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Gate City is a taproom that serves beer and spirits that are brewed and distilled here at home in New Mexico. We have a wide variety of mixed drinks and cocktails that feature our signature liquors from Left Turn Distilling in Albuquerque, NM. We have a full kitchen that showcases Italian sandwiches and pastas
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Reviews
Joseph Stone
Such a nice spot tucked into Raton. We were instantly greeted with a nice hello from the bartender when we opened the door. He poured my beer and got us a water quick. We ordered at the bar and sat outside. It had a great view with a nice breeze. The good was very good too. I had the green chille Philly with onion rings. My wife had their B.L.T. both sandwiches came quick and tasted great. I had their Oktoberfest and my wife had the Corny Apple cocktail. Both were good. Would definitely recommend if you’re in the area.
… moreThe Non Qualified Evangelist
Craft “tequila” and amazing food, live music, guitars, video games … this place is great. Best part was Alex, our bartender! She was great!! Thank you New Mexico!
… moreJim Bergstrom
My kind of place in every detail. Part museum, part mountain lodge, and a bar that is all Western saloon. The kind and skilled staff make the place run as smooth as NASA and the owner is friendly and has created a fun and fabulous atmosphere. Their menu: Garlic Knots definitely reign supreme.
… moreWalt Dittrich
Gate City is a wonderful bar in Raton. I understand it’s claim to fame is they brew their own liquors. Not just beer, like so many other breweries, but they have vodkas, tequilas, and rum, as well.
I understand they can sell the hard liquor stuff as long as it’s produced in New Mexico. No worries there, the selection they have is tasty and strong!
They can make pretty much whatever drink you want, including blended drinks! (Pinché Coladas for all!)
The food menu is eclectic. Italian nachos instead of regular. A few sandwiches… The french fries ARE really good. Nothing else I’ve had is really amazing, but it’ll do. I haven’t yet had everything, of course. Maybe the food is just so unusual, I’m not used to it?
The do have food specials, from time to time, for holidays, such as St Patrick’s Day they’ll bring out corned beef and cabbage.
There are a couple of TVs here. Not any big screens, but a couple screens showing the weather (can be a big deal in Raton!) and advertisements of their specialty drinks (did I mention those? They’re really delicious!).
I haven’t been here when sports are going on. I think with a few big screen TVs, football Sundays could be a really big deal here. It’s a great place!
By March, 2022, they have an internet-connected jukebox. This means with an app on your phone, you can choose to play music right from the comfort of your seat/table! The music selection is wide and vast with most everything from all genres, country, rock, and pop, including latest hits and classic favorites. I observed people up dancing to some of the tunes. Lots of fun!
There’s a stage at one end of the bar (the more I think about it, the more I realize how BIG this place is!). On some nights, they have live bands playing. Again, different music types rock/country, so it provides a variety. The stage can be used for other things, too, such as comedians and karaoke.
One room I haven’t explored at all is sort of an arcade. There are several video games and a POOL TABLE. Probably much more, as it appears to be a big room (I mentioned this place is BIG!). Gives me another reason to go back!
The staff here is pretty epic, all working together. Whether their waiter/waitress or bartenders alike, it doesn’t seem to matter. They work in harmony, interacting with the guests and always with smiling faces! A couple people I will call out specifically are Chris and Elena (spelling?). They are a true DELIGHT and a wonderful part of the Gate City Experience!
Heck! One night I was there, it seemed it was Chris’ night off, and he was there as a customer! That shows how wonderful this place is when the staff goes there even on their day off!
Gate City is now our go-to whenever we’re in Raton. The cliché of Cheers, “where everybody knows your name” is not a cliché here. There are many, MANY customers who all seem to know each other and welcomed my wife and I as if we’d known them for years. Super friendly place with just as friendly customers. We love it!
… moreI understand they can sell the hard liquor stuff as long as it’s produced in New Mexico. No worries there, the selection they have is tasty and strong!
They can make pretty much whatever drink you want, including blended drinks! (Pinché Coladas for all!)
The food menu is eclectic. Italian nachos instead of regular. A few sandwiches… The french fries ARE really good. Nothing else I’ve had is really amazing, but it’ll do. I haven’t yet had everything, of course. Maybe the food is just so unusual, I’m not used to it?
The do have food specials, from time to time, for holidays, such as St Patrick’s Day they’ll bring out corned beef and cabbage.
There are a couple of TVs here. Not any big screens, but a couple screens showing the weather (can be a big deal in Raton!) and advertisements of their specialty drinks (did I mention those? They’re really delicious!).
I haven’t been here when sports are going on. I think with a few big screen TVs, football Sundays could be a really big deal here. It’s a great place!
By March, 2022, they have an internet-connected jukebox. This means with an app on your phone, you can choose to play music right from the comfort of your seat/table! The music selection is wide and vast with most everything from all genres, country, rock, and pop, including latest hits and classic favorites. I observed people up dancing to some of the tunes. Lots of fun!
There’s a stage at one end of the bar (the more I think about it, the more I realize how BIG this place is!). On some nights, they have live bands playing. Again, different music types rock/country, so it provides a variety. The stage can be used for other things, too, such as comedians and karaoke.
One room I haven’t explored at all is sort of an arcade. There are several video games and a POOL TABLE. Probably much more, as it appears to be a big room (I mentioned this place is BIG!). Gives me another reason to go back!
The staff here is pretty epic, all working together. Whether their waiter/waitress or bartenders alike, it doesn’t seem to matter. They work in harmony, interacting with the guests and always with smiling faces! A couple people I will call out specifically are Chris and Elena (spelling?). They are a true DELIGHT and a wonderful part of the Gate City Experience!
Heck! One night I was there, it seemed it was Chris’ night off, and he was there as a customer! That shows how wonderful this place is when the staff goes there even on their day off!
Gate City is now our go-to whenever we’re in Raton. The cliché of Cheers, “where everybody knows your name” is not a cliché here. There are many, MANY customers who all seem to know each other and welcomed my wife and I as if we’d known them for years. Super friendly place with just as friendly customers. We love it!
Crystal Craig
1st time there… delicious food, amazing service… prices where good. We will definitely be back!!!!! ***updated review*** it’s like home away from home. Took some of our grown kiddos and they absolutely lived it too.
… moreKathryn S
This bar is such a charming unique place. The drinks are unique and delicious. The bartenders are soooo friendly and helpful. We loved sitting outside with a view of the mountains. Lots of incredibly friendly locals to chat with here, too.
Bonus: they’re dog friendly outside! They brought our pup a bowl of water and we’re very nice.
… moreBonus: they’re dog friendly outside! They brought our pup a bowl of water and we’re very nice.
Sam Cheney
This place is absolutely amazing and we were so happy to find it on our road trip! 11/10 would recommend to anyone nearby. We had several cocktails which were all very delicious, and the bar staff was super talented and knowledgeable and made lots of great recommendations based on our preferences. The food we ordered was also yummy, and I have never seen such a giant pretzel in all my life! Definitely ask about the history of the building if you end up coming here – it is fascinating! 🙂
… moreJ. Bob Rolo
Terrific place. The craft beers were delicious. Service great. Get in here! Jason, Bunny and staff have made this Victorian style Ale House into a tribute to old Raton.
… moreMaggie N
I ordered a sea salt caramel white russian and enjoyed it too quickly! Gate City Craft Bar showcases NM beer, wine, and liquor to enjoy (like the blue corn whiskey, for something very unique) and it was fun trying a little bit of the menu. Great place to relax on the patio, and the interior looks inviting too. The building has plenty of history–if you look closely enough at the ceiling, you might find some old bullet holes from its old establishment.
Bonus: if Jim is slinging the drinks, ask him for a road trip itinerary!
… moreBonus: if Jim is slinging the drinks, ask him for a road trip itinerary!
Aubri Martinez
Neat local craft brewery with great food, great service and a cool building near downtown Raton. I had the wagyu beef burger and it was well seasoned, well cooked and the fries were perfect.
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