The Copper Lounge

If you're looking for a nice romantic quiet atmosphere this is the place. Great for a first date or just to sip & chill. The service is excellent and friendly, expertise is cocktails. I have not tried their food but will soon. Right next door is a more lively vibe with great music. This place is my first choice before anywhere else.

Way too LOUD and way too EXPENSIVE. Take your earplugs and prepare to sit in silence, you won't be able to talk to your friends. The walls were vibrating they had the music up so loud. You guaranteed will take on irreversible hearing loss. This is not something to mess around with, your hearing doesn't heal, it's damage for life. If the blaring speakers hurt your ears, you are taking on permanent hearing loss. This overly expensive place is NOT worth it. Go somewhere where you can actually talk to and hear your friends. Find a place where you can get a cocktail that is not a skinny glass, filled heaping with ice, and only about 1/8 a cup of liquid, that you have to pay $16 or more dollars for. PLUS an automatic 20% tip on your check, even just for 2 people! If you feel the tip should be different, you will have to "make a scene" to get it removed, which no one wants to do when they are trying to have a nice night out, and that's exactly why Copper does it. Tips are supposed to be optional and up to the customer to judge based on the service!

The Copper Lounge: Stylish cocktail bar with a cozy, upscale vibe. Creative drinks, attentive bartenders, and a great spot for a night out or date. Prices are on the higher side but worth it for the quality. 66 Diner: Classic retro diner with tasty comfort food, friendly service, and good portions. Busy at times. Great for casual, late-night meals. Solid choice!

Amazing cocktails. Very creative menu. Nothing is batched. The Kentucky ninja was my favorite along with the mika that has sparkling sake in there. The atmosphere is super classy and polished. Quite impressed considering I walked passed 6 homeless people and someone smoking meth while on my way to from the Andaluz hotel. Def take an Uber/lyft to come here!

Really cool place, didn’t know what is was until I went inside. Nice restaurant and cocktails are made really well. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable. 👍🏽👍🏽 Had the nachos and those were really good

We had a ladies' night. The food was minimal selection, but the drink menu was huge. The michelada was good. The queso was hot and super delicious 😋

We came at early evening hours and there was only one bartender waiter and he was hard to find but the food was on point. Everything was delicious. Great environment. Really really good experience overall and will be back

The best place in Albuquerque! Staff was great , very respectful they pay attention to the service. I got the mussels great! Nachos amazing! The birria tacos good as well! The place really calm and great environment. I don’t drink but I used too and wanted to have a mixed drink do to the vive of the place. So I asked for a drink with no alcohol. The girl with green hair super nice the drink was really good ! Something with coconut and lime it looked green! Recommend place!

Definite higher end drinking establishment here and if they don't have a dress code, I'd be surprised. I was wearing a collared shirt so no worries. On this Friday evening, we arrived without a reservation but there were seats at the bar. So the bar it is. The lighting here is kept quite low. Our bartender was friendly, helpful for suggestions of what we need to eat in the ABQ. Just a general vibe of quiet and intimate here. My Old Fashioned was perfect. [Review 21068 overall - 115 in New Mexico - 31 of 2024.]

I was in town for work and found myself out of options for late-night food near my hotel when I got done. However, during a quick Yelp search, I came across the Copper Lounge and found myself a new favorite restaurant! The moment I walked in I got an old timey speakeasy vibe. The entrance is unassuming with a huge cool door off to the back of a non we'll lit room that says "shhh." Such fun intrigue! Once inside I was transported to a Gatsby-eque error with checkered black-and-white tile and bright metal star ceiling lights. Stunning! When I walked in, it must have been late enough that they let me sit wherever I wanted. I noticed they have reservations on Resy, so that it always an option, too. The bartender and server were super nice and welcoming. My server helped me through the dinning experience and she gave me all fabulous suggestions' During my dinner, I had two drinks: the Kentucky Ninja and the Indian Army. From whiskey to gin...they were both so different and both so delicious. Crafted with delightful and creative flavors, I couldn't pick a favorite. When I go back, I'll have to get both! For food, I started with 3 Bistec tacos. Oh my goodness they were perfect: crispy, bursting with flavor, and great portions. However, the food, drink, and atmosphere were so great, I decided to get more. I went ahead and ordered the pork lumpia. I'm so glad that I did. So crunchy, savory, and filling! I ended the night full, but not unpleasantly. I had a fabulous dinning experience at the Copper Lounge and I will definitely prioritize it the next time I am Albuquerque! Be sure to check it out if you haven't already!

A surprisingly delightful offerings of unique drinks. We had the Rose, Talasi, Itzamara and The Kentucky Ninja. The service was a little slow to start at first. We were going for one round but we opted for a second because we were so impressed with the first!

Copper Lounge is thee place to be.... The food is yummy delicious!! They create some of the best drinks in the city.

We made reservations and got seated quickly! Our waitress was great she got to us quickly with drink orders. We all got the smash burger and I have to say it was huge! And ordered the truffle fries that was good.

If there were more stars to give this place, they would get it. The ambience, food and drinks were outstanding. I'm not easily impressed, I was last night. I had a vesper and our friends had gimlets and old fashioneds. The presentation of the drinks and food were stellar, the food was amazing . We had the chicken skewers ,chimi steak bites, burger and truffle fries all excellent! I highly recommend and make reservations and get down there pronto! Service was excellent as well, had that old school vibe of long ago; prohibition era perhaps. I remember going there when is was Jacks boy, have they stepped their game Can't wait to go back!!!

This is one of the classiest places in Albuquerque. It is hidden in an old building on Central near the hospital and Route 66 Diner. If you're driving east and pass this place, then you are really going to miss out! Finding this was like finding a true gem! The cocktails and bartenders are equally as enjoyable as the atmosphere and beautiful finishes.

I love Copper Lounge! I have yet to try Founder's, but Copper Lounge serves some of the best cocktails in Albuquerque. My number one favorite cocktail here is the Indian Army. I brought a friend with me and she loved it so much she ordered another. Great intimate environment perfect for date night or a night out with friends. Right across the hallway is a newer part of the bar focusing on tequilas I believe? I haven't experienced it yet because I end up sucked into the allure of copper lounge. 110% recommend Copper Lounge for cocktails. I haven't tried any of their food so I can't comment, but this place is a hidden gem in ABQ. Be sure to try the Indian Army.

Drinks are really great and unique, but I recommend only coming for drinks. Food + drinks + appetizers = a little overpriced. Wonderful ambiance. Highly recommend trying the tropicalia, Indian army, and copper cocktail!

I had such a great impression from the last time I came here with my hubby that I couldn't wait to show it off. I brought my sister and my friend and they absolutely loved it! They loved the 20's Gatsby's vibe the lounge gives. The bartenders sure know how to make delicious drinks and the service is on point. We shared the fries, nachos, and the skewers. The dishes were so good we left nothing behind. Two tips- 1-Their food menu is small, but delicious and has a good assortment. 2- They changed their hours so FYI they don't open until 5pm and are closed on Sundays.

Copper lounge is such a vibe. The music is on point, drinks are even better. The tapas complement the vibe as well. The people/management are great as well. They are attentive and easy to connect with.

Look here. The man behind the bar (Dimtri) knows how to make an excellent Boulevardier and Jungle Bird. The man is knowledgable and is honestly a man who cares what he puts out. I recommended him without a doubt.

Great vibes, loved the seating arrangement. The drink menu was very diverse and well thought out.

Great drinks and food. A little bit on the louder end for me but also enjoyed talking to people at the bar. Service was great too!

Delicious appetizers and drinks. The lumpia and fried cheese were so delicious! Our server was sweet and attentive and very personable, I loved the vibe with the new and updated decor! A great spot to make some great memories!

Excellent ambiance, food and service. Ordered the ribeye which war delicious. It's a bit pricey, but worth it.

Pulling into the parking lot, filled with pick up trucks, I was totally prepared to be walking into a dive bar. Having flown from Detroit earlier in the afternoon, I was starving and at 9 PM on a Monday, the options were limited. Imagine my surprise when I walked into an elegant dining room with lush booths, a gorgeous bar and an elegant décor reminiscent of to roaring 20's. A speakeasy vibe with a lot of glam. And a total sausage fest, if you can call the 2 or three groups of guys at the bar totaling all of 7 people other than my friend and I a "fest" of any kind. We order their take on a Paloma, a smoking, slightly spicy version that I didn't love but also didn't hate. There were hints of what tasted like ginger to me, which is not something I typically love. For nourishment we split the Copper burger and the nachos and I have to say they both hit the spot. I then ordered a dirty martini and my friend got a glass of bubbles. My only issue was that mine didn't come in a classic martini glass, but they had them and her bubbles came in a wine glass, not a coupe or a flute which would have been more on brand for the vibe of this place. It was really, really quiet on a Monday night but our server was really friendly and gave us some ideas of things to check out around town. She didn't make us feel rushed but at the end, when we were ready to cash out, we ended up going to the bar to take care of our bill. The entrance is in the corner of the parking lot, not street side and it isn't very clear where to go which may be intentional but also lent to a feeling of it being unsafe. Overall, I would recommend checking it out.

Wow. So amazed by everything about this place, especially the food. I've never really been to a place where the bar food can keep up with the quality drinks, I had to choose between one or the other, but not this place! The food was so. dang. good. First of all, if you have parmasean truffle fries on the menu, that's already a win in my book. It was the most addicting thing to snack on. The wings were very well flavored, far better than wing stop or Buffalo Wild Wings. The only thing is that our server didn't really check up on us much as it got busier. We had to wait a while to get the bill. Other than that, highly highly recommend this place!

The drinks are great! The food is a mixed bag. The truffle fries were soggy and had only a mild truffle taste. But the fried goat cheese was excellent! The atmosphere is great if you can get a seat in the small lounge area. Sitting at a tiny table for two, or at the bar on a busy night can be quite loud, so make your reservations early. The service is good, too.

The best drinks, food & staff! Something different & exciting to check out in Abq! In a good area if you're close to downtown or visiting the college!

I have been driving past this gem my whole life...why have I never been inside?? This lounge might not look like much from the outside but the inside is all 1920's speakeasy glam with a fancy cocktail menu to match! I can't speak to the food as we only had drinks, but I need to come back and try more things. The staff was friendly, bathrooms were clean, and the atmosphere was great.

Wow! What a cool find! A whole lot bigger than I was expecting! The bar has to seat at least 20-25 people with tables and booths adding to the seating. There is a second side (I didn't peak in), so I'm not sure how big that side is... sorry! All I was missing was the cigarette smoke, jazz band, and the flapper dresses! I really felt like I was walking into a jazz club in the 20s. Such a cool vibe! The atmosphere is so laid back and chill. They do have a small parking lot, but I would imagine the street parking could be a bit tricky. Drinks? Drinks galore! Hand crafted cocktails are their specialty (tequila bar right next door and it looks like they are expanding and putting in a huge outdoor space). I'm excited to make a return trip!

The Copper Lounge is...okay. I came here with my girlfriend one evening. It's a very hipster place, with all the costs associated. The clientele is mostly young couples where you just know that the guy will be eating ramen noodles for the next week in order to be able to pay for this date, and in the hopes of getting laid. The drinks are fine. Nothing to write home about. And about 150% of what you'll pay anywhere else in ABQ. I can't speak about the food as I didn't order any, but again for the cost, it better be epic (I kinda doubt it is though). Ultimately, it's a kinda fun place to go get a cocktail, but I wouldn't spend all night here unless you're independently wealthy or have a great trust fund.

Ok coming from LA and the hipster setting of the west coast this fun spot can compete with the best of them. The staff is amazing. Attentive, knowledgeable about the food and the drinks and extremely friendly. Started with the Rabble Rouser and the Fixicillin with the Beef Barria tacos. Stellar and so much flavor and complexity. Next round was more traditional with the Italian Stallion and the Indian Army with the chicken skewers. Fun twist on an old fashion. The Indian Army was just creamy, lush and full of layers. Left my credit card by accident. Came back right away to get it. The team was so considerate and had it ready for me when I walked back in the door. Keep up the good work.

Yet another spot that from the outside, nuthin. But when you walk in its an impressive vibe. My gal had told me to stop into this place(she had to leave town early), so on a Thursday I drove over to check it out. When I parked outside I honestly wasn't sure I was at the right place. It looks like a older building that might be a garage or warehouse. With a little walking around I found the entrance. I walked into a place that was designed with elegance and coolness in mind. Some chill jazz was playing, and just a few people were around. I was there early, maybe 6PM so I know I had beat the crowd(which I had done on purpose). I had a place to get to so I had hoped to get a quick drink. As I sat down the bartender was in front of me dropping a napkin and asked what I want. They didn't have a margarita on the menu but they had a special one called the Tommy that she made. It was excellent, and went down quick, so I asked her what she would like to make. She made a copper cocktail that was good, but the presentation was fantastic. With the accent lighting in the darkened lounge the copper chalice really beamed. It was a quick stop, but long enough to leave a nice impression. I hope to be back soon.

Went here last night to finally check out this place. First I went the wrong entrance...make sure to go through the parking lot lol. Didn't have reservations so I was a little worried for a Friday night bit luckily there was a spot for the small tables. The place looked really great love the design and there was plenty of people. I got the drink sweet life? it was a little too sweet. The Birria tacos is a must..it is spicy (personally for me) so be careful!

As soon as we sat down someone came to clean the table next to us. He had carelessly sprayed toward us, missed the table and sprayed my wife with their chemical cleaner twice which gave her an immediate rash and chemical burn. I do not recommend. Zero stars.

Great service, and better drinks. Bartender was great. Showed great hospitality. I wish it was a lil darker in the bar. Seemed a bit bright to be a bar. But great attention to details from the pearls on the wall to copper painted ceiling tiles, or bathrooms with old style light fixtures. Was a great great spot.

Service and Ambiance was top notch. Will definitely go back again . We didn't get anything to eat but I'm sure if the drinks were as good then the food would be great

Cool bar to hang out with friends. Tried the Brass Monkey first and it was just the right amount of fruitiness and sweetness. The star of the night was the Ojalá que Llueva Cafe, the blend of rums, mango, coffee, and chai was incredible! It had a sugar and spice rim that complemented it perfectly. The service was great and will definitely be back for another Ojalá.

Love this lounge for intimate conversations, AMAZEBALLS specialty cocktails, and marvelous ambience. My heart is wooed by any other era but the current one, so any time I can step into a well-designed anachronism, the little thing just melts. The only reason it gets four-not-five stars is because my experience with the menu is that it is relatively shallow. I loved the menu that the previous Copper served up, so it was a bit disappointing to be limited by the the new one. Still, if you're looking for a little giggle water and at all delighted by speakeasy fashion and antiquity, you'll undoubtedly love this place. Just bring some real mazuma to throw down. Each bev is gonna set you back a Hamilton at least.

There are two sides and this is specifically for the copper lounge. As many have said, it used to be a cool, dive bar vibe. Now they are trying to do the speakeasy thing. They did minor renovations (new flooring, new light fixtures, pearls on the walls (?), redone bathrooms, but the majority of it is the same, with an EXPONENTIAL price increase. Drinks are about $15 a piece. I got an old fashioned and it was the tiniest drink I ever got! It's a cool experience but I'm not likely to go back.?

This was once a great dive bar with excellent food, but has now morphed into a lackluster pretentious hipster hangout with overpriced drinks and unappetizing menu. From the friendly staff that greeted you as you came in to the new staff who only talk amongst themselves when they aren't playing with their phones. What was once a Duke City legend to yet another bougie turnstile. RIP Copper Lounge, you were once one of the great ones.

Yes! This is what Albuquerque was missing! Nice restaurant, good food, and delicious drinks! I'll definitely be here again. We sat in the lounge area with couches. The Conejo room is a Tequila room which will be the next place I'll be seated.

If you can get past the rude hostess, you might be good. Do not recommend. Terrible service. Always looking for m new Friday spot. This won't be it, unfortunately.

Love the copper lounge! It's a great spot in Albuquerque and the ambiance in here is unique and fun. Good cocktails and atmosphere.

Definitely worth a visit. Drinks were very good and the homemade lumpia was epic, IYKYK. Has a quasi dive bar feel but well kept and clean. We'll be back!

The Copper lounge and los Conejos are two of the most fabulous bars in Albuquerque. The ambience, the drinks, and the service are impeccable. The cocktail menu frequently changes in different seasons to give guests an opportunity to try many different types of craft cocktails. The time and effort that goes into these drinks is so impressive. if you are looking for a great date night spot to grab some cocktails and light appetizers, this is your place or to come out with family and friends. The copper lounge has everything you could wish for. Great food, great drinks, great service, great ambience, and great music.

We came for brunch, small bites, and drinks. Drinks were good. Food was not worth it. Tea sandwich I ordered was supposed to be prosciutto, cheese, and caramelized onion and warmed. It came out with cold prosciutto, cheese, and some arugula. Had to send back to warm and came back cold again. The other sandwich at our table came out with some soggy juice on it. The shrimp cocktail was one shrimp on a shot glass with some cocktail sauce the deviled eggs are very small and $3 each. They were basic and alright just not worth the price. Service was not great. Messed up our orders. Did not even take our food order until an hour after we were here. I would say maybe just do some good brunch cocktails and skip the food.

Waited 5 minutes by the "please wait to be seated" sign. Went to the bar because no one was there. Then asked by the bartender "did you wait to be seated, there's a sign" I said you know what this isn't passing the vibe check for me. Basically just chased away a paying customer. I don't recommend first Comments to a customer to be this. Not professional.

Great drinks. Good service. Food was good but the drinks were better. The vibe was very chill and cool. Would go again

What can I say? Fantastic cocktails and polite service. My wife and I stopped by on our trip to New Mexico and we were glad we did. When you walk in the front door look to the left. You will see a "Shhh" sign. Next to it is a black door. If you go through that you will have a much more speak easy environment. Don't fret. No password needed. Just come in and enjoy well crafted cocktails and food.

Only been there a couple of times. Sat at a table first time and had a couple gin and tonic's and a couple small dishes. Nothing to get excited over. Second time we sat at the bar and were taken care of by Miss Mary Katherine who is a phenomenal mixologist! She's also super sweet, helpful, and knows her way around. My lovely date wanted something similar but not as sweet as the Paloma on the menu and after a few questions and back and forth with with MMK she delivered a perfectly balanced not too sweet version of a Smokey pineapple Paloma. She nailed it! Ordered some tacos and Elote which were all so delicious! Kitchen was running a man down but we got our food in a relatively quick manner. But it would've been worth the wait no matter when it arrived quite honestly.

So I live pretty close to copper lounge I've been a big fan of their mezcal selection as well as their high quality mix drinks and food but the service has been falling off for weeks if not months Tonight I got there 40 minutes before close and not only was a charged for a double but only received a single but the bartender was very intoxicated she couldn't even put a lime on the glass and when she was running my card she was taking shots with other people I know the drinks are expensive but I pay for an experience unfortunately the past few experiences have been very bad lately

The ambiance is great in the sofas for more first date type of deal but for better conversation I say pick the tables.

After a yelp event on Friday we were pumped and not ready to call I it a night so we moved a few blocks down to this business to continue our evening. I had never been here but had heard a lot about it. Wow I loved the atmosphere and vibe in thIs place. I love although limited the local beer selection. And the menu of mixed drinks is amazing and diverse. The decor was pleasing and lighting is low. I was surprised on the noise level it was not bad at all for the size of the place. THe bartenders was friendly attractive to look at and very good at mixology. I am impressed. The prices are higher but you are also paying for a good atmosphere so I didn't feel it was too much more and was fine with it. The bathroom was clean and employees helpful. Highly recommend you check this place out. I sat at the bar but next time I will try out a different spot in this venue and update.

This bar has been around for a while. I had not gone in since I had heard not so good things about the place. I had recently attended an activity here and found it to be nicer that I expected. The atmosphere is nice and relaxing and the offerings were nice. The staff seems unorganized and took a while to get drinks. I am willing to try again.

Cool place that is attached to another restaurant. We had several drinks that were very good. I ate tacos and they were amazing. Great experience and service.

My favorite place ! The drinks the food and the energy is amazing . I will always recommend this place to anyone that isn't from here and need a good place to drink