Park yer ass, come on In

San Rafael’s local bar since 1950

Drinks and things to do

Come for a drink, stay for the experience

Ice cold beer, a full bar and cocktails with all the trimmings. Then there’s the pool, the dancing and the music.

  • Cold beer

    Ice cold beer and a full bar with a good selection of liquor.

  • Cocktails

    Colorful drinks, cherry and little umbrella included. Watch for Jell-O shots on holidays.

  • Dance floor

    There’s real room to dance. Bring a partner or find one here.

  • 2 pool tables

    Grab a cue, rack ’em up and call your shot.

  • Live music

    We bring in live music. Check our Facebook to see who’s playing next.

  • The swing

    Yes, we have a swing. Yes, you need a picture on it.

  • Outdoor seating

    Take your drink outside and sit under that big New Mexico sky.

  • Bar games

    Something to play between songs, and maybe a friendly bet.

We don’t have a kitchen, so grab dinner before you come. And bring cash, because we don’t take cards and there’s no ATM here.

What folks say

Rated 4.5 stars on Google

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About us

Family run on Main Street

Palomas Bar opened in 1950, and the Garcia family still runs it today. It’s a small neighborhood bar with a fresh remodel and the same old-school feel.

We keep things simple. Cold drinks, good music and a room where everybody gets treated like a regular, even on their first night.

Park yer ass, come on In

Old black and white photo of the Palomas Bar building: a stucco storefront with a Coors sign on a pole and Palomas BAR hand painted in script on the wall
The original Palomas Bar storefront

Plan your night

Dinner in Grants, then come see us

Palomas Bar is a neighborhood bar at 59 Main St in San Rafael, New Mexico, 8.6 miles from Grants, about a 10-minute drive. It’s been open since 1950, and the Garcia family runs it. We’re open Wednesday to Saturday, 7 PM to 1 AM. It’s cash only and 21 and over, and there’s no kitchen, so eat before you come.

  1. Eat first

    We don’t serve food. Have dinner in Grants or Milan before you head over.

  2. Head south on NM-53

    We’re 8.6 miles from Grants, about a 10-minute drive.

  3. Stay late

    Wednesday to Saturday we’re open until 1 AM, so there’s no rush to leave.

Riding through? Y’all are welcome

We’ve hung banners for the Rugged West Rally and for ATV riders, and we’d love to see your group too. We’re walk-in only, so if you’re planning a ride stop, a birthday or a party, call ahead and we’ll get ready for you.

Call (505) 240-2441

Good to know

Are you cash only?

Yes. We don’t take cards, and there’s no ATM here, so stop at one in Grants on the way.

What nights are you open?

Wednesday to Saturday, 7 PM to 1 AM. We’re closed Sunday to Tuesday. If we ever have to close on a regular night, we post it on our Facebook first.

How far are you from Grants?

8.6 miles, about a 10-minute drive. Take NM-53 to 59 Main St in San Rafael.

Can I bring a group?

Yes, groups are welcome. We’re walk-in only, so give us a call at (505) 240-2441 before a big group heads over.

Can kids come in?

No. Palomas Bar is 21 and over, so bring your ID.

Do you serve food?

No, there’s no kitchen. Grab dinner before you come.

  • Address59 Main St, San Rafael, NM 87051
  • HoursWednesday to Saturday, 7 PM to 1 AM. Closed Sunday to Tuesday. Closures get posted on our Facebook first.
  • Good to knowCash only, no ATM on site. 21 and over, so bring your ID.