El Paso’s drinking scene is as distinctive as the Sun City itself — a border blend of craft breweries, historic dives, rooftop cocktail bars and Polynesian escapism, all with that easy West Texas warmth. Here are ten of the best places to grab a drink in El Paso.
DeadBeach Brewery
El Paso’s longest-running craft brewery (since 2013), pouring bold, well-loved beers like the Vaquero Lager and Abuelita Stout in a downtown taproom.
The Hoppy Monk
A vibrant gastropub with a huge, ever-rotating craft-beer list and genuinely good pub food — a local favourite for beer geeks.
1922
A stylish downtown cocktail bar where expertly made drinks meet a lively, dressed-up atmosphere — the spot for a proper cocktail night.
El Mirador
Perched on the 10th floor of the historic Hotel Paso del Norte, El Mirador pairs craft cocktails and small bites with panoramic views over the city and the border.
The Tap
A beloved downtown dive established in 1956, crammed with vintage memorabilia and famous for cheap drinks alongside surprisingly good Mexican food.
Hope and Anchor
A neighbourhood favourite known for specialty cocktails — especially good on a hot summer evening — with a relaxed, welcoming feel.
Craft & Social
A premier pub with a vibrant atmosphere, an extensive craft-beer selection and solid food to soak it all up.
Black Orchid Lounge
An elegant lounge turning out meticulously crafted cocktails — the place to go when you want something a little more polished.
The Tiki Room
Tropical cocktails and Polynesian bites in a fun, festive setting — a colourful change of pace from the craft-beer circuit.
DeadBeach’s downtown neighbours
Half the fun of El Paso is the walkable downtown cluster — hop between the breweries, cocktail rooms and dives around Franklin and Durango and let the night find its own rhythm.