Drinks Downtown, Santa Fe
Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda
A place for a drink in Downtown, Santa Fe, moderately priced ($$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunset.

Why go
Rooftop bar atop La Fonda with sunset views over the city.
It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Santa Fe, alongside 7 sights, 4 activities and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with La Fonda on the Plaza and Santa Fe Plaza.
- Type
- Drinks · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Sunset
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Santa Fe, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1La Fonda on the Plaza
Historic Pueblo Revival hotel at the corner of the Plaza, a short walk from Canyon Road.
Stay · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Santa Fe Plaza
Historic square framed by adobe buildings, with Native artisans selling under the Palace portal.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3The Shed
New Mexican restaurant since 1953 in a 1692 adobe off the Plaza.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Loretto Chapel
Gothic chapel known for its 'miraculous' spiral staircase.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 5Palace of the Governors
Adobe seat of government from the 1610s, now a history museum; Native artists sell jewelry under its portal.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 6Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Romanesque stone cathedral at the end of San Francisco Street, with a midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda is a stop on our Northern New Mexico High Desert route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Santa Fe
Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda is our only drinks pick in Santa Fe; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Santa Fe guide.
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New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors
1610 adobe palace and adjoining museum covering New Mexico's history.
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Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Focused collection of O'Keeffe's paintings and her New Mexico landscapes.
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Canyon Road
Half-mile lane packed with about 100 galleries in adobe houses.
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Museum of International Folk Art
Huge folk art collection on Museum Hill, including the Girard miniature dioramas.
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Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return
Immersive art installation inside a Victorian house with secret passages.
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La Choza
The Shed's sister restaurant near the Railyard, with the same chile and blue corn enchiladas.
When to go
Average daily highs in Santa Fe run from 40°F in December to 87°F in June; July is usually the wettest month. For Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda itself, we suggest: Sunset.
Modelled monthly averages for Santa Fe from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Santa Fe weather by month.
Getting there
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- Address
- 100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
- Coordinates
- 35.68665, -105.93780
- Destination
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda: quick answers
How much time do you need at Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda?
Plan on about an hour at Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda?
Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Seasonal, usually spring to fall.
Where is Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda?
Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda is at 100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda?
Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda appears on Northern New Mexico High Desert, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Santa Fe.
Plan Santa Fe
- Santa Fe travel guide 16 places
- Best time to visit Santa Fe weather by month
- Santa Fe to Abiquiú 42 mi straight-line
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Lists & regions
Also in Santa Fe
- Canyon Road Farolito Walk Activity
- Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Sight
- La Choza Food
- Canyon Road Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.

