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Santa Fe Nightlife

Because the cuisine of Santa Fe has become an entity unto itself, many locals and visitors spending evenings out in Santa Fe often make dinner the focal point. Several of the noted restaurants in town are within hotels that play live music, while some places have music venues that are part of the dining room. Margaritas are the cocktail of choice, naturally, but exceptional wine lists (some of which feature some very nice wines made in New Mexico) are found nearly everywhere. 

Bars in Santa Fe

Ore House

Features 40 different kinds of margaritas, as well as daily happy hour specials.

50 Lincoln Avenue on the Plaza

Second Street Brewery

A neighbourhood brew pub that offers interesting choices in Bohemian pilsner, India pale ale, cream stout, and bar food.

1814 Second Street

Sleeping Dog Tavern

This is a rollicking beer joint with sports on TV, pool tables, darts, and grazing foods.

114 West San Francisco Street

Staab House

Located at La Posada Hotel, this is a lovely, upscale space in a historic building where you can sit in luxury and sip wine.

330 East Palace Avenue

Clubs in Santa Fe

Rodeo Nites

Is the leading country-western dance spot in town.

2911 Cerrillos Road

Live Music in Santa Fe

El Farol

This is a Spanish tapas-style restaurant in an ancient building, but later in the evening, there is live music and the tables often push back for some impromptu dancing.

808 Canyon Road

The Pink Abode

Has been a popular venue since the 1940s. It houses the Dragon Room Lounge, a popular gathering spot with live music on selected evenings.

406 Old Santa Fe Trail

Culture in Santa Fe

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

From early July through late August, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival brings a bill of recognised performers, groups and ensembles to play traditional chamber music as well as modern, jazz, world music and other pieces.

Tel: (505) 983 2075.
www.santafechambermusic.org

Santa Fe Opera

The most famous of all Santa Fe's attractions is the world-renowned Santa Fe Opera. Situated across rolling, hills just north of town, with spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountains on either side, the dramatic architecture of the amphitheatre is almost a show in itself. The season extends from late June through August and features music, performances, set design and productions of the highest order.

Tel: (505) 986 5900.
www.santafeopera.org

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