Must-see nightlife in New Mexico

  • Kakawa Chocolate House

    Santa Fe

    Chocolate addicts simply can't miss this loving ode to the sacred bean. This isn't your mom's marshmallow-laden hot chocolate, though – these rich elixirs…

  • Apothecary Lounge

    Albuquerque

    The views of the city are superb from this relaxed rooftop bar atop the Hotel Parq Central. The craft cocktails are a highlight – we like the prickly pear…

  • Santa Fe Spirits

    Santa Fe

    The local distillery's tasting flight includes an impressive amount of liquor, including shots of Colkegan single malt, Wheeler's gin and Expedition vodka…

  • Marble Brewery

    Albuquerque

    Convivial downtown brewpub, attached to its namesake brewery, with a snug interior for winter nights and a beer garden where local bands play early…

  • Double Eagle

    New Mexico

    A glorious melange of Wild West opulence, all dark wood and velvet hangings, this fabulous old bar on the Plaza is an atmospheric spot for a cocktail. The…

  • Rowley Farmhouse Ales

    Santa Fe

    This one's for the beer geeks: this place specializes primarily in sours – one of which is brewed on-site – and saisons (Belgian-style farmhouse ales),…

  • Cumbre Brewing Co

    Albuquerque

    Despite its location in a lightly industrial zone, this low-key spot feels like a neighborhood pub. And though the vibe is local, solo travelers will do…

  • Anodyne

    Albuquerque

    An excellent spot for a game of pool, Anodyne is a huge space with book-lined walls, wood ceilings, plenty of overstuffed chairs, more than 100 bottled…

  • 377 Brewery

    Albuquerque

    The name pays tribute to the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, so this brewery is, unsurprisingly, a gathering spot for members of the…

  • Taos Mesa Brewery

    Taos

    This hangar-like space out by the airport has great beers, live music and à la carte tacos, making it a can't-miss après-ski/hike hangout. Indoor seating…

  • World Cup

    Taos

    The little World Cup coffeehouse is one of those places that looks too obvious, perfectly poised between the Plaza and the highway, to be any good. Or…

  • Fire & Hops

    Santa Fe

    From baseball caps and beards to kale-pesto connoisseurs, this gastropub is often overflowing with an eclectic bunch filling up on green chile poutine and…

  • Second Street Brewery at the Railyard

    Santa Fe

    Santa Fe's long-running brewery makes a good place for a pint after a long hike, serving its own handcrafted English-style beers plus a hearty selection…

  • Adobe Bar

    Taos

    There's something about the Adobe Bar. Everyone in Taos seems to turn up at some point each evening, to kick back in the comfy covered atrium, enjoying no…

  • Santa Fe Brewing

    Santa Fe

    The flagship location of New Mexico's oldest brewery is a bit of a haul, 13 miles southwest of town, but fans of Happy Camper IPA will want to make the…

  • Beck's Roasting House & Creamery

    New Mexico

    This compact coffee shop may sit beside one of the oldest roads in the country, the Camino Real, but its coffee is thoroughly modern. Beans are imported…

  • Spotted Dog Brewery

    New Mexico

    The local brewery of choice, the Spotted Dog is located rather incongruously next to a gas station at the southern tail of Mesilla. No matter, the 11…

  • Holy Spirit Espresso

    Santa Fe

    With just enough room for a counter, an espresso machine and two or three customers, plus two tables somehow squeezed onto the sidewalk, there’s not…

  • Truth or Consequences Brewing Co

    New Mexico

    Opening its doors in 2017, this spacious and welcoming watering hole already feels like a longtime neighborhood bar. The festive patio is the place to be…

  • Blu Dragonfly Brewing

    New Mexico

    We're not sure if Blu Dragonfly is a microbrewery that happens to serve good BBQ or a BBQ joint that makes great beer. Either way, this appealing indoor…

  • Bosque Brewing

    Albuquerque

    Minimalist taproom with a horseshoe bar and concrete floors that fills up almost every night of the week thanks to the central Nob Hill location. Five or…

  • Teahouse

    Santa Fe

    This spacious, relaxed indoor-outdoor cafe at the eastern end of Canyon Rd makes the perfect break while gallery hopping. More than 160 teas from all over…

  • Taos Mesa Taproom

    Taos

    If you don't fancy the 15-minute drive out to the brewery, the in-town taproom will hook you up with the same beers, plus wood-fired pizzas ($13 to $19),…

  • Gruet Tasting Room

    Santa Fe

    The second-largest winery in New Mexico has a lovely bar in the Hotel St Francis, where you can sample five wines for $12. Wines are mostly sparkling and…

  • Colfax Ale Cellar

    New Mexico

    Opening its doors in 2017, this small brewery and taproom in a former department store has brought a refreshing burst of cool to the sleepy downtown. The…

  • Counter Culture Cafe

    Santa Fe

    Hip hangout in the artsy Baca St compound, with loads of good food made from scratch (cinnamon rolls, lemon ricotta pancakes, tom yum soup) in addition to…

  • Java Joe's

    Albuquerque

    Best known these days for its explosive cameo role in Breaking Bad, this comfy coffee shop still makes a great stop-off for a java jolt or a bowl of the…

  • Humble Coffee

    Albuquerque

    Hip, hospitable and, well, humble we guess. If you're traveling Route 66 west of the I-25 and need a caffeine pick-me-up, stop here. We like the raised…

  • Borracho's Craft Booze & Brews

    New Mexico

    The local watering hole features a bit too much corrugated metal, but serves an excellent variety of New Mexico beers, well-mixed cocktails and green…

  • Javalina Coffee House

    New Mexico

    A great coffee shop, with seating of all sizes and styles, from couches to love seats to wooden chairs, along with board games, reading material and local…

  • Iconik Coffee

    Santa Fe

    Sip your house-roasted java in steampunk style inside this longtime favorite or grab a sunny spot outdoors. There's a second location downtown (314 S…

  • Little Toad Creek Brewery

    New Mexico

    The local brewery has seven of its own brews on tap, plus other New Mexico wines and spirits. It's always packed, with a small pub-style food menu.

  • PärCht

    Taos

    On the Plaza for happy hour? Stop by for a diverse selection of wines from Europe and the West Coast, paired with charcuterie and cheese boards.

  • New Mexico Hard Cider Taproom

    Santa Fe

    Apple and specialty ciders pair up with green-chile bacon hotdogs and a four-cheese grilled cheese sandwich at this kick-back taproom.

  • CrowBar

    Santa Fe

    A Dia de los Muertos motif and younger crowd makes this one of the hipper choices for a cocktail or three in the Old Town.

  • M Mountain Coffee

    New Mexico

    A casual, comfy-chair coffee shop, with pastries, bowls of chile and ice cream.

  • Coffee Spot

    Taos

    Large, ramshackle and very popular coffeehouse and bakery, serving all-day breakfasts – try the chile-smothered Taos Benedict – plus espresso, juices,…

  • Satellite Coffee

    Albuquerque

    Albuquerque's answer to Starbucks lies in these hip coffee shops – look for the five other locations around town – luring lots of laptop-toting regulars…

  • Downtown Subscription

    Santa Fe

    The coffee shop of choice for Santa Fe's artists and writers serves 31 types of tea, plus espresso, pastries and savory offerings, all complemented by a…

  • Bell Tower Bar

    Santa Fe

    In summer this bar atop La Fonda hotel is the premier spot to catch one of those patented New Mexican sunsets while sipping a killer margarita. After dark…

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