Santa Fe
Chocolate addicts simply can't miss this loving ode to the sacred bean. This isn't your mom's marshmallow-laden hot chocolate, though – these rich elixirs…
Must-see nightlife in New Mexico
Albuquerque
The views of the city are superb from this relaxed rooftop bar atop the Hotel Parq Central. The craft cocktails are a highlight – we like the prickly pear…
Santa Fe
The local distillery's tasting flight includes an impressive amount of liquor, including shots of Colkegan single malt, Wheeler's gin and Expedition vodka…
Albuquerque
Convivial downtown brewpub, attached to its namesake brewery, with a snug interior for winter nights and a beer garden where local bands play early…
Central New Mexico
Folks were recommending this new brewery all across northern New Mexico – and the place delivers on the hype. Big-windowed views of the surrounding…
New Mexico
A glorious melange of Wild West opulence, all dark wood and velvet hangings, this fabulous old bar on the Plaza is an atmospheric spot for a cocktail. The…
Santa Fe
This one's for the beer geeks: this place specializes primarily in sours – one of which is brewed on-site – and saisons (Belgian-style farmhouse ales),…
Albuquerque
Despite its location in a lightly industrial zone, this low-key spot feels like a neighborhood pub. And though the vibe is local, solo travelers will do…
Santa Fe Region
No wonder this place feels like a neighborhood bar – everyone in town seems to own a piece of it. Run by a local cooperative of beer lovers, this laid…
Southeastern New Mexico
A welcoming stop for a craft beer after a day at Carlsbad Caverns, this sleek but easygoing microbrewery on the southern fringes of Carlsbad also serves…
Albuquerque
An excellent spot for a game of pool, Anodyne is a huge space with book-lined walls, wood ceilings, plenty of overstuffed chairs, more than 100 bottled…
Albuquerque
The name pays tribute to the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, so this brewery is, unsurprisingly, a gathering spot for members of the…
Taos
This hangar-like space out by the airport has great beers, live music and à la carte tacos, making it a can't-miss après-ski/hike hangout. Indoor seating…
Taos
The little World Cup coffeehouse is one of those places that looks too obvious, perfectly poised between the Plaza and the highway, to be any good. Or…
Santa Fe
From baseball caps and beards to kale-pesto connoisseurs, this gastropub is often overflowing with an eclectic bunch filling up on green chile poutine and…
Central New Mexico
Attached to the town museum, this 1919 tavern is a great spot to meet locals, eat a green chile burger (mains $13 to $18) and enjoy live music on weekends…
Second Street Brewery at the Railyard
Santa Fe
Santa Fe's long-running brewery makes a good place for a pint after a long hike, serving its own handcrafted English-style beers plus a hearty selection…
Taos
There's something about the Adobe Bar. Everyone in Taos seems to turn up at some point each evening, to kick back in the comfy covered atrium, enjoying no…
Santa Fe
The flagship location of New Mexico's oldest brewery is a bit of a haul, 13 miles southwest of town, but fans of Happy Camper IPA will want to make the…
Southeastern New Mexico
The taproom of the Sierra Blanca Brewing Company (based in Moriarty, east of Albuquerque, no relation to the Sherlock Holmes villain), the Rio Grande…
Southeastern New Mexico
In Carlsbad's old town hall, this is your spot for a burger and a beer. There's lots of gooey, salty munchies to complement the brews on tap – think…
Sacred Grounds Coffee & Tea House
Southeastern New Mexico
Flanked by calming pine trees and dotted with artsy touches, this laid-back log cabin is a sweet place to kill some time, especially on the inviting patio…
Beck's Roasting House & Creamery
New Mexico
This compact coffee shop may sit beside one of the oldest roads in the country, the Camino Real, but its coffee is thoroughly modern. Beans are imported…
New Mexico
The local brewery of choice, the Spotted Dog is located rather incongruously next to a gas station at the southern tail of Mesilla. No matter, the 11…
Santa Fe
With just enough room for a counter, an espresso machine and two or three customers, plus two tables somehow squeezed onto the sidewalk, there’s not…
Truth or Consequences Brewing Co
New Mexico
Opening its doors in 2017, this spacious and welcoming watering hole already feels like a longtime neighborhood bar. The festive patio is the place to be…
New Mexico
We're not sure if Blu Dragonfly is a microbrewery that happens to serve good BBQ or a BBQ joint that makes great beer. Either way, this appealing indoor…
Southeastern New Mexico
Stop by this airy tasting room to sample New Mexican wines by the glass or one of the six local beers on tap. Half-bar, half-boutique, it also has an…
Southeastern New Mexico
This small microbrewery has brought a bit of the wild back to the west with its recent opening on the main drag among the historic buildings in Lincoln…
Albuquerque
Minimalist taproom with a horseshoe bar and concrete floors that fills up almost every night of the week thanks to the central Nob Hill location. Five or…
Santa Fe
This spacious, relaxed indoor-outdoor cafe at the eastern end of Canyon Rd makes the perfect break while gallery hopping. More than 160 teas from all over…
Taos
If you don't fancy the 15-minute drive out to the brewery, the in-town taproom will hook you up with the same beers, plus wood-fired pizzas ($13 to $19),…
Santa Fe
The second-largest winery in New Mexico has a lovely bar in the Hotel St Francis, where you can sample five wines for $12. Wines are mostly sparkling and…
New Mexico
Opening its doors in 2017, this small brewery and taproom in a former department store has brought a refreshing burst of cool to the sleepy downtown. The…
Southeastern New Mexico
Kick back with a cold Amber Ale inside or outside at this shiny new microbrewery that also serves tasty wood-fired pizzas ($10 to $14). Ten beers on tap…
Santa Fe
Hip hangout in the artsy Baca St compound, with loads of good food made from scratch (cinnamon rolls, lemon ricotta pancakes, tom yum soup) in addition to…
Albuquerque
Best known these days for its explosive cameo role in Breaking Bad, this comfy coffee shop still makes a great stop-off for a java jolt or a bowl of the…
Albuquerque
Hip, hospitable and, well, humble we guess. If you're traveling Route 66 west of the I-25 and need a caffeine pick-me-up, stop here. We like the raised…
Santa Fe Region
Funky little adobe, formerly a veterinarian's office, where local brewmasters pour handcrafted ales in an arty cafe space – it’s a great spot to grab a…
Borracho's Craft Booze & Brews
New Mexico
The local watering hole features a bit too much corrugated metal, but serves an excellent variety of New Mexico beers, well-mixed cocktails and green…
