Local Sips

nightlife & barsRuidoso may be a small town, but there is never a shortage of things to do once the sun goes down. The over-21 crowd can enjoy a range of beverage-oriented options, from nightclubs to casual dive bars. With an ever-growing number of New Mexico breweries, wine-tasting rooms, and locally produced boutique spirits, there is something for everyone here! Check out details about our local nightlife & bars below.

1852 Treaty Room

Nightclub on Carrizo Canyon Road in Mescalero.

  • 575-464-7777
  • 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero, NM, 88340, USA

Apache Tee Restaurant

Apache Tee is frequented by golfers and Inn of the Mountain Gods patrons alike, with a large outdoor deck overlooking Mescalero Lake and the surrounding 18-hole course. In the summertime, […]

  • 575-464-7935
  • 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero, New Mexico, United States

Billy the Kid Casino

Adjacent to Ruidoso Downs Race Track, Billy The Kid Casino offers over 300 slots and is open daily starting at 10:00 am until midnight weekdays & open late, until 1:00 am […]

  • 575-378-4431
  • , Ruidoso, NM, United States

Billy’s Sports Bar and Grill

Wedged conveniently between the grandstands of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Billy the Kid Casino, Billy’s Sports Bar and Grill features 10 televisions, nightly specials, and occasional live music. […]

  • 575-378-4431
  • 26225 U S Highway 70 East, Ruidoso Downs, NM, United States

Casa Blanca

  Mexican Restaurant on Mechem Drive in Ruidoso.

  • 575-257-2495
  • 501 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM, United States

Cattle Baron

TEMPORARILY CLOSED. Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 1976 in Portales, New Mexico by the founder and CEO of the company, Jeff Wilson. Jeff Wilson […]

  • 575-257-9355
  • 657 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM, United States

Chef Lupe’s

Tex-Mex Restaurant on Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso.

  • 575-257-4687
  • 1101 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM, United States

Club Gas

Gas Station on Mechem Drive in Ruidoso.

  • 575-258-3211
  • 1137 Mechem Dr., #A, Ruidoso, NM, 88345, United States

Farley’s Food, Fun & Pub

In 1995 in concept, Farley’s Food, Fun & Pub was established in Ruidoso, NM offering a more casual “sports bar” Atmosphere by the same owner of Cattle Baron, Jeff Wilson. […]

  • 575-258-5676
  • 1200 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM, 88345, United States

Heart of the Desert

Heart of the Desert is a working pistachio ranch and vineyard with four retail establishments in New Mexico. They are best known for their farm fresh pistachios and Award-Winning New […]

  • (575) 434-0035
  • 7288 Hwy 54/70, Alamogordo, NM, 88310

Hidden Tap

Tap Room off of Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso.

  • 575-257-0497
  • 2408 Sudderth Dr. #B, Ruidoso, NM, 88345, United States

Jorge’s café

Mexican Restaurant on Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs.

  • 575-378-9804
  • 2064 W. Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM, United States

K-Bobs

Steakhouse on Highway 70 in Ruidoso.

  • 575-378-0025
  • W. Highway 70, Ruidoso, NM, United States

La Sierra

Mexican Restaurant on Lake Shore Drive in Alto.

  • 575-336-4673
  • 100 Lake Shore Dr., Alto, NM, United States

Lost Hiker Brewing Company

Brewery and Tap Room on Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs. Hours: Saturday 2pm-9pm Sunday 2pm-7pm Sunday HOOTENNANY 3pm-5pm

  • 575-937-4516
  • 26396 US-70, #6, Ruidoso Downs, NM, 88346

Lost Hiker Brewing Company Midtown Tap Room

Taproom on Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso. Hours: Monday 1-9 (Monday Game Day $5 Pints For Participants 5-8) Tuesday 1-9 (Thirsty Tuesdays $4 Pints 4-8) Wednesday 1-9 Thursday 1-9 (Alternating Trivia/Music […]

  • 575-937-4516
  • 2536 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM, 88345

Michael J’s

Italian Restaurant on Mechem Drive in Ruidoso.

  • 575-257-9559
  • 601 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM, United States

No Scum Allowed Saloon

Pub on White Oaks Road in White Oaks, NM.

  • (575) 648-5583
  • 933 White Oaks Road, White Oaks, NM, 88301

Noisy Water Winery

Winery on Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso.

  • 575-257-9335
  • 2342 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, TX, 88345

Oso Grill

Bar and Grill on Lincoln Avenue in Capitan.

  • 575-354-2327
  • 100 Lincoln Ave., Capitan, NM, United States

Texas Club

Steak and Seafood Restaurant on Metz Drive in Ruidoso.

  • 575-258-3325
  • 212 Metz Dr., Ruidoso, NM, United States

The Cellar Uncorked

Wine Tasting Room on Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso.

  • 575-630-0037
  • 2332 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM, 88345

The Cork and Kettle

Welcome to Ruidoso’s friendliest wine and specialty food shop! The Cork & Kettle boasts a selection of the best New Mexico wines from a number of outstanding vintners, and has […]

  • 575-257-6112
  • 2801 Sudderth Dr., Suite B, Ruidoso, NM, 88345

The Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

The Inn of the Mountain Gods has a full-services casino and features the only live dealers in Ruidoso. Gaming options include but are not limited to a huge variety of slot […]

  • 800-545-9011
  • , Mescalero, NM, United States

The Perfect Gift with Algodones Distillery

Gift Shop and Algodones Distillery Tasting Room on Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso.

  • 505-379-7921
  • 2501 Sudderth Suite G, Time Square Shopping Center, Ruidoso, NM, 88345, United States

The Ranchers

Steak and Seafood Restaurant on Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso.  

  • 575-257-7540
  • 2823 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM, United States

Wendell’s, Inn of the Mountain Gods

Inn of the Mountain God’s signature dining establishment features fresh seafood, aged steaks, delicately crafted desserts, and an impressive wine list. They’re open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also […]

  • 1-877-277-4577
  • 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero, NM, United States

Win, Place, and Show

Bar on Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso.

  • 575-257-9982
  • 2516 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM, United States