Drinking in Albuquerque

[eatyououtofhouseandhome]

I know I know this is chowhound not boozehound, but I've read the posts I could find about eating in Albuquerque but where should I go for a drink?

I tend to avoid, sportsbars, themed bars, chains, and the like, I can go high end (new 'mixology or retro cocktails is ok - but I do live in New York so maybe not) but I really like dive bars, I guess a college crowd is ok, but more grad school and less baseball hat, you know?

I hope this makes a link of sense. Oh if they serve food, so much the better, a green chille gastropub perhaps?

Oh and I am in town for the weekend for a conference so near downtown is best.

Thanks in advance!

[MsJacksonNM]

4th Street in Downtown may be the best bet for you. Burt's Tiki Lounge is fun and usually very relaxed on week nights. There are a fe microbreweries in the area that should fulfill your green chile gastropub requirements :)

[eatyououtofhouseandhome]

thanks Ms Jackson!

Oh when is last call?