When the sun goes down behind 12,003’ Sierra Blanca Peak some Ruidoso attractions are just beginning to come to life. Evening entertainment is found at the movies, in the bowling alley, at the Ruidoso casinos and at a variety of “watering holes.” You may go two-stepping with a beer in hand, sample an exotic martini while relaxing in a leather chair, or shoot a game or two of 8 ball. Your vacation to New Mexico only gets better after dark!
There are plenty of places in town to keep everybody happy. If you are a family just looking for something to do, take the kids to the bowling alley and play during the rock and bowl. You can see who has a better game when the lights go off and you are trying to aim to hit the pins under florescent lighting while you listen to rock-n-roll and the oldies. Then when you are done bowling you can challenge the kids to a game of pool.
Ruidoso Bars, Dancing, Cinema, and Bowling:
Win, Place, or Show
2516 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 257-9982
The Win, Place, or Show has been a landmark in downtown Ruidoso for many years. This country bar is a great place to do some two stepping into the wee hours.
Quarters
2535 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 257-9535
Quarters is all about pleasing almost everybody. They play rock-n-roll, techno, hip hop, and the blues. They have a great menu for you and your friends. You can have dinner and play pool at the same time. There is plenty of room to get your grove on.
Cree Meadows Country Club
301 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 257-2733
Cree Meadows bar and lounge is open to the public. If you and your friends like karaoke you can come on down on Wednesday nights and see who can sing and who can’t. From almost any where in the lounge you have a sweeping view of the golf course with Sierra Blanca Peak in the background. There is live entertainment three nights a week: Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. There is plenty of room to go dancing in the huge lounge.
Casablanca
501 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 257-2495
Have you ever been to a beer garden? Well you can during the summer at Casa Blanca along with a sports bar downstairs. They have several TV’s for your partner who doesn’t want to miss a minute of the big game. There is a large wood fireplace for those winter nights, when you just want to warm your bones with a drink and appetizer.
Cattle Baron
657 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 257-9355
Cattle Baron has a sports bar with over stuffed leather couches, fireplace and TV’s so you can go to unwind the day and even have dinner. They have beers and lots of other drinks such as martinis, bloody marys and bull dogs.
Lucy’s Mexicali Restaurant
2408 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 257-4990
Homestyle Mexican and American Food. Three decades of serving in Carlsbad, NM and now in Ruidoso. New location – the heart of Midtown at the corner of Sudderth and Eagle! Award-winning Mexicanfood and Margaritas; live entertainment.
Dream Catcher Cafe & Coffee House
2629 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 802-2222
If you are looking for new friends go see Lynn & Tracey. They are opened for breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Domestic and imported beer and wine available, live entertainment on the patio Fridays and Saturdays; call for schedule.
Flying J Ranch
(575) 336-4330
www.flyingjranch.com
A great cowboy dinner awaits, featuring the Flying J’s beef and chicken, potato, cowboy beans, biscuits, spicecake, chunky applesauce, coffee, tea and lemonade. After dinner is a Live Western Stage Show!
Mountain Annie’s – River Song Dinner Theatre
2710 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 257-7982
Ruidoso’s premiere Dinner Theater. River Song Theater at Mountain Annie’s is a beautiful and versatile dinner theater that serves and entertains 50-300 guests. It’s perfect for entertainment, reunions, weddings, conferences, conventions and special occasions. Make your reservation now. Call today!
Landlocked
441 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 257-9559
Great food, beer/wine, and entertainment on weekends.
Farley’s Food Fun & Pub
1200 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 258-5676
This is a great way to start the night. You can eat free fresh peanuts and throw the shells on the floor as you shoot a game of pool or enjoy a drink. Farley’s can be a good spot for the whole family to start your night off. You can eat and listen to great music while the kids can play in the arcade.
Clubhouse
1137 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 258-3912
Come out and eat enchiladas on Thursday nights with all of the locals – it is a tradition here. Otherwise this laid back lounge across from Farley’s is great for a drink anytime.
Ruidoso Bowling Center
1202 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 258-3557
Something for everybody here…
You are welcome to bowl anytime other than league nights. If you just want to sit back and relax, you may do so in the comfortable lounge. You can play some pool or bring the kids out for a night of fun in the arcade.
Sierra Cinema
721 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 257-9444
You can call any time of day to see what is playing on all three screens. There are two large screens and one slightly smaller screen. You can even watch movies during the day at a lower price than the evening shows. Don’t forget to get popcorn and sodas before you go in to enjoy the show.
Santino’s
2823 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 257-7540
If you are looking for a great place to start the night, come to Santino’s and sink into the leather furniture for a cocktail. You may also enjoy a fine Italian meal with a glass of wine. They are located close to midtown at the corner of Mechem and Sudderth.
Weber’s Pub & Grill
441 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso
(575) 257-9559
This is a local steakhouse with an Italian twist. Better yet, the owners also operate the Sierra Blanca Brewery. Try the Alien Ale, the Nut Brown or the Wheat Beer. You can even get a “paddle” with samples of 4 to 8 different flavors of local brews.