Top Rated Nightlife in Albuquerque

Saggios is a family-owned and operated pizzeria with an upbeat atmosphere. Massive pillars preside over booths and the front and side-panel of a Mercedes Benz serves as a sidebar and soda fountain. Choose from gourmet pizzas big and flavorful calzones, tasty sandwiches, salads, pasta and desserts. Beer and wine is served and if you have a craving for something sweet, try a piece of cheesecake.

The Albuquerque Press Club is a private club primarily intended for and managed by members of the media, but also offering social memberships. Those who are not in town long enough to justify a membership purchase can still check the place out by calling for details on special events when the club opens its doors to non-members. This is well worth doing, as the Press Club is a truly unique part of the Albuquerque scene. Bars, billiards, music and more are offered in a truly bizarre and cool historic wooden building that is perched, seemingly precariously, on the edge of a hill and spreads over several floors. - Pip Lustgarten

The Apothecary Lounge welcomes patrons in a mesmerizing setting, atop the Hotel Parq Central. The lounge is beautifully laid out with cozy chairs, encouraging conversations. The lounge overlooks the spectacular Downtown area and offers phenomenal views of the setting sun. Perfect for a date night or a hangout with friends, the lounge promises a good time to everyone. The menu features crafty cocktails, premium wines, beers, and other mixed drinks. To accompany your tipples, they serve delicious local fare. Garnered with lavish accolades, the lounge is the recipient of the prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro comprises of three levels, which include the main dining area and bar, an upper balcony, and the Blues Cellar. The dining room is done up in earth tones, with stained glass and flowers creating a blithe ambiance, while the bar has an antique look—a combination of dark wood and mirrors. The upper balcony offers a view of diners below, while the Blues Cellar boasts of muted shades, small tables, and dim lighting—the perfect place for a private conversation. Zinc's menu comprises of contemporary American-French cuisine, you can munch on Steak Frites, Seared Ahi Tuna, and a host of other meat dishes (the bar features a lighter menu). The Cellar also features live jazz entertainment every Sunday, so music lovers can freak out!

If you are looking for something different but not hard to find, check out this saucy little bistro. Sample steamed artichoke with three dipping sauces or the roasted garlic with Mon trachet goat cheese, bruschetta, roasted red peppers and virgin olive oil. Entrées include Pan-Seared Smoked Duck Breast with apricot-tomato chutney, Chinese five spice sauce and basmati rice with. An extensive wine list is available and prices are on per glass basis.

If you are in the mood for tasty Mediterranean cuisine, Yanni's is your stop. This setting is spacious and charming offering a wide array of favorite Greek dishes. Customers also have the option of dining out under the glistening, tiny white lights in the courtyard and gazing at the stars in the evenings. Yanni's serves wine from all over the world and the special Retsina Kourtaki is a crowd pleaser. Service is friendly and efficient and the food found is made with fresh ingredients. Quality and cleanliness is of paramount concern to this fine Greek establishment. A definite restaurant to visit.