The Ranch Bar And Lounge

I enjoyed it very much. Nice atmosphere, good size outdoor patio and the drag show room was a lot of fun. I had no issues with any staff and they were all so friendly and energy. Drinks were great and great prices. I’m visiting from California and I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting ABQ.

Having relocated to New Mexico not so long ago, a few weeks back I stopped in on a Friday night which was my first gay bar experience here in Albuquerque. I sat at a table in the corner by myself and it was mostly an older crowd and they seriously all seemed to know each other. Everybody was laughing and having a good time. One of the 2 bartenders acted as my waiter and I ordered the fish and chips platter and a Stella Artois. The fish and chips tasted great and I'm not sure why, but their tartar sauce just seemed amazing. It had a certain tang to it. The place felt totally like a dive bar but my meal was delicious. However, the bartender/waiter never checked in on me after dropping off my meal and I didn't see him again until I walked up to the bar so I could pay my bill. The place wasn't that busy and the two bartenders were mostly just standing around talking with each other. My meal was great but having worked as a front of house service manager for many years, I know that dropping off food and then never checking in on me and me having to go to the bar to get my check is just really poor service. He was friendly and affable, though. Also, the fish and chips said one price on the menu but on my actual check it was a few dollars more. I really enjoyed my food but you absolutely have to as a business owner make sure the prices listed are congruent to the final bill pricing. Another small thing, they have a long bar but there are zero chairs or bar stools to sit at the bar. I'm not sure why that is, but maybe they have their reasons. Overall, I would return but would probably bring a friend to keep me company so as to not feel like the odd man out in a place where everybody seems to have known each other for years and years. Also, I wonder if they would sell me a bottle of just their tartar sauce. Pure tangy awesomeness.

I've been coming here for almost 10 years. The atmosphere is always friendly and the service consistently goes above and beyond. Since moving to their new location, they have branched out into food and let me tell you! Every item I've eaten gives that home-cooked goodness without exorbitant prices. My recommendation, stop by for a drink, one of their many productions or just a bite to eat. You will not be sorry!

Love the owners for their active efforts in the community. They have consistenly surprised and awed crowds for fun shows and incredible fundraisers to benefit the local community. Having participated in several drag shows for fundraisers i can say personally, this venue and restaurant brings nothing less than phenomenal love and care to the LGBTQ+ community. The best part is the food is traditional recipe Phillipino/American flavor. As New Mexicos Premier Mens Rugby Sports club, the New Mexico Brujos Rugby Football Club formally thank Sidewinders Ranch for all they do.

An albuquerque institution, and one of its final true “LGBTQIA” friendly establishments here in the southwest, “Sides” is locally owned by two wonderful men whose philanthropic work throughout our community have made them both integral to our cities character and spirit! What would we do without Renee and Michael?? Sometimes folks go to a bar like Sides with expectations that aren’t fair, then they leave nasty comments and reviews; please know that their hurt does not adequately represent what you will experience if you visit... sides is a great place, I have a great time when I go there, and I adore the gentlemen that own this place. The customers are sexy, and the folks that work there are hotties too!