FOOD & DRINK

Five downtown cocktail bars we keep on rotation.

By Jamey IceFebruary 2023 5 min read
A couple with two cocktails at a patio table

Five downtown bars cover most of the moods Santa Fe has to offer. All walkable from the Plaza. Pick the one that matches the night.

Secreto Lounge at Hotel St. Francis — outstanding craft cocktails with a cozy, upscale vibe. A great spot for drinks before or after dinner.

Gruet Tasting Room downtown serves local sparkling wines produced in Albuquerque. Wine flights, delicious cheeseboards, reservations recommended.

Bar Norte is the intimate room operated by the renowned Los Poblanos lavender farm — fantastic craft cocktails in a relaxed setting.

Tonic is a small jazz bar with a speakeasy atmosphere, known for excellent craft cocktails and a cozy ambiance. Save it for the late one.

Del Charro is the casual, late-night spot — lively atmosphere, strong margaritas, late-night bites. The right call for an informal evening with a group that came in on the late flight.

WRITTEN BY

Jamey Ice

Co-owner of Casa de Ice and Casa de Camino. Three generations into the family Santa Fe story. Read more →

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