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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

Label for Perle Haggard

Perle Haggard

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

Mexican Lager

5%
Mexican-Style Lager
IBU: 19%
Label for But It’s A Dry Heat

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%
Label for Lei It On Me

Lei It On Me

5%
Fruited Wheat
Label for German Overalls

German Overalls

5.8%
German-Style Marzen
IBU: 26%
Label for Electric Ukulele

Electric Ukulele

6.9%
Hazy IPA
IBU: 5%

Food

SMALL PLATES

Green Chile Cheese Fries (V) | 12
Add chicken (+5)steak (+9), adovada (+9)
Pairs well with The Mechanic’s Mai-Tai

Ex Novo Power Bowl | 14
Saffron rice, black bean salad, corn tostada, salsa verde
Add skirt steak (+9), chicken (+7), shrimp (+9), crispy tofu (+6)
Pairs well with El Jefe Margarita

Twice Cooked Wings | 14
3 whole wings, house hot sauce, house ranch
Pairs well with The Blackberry Bramball

Piñon & Bacon Fried Rice | 14
Organic egg, house-brined sweet peppers, fried shallot
Pairs well with The Central Boulevardier

Carne Asada Elk | 24
Blue corn butter, naan, peppadew pepper chimichurri, sea salt caramel
Pairs well with The Bitter Nun Old Fashioned

Carne Adovada Egg Rolls | 14
12-hour braised pork shoulder, Tucumcari cheddar, Hatch red chile soy, green chile noodles
Pairs well with El Jefe Margarita

Asparagus Calabacitas (V) | 13
Summer squash, Tucumcari cheddar, mini tortillas, lime, Chimayo New Mexico red chile
Pairs well with Papa Soltero

 

FRESH GREENS

Chop Chop Salad | 15
Salami, provolone, honey-bacon grilled onion, tomato, herbed ranch, bleu cheese crumble
Pairs well with The Blackberry Bramball

Spring Pea & Kale Salad (V) | 13
Cracked pecan crumble, pickled red onion, Tucumcari cheddar, strawberry-lime vinaigrette
Pairs well with The Johny C

 

LARGE PLATES

The Chief Burger | 16
Brisket blend, American cheese, onion, shredded lettuce, burger sauce, fries
Sub Impossible patty (+3), add green chile (+2), add bacon (+3)
Pairs well with Papa Soltero

Chicken Sandwich | 18
Lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, fries
Available fried or grilled; make it spicy (+2), add American cheese (+2), add green chile (+2)
Pairs well with El Jefe Margarita

Sticky Pork Ribs | 24
Green chile agave glaze, cheesy grits, pickled pepper & scallion salad
Pairs well with The Mechanic’s Mai-Tai

Beer Can Arroz con Pollo | 24
Crispy skin chicken thighs, basmati rice, pork red beans
Pairs well with The Mechanic’s Mai-Tai

Churrasco Steak & Potatoes | 28
Outside skirt steak, seared red potatoes, grilled tomato, caramelized corn, tomato coulis
Pairs well with The Blackberry Bramball

Roast Beef Brisket | 34
Crispy onion, potato purée, house beer BBQ
Pairs well with The Central Boulevardier

 

DESSERT

Eggnog Tres Leches Cheesecake | 9
Eggnog crème anglaise, 5 pepper raspberry purée

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

Giant Macaron | 8
Made in-house; please ask your server for details

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