Sidewinders Ranch

Gay bar & grill · Albuquerque Nob Hill

Sidewinders is an LGBTQ+-owned bar with a grill on Central Avenue in Nob Hill, long part of Albuquerque’s queer scene. It’s popular with the country crowd and known for benefit nights.

• Terrace
• Drag bingo

Address

4200 Central Ave SE
87108 Albuquerque

Opening hours

Tue–Sun 6–11 pm

Crowd

Mixed, country and leather scene, lots of locals

Facilities

Kitchen with Filipino-, Hawaiian- and American-inspired dishes; dance floor, big terrace

Programme

Drag queen bingo, drag shows, karaoke during the week, benefit nights

Location

Nob Hill, on Route 66 (Central Avenue)

What makes Sidewinders Ranch special

Sidewinders combines a bar, kitchen and dance floor with a big terrace, where there’s often live music on Fridays. The bar regularly raises money for local organisations. Opposite is the Albuquerque Social Club, a members-only club.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: own website (opening hours, Halloween event), Out x Out (venue page 2026), Travel Gay, GayCities 2026. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.