
Nightlife and Bars

Nightly entertainment in and around Lincoln County
Nightly - The Quarters - DJ
Nightly - Win, Place, Show - Live Country Music
Monday and Tuesday Night - The Quarters - Karaoke with DJ Pete
Wednesday Nights - Club 49, Inn of the Mountain Gods - Comedy Club
Thursday Night - Cree Meadows Country Club - Taco Bar and Karaoke with DJ Pete
Friday Night - Cree Meadows Country Club - All You Can Eat Catfish & Live Music
Friday Night - Billy's Sports Bar, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, and Casino - DJ
Friday Night - Sacred Grounds Coffee & Tea House - Open Mic
Friday & Saturday - Club 49, Inn of the Mountain Gods - - Live Music
Friday & Saturday - Wendell's Restaurant, Inn of the Mountain Gods - Classic Guitar
Friday & Saturday - Wendell's Lounge, Inn of the Mountain Gods - Live Music
Don't drive after drinking! Call Dollar Cab 575-937-6803.


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. Most noteworthy is their signature 5-inch Rueben. Recommended: chicken fried steak. Hours: Daily 11am-9pm



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. A Second Farley’s opened in Dec. 1998 in Las Cruces. With another Farley’s now in Roswell, NM.



Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino
Attention to detail best describes our guest rooms at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Whether you’re traveling independently, with a group, or as part of a meeting, you won’t find a more beautiful setting. A pleasing color palette relates the space to surrounding lands. From the warm glow of handcrafted lighting […]

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

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 Bingo 6-8) Friday 12-10 Saturday 12-10 Sunday 12-8




Sacred Grounds Coffee & Tea House
Coffee and Tea House and Cafe on Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso. See our Sacred Grounds story here.

Smokey B’s at Apache Casino
Smokey B’s is a better-than-average dining option housed within a casino and highway travel center. They take their name from Lincoln County’s resident claim to fame, Smokey Bear, but be advised you’ll need to walk through the smokey casino floor to get to the restaurant. Once there, you will be rewarded with a large menu […]
