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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
German-Style Pilsner
IBU: 40%

Label for Mexican Lager
Mexican-Style Lager
IBU: 19%

Label for Mass Ascension
IPA
IBU: 56%

Label for Sunset Syndrome
Hazy IPA
IBU: 8.5%

Label for Joint Venture
Hazy IPA w/Guava Terpenes
IBU: 20%

Label for Stay Goalden!
Golden Ale
IBU: 18%

Label for Where the Mild Things Are
Ale
IBU: 16%

Food

Small Plates

Green Chile Cheese Fries | 12
Add Steak (9)

Ex Novo Power Bowl | 14
Saffron Rice | Black Bean Salad | Corn Tostada | Salsa Verde
+ Skirt Steak (9)
+ Chicken Breast (7)
+ Shrimp (9)
+ Crispy Tofu (6)

Twice Cooked Wings | 14
Whole Wing | Jalapeño Vinaigrette | Red Ranch

Pinon & Bacon Fried Rice | 14
Organic Egg | House Brined Sweet Peppers | Fried Shallot

Sticky Pork Ribs | 24
Green Chile Agave Glaze | Pickled Peppers & Scallion Salad | Anson Mills Grits

Carne Adovada Egg Rolls | 14
12 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder | Tucumcari Cheddar | Hatch Red Chile Soy | Green Chile Lo-Mein Noodles

Asparagus Calabacitas | 13
Mini Tortillas | Lime | Chimayo New Mexico Red Chile | Summer Squash

Chop Chop Salad | 15
Salami | Provolone Cheese | Honey-Bacon | Grilled Onion | Tomato | Herbed Ranch | Bleu Cheese Crumble

Spring Pea and Kale Salad | 13
Cracked Pecan Crumble | Pickled Red Onion | Tucumcari Cheddar | Strawberry-Lime Vinaigrette

 

Large Plates

The Ballpark | 15  
Sirloin Brisket Blend / American Cheese / Onion / Burger Sauce
+ Sub Impossible Patty (3)

Beer Can Arroz con Pollo | 24    
Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs | Basmati Rice | Red Beans

Giant Chicken Sandwich | 18
Silver Leaf Farms Lettuce | Tomato | Pickle | Mayo | Garlic Butter Fries
Available Grilled or Fried
+ Make it Spicy (2)

Carne Asada Elk | 24
Blue Corn Buttered | Naan | Peppadew Pepper Chimichurri | Sea Salt Caramel

Churrasco Steak & Potatoes | 28
Outside Skirt Steak | Twice Cooked Potatoes | Grilled Tomato | Caramelized Corn | Tomato Coulis

Roast Beef Brisket | 34
Crispy Onion | Potato Puree | Mexican Milagro BBQ

 

Desserts

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding | 9
Candy Crumb Topping | Cereal Milk Mousse

Eggnogg Tres Leches Cheesecake | 9
Eggnogg Crème Anglaise | 5 Pepper Raspberry Puree