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Bitter Nun

Mezzanine Cocktail Lounge

Welcome to The Bitter Nun, an elevated cocktail bar nestled in the mezzanine of Ex Novo Brewing Company's downtown Albuquerque location.

Designed for the discerning palate, The Bitter Nun offers an exquisite selection of elevated cocktails and an extensive list of top-shelf liquor options.

The Bitter Nun is the ultimate destination for curious cocktail drinkers looking to indulge in a refined and unforgettable experience.

Location

701 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Hours

monday
closed
tuesday
closed
wednesday
closed
Thursday
4:00pm – 12:00am
Friday
4:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday
4:00pm – 12:00am
Sunday
4:00pm – 10:00pm

Drinks

Beers

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Perle Haggard

5.1%
German-Style Pilsner
IBU: 40%
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Mexican Lager

5%
Mexican-Style Lager
IBU: 19%
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But It's A Dry Heat

5.1%
Lager
IBU: 19%
Label for Mass Ascension

Mass Ascension

6.9%
IPA
IBU: 56%
Label for Sunset Syndrome

Sunset Syndrome

6.873%
Hazy IPA
IBU: 8.5%
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Lei It On Me

5%
Fruited Wheat
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German Overalls

5.8%
German-Style Marzen
IBU: 26%
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Coffee Penguin Tuxedo

7.4%
Robust American Stout
IBU: 40%

Food

SMALL PLATES

Smoked Wings | 14
6 wings, buffalo, BBQ, or naked, with green chile & red chile ranch

Carne Adovada Egg Rolls | 14
12-hour braised pork shoulder, Tucumcari cheddar, red chile slaw, arugula, pickled red onions

Ex Novo Power Bowl | 14 (V)
Jasmine rice, black bean, corn tostada, salsa verde, arugula salad
Add steak (+9), chicken (+5), shrimp (+9), crispy tofu (+6)

Asparagus Calabacitas | 13 (V)
Summer squash, Tucumcari cheddar, street taco tortillas, lime, Chimayo New Mexico red chile
Available with corn or flour tortillas

Amaro Fried Rice | 16 (V)
Sautéed onions, spicy soy amaro sauce, crispy bacon, organic egg

FRESH GREENS

Caesar Salad | 8/15 (V)
Romaine, parmesan, house croutons, Sunset Hazy caper Caesar dressing

Apple Bacon Salad | 8/15
Arugula, spring mix, crispy bacon, apple, feta, green goddess dressing

Steak Salad | 9/17
Skirt steak, iceberg wedge, caramelized onion, blue cheese crumble & dressing

LARGE PLATES

Mac & Cheese | 16 (V)
Penne pasta, house beer cheese
Add green chile (+2), bacon (+3), chicken (+5), steak (+9)

The Chief Burger | 16
Brisket blend, American cheese, shredded lettuce, onion, burger sauce, fries
Add sub impossible patty (+3), green chile (+2), bacon (+3)

Chicken Sandwich | 18
Lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, fries
Available fried or grilled
Add make it spicy, American cheese (+1), green chile (+2)

Arroz con Pollo | 24
Cornish game hen, jasmine rice, pinto beans, flour tortillas

Chipotle Ribs | 24
House BBQ, potato salad

Crispy Skin Salmon | 26
Potato purée, roasted carrots & asparagus, Amaro soy glaze

Churrasco Steak & Potatoes | 28
Outside skirt steak, seared red potatoes, grilled tomato, caramelized corn, tomato coulis

Smoked Brisket | 34
Crispy onion, mashed potatoes, chipotle BBQ, Mexican street corn

DESSERT

House-Made Brownie | 8
Served with ice cream

Fried Bananas Foster | 8
Served with ice cream

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding | 9
Candy crumb topping, cereal milk mousse

House-Made Cheesecake | 9
Rotating flavor — please ask your server for details

Mini Macarons | 12
4 house-made mini macarons, rotating flavor

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