Bar in Albuquerque, United States

Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.

225Pearl Points

Beer Before Dinner

Bow & Arrow Brewing Co., Bar in Albuquerque

About Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.

Against Albuquerque peers like Happy Accidents, Apothecary Lounge, and Farina, Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. is the beer-first choice with serious recognition behind it. Book it for a lively taproom stop, not a full dinner plan; food-focused groups should cross-shop Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown or Kimo's Hawaiian BBQ.

Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. is a casual Albuquerque venue with published hours and confirmed 2026 James Beard recognition. The available data verifies the schedule, dress code, and recognition; it cannot verify a specific cuisine, menu format, service style, seating setup, reservation policy, or price.

Use it in a plan when the basics line up: a casual stop in Albuquerque, with hours that run until 9 PM early in the week, 10 PM Thursday through Saturday, and 9 PM on Sunday. If your decision depends on food, outdoor seating, or a particular service format, check the venue's official channels before committing. For an alternate plan, Apothecary Lounge, Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown, Happy Accidents, Amore, or Kimo's Hawaiian BBQ may be worth comparing depending on what kind of outing you want.

Come for the confirmed recognition, verify the rest before you go

The strongest verified hook is the 2026 James Beard Award Nominee and Semi Finalist recognition. That places Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. on a more notable radar than a routine casual stop, but it does not by itself confirm a particular menu, format, or service experience.

If the details of the outing are the deciding factor, compare the plan with Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown, Amore, Kimo's Hawaiian BBQ, Apothecary Lounge, or Happy Accidents. Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. is best treated as a casual Albuquerque option whose published hours and recognition are clear, while other details should be verified directly.

The timing call: use the published hours

Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. is open Monday through Wednesday from 3–9 PM, Thursday through Saturday from 12–10 PM, and Sunday from 12–9 PM. Those hours make it easier to plan on Thursday through Sunday if you want a wider arrival window.

For travelers building a full Albuquerque plan, use our full Albuquerque bars guide to decide whether this should be one stop or the main outing. Pair it with our full Albuquerque restaurants guide if dining details matter, or check our full Albuquerque hotels guide if location convenience is driving the night. Broader trip planners can also use our full Albuquerque experiences guide and our full Albuquerque wineries guide.

Quick read: choose it for a casual Albuquerque stop with confirmed 2026 James Beard recognition and published hours; compare Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown, Amore, Kimo's Hawaiian BBQ, Apothecary Lounge, or Happy Accidents if another style of outing would fit better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. open late?

It is open until 10 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It closes at 9 PM on Sunday and Monday through Wednesday.

Does Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. have outdoor seating?

Outdoor seating is not verified in the available data. Check the venue's official channels before you go if patio seating matters to your plan.

Do I need a reservation at Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.?

A reservation policy is not verified in the available data. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details before making a time-sensitive plan.

Is the food good at Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.?

A specific cuisine, menu, or dish list is not verified in the available data. If those details matter to your plan, Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown or Amore may be worth comparing. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

Is Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. good for a date?

It can fit a casual Albuquerque outing if the published hours work for your plan. The verified dress code is casual, but details such as seating style, noise level, and service format are not confirmed here.

What's the best time to go to Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.?

Use the published hours as the planning anchor: Monday through Wednesday from 3–9 PM, Thursday through Saturday from 12–10 PM, and Sunday from 12–9 PM. For the most current conditions, check the venue directly before you go.

Is Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. good for groups?

It may work for a casual group plan if the hours fit, but group-specific details such as seating, reservations, and service format are not verified in the available data. For another comparison, Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown is an option to consider.

Location

608 McKnight Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Albuquerque, United States

Compare Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.

Booking Options Near Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.

Venue	Booking Difficulty
Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.	Hard
Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown	Unknown
Apothecary Lounge	Unknown
Kimo's Hawaiian BBQ	Unknown
Amore	Unknown
Happy Accidents	Unknown

How Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.

Also Consider

Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown, Notable alternative
Apothecary Lounge, Notable alternative
Kimo's Hawaiian BBQ, Notable alternative
Amore, Notable alternative
Happy Accidents, Notable alternative

How it compares in Albuquerque

Choose Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. when the night is about beer and local credibility. Compared with Happy Accidents, it is less cocktail-driven and better suited to a brewery crawl or casual group stop. Happy Accidents is the cleaner pick if mixed drinks are the main event.

For food, Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown is the stronger dinner decision, while Kimo's Hawaiian BBQ makes more sense for casual food-first value. Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. is worth choosing when the drinks program matters more than a full meal.

Apothecary Lounge and Amore are better fits for a more composed date-night feel. Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. wins for a looser, brewery-led outing, but the hard booking signal means it should not be treated as an easy backup.