Albuquerque, NM

One Up Elevated Lounge in Albuquerque offers spectacular views of downtown ABQ in a sophisticated nightlife atmosphere. Meet your friends or make new ones at the dimly lit, swanky lounge and enjoy dining on Mexidilla tapas while you sip on classic cocktails. No wonder they call it the One Up.

Address: 301 Central Avenue, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 - MAP
Phone: (505) 242-1966
Web: www.oneupabq.com

The Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall & Saloon in Albuquerque saddles up to make sure you rope in plenty of two-stepping, bull riding, and beer-drinking nightlife fun! See if you can hold on to the only mechanical bull in town and two step your way around the 1,300-square-foot dance floor.

Address: 9800 Montgomery Boulevard, Albuquerque, NM 87111 - MAP
Phone: (505) 296-2726
Web: www.thedirtybourbon.com

Good friends hang out at Gecko's Bar and Tapas for good drinks, good tunes, good games, and good old-fashioned fun! Meet the locals, hang with the frat crowd and get your game on with other sports fans watching 8 TV's to catch major-league sports events. It's the best destination for a laid-back nightlife experience.

Address: 5801 Academy Road, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 - MAP
Phone: (505) 821-8291
Web: www.geckosbar.com

You'll travel across Route 66 to find Kellys Brew Pub. The local landmark sits inside the city's historic Old Jones Motor Company built in 1939 and serves up 20, in house, ice cold, hand crafted beers and the best classic Americana food. Enjoy a night out at a bar that is a local iconic tradition.

Address: 3222 Central Avenue, SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 - MAP
Phone: (505) 262-2739
Web: www.kellysbrewpub.com

Meet at the hip Andaluz Hotel's swanky Ibiza Rooftop. The magnificent roof-top bar and patio overlooks ABQ's eastern skyline and mountain tops. Be part of the crowd and listen to intoxicating music, drink specialty cocktails and make new friends at this nightlife destination.

Address: 125 2nd Street, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 - MAP
Phone: (505) 242-9090
Web: www.hotelandaluz.com

Hip-hop spins special at the Lotus Nightclub and VIP Ultra Lounge, ABQ's premier dance club. The hottest DJs spin the latest dance sounds and the crowd is aglow under an electric light show. Beat past the lines and cover charge with the purchase of the All VIP Bottle Service. You won't want to miss the nightlife experience at this hangout.

Address: 211 Gold Avenue, SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 - MAP
Phone: (505) 243-0955