Rocksteady's Social Club — Restaurant in Albuquerque

Nice little private club, with a reasonable selection of beer and booze. Sometimes, very, very... like, ear-bleedingly... loud music or microphone hosts (even with only a handful of folks in the bar) can make this a difficult environment for catching up with friends, meeting for a drink, or enjoying conversation across a table. That being said, this place has its share of fascinating clientelle as well as a few ruff-and-tumple patrons (but still manages to be fun) ...almost pulling off the feeling of a tiny old-school "roadhouse" in mid city. Check 'em out. (Private, membership or guest...

Whilst strolling through the modern artistic wonder which is the transformed Central Avenue, a brilliant dystopian cityscape created in the medium or orange cone and rubbish, my wife and I chanced upon this, dare I say, watering hole. The kindhearted and robust barkeep Michael served us aptly, and invited us to join in the merriment. We emerged into the sunlight a few hours after we had entered, far better equipped to soak in the...

Walked in not knowing that it's a membership-only bar. Must have passed a vibe check because I was offered information about joining and was given an application when asked. Was told prior to paying it would be a 7 day wait on membership status. I was fine with waiting, but it also would have been cool if I could have been offered a two-drink, 20 minute maximum to meet other members and...