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Left Turn Distilling
2924 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, United States
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Left Turn Distilling
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Le
Review №1

Little out-of-the-way hidden gem! This place is no frills at first sight until it comes to the beverages. We had two cocktails that were NM themed. They incorporated red/green chile with fresh fruit flavors that made the perfect summer cocktail. We sat on the humble patio but they had misters going for comfort. We were waited on by two servers and they did a great job! Super friendly and attentive. We will have to come back to try the food. Just a heads up, it is small inside and the parking lot is tiny as well.

Ed
Review №2

Came for Palmer Brewing, stayed for the food. Will have to come back for the spirits next round!

Na
Review №3

Nice covered patio space and a selection of cocktails.

Ju
Review №4

Hot and Fresh!! Tourist burger is super good! Ive had a lot of green Chile cheese burgers in Albuquerque this is definitely a contender for best Ive ever had! The little chilis on the side to control the spice level brilliant! Will be back!

Mi
Review №5

One of best small bars in town. Food is excellent and service is top notch. Try the Bourbon or the Agave spirits. Wow!

ro
Review №6

The food and drink are good.But, unfortunately, their serve Dan, is a rude a just right down mean. I do not appreciate being talked down too because I had a menu question. I would recommend avoiding this place. IT will just put you in a bad mood.

mi
Review №7

Congratulations on the first bar I ever walked out of in my life.You think you can be a bigger A Hole to customers.If you go here, dont ask the guy behind the a question. He will jump all over you. Take a pass, there are plenty of other places to go in this town.

Ti
Review №8

Awesome hole in the wall joint! Terrific food and drinks with generous pours..😘 Will be a regular spot going forward. Service was Amazing!

Be
Review №9

This was place Is amazing. Tho food is really good, and the bathrooms are well maintained. Good service. Everything about this place is incredible definitely recommend .

St
Review №10

Great drinks, great vibe, friendly, knowledgeable and passionate staff, and mints in the bathroom. 10/10 would reccomend 👍

Cr
Review №11

A fantastic hole in the wall! Left Turn distilling is a one of a kind. Everyone is a friend here, and the food is some and great! I have the Beer Battered Chili Strips. A must if you are in Albuquerque!

Br
Review №12

Top notch spirits. Great staff. The vibe here is amazing. Perfect place for an old skate punk to have some cocktails or beers. The food is great as well, queso and tacos for days. I took the tour of the distillery and had a fantastic time as well. I cant say enough great things about this place.

To
Review №13

Amazing service! Great atmosphere! Awesome drinks! Miranda was very knowledgeable and suggested great drink for my first experience with the business. Would definitely reccomend & bring others in the future. Great job!

jo
Review №14

So the initial time and second time I came here, I was helped by Miranda and she was first class and super nice and I couldnt ask for more great service. The bar has great live music and the clientele seems goodSo here is the downside of the bar. There was an older lady with color hair and she was not the greatest when it came to customer service and I like to think that she just needed more customer experience. This is the reason they lost two stars. She ask me to move an empty drink so she can open the condiment drawer and I thought she would ask if I want a drink but no she did not. Throughout the whole time she ignore my empty drink. I trwlly like the bar since they have alot of promise and seems like they could have promise but they have to cater to New people from out of town, if they want more positive impact.Overall the music is greatCustomer service from Miranda was greatThe bar is small but pretty coolIf your from a bigger city it has a hole in wall feel but better clientsI will come back since it seems like they can improve and I enjoyed the feel minus the lady with the color hair, which is why they lost 2 stars but they deserve 5 stars if they can correct her behavior

Ci
Review №15

Great atmosphere. Their gin is to die for!!

Jo
Review №16

Do not go to Left turn distillery / Palmer brewery. They hire rude and crude bartenders there. But they do make good mixed drinks there and their beer is good but I would never go there again cuz of this one bartender he was very rude to me & my group that I was bringing in to the business. So people do not go to the left turn distillery / Palmer brewery. Unless you like to be talking to rudely.

JG
Review №17

Always a great place for a cocktail. Some old-fashioneds and a bottle of Pinon Rum and Blue corn whiskey to-go.

Qu
Review №18

The food is great, and the drinks are strong, fancy, and tastey.

Te
Review №19

The food menu #happyhour #livemusic made for a great evening

E.
Review №20

A great place to get a variety of great Moscow Mules. All made with in-house made spirits and ginger beer.I recommend the New Mexico red chile mule.

Je
Review №21

Good people! Good drinks! Good times!

ka
Review №22

Rude staff. We even had two people in are party walk out and not order. Guy is a real A hole

J
Review №23

The best distilled spirits in New Mexico hands down. Also Palmer Brewery. Couldnt have a better place ran by nicer people. Extraordinary!

ju
Review №24

Spot is so dope, whether indoor or outdoor youre in for a chill time. Drinks are on point. You wont regret hittin up the spot 👌🏾

Co
Review №25

My favorite place to go here in Albuquerque. My first time I was welcomed by friendly bartenders, artistic ambiance and great tasting food and drinks.

Mo
Review №26

I could ask for a better staff, a better drink or a better atmosphere. I love this place ❤️

ro
Review №27

Great drinks food and service!

Ke
Review №28

Their Blue Corn Whiskey is a perfect fit for an Old Fashioned. I had one of the best Old Fashioneds I have ever had at this place. I bought a bottle of Blue Corn Whiskey right after and started making them at home. Something about that whiskey is a nice match with the bitters and simple syrup. This is a cool place. We did the tour of the facility and talked to the head distiller. It was nice. They have a nice bar menu of food too.

Da
Review №29

Our first time here (Saturday, 8 March 2019) and we will definitely be back. Comfortable, friendly atmosphere, professional staff, amazing food and drinks! Its the perfect place to come try new local flavor both in food and drinks, and have a good time. Bartenders and staff attentive and professional yet friendly and helpful. Great experience overall!

Ba
Review №30

Great spirits, great food! The tacos are good. Also try wings Wednesday for $1 wings.

Da
Review №31

The service is top notch. The servers are friendly. It’s a nice place to be. Food and drinks are excellent.

Br
Review №32

Nice cocktails. Friendly service, but a bit slow. A lot of dogs around, which is fine with me. Very relaxed quit atmosphere.Best part was when the server went through different types of vodka,gin and rum.

Sa
Review №33

Best visit to date! Great little spot

Ch
Review №34

Quick service, wide variety of drinks, and the drinks tasted great drinks!! They also have food

Br
Review №35

Staff was very nice. The prices were affordable. Took a tour and loved it. They answered all questions and made it fun.

Bl
Review №36

We did the tasting and distillery tour with the owner, Bryan, through Groupon. It was AMAZING and an absolute must do in ABQ. Bryan truly knows his stuff and his passion is evident throughout the tour. We stayed for amazing food and live music! HIGHLY recommend!

Je
Review №37

If you like your tattoos served with over priced beer and attitude, this is your place. Left Turn is trying too hard to be Craft without the craft. Skip this place and patronize a real craft house. Albu has much more to offer and you dont need the attitude.

Jo
Review №38

Loved our visit. Bartender was excellent. Service and drinks were great. Highly recommend an Old Fashioned.

Ma
Review №39

Awesome mixed drinks and beer. Food is real good and the prices are not bad. Had a good overall experience

Ju
Review №40

Fun place, something for everyone. The cocktails are fantastic and the tour was fun. Will definitely be back.

St
Review №41

Love this place! Great service, great drinks. The best dark n stormy youll have.

To
Review №42

Purchased a groupon that said call to make a reservation so I did only to be told they werent doing tours. Was very disappointed

Ro
Review №43

Spam and pineapple tacos are some of the most amazing things Ive ever tasted. Follow me on instagram for high score on pinball machines daily robbbyb23

An
Review №44

The alcohol here is a 5! However it is slightly a bit run down and dark. Bar is crowded and not many tables. These folks would kill it if they had a larger bar and more seating.The staff is wonderfully attentive and friendly. Wish I could give them a 4.5. They are that close to perfection!

rh
Review №45

Awesome place....learned a lot of the distillery business! Everyone is very knowledgeable. Tacos and drinks were amazing! Would definitely recommend anyone to visit!

Jo
Review №46

Awesome! Very friendly owners. Great choices if beverages to include a non-alcoholic Ginger Beer. We will be going back and with friends...

Kr
Review №47

Love this place. Great cocktails and beer. The old Tom gin is the best!!

Pa
Review №48

Hidden gem of New Mexico, easily the best spirits of this state alone. Great thing about this place, its all local.

DJ
Review №49

Made a reservation for a tour on one of our very few days off without kids and get a call the day of to let us know they wont be there today. Had yesterday off too, would have been nice to know in advance. Not sure whats worse, taking a reservation for a day they wont be there or calling us 6 hours before we were planning on going.

Ju
Review №50

This review is about Brothers Old Tom Gin. Just got a bottle as a gift last night and it is absolutely delicious. I usually drink Tanqueray, various types, and this gin is just as good, maybe even a bit better, than Tanqueray, definitely much better than Bombay or Hendricks. Highly recommend it. Great job!

a.
Review №51

Best Kentucky mule Ive ever had. Great drinks, good prices. Would have bought merch, but size options were limited.

Ca
Review №52

Great local Distillery great people. Local spirits and brewery. Check out the 1st Sunday of each month for Bloody Mary Sunday... all the fixings.

Pr
Review №53

Love it

Ca
Review №54

Fantastic drinks and service! The staff is awesome! Ill definitely be back again and again!

Ca
Review №55

Loved it! Very friendly staff! Good brew and loved the rum drinks!🤩

Jo
Review №56

Got to love the Ginger Beer .for those of us that just cant drink any more.Love this place have been coming here when the doors first open, when I could indulge . still one of my favorite places to visit when in Abq. Thank you Brian..JonnyDee

Je
Review №57

Really fun place for good mixed drinks or beer & tasty food.

Do
Review №58

The best place for some new Mexican spirits and company!! The staff is welcoming and very courteous!!! Highly recommend!

Ca
Review №59

Great service and drinks 👍

Jo
Review №60

Great craft spirits with knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend this specialized establishment!

Ca
Review №61

Delicious cocktails, and Uncle Toms Gin is great!However not really a bar, more of a distillery tour and slam a couple.Very small.

He
Review №62

The drinks are amazing! Try the pinon rum, you wont be disappointed!

Ja
Review №63

Cool people and good beer. Perfect for happy hour.

Ma
Review №64

Great gin, Good brass monkeys, and solid service with a vibe that vibes.

Da
Review №65

Great place to have cold beer on a hot day.

Lo
Review №66

The best distillery in Albuquerque

Ja
Review №67

Great drinks, local, and a nice dive atmosphere. Keep it up Left Turn!

Is
Review №68

Love this spot, great drinks, great atmosphere. 10 stars!

an
Review №69

Awesome thanks for a great time

J
Review №70

Great space, good vibe, relaxed and great dancing spirits, tasty too!

Co
Review №71

Liquors are smooth and flavorful. Very chill vibes.

Au
Review №72

Fantastically delicious locally distilled liquor. Very personable owner.

Ch
Review №73

Great down to earth service, craft beers and locally​ distilled alcohol in a cozy atmosphere.

Ph
Review №74

The Old Tom gin is the best I have ever had!

Ma
Review №75

Great people, tasty cocktails and some unique brews.

Ga
Review №76

Great drinks and fast & friendly service.

Lu
Review №77

Great place with even greater things coming up in the horizon

Be
Review №78

Best gin in town, and their beer is good, too

Ar
Review №79

DO NOT buy the Groupon! After buying was denied the tour. Lauren, the bartender was not hospitable. Find another distillery.

Td
Review №80

This is the best distillery to get the best drink in ABQ

hi
Review №81

The Mules. All the mules. Yuh.

Wi
Review №82

Best Moscow Mules hand down!!

J
Review №83

Awesome joint! Excellent Gin!

St
Review №84

Awesomely different, love the local stuff.

Ke
Review №85

Affordable menu good drinks

Ha
Review №86

Local ingredients including ginger beer. Check out their liquors.

Co
Review №87

Great tour.....great gin

Da
Review №88

Great place great people love this place !!!

Pa
Review №89

Such a great place and great people

Pa
Review №90

Delicious mule rude wait staff.

Ch
Review №91

Great beer and spirits

Er
Review №92

Absolutely best place ever!!!

Ke
Review №93

Great dry cider

Wf
Review №94

Love this place.

Da
Review №95

Geeks that drink Thursday nights and a food truck.

Je
Review №96

Good bloody Mary bar

Cl
Review №97

AMAZING experience!!!

Do
Review №98

Drinks are awesome!!

Ja
Review №99

Great place.

Ra
Review №100

Fun and informative

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  • Address:2924 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, United States
  • Site:http://leftturndistilling.com/
  • Phone:+1 505-508-0508
Categories
  • Liquor store
  • Brewery
  • Brewpub
  • Bar
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:4–8PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:4–8PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
From the business
  • Identifies as veteran-led:Yes
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Happy hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy hour food:Yes
  • Hard liquor:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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