Santa Fe · Santa Fe County, NM

Nightlife in Santa Fe

Scout analyzed 77 Santa Fe places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

77

Matches

9

Typical spend

$45

Typical visit

1.4 hr

Scout-verified spots

Tomasita's Santa Fe New Mexican Restaurant

Nightlife

Tomasita's Santa Fe New Mexican Restaurant

Tomasita's is a lively, casual spot for New Mexican food, often paired with a visit to downtown Santa Fe. Expect to spend about an hour and $15-30 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$30 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina

Nightlife

Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina

Coyote Cafe offers a refined Southwestern meal, followed by cocktails on the rooftop with views. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Sky Railway

Nightlife

Sky Railway

Sky Railway is a scenic train experience that can be an anchor for an evening out, often including food, drinks, and live music. Plan for a 2-3 hour experience, with costs typically ranging from $100-$250 per person depending on the package.

CocktailsLive musicViews
$100–$250 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Evangelo's

Nightlife

Evangelo's

Evangelo's is a casual bar for an evening drink, often with live music. Expect to spend 1-3 hours and $10-$30 per person, perfect for a nightcap after dinner.

CocktailsLive musicRelaxed
$10–$30 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Matador

Nightlife

The Matador

The Matador is a classic dive bar perfect for a casual evening drink or late-night cap, often after dinner or another activity. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for drinks.

CocktailsRelaxedSocial
$10–$25 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Mine Shaft Tavern & Cantina

Nightlife

The Mine Shaft Tavern & Cantina

Visit The Mine Shaft for a relaxed meal of New Mexican fare and live music on a weekend adventure. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a 1.5 hour visit.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Tonic

Nightlife

Tonic

Tonic is a dimly-lit cocktail bar with live jazz, good for an intimate date night or a lively girls' night. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-75 per person on drinks and comfort food.

CocktailsLive musicFood
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
BOXCAR

Nightlife

BOXCAR

BOXCAR is suitable for a casual evening meal or drinks while watching a game, potentially pairing with a walk around downtown Santa Fe. Expect to spend $20-$45 per person for about 1.5-2 hours.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$20–$45 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery - Alegría on Agua Fria

Nightlife

Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery - Alegría on Agua Fria

This brewpub is suitable for a casual evening out with friends or family, offering craft beverages and food. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-50 per person for drinks and a meal.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 9 of the 77 analyzed Santa Fe places fit nightlife.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 22% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Social, Relaxed, Playful, Romantic, Quirky, Upscale.

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