By Devinnie Lynch
Experience local flavor, raise a glass to the beauty of New Mexico, and unwind after a long day of sightseeing! Whether you're looking for a cozy spot for a bite to eat or an upscale brewery to sample craft beers, Raton has something for everyone.
1. Colfax Ale Cellar
With a warm atmosphere and dog-friendly, enjoy a wide selection of handcrafted beers at Colfax Ale Cellar. Classic ales to seasonal favorites are brewed on site with locally-sourced ingredients. Taste the passion in every pint of hoppy IPAs or smooth stouts. The Rabbit Chaser is a popular drink with a refreshing, smooth finish and distinctive flavor. They also make New Mexico-made wines, rum, vodka, gin, whiskey, agave spirits as cocktails and fine single malt whisky and bourbon.
In addition to great beer and food, board games and dart boards make the Colfax Ale Cellar the spot to hang out with friends.
2. Gate City Craft Bar
Gate City Craft Bar is an authentic taproom with cool vibes on Historic First Street hosting live music, trivia nights, karaoke, and yummy drinks. Dedicated to using local ingredients, all beer and spirits are brewed and distilled in New Mexico, ensuring every drink is a true representation of the region's flavors and culture. Gate City Craft Bar has an impressive drink menu from hoppy IPAs, crisp lagers, or more adventurous flavors like the New Mexico Blue Corn Whiskey to a Red Chile Vodka. Visitors praise the quality drinks and friendly service making Gate City a fun and popular spot in town.
3. Blu Dragonfly Brewing
Blu Dragonfly Brewing prides itself on crafting high-quality, small-batch beers using the freshest ingredients. Visitors can enjoy light and refreshing lagers to bold and complex stouts.
Take a tour and get an up-close look at the brewing process and learn about the brewery's history at their distilling location in Raton. At their Cimarron brewpub, eat from a selection of delicious pub fare like burgers and fries, street tacos, and paninis. Check out the brewery's website and social media pages for exciting community events and live music.
4. Colfax Tavern and Diner at Cold Beer, NM
Colfax Tavern and Diner-where not much happens, but you better be here when it does. With a slogan like that, you better put the only bar with its own zip code on your vacation bucket list!
With a storied past dating back to the early 1900s, the building once served as a dance hall, roller skating rink, and a bar. The walls are adorned with vintage photos and memorabilia, adding to the nostalgic ambiance. Today, it is a favored spot for locals and tourists for brews on tap, dining, and lively events with magnificent views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range and northeastern New Mexico plains.
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