604 N Guadalupe St., 983-8977
Sliders for $1.50, drafts for $2.50: Happy hour (4-6 pm) just got rad.
Agave Lounge at the
Eldorado Hotel
309 W San Francisco St., 995-4530
$5 house well drinks, wine and margaritas from 4-7 pm with $4 food specials Monday-Thursday.
Anasazi Lounge
113 Washington Ave., 988-3236
Excellent mimosas complement Sunday brunch.
Back Road Pizza
1807 2nd St., Ste. 1, 955-9055
A rotating selection of Santa Fe Brewing Co. beers comes by the pitcher.
The Bell Tower
100 E San Francisco St., 982-5511
Take in the sunset from the rooftop patio with sips of a Santa Fe Sunset, which blends Herradura Silver tequila, muddled fruits and prickly pear.
Blue Corn Café
133 W Water St., 984-1800
Watch football with a dollar off a Gold Medal Oatmeal Stout from 3-7 pm.
Buffalo Wild Wings
3501 Zafarano Drive, 471-3353
Draft and bottled beers accompany daily wing specials and walls of TVs.
207 W San Francisco St., 982-0601
Feel the beats in the outdoor patio.
Coyote Cantina
132 W Water St., 983-1615
From a $10 Squisito to The $100 Margarita, the rooftop cantina caters to all stripes.
Cowgirl
319 S Guadalupe St., 982-2565
Live music every day and happy hour’s 3-6 pm on weekdays. Try the Fabulous Frozen prickly pear margarita for $4.
Del Charro
101 W Alameda St., 954-0320
With food served till midnight, this affordable and delicious stop is perfect for a house margarita, made with El Jimador Reposado Tequila.
The Den at Coyote Café
132 W Water St., 983-1615
A regular rotation of DJs and creative drinks with housemade mixes. Try the Q-Cumber Cooler, featuring cucumber-infused vodka.
Draft Station
60 E San Francisco St., 983-6443
Serves only 100 percent New Mexico craft beers on tap.
The Dragon Room Bar
406 Old Santa Fe Trail, 982-9762
International Newsweek magazine once listed this as one of the top 20 bars worldwide.
Duel Brewing
1228 Parkway Drive, 474-5301
High-quality ingredients craft tasty Belgian-style beers.
103 E Water St., 820-0363
A sake flight kicks off the night right.
El Farol
808 Canyon Road, 983-9912
Spanish guitar, $2 tapas and cheap Coronas during 3-6 pm happy hour.
Georgia
225 Johnson St., 989-4367
Sample an A Stieglitz, a Hendricks gin martini served with onions.
El Meson
213 Washington Ave., 983-6756
Relax with a traditional sangria with undertones of citrus, pears and grapes.
El Paseo Bar & Grill
208 Galisteo St., 992-2848
A dollar taco goes delightfully with a $5 margarita for happy hour.
Evangelo’s
200 W San Francisco St.
Hail back to the dive’s Greek roots with a shot of ouzo.
Fire & Hops
222 N Guadalupe St., 954-1635
An ever-expanding beer selection of local favorites and exotic imports combine with out-of-this world wings and poutine.
Jean Cocteau Cinema
418 Montezuma Ave., 466-5528
Grab a margarita before a movie; if you don’t finish, you can take it into the theater with you.
Jinja Bar & Bistro
510 N Guadalupe St., 982-4321
Pre-Prohibition-style cocktails bring the taste of the islands. Try Gene’s Mai Thai, with Myer’s Dark Jamaican and Mount Gay Eclipse rums.
72 W Marcy St., 982-3433
Tapas are half price from 3-7 pm at this wine bar with a sophisticated European feel.
La Casa Sena Cantina
125 E Palace Ave.,
988-9232
Singing wait staff perform daily at 6 pm as you sip choice wines.
La Fiesta Lounge
100 E San Francisco St., 982-5511
Taste a signature martini to the sounds of live entertainment.
Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill
2841 Cerrillos Road, 473-2719
The sports bar has weekly happy hour specials until 7 pm.
Low ‘n Slow Lowrider Bar
125 Washington Ave., 988-4900
Quaff the Santa Fe Burro, our city’s version of the Moscow Mule, surrounded by lowrider décor.
Luminaria
211 Old Santa Fe Trail, 984-7915
Cocktails mixed with all organic ingredients and New Mexican beer selections at a classy hideaway.
Mangiamo Pronto
228 Old Santa Fe Trail, 989-1904
Where you can savor your wine, gelato and espresso all in one go.
Marble Brewery Taproom
505 Cerrillos Road, Ste. A105
983-6259
Crisp pilsners, bitter IPAs and hearty oatmeal stouts give you everything you want in a beer.
Maria’s
555 W Cordova Road, 983-7929
With over 100 choices of margaritas, you can’t choose wrong. Try a combination plate to even out the buzz.
The Matador
116 W San Francisco St.
Where the bartenders go for a stiff drink after work.
The Palace Saloon
142 W Palace Ave., 428-0690
A wide wine selection and a kitchen open late. Happy hour from 4-6 pm.
Puerto Peñasco
4681 Airport Road, Ste. 1, 438-6622
The micheladas are to die for.
The Ranch House
2571 Cristo’s Road, 424-8900
Get your barbecue on with pulled pork sliders ($5) and a smoked pineapple margarita ($6) during happy hour.
San Francisco Street Bar & Grill
50 E San Francisco St., 982-2044
Try the “Horny Toad.”
Santa Fe Brewing Co.
35 Fire Place, 424-3333
Oktoberfest is one of many seasonal beers that makes the drive to the outskirts worth it. Happy hour daily 4-6 pm, with $2.50 pints and $2 pints all day on Wednesday.
Second Street Brewery
1814 2nd St., 982-3030
Here you’ll find fine handcrafted brews, regular music events and a big bike rack.
Second Street Brewery (Railyard)
1607 Paseo de Peralta, 989-3278
Sales of the Boneshaker Bitter help local trails. Happy hour 4-6:30 pm.
Santa Fe Spirits
308 Read St., 780-5906
Tasting room specialties include Wheeler’s gin.
Secreto Lounge
210 Don Gaspar Ave., 983-5700
Specialty drinks like the Smoked Sage Margarita are $7 during happy hour.
139 W San Francisco St., 982-0775
The hottest place to get your drink on.
Staab House
330 E Palace Ave., 986-0000
The 1880s mansion-cum-bar/hotel serves a mean cocktail.
Terra Restaurant
198 State Road 592, 946-5700
A quiet stop for drinks at the Rancho Encantado Resort.
TerraCotta Wine Bistro
304 Johnson St., 989-1166
Choose from 40 wines to drink by the glass or try a wine flight for variety.
Thunderbird Bar & Grill
50 Lincoln Ave., 490-6550
Happy hour brings $3 sliders and draft beers on the best balcony in town.
Tiny’s
1005 S St. Francis Drive, 983-9817
A friendly place to sip a beer and participate in an open mic or karaoke.
Tomasita’s
500 Guadalupe St., 983-5721
Spike a frozen marg with sangria or Grand Marnier at this locally owned and operated hub, and grab your sopaipilla: We’re going in.
Tune-Up Café
1115 Hickox St., 983-7060
The local staple delivers eight beers on tap, full wine list, sake cocktails and wonderful lunch options.
200 W San Francisco St.
The lively dive hosts frequent music events with a hoppin’ dance floor. Buy owner Nick Klonis a shot of ouzo and he might regale you with the tale of his famous father.
Vanessie
427 W Water St., 984-1193
The world-class piano bar features amazing signature cocktails. The Pax Britannica, with Hacienda gin and St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, is a must.
Zia Diner
326 S Guadalupe St., 988-7008
Happy hour (3-6 pm) brings $3 green chile mac ‘n’ cheese and $2 PBRs. Cheers!
Santa Fe Reporter