Secreto Lounge at Hotel St. Francis
01Downtown
Outstanding craft cocktails in a cozy and upscale room. A great spot for drinks before or after dinner.
DRINKS & VIEWS
Bars, breweries, and a great happy hour.
Santa Fe isn't a late-night town, but the cocktails and craft beer here punch well above their weight.
THE BIG PICTURE
What you should actually know.
Santa Fe goes to bed early. That sounds like a complaint, but it's actually one of the things we love about it — the city has decided it would rather do golden-hour drinks really well than chase a midnight scene that nobody's asking for. The result is a town where 4 PM at the right patio is the best two hours of your day.
What's quietly remarkable is the quality. There's a lavender-farm cocktail bar (Bar Norte). A speakeasy jazz room (Tonic). A rooftop happy hour with mountain views (Skyfire). A pottery pub where the kids throw clay while you order a flight (Tumbleroot). And a sparkling-wine tasting room where the bottles are made an hour south. None of these would be out of place in a much bigger city. We just get to keep them to ourselves.
THE ONE PLACE WE'D BOOK FIRST
Skyfire at Bishop's Lodge — Happy Hour
Bishop's Lodge Road
Our favorite happy hour in Santa Fe. Monday through Friday, 2:00 to 5:00 PM, discounted bites and drinks on a patio with mountain views and a big open field for the kids to run. This is the answer to 'what should we do at 3 PM on a Tuesday.'
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Bars & Cocktails
Gruet Tasting Room
02Downtown
Local sparkling wines produced in Albuquerque. Wine flights along with delicious cheeseboards. Reservations recommended.
Bar Norte
03Downtown
An intimate bar operated by the renowned Los Poblanos lavender farm. Fantastic craft cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Tonic
04Downtown
A small jazz bar with a speakeasy atmosphere. Known for its excellent craft cocktails and cozy ambiance.
Del Charro
05Downtown
Casual, late-night spot with lively atmosphere, strong margaritas, and late-night bites. Great for informal late-evening gatherings.
Tumbleroot Pottery Pub
06Downtown
A fun, family-friendly spot where you can purchase clay and make pottery while you enjoy locally-made brews and cocktails. One of our favorite afternoon places to take the kids and a great way to kill time while you wait on a reservation.
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Happy Hours
Skyfire at Bishop's Lodge
01Bishop's Lodge Road
Our favorite happy hour spot in Santa Fe — discounts on delicious bites and drinks Mon–Fri 2:00–5:00 PM. Beautiful views and an ideal place to unwind.
Dinner for Two
02Near Downtown
An upscale restaurant with an exceptional happy hour offering discounted food and drinks. Wed–Sun 4:00–6:30 PM.
FROM OUR FAMILY ALBUM
Real photos. Our trips.
"Santa Fe isn't a late-night town. The cocktails punch well above their weight anyway."
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Breweries & Taprooms
Second Street Brewery
01The Railyard
Great local brewery with multiple locations. Try the IPA or the Boneshaker Bitter.
Santa Fe Brewing Co.
02Off I-25
The largest and oldest craft brewery in NM, with a fantastic beer garden, outdoor games, and great eats.
Rowley Farmhouse Ales
03Cerrillos Road
More experimental, small-batch beers — and a fantastic food menu, too.
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
04Agua Fria Street
Great craft beer and spirits under one roof. Often features live music and events.
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Restaurants, hikes, galleries, spas — every category has the family's full take.