The best bars & nightlife in El Paso
24 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Pockets Billiards, Wings & Beer
NightlifeWhen you want a low-key night that still feels like a win, Pockets Billiards, Wings & Beer nails the mix of smooth pool tables, bar games,…
Pockets Billiards, Wings & Beer
NightlifeBucks Cabaret El Paso
NightlifeBucks Cabaret El Paso is the go-to when you want a full bar, topless stage shows, daily drink and kitchen specials, and big screens for the…
Bucks Cabaret El Paso
NightlifeThe Shack Wings & Brews
NightlifeRelaxed eatery serving burgers, wings and similar fare, alongside beer and wine.
The Shack Wings & Brews
NightlifeCervecería 19
NightlifeWith two El Paso locations, Cervecería 19 is the casual restaurant and bar where the special menu levels the field so eats and drinks share…
Cervecería 19
NightlifeBuckets Cantina
NightlifeBuckets Cantina keeps it refreshingly simple, with ice-cold beer buckets for the table and bar food that actually hits, from wings and…
Buckets Cantina
Nightlifelulus bar
NightlifeGrab a cold one and settle in at Lulus Bar, a chill neighborhood spot with two pool tables, friendly service, and surprisingly dialed-in…
lulus bar
NightlifeB-52 Bombers Oyster Pub
NightlifeWhen your crew wants cold beers, proper cocktails, and a plate of fresh oysters or loaded tacos, B-52 Bombers Oyster Pub hits the spot.…
B-52 Bombers Oyster Pub
NightlifePolanco Bar & Grill
NightlifeCasual, sporty venue for burgers, tacos, philly cheesesteaks and hot dogs, plus cocktails and wine.
Polanco Bar & Grill
NightlifeSpeaking Rock Entertainment Center
NightlifeIf your week needs more mariachis, rock bands, and DJ sets, Speaking Rock Entertainment Center keeps the stage busy, plus bingo to scratch…
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
NightlifeThe Outlaw Saloon & Grill
NightlifeLow-key restaurant serving burgers, nachos, and steak, along with beer and cocktails.
The Outlaw Saloon & Grill
NightlifeHook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
NightlifeRelaxed bar dishing up seafood boils, baskets, and other Cajun recipes.
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
NightlifeThree Missions Brewery
NightlifeThree Missions Brewery is the first and only brewery in Socorro, pouring small-batch favorites like Socorro Blonde, San Eli IPA, and a…
Three Missions Brewery
NightlifeMONA Bar of Modern Art
NightlifeIf your week needs a spark, MONA Bar of Modern Art blends crafted cocktails, curated bites, and a steady flow of live performances and art…
MONA Bar of Modern Art
NightlifeEP Tasting Room
NightlifeEP Tasting Room turns tequila into a 60 to 90 minute deep dive with curated flights showing rare highland and lowland expressions, vertical…
EP Tasting Room
NightlifeThe Tiki Room El Paso
NightlifeChill tropical bar serving signature cocktails and Hawaiian-style grub.
The Tiki Room El Paso
NightlifeEl Paso Comic Strip
NightlifeEl Paso Comic Strip has been serving up stand-up since 1986, now in its 40th year, a cozy room where national headliners and up-and-coming…
El Paso Comic Strip
NightlifeWine Down
NightlifeSet in a historic adobe, Wine Down is the low-key spot for a glass of something good, charcuterie and solid sandwiches, with occasional…
Wine Down
NightlifeLa Bang Bang
NightlifeLa Bang Bang is your downtown cheat code this week, with Detroit-style deep dish sporting that caramelized cheddar edge and double-fried…
La Bang Bang
NightlifeNueve Uno Cinco
NightlifeNueve Uno Cinco serves El Paso on ice, with thoughtful riffs like pozole and birria-inspired cocktails, and a different menu on each floor.…
Nueve Uno Cinco
NightlifeThe Garrison
NightlifeChic cocktail bar with a culinary-inspired drink menu and bar bites, plus live music.
The Garrison
NightlifeUnbranded Tavern & Kitchen
NightlifeUnbranded Tavern & Kitchen leans into comfort with breakfast all day, pub grub that actually hits, and tacos that go great with a cold beer…
Unbranded Tavern & Kitchen
NightlifeGrape Friends
NightlifeEl Paso just got Grape Friends, a freshly opened wine bar with a straightforward, tempting wine list and zero pretense. Formerly Wine…
Grape Friends
NightlifeLa Viña Winery
NightlifeLa Viña Winery keeps the winemaking tradition rolling along the Don Juan de Oñate Trail with relaxed tours and tastings that feel like a…
La Viña Winery
Nightlife1922
NightlifeSlip into 1922 Hidden Bar for a hush-hush Prohibition vibe, jazz, and cocktails made with real intention. If you’ve been craving a grown-up…
1922
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