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Bitter Nun

ABQ Taproom Mezzanine

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 fancy cocktails and an extensive list of top-shelf liquor options. Our delectable menu, curated by the renowned Chef Marc Quiñones, features an array of delightful bites that perfectly complement our drink offerings. 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

Drink Menu

Beers

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

Label for Boots With The Spurs
American Pilsner
IBU: 22%

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

Label for Mass Ascension
IPA
IBU: 56%

Label for Strat Your Stuff
Hazy IPA

Label for Extra Time

Extra Time

5.3%
Amber/ESB
IBU: 45%

Label for Liquid Sweater
Ale
IBU: 47%

Label for Nevermore 2024
Barrel Aged Black Barleywine w/ smoked figs & cacao nibs
IBU: 56%

Food Menu

BITES

AWARD-WINNING NEW MEXICO
SPICED DUCK FAT FRIED OYSTERS | $22

GREAT AMERICAN SEAFOOD COOK-OFF
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 2017 & 2018
LAVENDER CORN PUDDING / CHORIZO BARBECUE SPREAD / BLACKENED TOAST  ARUGULA / PRESERVED LEMON
*PAIRS WELL WITH THE 7th & CENTRAL SAZERAC


SLOW ROASTED PORK CARNITAS TOTS | $16

PINK PEPPERCORN PICKLED CORN / SCALLION SALAD / PINON BBQ / BURNT LIME CREMA
*PAIRS WELL WITH THE EL JEFE MARGARITA


HONEY BACON WRAPPED DATES | $13

WARM GOAT CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE / PIMENTÓN
*PAIRS WELL WITH THE AÑEJO MARGARITA


CHORIZO DEVILED EGGS | $14

SOURDOUGH CRUMB TOPPING / RED ONION SALAD
*PAIRS WELL WITH THE DE GUZMAN


WAGYU BEEF SLIDERS | $18

TUCUMCARI / NEW MEXICO CHEDDAR / ONION JAM / SWEET ROLL / SPECIAL SAUCE
*PAIRS WELL WITH THE RUM OLD FASHIONED


BRUSCHETTA | $12

FRIED EGG / MANCHEGO MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE / BLACK TRUFFLE HERB CONDIMENT / REALLY BIG CROUTON
*PAIRS WELL WITH THE KID


CHILE CRUNCH SHRIMP & GRITS | $18

ANSON MILLS GRITS / CHILE PEQUIN CRUSTED / WHIPPED LEMON MOUSSE
*PAIRS WELL WITH THE JOHNY C


DOWNTOWN CHARCUTERIE BOARD | $18/$26

HEIDI’S ORGANIC RASPBERRY & POBLANO PEPPER JAM / ALEPPO / PEPPER AGAVE CURED MEATS & LOCAL CHEESES / CRISPY YUCCA / BREADS & STICKS / PIÑON BRITTLE


EX NOVO BEER CAN ARROZ CON POLLO | $24

ALL NATURAL CRISPY SKIN CHICKEN THIGHS / BASMATI RICE / RED BEANS
*PAIRS WELL WITH EX NOVO MEXICAN LAGER & PALE ALES


BUFFALO RIBEYE STEAK | MP

ACHIOTE BUTTER / CHEESY WHIPPED POTATOES / GRILLED ASPARAGUS
*PAIRS WELL WITH THE BITTER NUN OLD FASHIONED


GIANT MACARON | $8

Ask your server for current seasonal flavor


CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD PUDDING | $9

CANDY CRUMB TOPPING | CEREAL MILK MOUSSE


EGGNOG TRES LECHES CHEESECAKE | $9

EGGNOG CREME ANGLAISE | 5 PEPPER RASPBERRY PUREE


GRIDDLED BANANA BREAD | $9

PECAN BUTTER GLAZE | VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM


WINTER SORBET | $8