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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 Mexican Lager
Mexican-Style Lager
IBU: 19%

Label for Perle Haggard
German-Style Pilsner
IBU: 40%

Label for Mass Ascension
IPA
IBU: 56%

Label for Sunset Syndrome
Hazy IPA
IBU: 8.5%

Label for Simple Solace
IPA

Label for Penguin Tuxedo
Robust American Stout
IBU: 39%

Label for Milagro Oscuro
Dark Mexican Lager
IBU: 18%

Label for Kill The Sun ’25: Coconut Chocolate Almond
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout

Food

Shareables

Carne Adovada Egg Rolls | 14
Cheddar | Red chile slaw

Smoked Wings | 14
6 wings | Available with Red Chile Buffalo, BBQ, Amaro Glaze, or Naked
Served with Red Ranch | Carrots & Celery
Add Green Ranch (+1)

Amaro Fried Rice | 16
Sautéed onions | Crispy bacon | Egg | Spicy soy–amaro sauce
Add Steak (+9) | Chicken (+5) | Shrimp (+9) | Crispy Tofu (+6)

Ex Novo Power Bowl | 14
Truffle mushroom farro | Roasted chickpeas | Cherry tomatoes | Microgreen salad
Add Steak (+9) | Chicken (+5) | Shrimp (+9) | Crispy Tofu (+6)

Asparagus Calabacitas (V)(GF) | 13
Asparagus | Summer squash | Corn | Lime | Street taco quesadillas
Hatch green chile | Chimayó NM red chile
Available with corn or flour tortillas

Crispy Brussels Sprouts (V) | 12
Berbere spice | Green chile ranch | Cheddar

Hummus Plate (V)(GF) | 12
Pickled carrots & celery | Crackers & pita

Pretzel Bites (V) | 14
Green chile beer cheese | Honey dijon butter sauce

Lager Than Life Nachos | 12
Chips | House green chile beer cheese | Pickled red onions | Pickled jalapeños
Pico de gallo | Sour cream
Add Steak (+9) | Chicken (+5) | Adovada (+7) | Short Rib (+12)

Fresh Greens

Caesar Salad (V) | 8 / 15
Romaine | Parmesan | House croutons | Sunset Syndrome Hazy IPA Caper Caesar dressing

Brewer’s Garden (V)(GF) | 8 / 15
Spring mix | Pickled red onions | Cherry tomatoes | Feta | Balsamic vinaigrette

Greek Salad (GF) | 9 / 17
Iceberg lettuce | Genoa salami | Cherry tomatoes | Red onions | Feta | Black olives
Green goddess dressing

 

Large Plates

The Haggard Burger | 16
Angus beef patty | American cheese | Shredded lettuce | Onion | Burger sauce | Fries
Sub Impossible Patty (+3)
Add Green Chile (+2) | Bacon (+3) | Extra Patty (+5)

Chicken Sandwich | 18
Lettuce | Tomato | Pickle | Mayo | Fries
Available fried or grilled
Make it spicy
Add American Cheese (+1) | Green Chile (+2)

BBQ Chicken Lollipops | 29
3 lollipops | Chipotle BBQ | Potato salad

Mac & Cheese (V) | 16
Penne pasta | House green chile beer cheese
Add Green Chile (+2) | Bacon (+3) | Chicken (+5) | Steak (+9)

Beef Short Rib (GF) | 34
Potato mash | Roasted carrots | Slaw

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

Churrasco Steak & Potatoes | 28
Outside skirt steak | Roasted red potatoes | Caramelized onion | Corn | Cherry tomatoes
Spring mix | Tomato coulis | Red chili demi

Braised Pork Belly | 26
Truffle mushroom farro | Charred broccolini

Pastrami Mamí (GF) | 26
House-cured corned beef | Quick pickled cabbage | BBQ chips | Dijon butter sauce

 

House-Made Desserts

Bread Pudding | 9
Rotating flavor | Please ask your server for details

Brownie (GF) | 9
Served with ice cream

Cannoli | 10
2 per order | Rotating flavor | Please ask your server for details

Lemon Tart | 10
2 per order

Matcha Tiramisu | 10

Baklava | 10