Left Turn Distilling, Craft Cocktails & Spirits.

I love this place. Some of the best craft cocktails you will find in albuquerque for sure. They have 2 locations. The distillery and the taproom in old town. I have visited both. The taproom is awesome, with the same great drinks and liquor. I didn't even know they did tours of the distillery, but they do, and it's the best deal around. Check it out on Groupon. As far as the distillery, it's in an. Industrial zone, so yea expect some of the nicest blue color workers ever. The bartenders are the best and can make anything. Just give them a shot.

“Left Turn” is a take from Bugs Bunny…. This distillery has many drink choices. We tried their Bourbon, Rosemary sour and Manhattan. A quiet night for a Saturday, but fun as a group.

Interesting distillery/brewery/restaurant. They are doing interesting things dreaming up new spirits, and new cocktails. They also have a brewery in house doing rotating beer options. They have more than 15 craft spirits in house for drinks and about 6-8 for in bottles. The Bosque Fog cocktail was very pleasant, definitely a must try. Cut ice from the supplier next door. The Old Town Tea is a house brewed hard tea is great as is the BBA Scotch Ale, so drinkable but comes in at 14%! Food menu is seasonal and slightly limited but good. Exteriors and location is a slight industrial but interior is nice and spacious for groups.

Good variety of liquor & craft beer. Their aged corn liquor was really good and mellow. Great service.

First timer- delicious drinks at a good price. We got chips that came out fresh and warm. Cute lil hole in wall place in an industrial area

Delightful distillery with inventive cocktails made with fascinating infusions that tickle the taste without pretense. The bartenders show great personalities, especially on karaoke night. Great times, just don't trip the more manic karaoke performers.

I love this place, and I'm sure you will, too. When Left Turn first opened, we decided to visit for a friend's birthday. Unfortunately, we arrived after they had closed for the evening, and my friend was sad because she's a Kentucky woman that needs her birthday spirits. Then, the most amazing thing happened... Upon hearing it was her birthday, Brian (the owner) flung the doors open for our small group, served us fantastic spirits, and even gave us a tour of the distillery. I'm generally a beer drinker, but I went home with a bottle and a great memory. Much to my delight, Palmer Brewing joined the family a few years later and they continue the tradition of quality. Brian still says hello and makes us feel like family whenever we see him, and I'm so pleased by his continued success.

We wanted to try a new place where we had never been before. I found this place on Google Maps, and so we decided to check it out. To be honest, we were a little concerned about the appearance from the outside. But once we entered, we were greeted with friendly smiles. We had a few drinks talked to some of the workers. Drinks were definitely good, next time we go we need to try the food. It's a chill hidden gem in Albuquerque.

A complete surprise...had family in for the Holidays and wanted something new to do one afternoon. When my Sister's went to make a reservation for tasting a Groupon coupon came up. Received 50 percent off. Can't go wrong. Brian, the owner gave a great tasting and explanation of the business's history. You get to choose a drink at the end. They distillery vodkas, gins, rum and whiskeys. They also survey food if you are hungry. Worth a visit. We are planning on going some afternoon for just a drink soon. Prices are reasonable. Staff very engaging as well.

First time we had been to this distillery and we did a tasting and tour. We really enjoyed it! The owner Brian did a good job and the booze was really good. When you get on their website a Groupon comes up when you want to have a tour and a tasting. It was so reasonable and included a cocktail of your choice. If we could have done the tasting a bit slower, we would have enjoyed it more. Fun, interesting and good. We did not try food but will go back. It is a small place but very cool!

Definitely a new favorite. Recommend to us by family and this was such a great little spot. It's got that hole in the wall vibe but has great food great drinks and great service. We got the chicken nuggets with green chile sauce and ranch, the Cubano, and the Shrimp Po Boy. All of which were delicious. We also go cocktails which were very refreshing (I got the Boca Fiesta). Will definitely be back. Also, they do serve beer too.

The hospitality of the staff was amazing... meaning service and friendliness. The tour was fascinating, the tasting was educational and the drinks were delicious! Can't wait to come back!

First time visiting this place. My boss and the team wanted to hang out and get dinner. I'll be honest I had no clue this place existed until today. I was told when we arrived they have the best burger in town. Let me tell ya I was not let down. Walking in the brewery had a nice vibe. The staff were very friendly and so attentive. They made sure our glasses were always full. The drinks I heard were stellar. Since I do not these days I didn't partake and stuck with my water lol. After reviewing the menu I settled with the tourist burger. A green chili burger with queso. When the staff brought out our food I could already tell it was gonna be good. A+ on the presentation! I took my first bite after letting the burger cool for a minute and I was in heaven. The burger although a little messy was so juicy and delicious it literally needs no condiments. The queso complimented it and I poured it on-top for every savory bite. We also tried the fitters and the fries. The fritters were like a zucchini and corn Mex it was good. The fries were home cooked style and seasoned spectacularly. I have to say after hearing how long the place has been around, I'm sad I didn't come sooner. This place is amazing! Hands down it's the best burger I've had in such a long time! I'll definitely be back for sure. Thanks again Left Turn!

We always enjoy coming here. We love the atmosphere of this small bar and their special drink menu. I ordered things completely new to me this time including the margarita flight and the shrimp po' boy. Drinks and food were fantastic. I liked every single margarita in the flight, and the shrimp po' boy came with so much shrimp that they couldn't even fit in the sandwich. I love that they didn't skimp on the shrimp! this is one of my new favorite meals here.

What can I say.... This is my second time around in ABQ. I had missed this place, so I walk in and take my usual spot, and suddenly I hear my name being shouted as Miranda and Big B come to envelop me in their arms!!! This warmth means so much to an itinerant like me! It's like coming home. Except it gets even better! Their summer menu is full of refreshing surprises- specially in mixed drinks and cocktails! I have really missed the friendly service (they still know my taste!!) and the down home experience!! Love 'em!!!

So first, I will say I have had drinks here many times over the years. The music can be a little loud but it's always pretty solid on the drink front. Service is generally pretty good as well. My friends wanted to go check out the new-to-us patio for lunch over the weekend so off we went. I had looked at the menu ahead of time and there were only two things marked gluten free on the entire menu. However, only the appetizer menu was labeled for gluten and veg items; nothing else on the menu was labeled at all. I was wary since it's pretty sandwich and deep fryer filled, so I ate before I went. That ended up being a good call. When I asked the server what was gluten free, he said the burger without a bun. Fine, but the burgers were $12 and didn't come with a side and that just feels like a lot to pay for a patty and some cheese. Later I asked about the tacos and only a couple were safe - shrimp, calabacitas, and spam (separately) were the safe ones. Brisket is marinated in beer, guessing that's the issue with pork and chicken as well but had given up at that point. I ate a few of my friends' chips from the chips and queso (queso: glutened). Chips and salsa would be okay if you don't mind a shared fryer, but options were extremely limited if you are celiac/allergic. I wish breweries with cider recognized that the cider drinking set often overlaps with the gluten free set. It's such an opportunity to be able to accommodate everyone in the group so they don't end up going to the other brewery known for cider in town, which offers gluten free pizza and sandwiches. I will still go for drinks but it would take some menu revamping for me to try a meal there. My friends' impossible burgers looked awesome, for what it's worth!

A fantastic tour and tasting that I found on Groupon. Everything was great and while I didn't try the food because I came for good drinks and knowledge I can say the kitchen was pumping out fantastic looking food. The tour was a good time the presenters were knowledgeable and the bartenders and patrons we're a good time.

An amazing drink menu and such tasty breakfast/lunch options. You can't got wrong with the sandwich's nor any of the whiskey cocktails

I really want to like Left Turn Distillery but every time I go it's always a toss up. The mixed drinks are really good and they keep me coming back. It's also very close to my house and convenient. The atmosphere is like a normal bar. Kind of divey but I like it. The service is on average "okay". It depends on who is serving that day, but it's always a toss-up. This last time that we went the server was really good. Came and serviced us right away and actually acknowledged that we existed. There's another guy who makes you feel at home and welcome. He is just always so happy to help you. And then sometimes you go and you are completely ignored, don't get help, or they put up all the chairs way before closing. Just makes you feel unwelcome and like you're getting kicked out. I feel like overall I like the place and I'll keep coming back. I like their drinks enough to not let the iffy service bother me.

This place was incredible! We are passing through for the night and decided to come for dinner. It was awesome. My husband had the shrimp po boy and it was the best one he's ever had. He said he would fly back here just to come eat it again. I had the tourist burger and it was the best burger I've had in a long time. As far as beer goes, the dunkel and the scotch ale were both so good! The service was top notch too. Instantly greeted and brought waters. I can't say enough good things about it honestly. We will definitely come back here when we come through town again. It's definitely a local hidden treasure, I only found it because of yelp and I'm so glad I did.

Okay, so let's turn the "way back" machine dial to about 2015 or so. I came to Left Turn as part of a big Yelp Elite event for the opening of the business. At that time, they were distilling a few alcohols, and making a few drinks. They were the very definition of craft distilling. And really they still are. This time I came in and they have expanded nicely. Not only are they now making more alcohols, but they are also brewing their own beer (which is not the best in ABQ, but is quite respectable). And, they have a kitchen that is turning out very nice food. Beyond that, after talking about how I came in when they first opened, the staff offered to give us a nice tour of their new spaces and capabilities. Super cool! The staff is awesome, and the prices are very competitive. The space is small, but wasn't too crowded when we came. Do yourself a favor, and buy a bottle to take home!

What ?! How have I lived in ABQ so long and haven't been here ?! Fantastic cocktails, and the also have beer and mock-tails for non-liquor or abstaining friends. They have lots of vegetarian options. I had the impossible tacos and they were really good! Would have liked more vegetables, but I can't complain with good vegetarian food and excellent drinks. The staff is friendly, the crowd seems mixed and relaxed, and the atmosphere is fun and funky .

Super cool bar serving killer vodka and tequila! Nice and dark inside with cool dive bar feel. Get the "special" tea!

I LOVED this place! It's the most memorable part of my SEVEN day trip across THREE states- take that as you may! Also, the BEST and kindest service I've ever come across and that says a LOT. I originally found them on GroupOn but after a tasting and a few cocktails, they're on my must-go when in ABQ list. WONDERFUL cocktails, the PERFECT brewery atmosphere, the BEST service and my goodness, an out of the world $$ deal! Please visit, enjoy some amazing cocktails and show these bartenders/servers some appreciation!

This place is a weekly regular for us. The food is amazing. A best kept secret in the kitchen for sure. The cocktails and beer are top shelf. The staff are all the friendliest people around. This is where it's at Folks.

Tasty drinks and great service - we missed out on grabbing food this time but we'll be back again to try some!

Amazing drinks, with seasonal updates. Great food. The service is the best part of your visit!!! Try the Tourist burger!!! Both locations are small but great atmosphere.

Left this place pretty disappointed.. we were enjoying our time up until we were leaving. We came had about 8 people with our table, and mostly everyone paid separate tabs. As we were in the parking lot a tall man with curly long hair came out and asked us if the service was bad, we told him no the service was fair. He said we were probably the worst tipping customers ever. Everyone tipped. Now, considering we were all paying separate tabs, we have no control over what each of our party was paying and everyone had their own judgment on how the service was. I don't think it was professional for us to be getting in our vehicles and for him to feel the need to confront us outside about the situation. Never have I been confronted like this in this industry, this is the type of job to where it's not always going to be consistent and everyone's judgment on service is going to be different!

Always friendly service. Delicious local cocktails and food. Highly recommend for people who value great service and local fare.

Best food in town by far! My favorites are the burgers, the cubano, and the brisket sandwich. The tacos are good too but literally everything I've tried on the menu has yet to disappoint in any way. Highly recommend!

A little hole in the wall. We walked in and immediately we were served with drinks in hand. Definitely a locals hangout. Fantastic staff, great food and fun atmosphere. We had a party of 4 and everyone enjoyed the food. Bartenders are genius at making drinks. There is a outside sitting area as well. We will definitely return!

My favorite distillery in Albuquerque. Great drinks. I miss the old kitchens menu but this is still my fav distillery for drink menu and service.

My new favorite hang out!! Excellent and attentive service. Friendly staff. A bartender who is not afraid to recommend. We tried the rum and whiskey. Both were excellent. Their house made ginger beer is outstanding. Great vibe and crowd. Will most definitely be back!

Customer service is great. Wish we had known about this place years ago. Love that we can go in and give the bartender an idea of what we want and they create the perfect drink. Something for everyone. Hubby's new favorite spot for smoked Old Fashions.

I stopped in not knowing it was taco Tuesday what a great deal. I had the Bean, Brisket and Asada ones and they were all great I did over eat but they were very good! If you are in the area definitely stop by.

Had a good time here. Drinks were good. Pinon rum was awesome. Appetizers were tasty especially the calabacitas Fritters. The salsa was VERY salty.

The #2 Margarita in Albuquerque but the #1 michelada in Albuquerque! Unbelievable. The drinks and service is just outstanding. Only thing I would prefer is putting the tv on sports! Also had the pepino chips (cucumbers with lime/spicy salt). The best appetizer around!!

i had a really nice dinner at left turn. i had the 3 tacos (2 brisket, 1 chicken) and they were delicious. the brisket was really smokey and tender. the chicken was good too but i think the brisket stole the show. my friend had the brisket sandwich. it seems he enjoyed it because it disappeared pretty quickly. we shared the queso as an appetizer and it was just right. my bloody mary was spicy, just the way i like it and it had the perfect amount of alcohol. there was a lot of cool, interesting art up on the walls and a (i'm pretty sure) there was a fire pit on the patio. there were a bunch of folks sitting around the bar laughing and enjoying themselves. it was a nice, quiet, chill place for a friday, afterwork dinner. the service was pretty slow. our server forgot about us a couple times but it wasn't a huge deal since we weren't in a hurry. i'll definitely be back to try some more of their menu items. they have an interesting and diverse selection to choose from.

The drinks are great! The food is great! We had the tacos and they were really really good!! We did not want to leave- staff was so friendly and atmosphere was so inviting- we later had fries and they were hand it real fries- so delicious!! Like I said- we did not want to leave, we will be back and if you are looking for great drinks, beer and food- you have to try this place!!!

Nice little find! I asked for a small sample of the gin and vodka so I could decide what to order. Vodka was spot on with very little flavor, which is ideal. The gin was slightly floral and just a touch sweet. As a self proclaimed gin snob, I appreciated the flavor and ordered a dry martini. Superb! My Mom has the wake the F up, also delicious. Highly recommend! Also....prices were great, we were prepared to pay full price but were there during happy hour, a surprising bonus!

I would give it 0 stars if there were an option. I was in town for business a trying to find some eats so we came across Left Turn. We were greeted and told to sit wherever we liked. That was literally the last interaction we had with anyone that worked there. A waitress took every table's order by us...and NEVER came to take our order. It was at least 20 minutes! Rude and ridiculous. Needless to say I will not go back there strictly for this reason. What's worse is that the waitress that greeted us saw us leave. Never said a word. Don't waste your time.

The vibe is great here and so are the drinks! You can tell it's a cozy down-to-earth place where regulars love to come and socialize, but it's much too clean and innovative to be called a dive bar. Lots of house-made ingredients, cool decor, and great service.

Thought I was going to Left turn distillery it was more like wrong turn distillery.half the staff wasn't wearing face masks.It was dingy, the service was horrible and they were out of several menu items.totally not worth it

Totally love this plac! Perfect hide-away on a Wednesday afternoon! They have the best brisket tacos I've ever had in my life! and the deep fried Calavacitas App are something to come back for. The booze is good, the custom drinks arre super fun! But... extremely disappointed that they did not have a single shot coffee maker so I could enjoy a cup of coffee with my churros... :-(

If you ever go to the left turn distillery be ready for a rude and crude bartender name Dan. So my advice is not to go to Left turn distillery cuz the managers hire rude bartenders there. But they do make good mixed drinks and they do have good beer there. And they do serve food there. But I would still advise people not to go to the left turn distillery. Unless you like being talked to rudely by your bartenders.

Been trying to get in here and finally got the chance. Wanted to try their in house made ginger beer and it did not disappoint. Nice and refreshing. Ordered the Dark and Stormy and the Moscow Mule. Both delicious and full of flavor. Really cool vibe of a place. Good music and friendly staff.

Left Turn is an awesome spot to grab a few drinks with friends! They are a bit hidden but once you find them you won't forget them! Their mixed drinks and cocktails are all super flavorful and never boring! I had the Red Chile Moscow Mule and loved it!! Also they are in the same place as Palmer Brewing and Cocina Amada, so you can have a good beer and awesome tacos with your cocktails. The seating and parking is a little bit limited and they can get pretty busy, so patience is key!

Only place around that is a brewery AND a distillery! Bourbon/whiskey was great, beer was excellent, and the food was phenomenal! Try the traveler burger! Ended up walking out with a couple bottles, a growler, and some wearable swag. Based off of my purchase a small discount would have been welcomed, but happy to pay the full price to support all the entities there getting a piece of the American Pie!

Excellent food and service. Cocktails were good too. Our server was friendly and attentive. Hamburger and fries and French dip were delicious with green chile. Highly recommend this treasure for all!

This is my favorite local distillery by far. The drinks are great and the food is unique and delicious. Ambiance is perfect and unpretentious.

Went here with a group from work when we were in town for a conference. I booked a distillery tour and sampling for our group of about 15. It was super easy to call and arrange for the tour. The story behind the distillery and the inner workings made for a great experience and all the employees we came into contact with were very passionate about their products. Of course the samples also made for a fabulous time. We were also able to order a cocktail as well and make purchases after the tour. Highly recommend!

Awesome place. I really love the gin and blue corn whiskey. Excellent bartender. Delicious old fashioned.

This is a cool laid back warehouse that produces and serves some amazing spirits and cocktails. We tried their free sampler of 4 spirits and were quite impressed by the taste. We also tried their tostadas and it was out of the world. It was so fresh and tasty. The service was great too. We had a great relaxing time here and loved everything about the place.

This place is right around the corner from me and I kept asking myself HOW HAVE I NEVER BEEN HERE BEFORE ? amazing amazing drinks and super affordable as well . Went there on a Sunday to indulge in their Bloody Mary bar and man it did not disappoint . Had the habanero vodka mix which has such a great aftertaste and piled it up with pickles , olive , chili's and celery . DELICIOUS AND 6$! All their drinks are 6$, and they have an all day happy hour on Monday. A total hidden gem in Albuquerque .

I was lucky enough to attend a two yelp events at Left Turn Distillery. The first one I was given samples of the spirits they offer. Their Brothers Old Tom Gin is the best gin I've ever tasted. I also got the pleasure of taking a tour and learning how all the spirits are made. All of the equipment is handmade by the master distiller, Brian. He is very friendly and down to earth. He is passionate about making spirits and you can tell he is enjoying what he is doing. This enjoyment is passed on to his employees, they are very happy and helpful. Don't be scared if their are two playful dogs running around, they are very friendly as well. The second event was their first "Sunday, Bloody Sunday,". I say first, hoping they will do it again. Both my husband and I were a fan and would love to do it again. They provide you a glass with the vodka of your choice, then you get to build your own Bloody Mary. They had tons of condiments for your bloody creation. There was a food truck parked outside to provide everyone with brunch or lunch. Again everyone was super happy and helpful. I guess you can say it's "Happy Land". I know I left both times with a smile and happy! And plan on going back, for some more happiness!

Really like this place! They make all of their spirits in house & the habañero vodko is . Order it in a martini (dirty ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ) & you'll get wherever you need to be . I will say the acoustics aren't the greatest but the ambience is pretty hip & we'll be back

This place is the bomb.com. I'm a regular here, and I'm really not a regular anywhere else. The value for the quality of drinks here is incredible. It's a distillery, so obviously they use their own spirits in their drinks. I appreciate their creativity in their seasonal drink creations, and they're always fun to try. I would highly recommend trying their Hot Marg, the prickly pear daquiri, and my personal favorite- a dirty martini with their house made old tom gin (so good). The bartenders and kitchen staff are always friendly and accommodating. You should definitely give this place a try!