Nightlife and Bars

Ruidoso 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.

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.

1852 Treaty Room

Nightclub on Carrizo Canyon Road in Mescalero.

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

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

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

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.

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

Hidden Tap

Tap Room off of Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso.

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

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

https://innofthemountaingods.com/

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 […]

800-545-9011
287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero, 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 Bingo 6-8) Friday 12-10 Saturday 12-10 Sunday 12-8