There are some half dozen bars including Martini Tree Bar (upstairs
from Tenderfoot Katie’s) which is one of the hot spots for après-ski
action with live music, pool tables, a sushi selection, and wall
hangings displaying Taos’s history.
Tim’s Stray Dog, also at Taos Ski
Valley, is a must for margaritas, while the Old Blinking Light in town
is another watering hole with good food. The Thunderbird Lodge has a
popular bar for the 35 set where they play lots of jazz and the
atmosphere is old ski lodge style with fireplaces. In town, for the
young crowd, the Alley Cantina hosts a continuous party and has pool
tables and live music. However, Taos is not nightclub friendly and
those looking to bop till they drop will be disappointed.
