Happy Hour Guide

5 Star Burgers

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. 

Burro Alley

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. 

Elevation Bistro

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. 

La Boca

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. 

Skylight

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. 

The Underground

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!

Letters to the Editor

Mail letters to PO Box 4910 Santa Fe, NM 87502 or email them to editor[at]sfreporter.com. Letters (no more than 200 words) should refer to specific articles in the Reporter. Letters will be edited for space and clarity.

We also welcome you to follow SFR on social media (on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and comment there. You can also email specific staff members from our contact page.