Founders Speakeasy

My partner and I are frequent visitors of Founders Speakeasy mostly due to Morgan, one of the bartenders who is fabulous and takes pride in her job! She always greets us with a smile and makes excellent recommendations! I recommend the banana bread old fashioned, it is a great craft cocktail that tastes like dessert at the same time, and I am not usually one for whisky. We love the ambiance and exclusive feel of the speakeasy blended with a neighborhood hangout as we are always greeted by name as well! If you are in town for the holidays, it is an absolute must to stop in and visit Morgan. They do require a password which changes weekly, they post it to their Instagram @foundersabqIf you are looking for a fun date night spot in abq downtown, founders is a perfect choice!!

I'm f#&g obsessed with this place. If you're on central and haven't been here then you NEED to go. You need a password to get in so be sure to check their website or Instagram. Founders serves some of the most innovative cocktails by some of the most talented bartenders in the city. Now, I know Happy Accidents gets a lot of press, but Founders is where it's at for speciality cocktails. You HAVE to come here for the experience. Brandon is my go to bartender. I give him 3 flavor profiles and this man brings me back something I didn't even know I wanted lol Honestly - this is one of the best places to get a great cocktail that is worth the price. My oooonnnlllly gripe is sometimes they closer earlier than their listed hours, but this (I am finding) is a common occurrence in ABQ nightlife.

My husband and I randomly stopped in for a drink & loved the place! I'm pregnant, so wasn't expecting to get anything other than a sparkling water or so. Our server was great though and created an off menu mocktail for me. My husband got an old fashioned & said it was good too. My mocktail was ~$8. Very fair pricing for what I felt to be a nice NA drink. Great date spot!

Fun atmosphere with excellent bar service. Conversation was free and easy. Parking can be a pain but little they can do. I recommend if you just want to get out and meet locals.

Every time I go to Founders it's a great experience. I'm not sure how often they change the drinks but every time I have gone there have been new drink options which is fun. They are always delicious! The bartenders each time I have gone have been fun to talk to and helpful selecting a drink. The space is small but adorable and a great place to unwind with friends over a delicious drink.

Always a great spot to pop your head in after a long day!! Staff is amazing and ambiance is spot on!

Fun hidden speakeasy bar! Great cocktails! The staff are friendly and the decor is simple and very nice.

Since experience bars are always on myList to visit when I travel I was told that Founders was a must. Well they were right.Before proceeding to their actual location, you should go on their webpage and get the password.... Now - Like most speakeasy bars, it's limited in seating and capacity so keep that in mind if you try to go without a reservation on the weekend.... I went in the middle of the week and was able to get a spot at the bar . This place was great. The bartender was super friendly and willing to make amazing cocktails based upon the type of drink I liked and experiment with different things that we're not on the menu.. the staff was awesome all around.Let's do a quick walk-through, you walk into El Rey's liquor store, and you give the person the password. They then move you to a downstairs location that is amazing. Prices for this type of experience bar at this location I would say are moderate and the value for what you are getting is great.. I wish I could actually give this place higher stars because it's rare you find quality products with great atmosphere and friendly employees - worth it.

This is the place you MUST visit when in Albuquerque NM. Husband and I walked here from the train station. Map the exact address as the location is hidden as it is a speakeasy bar that is underground!!!Oh, and first you MUST go on their website and ask for the password as it does change and yes, they do ask for the password. They also check your ID, so no matter your age make sure you have an ID with you. As you walk downstairs get ready to enter a cool bar with wonderful people working. And WOW!!! The drinks are amazing and at a reasonable price. We went on a Monday and they were having an all night HH on margaritas, daiquiris, and Smoky old fashions !!! The place is small but it has alot of character. We went before they opened and got to spend some time talking to Joel upstairs. So glad we found this place as the drinks and people were great.

Great drinks and fun time.First of all prior to visiting, you might want to visit their website to get the password. The entrance to this hidden bar is through the front of a liquor store where you check in and get on a list to enter. Joel talked us through the process as we just showed up Great drinks and talk by the folks already partaking. Key (and her Amy Winehouse 'stache) was awesome. She makes a mean smoked Old Fashion.Plenty of room to sit inside and outside the place is small, hence the wait list mentioned above. We had fun here and I'd recommend it.