Bow and Arrow Brewing
Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. sits in the Rio Grande Valley along the Sandia Mountain Range in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 15-barrel brewery earned 2024 James Beard Foundation semifinalist status in the Outstanding Bar category—recognizing consistent excellence in drink curation, atmosphere, hospitality,...
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Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. sits in the Rio Grande Valley along the Sandia Mountain Range in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 15-barrel brewery earned 2024 James Beard Foundation semifinalist status in the Outstanding Bar category—recognizing consistent excellence in drink curation, atmosphere, hospitality, and community contribution.
The brewery explores the vast frontier of the American Southwest by integrating regional ingredients into every brew. Their core values center on community, cultural heritage, appreciation of land, and uncompromising quality standards.
Funksloth exemplifies this approach—a foeder-aged farmhouse ale brewed entirely with regionally-sourced ingredients: - Hops from Billy Goat Hop Farm - Barley from Proximity Malt and Troubadour Maltings - Wild yeast cultivated from their onsite peach tree and local lavender fields - ABV 6.3%, featuring peach skin, apricot, pineapple, and balanced acidity
Seasonal & Limited Releases: - Bury My Heart HIPA—available in cans - Snowin' on Raton Hazy IPA (Denim Tux American Pilsner available) - Funksloth Foeder-aged Farmhouse Ale - Native Star Series (Hazy IPA with Simcoe, El Dorado, and Chinook hops)
Albuquerque Brewery & Beerhall 608 McKnight Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 One and a half blocks south of I-40, Exit 158 (6th Street & Bezemak Avenue)
Hours: - Monday–Wednesday: 3–9pm - Thursday–Saturday: 12–10pm - Sunday: 12–9pm
4 Corners Taproom - Farmington 5100 East Main Street Suite 109, Farmington, NM 87402
The Albuquerque location features: - Industrial chic aesthetic with modern and vintage timeworn design - Communal and intimate seating areas - Onsite brew hall (open 7 days/week) - Outdoor patio with wood-burning fire pit - Daily rotating food truck schedule (Mexican, Filipino, pizza, burgers—see calendar)
- •Shyla Sheppard (Founder, President & CEO) was born and raised on the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota and is a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Nation). She holds an Economics degree from Stanford and previously worked in social impact investing. She built Bow & Arrow from the ground up—handling financing, capital, team building, site selection, and design.
- •Missy Begay (Co-Founder, Creative Director) was born in Albuquerque, raised on the Navajo (Diné) Nation, and is a granddaughter of Navajo silversmiths and weavers. She holds a BA in Psychology from Stanford and an MD from the University of New Mexico. She leads branding, marketing, and design development.
| Space | Capacity | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Floor Loft (ABQ) | 22 seated / 60 cocktail | $650 ($500 bartab) | Conference table, chairs, wine barrels, AV options |
| Main Level Mezzanine (ABQ) | Up to 32 seated | $100/hr minimum 2 hrs | Semi-private, near Monument Valley art wall |
| 4 Corners Taproom (Farmington) | 25–50 guests | $800 ($600 bartab) | Fri/Sat 1–4pm or 7–10pm, Thu 4–7pm or 5–8pm |
Event Add-Ons: 55" TV ($75), WiFi access ($20). Outside catering allowed (no outside alcohol except sealed water). Minimum 2-hour rental.
- •Main Brewery: 505-247-9800
- •Farmington Taproom: 505-592-7082
- •Email: [email protected]
- •Sales Inquiries: [email protected]
- •Private Events: [email protected]
2024 James Beard Foundation Semifinalist: Outstanding Bar
The James Beard Awards honor those creating exceptional food, food media, and better food systems while demonstrating commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and inclusive culture.