Steel Bender Brewyard

09/01/2026

So damn proud of our April Varela who has been with us since before day one. Your dedication and passion for the industry and Steel Bender are remarkable. What would we do without you?

Meet the powerhouse leaders behind New Mexico’s most iconic hospitality spots—your NMRA Hospitality Industry Awards 2026 Manager of the Year nominees! From front-of-house finesse to back-end brilliance, these nominees set the gold standard. Tickets for the 2026 HIA are moving fast. Join us on September 21 at the Route 66 Casino Hotel as NMRA celebrates its 80th Anniversary. https://business.nmrestaurants.org/ap/Events/Register/BDFDalMtaCKC0
Anthony N. - The Valley Cafe
Francisco P. - Sazón
April V. - Steel Bender Brewyard
Rodolfo A. - Albuquerque Convention Center
Jody R. - Leals Mexican Restaurant
Joey F. - Philmont Scout Ranch
Monte W. - Cattle Baron Restaurant Inc. Las Cruces
Deana Z. - Isleta Resort & Casino
Michael P. - Route 66 Casino Hotel
Jose A. - El Parasol-Pojoaque
Andy R. - Tomasita's and Atrisco Cafe & Bar
Jasen G. - Isleta Resort & Casino
Delisha N. - The Valley Cafe
Vita H. - Leal's Mexican Restaurant
Geri and Anne B. - Cheese & Coffee
Nayeli R. - The Ivory Brunch House
Diana B. - Atrisco Cafe & Bar
Mireya E. - Tomasita's Santa Fe

08/31/2026

Registration is OPEN for the annual Dash & Drink for Pink 5k or 1-mile run/walk happening at Canteen Brewhouse (Aztec location) benefiting Pink Warrior House Foundation!

We're joining forces once again with Canteen and elevate PHWlevate PHW on Friday, October 2nd for a cause that matters.

Whether you’re up for a 5K or prefer a 1-mile stroll, this event is all about coming together, showing support, and having fun. After crossing the finish line, stick around to raise a pint with friends because running (or walking) is always better with good beer and good company.

Packet Pickup- Thursday, October 1st, 4-6pm
Register here! https://bit.ly/4x4mqmn

08/29/2026

Service is black & white. Hospitality is 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐑.

This morning, our taproom managers and crew talked about something we care a whole lot about: how we make our guests 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐋.

Because service is the stuff you can check off a list. Beer poured. Table cleared. Order right. All the black & white things.

Hospitality? Now that’s the colorful part.

It’s making you feel welcome the minute you walk through the door, belly-up to the bar. It’s creating that third space…somewhere that isn’t home or work, but somehow starts to feel like yours. A place to meet friends, make plans, build a community.

As we head toward our 10-year anniversary next March, we hope we’ve created that place for you, where you feel comfortable, have fun with our crew, and like this space was built for you. That’s been our goal from day one.

So we’ll keep talking about it, living it, getting a little messy while having fun, and reminding ourselves why we’re here, and why it matters.