Restaurant
Unclaimed profileNeighbors Westside Bar & Grill
Albuquerque, NM · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Neighbors Westside Bar & Grill runs a serious cocktail program organized by base spirit, from a green chile Bloody Mary built on local Teller vodka to a Hendricks refresher with muddled cucumber. The beer list is equally ambitious, spanning hazy IPAs, sours, and ciders from New Mexico breweries. Wines by the glass and house sangrias fill out the menu at accessible prices, though they play a supporting role.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Westside Bar-D-Mary, a green chile vodka Bloody Mary from local Safehouse Distillery with house spice mix and Zing Zang. For a lighter sip, the Neighbors Refresher combines Hendricks, muddled cucumber, mint, agave, and lime. Beer drinkers should look for La Cumbre's Elevated IPA or Tonal Bliss Hazy IPA.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, base-spirit-organized drinks and local New Mexico flavors will find plenty to explore. Beer fans will appreciate the extensive style range with local brewery representation. The accessible prices make it easy for casual drinkers to experiment.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $9.34 to $15.57, with most signature drinks around $11. Wines by the glass run $6.23 to $12.98, and sangrias are $10.38.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program leans into local spirits, notably Teller vodka from Safehouse Distillery, used in an infused mule and a green chile Bloody Mary. Cocktails are grouped by base spirit, making the menu navigable. The beer list is deep in New Mexico breweries, including La Cumbre and Ex Novo.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A Signature Cocktails section lists numerous named drinks grouped by base spirit—vodka/rum, tequila, martinis, and whiskey/gin. Local Teller vodka appears in an infused mule and a green chile Bloody Mary, and the program emphasizes craft cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails are grouped by base spirit, making the extensive menu easy to navigate.
- — Local Teller vodka from Safehouse Distillery features in several signature drinks, including an infused mule and the Westside Bar-D-Mary.
- — The menu includes creative options like the Neighbors Pain Killer with Captain Morgan, coconut cream, and Myers Rum.
Standout selections
- — Westside Bar-D-Mary: Local Teller Green Chili Vodka, house spice mix, Zing Zang, lime, olive, celery.
- — Neighbors Infused Mule: choice of apple pie, green chile, or lavender blueberry Teller vodka with lime and ginger beer.
- — Neighbors Refresher: Hendricks, muddled cucumber and mint, agave, lime.
Pricing: $9.34-$15.57
Wine
The wine list includes red and white wines by the glass, plus house-made sangrias. Selections are familiar labels like Bogle and Kendall Jackson, with sangrias built on J. Lohr Cabernet and Matua Sauvignon.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a variety of red and white wines by the glass at accessible prices.
- — House-made sangrias are available in red and white peach versions.
Standout selections
- — Red Sangria: J. Lohr Cabernet, simple syrup, cranberry and pineapple juice, sprite.
- — White Peach Sangria: Matua Sauvignon, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, sprite.
Pricing: $6.23-$12.98
Beer
An extensive beer selection is organized by style—from ambers and pilsners to hazy IPAs, sours, seltzers, and ciders. Many local New Mexico breweries are featured, including La Cumbre, Ex Novo, and Sandia Hard Cider.
Menu strengths
- — The beer list is organized by style, making it easy to find a preferred type.
- — Strong local representation from New Mexico breweries like La Cumbre and Ex Novo.
- — Includes a range of options from hard seltzer to herbed cider.
Standout selections
- — La Cumbre Elevated IPA: American IPA, 7.2% ABV.
- — La Cumbre Tonal Bliss Hazy IPA: New England IPA, 7.2% ABV.
- — Ex Novo Cactus Wins the Lottery: Fruited sour, 4.3% ABV.
Spirits
Spirits are featured throughout the cocktail menu, with a Whiskey & Gin section.; Spirits are integral to the signature cocktails, with a dedicated Whiskey & Gin section.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits are integral to the signature cocktails, with a dedicated Whiskey & Gin section.
- — Recognizable brands like Jameson, Jack Daniels, and Hendricks are used in creative drinks.
Standout selections
- — Jameson: used in Whiskey Mango Punch.; Jack Daniels: used in Summer Honey and Three Best Friends.
How it sits with the food
The kitchen describes itself as scratch, and signature cocktails are designed to accompany the food. The green chile Bloody Mary would pair with hearty bar fare, while the Neighbors Refresher's cucumber-mint profile suits lighter dishes.
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