Gay bars santa fe

A relatively lesser-known downtown Santa Fe bar called The Matador (at the corner of San Francisco and Galisteo Sts.) also has something of a gay scene. It’s a tiny basement space with a funky, dive-y, un-touristy vibe, and the scene seems to be especially on the gay side on Friday nights. It’s just off the Plaza, close to many of Santa Fe’s top restaurants – you may be surprised, once you check out this dark little haunt, that downtown Santa Fe has a bar that’s so happily anti-precious.

In the trendy Railyard District, a friendly restaurant and bar called Boxcar () has been a local favorite for years and has developed a considerable following in the gay and lesbian community. It’s a full-service restaurant until 10 pm, and the menu offers a creative American cuisine and a mix of cocktails, local brews and an eclectic wine list. In the evening, this friendly and attractive little lounge is also a social hangout and bar, drawing a variety of people with its inhabit music. In warm weather, you can dine or hobnob on the charming patio.

Elsewhere in town, among the several mainstream b

LGBTQIA+ Travel

You will immediately feel welcome in Santa Fe. The City Different opens its arms to travelers with diverse interests and different backgrounds in search of discovery, wonder, and adventure.

In the early 20th century, Santa Fe became an artist's haven, welcoming writers, painters, socialites and photographers eager for new subject matter and a different life. Their arrival further transformed the city, setting it on a path of valuing that which is different, fresh, and new. That same all-embracing spirit exists today. You will find a wide spectrum of activities and destinations to engage and enchant.

While there are no longer any exclusively queer bars in Santa Fe, there's something arguably better: an inclusive community interested in and motivated by welcoming all people into every space.

Resources & Activities

The Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance "is pledged to supporting the LGBTQIA+, Dark, Brown, indigenous, Asian et al. communities in Santa Fe and Santa Fe County" and as such is a robust r

Gay Nightlife in Santa Fe: Adj Bars, Clubs, & More

Santa Fe, the beautiful and multicultural articulate capital, might be one of the most popular gay destinations in New Mexico, and it tends to draw a relatively couples-oriented, arts-minded, and romantic crowd. There aren't too many singles seeking out nightlife options (unless you count going out to a concert, or a performance at the world-class Santa Fe Opera). "The City Different” may not have an abundance of bars or venues specifically for LGBTQ+ crowds, but virtually all of the downtown mainstream bars, restaurants, lounges, and other venues enthusiastically welcome a mixed crowd and are in a pedestrian-friendly area. Visitors will also locate a lively summer Santa Fe Pride event and nearby gay-friendly cities to explore.

Bars, Lounges, and Restaurants

All around Santa Fe, there are notable restaurants, lounges, bars—and even a movie theater with a bar and pizza—worth checking out, and which tend to sketch a fair share of LGBTQ+ patrons.

  • Secreto Lounge: Located in the historic and atmospheric Hotel St. Francis near

    A local watering hole

    Long live La Reina. Open daily 5pmpm to hotel guests + locals alike.

    La Reina is a glowing and airy mezcal + tequila-focused bar, complete with two outdoor patios, a fireplace and lounge seating. Santa Fe's cocktail oasis. Walk-in’s only, first-come first-served.

    La Reina will have the following extraordinary hours for upcoming holidays + private rentals.

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    Live Music: Wednesdays + Sundays

    Catch free live harmony at La Reina or on the Lawn every Wednesday and Sunday, from soul shaking blues and alternative folk, to a little bit of Southwest land — and everything in between.

    View upcoming shows on our Happenings page or on Facebook.

    Queer Night: Every Monday

    A night for community + connection in a unharmed space, welcoming queer-identifying people + allies to celebrate and empower Santa Fe's queer communities.

    A portion of Queer Night featured drink sales will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico.

    Pizza by Tender Fire Kitchen

    Enjoy made-to-order wood-fired pizza alongside our satellite o