Adobe Bar
125 paseo del pueblo norte at the historic taos inn, see below, +1 575 758-2233, ext. 191, (http://www.taosinn.com/ad...). bills itself as "the living room of taos," and with good reason; passersby wander into this comfortable watering hole half in the hotel's lobby, half on the sidewalk as though it's home away from home. live entertainment every evening is complimentary- open mike on most mondays. called the "it" place by ny times, award-winning magarita list, award-winning wine list from wine spectator magazine. music styles include jazz, blues, americana, flamenco, country, pop-rock and world-beat.
Shadows
Great happy hour! 3-6 PM Monday through Friday
Alley Cantina
see above under "eat" often has country/western music and dancing.
Eske's Brewpub and Eatery
106 des georges lane just southeast of plaza, +1 575 758-1517, (http://www.eskesbrewpub.com). offers "guest beers" from other microbreweries as well as their own selection, including "green chile beer". also acceptable meals generally "american". open 7 days, 11:30am-10:30pm.
Tim's Stray Dog Cantina
Taos ski valley, +1 575 776-2894, (http://www.999dine.com/nm...). one of several watering holes at taos ski valley, open for much of the year beyond ski season. food is nothing to write home about, but the raucous apres-ski atmosphere persists into the rest of the year and provides a pleasant environment for relaxing after a hike into the mountains. 7 days, 11am-9pm for lunch and dinner budget class; closing time for the bar seems to vary.