Casa Vieja - Corrales

Saturday, March 4, 2023. My wife and I stopped here for drinks. We were headed to the next door Indigo Crow for dinner and decided to wet our whistles. A fire raged in the fireplace and we sat at a table near it. Note: there is a food cart outside and that is the only food they serve, besides some gourmet popcorn. When we were seated, our room only had one other occupied table, but within ten minutes all the tables were full. We met Dan O'Brien and Molly Smith, the new owners of Casa Vieja. They bought the place in September 2022 from the Socha family. Dan and Molly were quite nice and told us they grow the grapes for the Vinedo Pajaro Azul wines on their property in Albuquerque. Dan is a musician and was helping a band set up for a show as we were leaving. Casa Vieja dates back to the 18th century as part of the Alameda land grant. This property has been a brewery, hospital, fine dining restaurant, event center and is now a brewery again. This place is large, beautiful and spacious inside with many different rooms. Some paranormal activity is known to happen at Casa Vieja. Orbs have been detected on infrared cameras and ghostly music is sometimes heard. My wife and I didn't encounter anything weird on our visit. I ordered a flight of six Vinedo Pajaro Azul wines for $10. About a three ounce pour of each including: Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Cuvee, Rose, Chardonnay and Paloma Blanca. I liked the Cabernet Franc best and ordered a glass for $9.50. The whites were a bit too bland for my liking. My wife ordered a pint of the WinterSun Dark Hefeweizen (5%,11 IBU, $6.50). She liked the caramel overtones in this winter beer. This place is known for their Duke's Red Ale, Blue Corn Lager, and Ghost Stout. I wish we could have stayed for the band, but we had fun with some good drinks. This is a great place to take guests for drinks and live music. We'll be back to sample more of their beer.

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant. We were hoping for better service, but it was disappointing. I don't typically leave reviews, but I did speak to the manager about my concerns and they were not properly addressed.

One of our if not our favorite local places. They have incredible beer and now wine. Great live music. Pet friendly. Absolutely amazing!!!!

Atmosphere. New Mexican vigas con white wash abobe vibes.. beautiful patio in all seasons. Perfect for quiet conversation or listen in on live music while sipping a brew or nice glass of wine. Food trucks vary and add a nice nosh with the beverage of choice. Missing Zombie Lager.

This restaurant is a fantastic spot to meet up with friends and enjoy live music! The food trucks are top-notch. Big thanks to Barbra and the rest of the staff for a fun evening. We'll definitely be returning soon.