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First Turn Lounge
Albuquerque / THE ROOM
Why this room makes the map
The First Turn Lounge is the bar inside the casino at The Downs, where the screens carry the game and the simulcast races you can bet on. Friday and Saturday nights bring local cover and dance bands to its stage.
About the room
The Downs Racetrack & Casino sits at Louisiana Boulevard and Central Avenue, and the lounge is its social room, with a patio and space for private parties. Happy hour runs every afternoon and all day on Sunday.
Before you go
Enter through the casino at 145 Louisiana Blvd NE and bring ID. The band lineup and hours are posted on abqdowns.com.