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“This place is one of the last bastions of that old Albuquerque cool.” in 2 reviews
“Bonus points: Free jukebox with lots of music, none of which I was hip enough to know.” in 4 reviews
“. Anodyne likely owns the very best, longstanding heavyweight title for The Bar That Survived in downtown ABQ” in 3 reviews
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Do they have a website....? The one on Facebook doesn't work, and if you google it, it shows a business furniture website.
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I don't think so. It's just a pool hall. They got pool, snooker, music, and beer. Love this place!
Marshal R.6 years ago
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- Bern F.Tucson, AZ4616Sep 6, 2019
A hipster bar that seems to get its soul from a 1980s fern bar.
Nice pool tables are an always excellent diversion while imbibing.
While definitely for the younger crowd, I felt comfortable as the only older (ahem, I mean mature) person there.
The music from the system played a wild mix of genres back-to-back.
Prices are reasonable for beer or cocktails.
Would I go back? Sure. At the top of the list? No.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Stas S.Los Alamos, NM055Mar 31, 2024
Nasty service and rude lady dressed like an escort. Felt like it's going down the hill.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Gifala O.Albuquerque, NM05Feb 8, 2024
People are friendly enough. Tables are fine. Nothing spectacular, though. The location is convenient, and it gives people a chance to do something downtown besides dance / cub hop.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Aaron D.Orlando, FL04Oct 8, 2023
Was kicked out for being "intoxicated" after one 16oz drink at 5% abv
Don't do it. there are plenty of better bars around.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Expat N.NM, NM010Aug 24, 2023
Absolutely badass bartender Jeanette is the best ever. Great service and great drinks. Love this place.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Alice O.Nellis Air Force Base, NV5181Aug 6, 2023
It's a fun place with good drinks and nice service. Get there early if you want to play pool because the tables fill up quickly when it's busy. Also, I love the plants and overall atmosphere. Definitely planning on going here.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 1 - Bill K.Sandia Park, NM471Jul 20, 2023Updated review
Well, what's with these characters who get kicked out. Guessing they are looking for a different scene than they would find in Anodyne. Great pool, tables are always well maintained, sticks are straight (for those who need one), you can always get a bridge, usually right on you rack, lots of nine ball racks. There is an awesome selection of songs on a free digital jukebox (or, if you're lucky, you might get a Brian mix, they are AMAZING). Even when it is jamming, this place is comfortable and relaxed, a place to be cool. If you want hard core, go find hard core, don't try to bring it to Anodyne, you probably will not last. The bartenders are great, they mix great drinks and keep good track of what is going on. Treat them well. Oh, and at least for now, they have Arrogant Bastard on tap! Woohoo, it is an awesome hoppy dark...
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0May 17, 2021Previous reviewSure looking forward to Anodyne reopening! I have no played pool in about a year. That is simply way too long... I miss my evenings getting together with my friend at Anodyne!
- 3107006582Oct 30, 2021
Rude ass bartender. Cursed at me when I questioned the price of drinks based off a flyer. Never coming here again. Dude needs to chill.
Seems like a decent spot. Pool tables and a nice atmosphere. Don't recommend coming when it's busy since some of the bartenders can't handle the pressure.
Anodyne means "not likely to provoke dissent or offense". False. False false false.
I appreciated the 2nd bartender who came over to explain the situation and why the prices were not the same based off the flyer I had. The first bartender didn't have to be a jerk about it. Zero reason to curse at me. He could've taken his coworker's approach. Definitely recommend some training in customer service and anger management for that guy.Helpful 6Thanks 0Love this 5Oh no 1 - Jaz H.South Broadway, Albuquerque, NM03Jun 11, 2023
this was the worst experience in all of history of going to bars in abq. The staff pepper sprayed us over a teddy bear they had for display don't pull up unless you want second degree burns and rude service from ALL EMPLOYEES. To the owner I would suggest hiring better people. Would give 0 stars. They also said one drink was enough and refused to give us another drink and we got kicked out within 10 minutes of being there. Absolute garbage.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Robert R.North Central, San Antonio, TX23Jul 31, 2023
Racists, stay away! Like everyone else, I was watching a pool game when a coworker approached and inquired as to what I was doing and why I was glancing at the female players. Others were present, but they were all white. Therefore, there was nothing to worry about with these people; the issue was just a black man in a pool hall full of white people. Racist to a T.
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