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Once a historic coal mining town and ghost town, Madrid is now a creative community with over 40 shops and galleries representing 100's of artists. Madrid also features 5 restaurants and 3 local bed & breadfasts.
Mine Shaft Tavern
2846 Highway, 14 Madrid, NM 87010
505-473-0743 | www.themineshafttavern.com
Founded: 1947 Owners: Lori Lindsay and Jeffrey Kutcher
The original tavern was established around 1895 in Madrid (pronounced MAD-rid). It burned down on Christmas Day in 1944. The Mine Shaft Tavern was rebuilt in 1947 with much of the interior the same today, including the 40 ft. lodge pole pine known as the longest stand-up bar in New Mexico. Madrid became known as a ghost town for about 20 years in the 1950’s, with the Mine Shaft Tavern reported as the most haunted place in Madrid. Since the 1970's the tavern has become an oasis for many and is known for being "Madrid's living room", a biker bar, artist haven, tourist stop, melodrama theatre and more. The Mine Shaft Tavern is the oldest continually run tavern in Santa Fe County. It’s known for “New Mexico Roadhouse Cuisine”—green chile burgers and buffalo burgers, handcut fries, homemade green and red chile sauces, organic greens, great daily specials and desserts. Lunch and dinner. Full bar.
— BBQ Pork Sandwich recipe (pdf)
