The best bars & nightlife in Santa Fe

23 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Del Charro

Nightlife

Need a solid margarita and burger fix this week? Del Charro pours a signature 100% agave House Margarita in an iconic beehive shaker and…

101 W Alameda St · ✓ checked Jul 29

“Need a solid margarita and burger fix this week? Del Charro pours a signature 100% agave House Margarita in an iconic beehive shaker and grills a legit NM Green Chile Cheeseburger with local beef and cheddar. Add their New Mexican weekend specials and you’ve got your easy, no-fuss go-to.”

From the Santa Fe newsletter, August 5, 2026

The Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall & Saloon

Nightlife

If your boots are itching for movement, The Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall & Saloon keeps the country vibes loud with live country, a massive…

9800 Montgomery Blvd NE (Albuquerque) · ✓ checked Jul 30

“If your boots are itching for movement, The Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall & Saloon keeps the country vibes loud with live country, a massive dance floor, and no-judgment two-stepping. When you need a breather, grab a cue for pool or hit shuffleboard... then get back out there.”

From the Albuquerque newsletter, August 6, 2026

Fat Frank's

Nightlife

Skip the usual and schedule a "delivery" at Fat Frank's, the cocktail spot where creative drinks meet craveable franks. Each month they…

Back Door, 3507 Central Ave NE (Albuquerque) · ✓ checked Jul 30

“Skip the usual and schedule a "delivery" at Fat Frank's, the cocktail spot where creative drinks meet craveable franks. Each month they team up with a local nonprofit, so your night out quietly does some good too.”

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Cottonwood Albuquerque

Nightlife

Relaxed destination for wine, cocktails and meals such as meatloaf and burgers.

3771 NM-528 (Albuquerque)

“Relaxed destination for wine, cocktails and meals such as meatloaf and burgers.”

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La Mama

Nightlife

Relaxed cafe, wine bar and restaurant showcasing fresh food, natural wine and groceries from local sources.

225 E Marcy St

“Relaxed cafe, wine bar and restaurant showcasing fresh food, natural wine and groceries from local sources.”

Two Fools Tavern

Nightlife

Low-key alehouse for Irish food & drink amid a traditional dark-wood setting with a stone fireplace.

3211 Central Ave NE (Albuquerque)

“Low-key alehouse for Irish food & drink amid a traditional dark-wood setting with a stone fireplace.”

Launchpad

Nightlife

Intimate venue with a bar, a pool table & a schedule of touring musical acts & local bands.

618 Central Ave SW (Albuquerque)

“Intimate venue with a bar, a pool table & a schedule of touring musical acts & local bands.”

Sheehan Winery Tasting Room in Old Town

Nightlife

Relaxed, cozy venue serving selections from a family-run winery with tastings and a shop.

303 Romero St NW Ste 110 (Albuquerque)

“Relaxed, cozy venue serving selections from a family-run winery with tastings and a shop.”

Apothecary Lounge

Nightlife

Stylish hotel bar offering seasonal cocktails & eclectic small plates, plus a scenic rooftop lounge.

806 Central Ave SE (Albuquerque)

“Stylish hotel bar offering seasonal cocktails & eclectic small plates, plus a scenic rooftop lounge.”

Teddy Roe's

Nightlife

Cocktails and fried olives are featured at this speakeasy-style bar with live entertainment.

3222 Central Ave SE (Albuquerque)

“Cocktails and fried olives are featured at this speakeasy-style bar with live entertainment.”

Moonwalk Bar

Nightlife

New Mexico's beer, wine, and spirits are showcased at this cocktail bar inside the 505 Central Food Hall.

505 Central Ave NW (Albuquerque)

“New Mexico's beer, wine, and spirits are showcased at this cocktail bar inside the 505 Central Food Hall.”

Founders Speakeasy

Nightlife

Trendy, intimate cocktail spot reached through a liquor store and famed for its old fashioned.

622 Central Ave SW (Albuquerque)

“Trendy, intimate cocktail spot reached through a liquor store and famed for its old fashioned.”

Gather

Nightlife

Cozy cocktail bar serving wine and small plates such as duck-fat fingerling potatoes.

3124 Central Ave SE (Albuquerque)

“Cozy cocktail bar serving wine and small plates such as duck-fat fingerling potatoes.”

The Copper Lounge

Nightlife

Unique, swanky bar featuring inventive cocktails & elevated pub plates.

1504 Central Ave SE (Albuquerque)

“Unique, swanky bar featuring inventive cocktails & elevated pub plates.”

Ahmyo Wine Garden

Nightlife

Casual wine bar with live music offering local wines, artisanal foods, and outdoor gardens.

652 Canyon Rd

“Casual wine bar with live music offering local wines, artisanal foods, and outdoor gardens.”

Central Bodega

Nightlife

Relaxed restaurant, lounge and wine bar, serving steaks, seafood, cocktails, wines and other drinks.

3418 Central Ave SE (Albuquerque)

“Relaxed restaurant, lounge and wine bar, serving steaks, seafood, cocktails, wines and other drinks.”

Hervé

Nightlife

Light-filled lounge under a glass ceiling, featuring select wines, tapas, salads, panini & coffee.

139 W San Francisco St

“Light-filled lounge under a glass ceiling, featuring select wines, tapas, salads, panini & coffee.”

Arroyo Vino

Nightlife

Relaxed bistro & wine shop serving a refined New American menu sourced from its kitchen garden.

218 Camino La Tierra

“Relaxed bistro & wine shop serving a refined New American menu sourced from its kitchen garden.”

D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO - Old Town Albuquerque

Nightlife

Casual bistro with a sun-drenched patio features French country cuisine, local wine & live jazz.

901 Rio Grande Blvd NW B-100 (Albuquerque)

“Casual bistro with a sun-drenched patio features French country cuisine, local wine & live jazz.”

Tumbleroot Pottery Pub

Nightlife

Cozy, casual, friendly and comfortable space offering handmade pottery for sale and for use as drinking vessels alongside cocktails and…

135 W Palace Ave

“Cozy, casual, friendly and comfortable space offering handmade pottery for sale and for use as drinking vessels alongside cocktails and beer.”

Horse & Angel Tavern

Nightlife

Pub grub & beer served in a laid-back spot with sports on TV & a sidewalk patio.

5809 Juan Tabo Blvd NE Ste 1 (Albuquerque)

“Pub grub & beer served in a laid-back spot with sports on TV & a sidewalk patio.”

Twin Peaks

Nightlife

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

4441 The 25 Way (Albuquerque)

“Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.”

New Mexico Hard Cider Taproom

Nightlife

Casual hang-out with local beers and house-brewed cider.

505 Cerrillos Rd a105

“Casual hang-out with local beers and house-brewed cider.”

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