and extra long. I would review it before coming if you're planning on visiting. An on tap (read: pre-batched) cocktail bar is definitely an interesting concept, one that I would typically avoid. However! I am happy to have visited Happy Accidents. Pre-batched drinks are typically too sweet or unchangeable. While a few we ordered were misses, there were also some amazing ones. I loved the theatrics of the lychee one with the smoke bubble; the cocktail itself was light and fruity. The Oreo Negroni was bitter like my soul, how I like it. I would skip the Ube cocktail--a bit watered down and tasted like ube extract/powder base. Food: it's good! The burger is good. The stuffed fried okra could use more breading but flavor was great. I personally believe fried okra is the perfect food, so while the sausage stuffing was nice, I could've done without. Service: TBH everyone was attentive and kind when we visited at opening time on a Sunday. Ambiance: The place is big. Good for groups and 1st-3rd dates. ABQ is definitely slim pickings on spots so I will be adding Happy Accidents as a place to return to when I'm back in town.

All of the negative reviews on here are either by uppity out of towners that expect this place to be on par with fancy bars in NY or LA because of the awards they've won, or by people who didn't bother to read their rules online before showing up. For Albuquerque, this place is awesome. If you're looking for a chill place with a cool, funky atmosphere, that's LGBTQ friendly, and has really good drinks (just kind of pricey), this is the place to try. You need to read the rules before coming in though. They don't want large groups coming in and mingling between tables. They want an intimate, relaxed atmosphere. If you have more than 6 people, you just need go to a different bar. We came in on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy but we got a table right away with no wait. We got the beer fairy, porn star martini, happy little accidents, and the espresso martini. All of the drinks were very tasty and our server was professional and friendly. We'll definitely go back for another special occasion!

I loved this place. The atmosphere is fun, the staff are friendly, and the drinks were good. We waited about 20 minutes on a Friday night, but the drinks were worth it. I would highly recommend the "Hey Love" drink. It was good and the sugar on the side really changes the drink.

I absolutely LOVE the creative drinks here! The service is great, too. My server this time remembered me, even though I had only been there a few times and this place stays busy. Love the decor, too. So fun! The only reason I can't give 5 stars is because the food wasn't as great as the drinks or the rest of the experience. I ordered steak fries, medium rare, it comes with a chimichuri sauce on it. Sounds great, but the steak was so rare, it was way too chewy, and the sauce was something made with spinach, not a chimichuri sauce. That was disappointing.

Drink Master fan! Had to make the pit stop here during a road trip and it was worth it. Loved the interior, drinks and service.

Not sure why this place keeps getting so much publicity. I mean, It's fine. But generally the cocktails are overpriced and watered down. They claim to be able to whip up creative cocktails from your preferences but really everything just falls a bit flat. Sad to say, but this place is just over rated. So many other excellent quality cocktail bars near by that I'd rather happily spend $15 on a drink, but here it just feels too much for the quality.

No one here is happy, and that's no accident. Overpriced batched drinks and staff who can't help but to be rude. I miss Matanza.

Disappointed. I was excited to finally try this bar after its recent accolades and having just finished "Drink Masters" on Netflix, rooting for our own Kate. When you first walk in you are assaulted by stop signs, warning, and rules. You are not allowed to have more than 6 in your party so don't even try. We had 12, but we didn't ask to be seated together due to the multiple rules. We luckily got seated next to our other party but don't even think about asking. As soon as our waitress came to our table, we were again assaulted by her aggressive demeanor, immediately stating "you better keep your asses in your seats". Impressive when someone works off tip. Stated staff gets "nervous" when people are standing. Sure... if we were remotely standing - which we were not - neither was our other party of 6. It appears they hope to take your money and give you alcohol without wanting any hint of patrons being anything less than sober. Oh, and don't even think about asking to have your bill split - like most establishments - they absolutely will not split by item but maybe will split it once. They likely cover this by stating they are donating a minimum amount of proceeds to charity. What's even more disappointing is their cocktails are actually pretty good, hence the second star, something you'd expect from a top 3 contestant on Drink Masters. The Snowball Old Fashioned was delicious, liquor forward but I liked it. Buttered rum was dangerous - delicious and couldn't taste the alcohol. Wife enjoyed the non-alcoholic mulled wine. Drinks about $14 each, little on the expensive side. For reference, we came from M'Tucci's across the street, where shrubs are $8, other cocktails about $10-12. They also charge a surcharge for credit card, yet another thing against them despite not having any problem with business. I understand wanting to have a certain experience, but accosting patrons with rules like you're in the military is not how to do so. Unfortunately, we will not be back despite the good cocktails. P.S. I hope this review shows up on their "shame wall" where they show bad reviews on the wall. Cheeky but fun I guess. I was just hoping for better from an Albuquerque native.

Finally got to checkout this place. It has a great chìc vibe, with lots of unique art (of course). The drinks are tasty and have fun names. They're limited on food options and the staff was kinda pushy to leave promptly after finishing drinks. I get it bc its all about business, but if you're with a group and spending $15 per drink you want to be able to at least enjoy your time.

I've been here about 4 or 5 times and with each subsequent visit my experiences worsened. Poor service and rude servers, bad/poorly priced food, and a weird 6 and under party limit. We went for a birthday gathering and told the waiter we miscounted by 1 person and they told us they couldn't make an exception to allow 7 people (should be noted that about half the building was empty on a Sunday night). The server seemed to feel bad when learning about the birthday and offered a complimentary shot after telling us if we work with them they can bend the rules (so sometimes you can seat more than 6). We told them no big deal and we were gonna head to Mtuccis to which the server responded by saying they send people there all the time which was the most hilarious thing he could've said in response. I've seen a few reviews defending this place on here and I can only assume these people are employed at Happy Accidents or aren't locals. It was a bit of a relief to check the reviews and see people complaining about many of the same things just so I knew I wasn't insane.

environment is aesthetically, intoxicating... As the drinks are strong and savory ...The wings are delicious... Everything is amazing. This location is a gem for the city of Albuquerque on Nob Hill!!!! my new favorite on Nob Hill... Went again enjoyed new drinks, which I found delightful... I tried the new dish... Yummy...

Despite the very mixed reviews on this place, I was still eager to check it out for myself and form my own opinion. We visited when they were doing a specialty holiday pop up so I'm not entirely sure how representative this is of their normal but it was fun, unique, and interesting. The drink list was so unique and i know there has been some criticism that their drinks are pre-batched. I watched them make the pop up drinks a dn they were all on point. Unique, well balanced, and delicious. The festive Christmas cups were definitely a fun treat. We were thinking of doing dinner elsewhere (honestly, didn't even think they had food) but ended up having food here. They had a pretty traditional pasole (pazole?) that was delicious with just the right amount of acid. It was not at all spicy but had crispy bits of chicharrons that added a little bit of sumthin sumthin to it that was unique but very flavorful. We also had the ":side pieces" which were little croquettes of mashed potatoes, green beans, and ??? I can't remember the other ingredient, honestly but it was this homey, comforting tasty gravy morsel. The place was packed even though we arrived shortly after opening and it was so freaking festive. The bar stools had Santa hats, their were specialty mugs for the holiday drinks...I dunno, this was a lot of fun and I hope they keep up the themed pop ups because I thought it was great.

Let me be honest...I was excited about checking this place out after seeing the owner on the Netflix show. With that said...the hospitality here was some of the worst I've experienced. On a Wednesday night...the bar wasn't packed...they wouldn't even consider sitting our group close to one another. I cannot comment on the drinks because we left immediately given the poor reception and hospitality.

Service was unfriendly. Ambience was a hipsters' eye roll. The drinks cocktails were absolutely disgusting. One literally tasted like vomit and for two cocktails it cost $30 not worth it in the slightest.

Tried Happy Accidents for the first time the other night and was somewhat excited because of the vibe. We walk in and greeted by someone who said they'd be right with us to check our IDs. While standing at the front you feel like you're gated off because you have the host stand and the two aggressive signs with a plethora Of rules. Which I guess one of the rules, of this BAR, is that you can't walk around, you have to stay at your table. Anywho.... My fiancé and I were seated and we were greeted by someone who looked as if they just didn't wanna be there. Dressed in baggy clothing, hunched over, moving slowly, and just didn't seems to care much. Our server said "Feel free to ask us any questions or recommendations, we love giving recommendations" we asked what they would recommend with gin and the server said "That just depends on you, whatever you want." If you're going to give that kind of response to someone asking for a recommendation... don't say you love giving recommendations. We get our drinks delivered and we were very disappointed. My fiancés drink, which he ordered with Gin, didn't have Gin, it was Vodka. The drink I ordered was kind of a purple color (the server recommended this drink) and it tasted like vomit. Was sad to say this place is not worth the hype nor price. $30 for just two drinks? For sure not worth it. We left without even finishing our drinks half way, due to the taste of the drinks. Save yourself time and money, go to a different bar if you're wanting good cocktails. The woman who helped us check out (they weren't our server) was super nice, seems like they were the only nice individual.

Oh my. This is a customer service (or lack thereof) review. Two of us were in town visiting our old college stomping grounds and were excited to try a more modern Albuquerque - Happy Accidents seemed like a great place to go. We were greeted upon arrival and the evening started off great. The ambiance is fantastic and just what we were looking for. The first group (5) was accommodated nicely with food orders and drinks, but once we doubled in size (10), they couldn't keep up. After patiently watching the clock for our round two drink orders, I gently nudged the bartenders asking if they could send someone over. We were greeted by a persnickety waitress who rolled her eyes and scoffed at the fact that it wasn't just me who wanted another cocktail. She left us to get a notepad and returned to take full orders for the group. She caught wind of my disappointment with her attitude and approached me at the table to directly discuss the matter with me. Her tone was negative and aggressively defensive. Unfortunately, I learned that the waitress with a very negative attitude was the owner of the business. The cocktails are delightful. The food is tasty. The customer service needs a lot of work.

We stopped by this place after a NM United game to meet up with family for a night cap. Four were inside and there were three of us. There is a 6-top max at this place. The host carded us, told us we couldn't walk around once inside, sat us down away from our friends and looked at like we were less than for walking in there with our game attire. After walking outside for a few minutes, when I returned the host carded me again but this time insisted I take my ID out of my wallet. (Weird flex) After all of that, we all chose to leave and ended our evening at Hollow Spirits. Highly recommend that place. "It's hard to see things when you are too close. Take a step back and look." ~ Bob Ross. Happy Accidents Do Better.

My friend Jessica B. from Connecticut (I think about her cocktail): "It was a totally unexpected surprise for my lips."