Entry No. 8 — the Albuquerque file — filed under: speakeasy
Teddy Roe's
Hidden down an alley behind M'tucci's Bar Roma, entry to this 1920s-style speakeasy requires finding an unassuming door marked 'Bakery'. Inside, noir aesthetic, vintage glassware, and botanical cocktails pay homage to legendary Chicago mobster Theodore 'Teddy' Roe.
The story
In 1940s Chicago, Theodore 'Teddy' Roe was a Black policy king who built a multi-million-dollar gambling empire on the South Side, funneled his profits into his local community, and famously refused to surrender his turf to Al Capone's Syndicate—right up until his assassination in 1952. You won't find his name in most standard Prohibition lore, which is precisely why co-owners Jessica O'Brien and Arcy Law named this hidden Nob Hill hideaway after him in 2022. Tucked inside the former brewery room of Kellys Brew Pub (now M'tucci's Bar Roma), the space trades cartoonish speakeasy tropes for real historical tribute.
Getting inside requires navigating a back alley behind M'tucci's until you find a black door stamped 'Bakery.' Pull it open to find a tiny front shop counter stocked with crusty boules and pastries. Check in with the host—who might playfully offer you a slice of pie before unlatching the secret wall cabinet—and you'll slip through the false bread display into a dim parlor lined with pressed-tin ceilings, plush booths, vintage glassware, and framed newspaper clippings detailing Roe's defiance of the mob.
What it's like
Expect a low-lit room that feels entirely insulated from Central Avenue's traffic. The front host plays along with the bakery front before swinging open the false wall, introducing you to a room glowing under antique lamps and brass fixtures. Seating is tight and strictly controlled: you must book your two-hour block online in advance, as unannounced walk-ins are almost never accommodated. Cocktails arrive in crystal glassware—expect botanical-forward craft builds, clarified milk punches, and whiskey concoctions alongside dishes like amaro-glazed fried olives, carpaccio, and steak frites.
The move: Reserve a two-hour block online, navigate the Nob Hill back alley to the door marked 'Bakery', and pair vintage crystal cocktails with amaro-glazed fried olives.
- 📍 Nob Hill
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 3216 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Fat Frank's — Turn your evening into an alleyway speakeasy crawl by pairing Teddy Roe's 1920s mobster noir with a 1970s basement bar hidden behind a hot dog shop that trades entry for charitable donations.
- The Guild Cinema — Catch a late-night cult film or indie feature at this 1966 single-screen arthouse venue just around the corner before slipping into the alley for a nightcap.
- Daydream Rum Bar — Keep the subterranean hunt going by stepping into the basement beneath Little Bear Coffee for tiki drinks surrounded by Mediterranean cruise-liner decor.
- ZEMA Vinyl Lounge — Swap Prohibition bootlegging for high-fidelity audio by tapping the golden banana inside Hotel Zazz to reveal their secret listening lounge.
Good to know
How do I find the entrance to Teddy Roe's?
Walk down the back alley behind M'tucci's Bar Roma in Nob Hill and locate the unassuming door marked 'Bakery'. Check in at the counter inside, and the staff will unlatch the hidden cabinet entrance leading into the bar.
Do I need a reservation or a secret password?
No password is required, but you absolutely need a reservation booked online in advance. Time slots are reserved in two-hour blocks, and spontaneous walk-ins are rarely admitted.
What kind of food and drinks are served inside?
The bar specializes in botanical craft cocktails, vintage milk punches, wine, and beer (with a explicit ban on appletinis). Food comes from the M'tucci's kitchen, featuring items like amaro-glazed fried olives, carpaccio, and steak frites.
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Further reading: Official site · newmexico.org · sucasamagazine.com · Reddit
last checked: 2026-07-21