There you'll find Albuquerque Social Club, a private club for gay and lesbians, one of the neighborhood's and the city's most popular LGBTQ+ venues. Albuquerque Social Club: Historic Nob Hill, which is bisected by famous Route 66, lies a couple of miles east of downtown.The mixed gay-straight venue at the elegant Hotel Parq Central on the historic Route 66 offers seasonal cocktails, local beer on tap, wine, and small plates with vegetables, cheese, fish, and other regional items. Apothecary Lounge: Downtown is home to a swanky and beautiful indoor/outdoor tapas bar and lounge with an expansive roof deck that affords panoramic views of downtown and the Sandia Mountains.