Pagosa Bar

This bar is a DIVE. And not the kind of hipster dive that’s like, $ 4 for a can of PBR and check it out we serve it in a mason jar with a bacon stir-​stick, either. Like, a REAL dive. Um, they allow smoking?! Gross, but I’ll deal because did I mention it’s a DIVE? The jukebox is amazingly awful and the bathrooms are filthy (complete with no TP, one of those disgusting «continuous cloth roll» old school towel dispensers, and a matchbook from a Bail Bonds joint– in case you have to take a wicked dump while you’re at the bar and need to light a match to clear the fumes). There are dead deer heads and dollar bills on the walls. The drinks are stiff and cheap, and the bleary-​eyed patrons couldn’t care less what you’re doing in that corner over there. In short, a fantastic place. Go there now.

This little dive has been a part of Pagosa history for years. If you are looking for a fancy establishment, this is NOT your place.
I am giving it such a high rating because it is part of Pagosa’s history. It is a known dive and people go there knowing this.
They have been grandfathered in with the tobacco law and you are allowed to smoke in the bar. If you are a non-​smoker and cant stand the smell of smoke you probably don’t want to go here because you will come out smelling like a pack of cigarettes. With that being said, let’s talk about the good things.
*There is an old jukebox in the back with a bunch of different song selections. The songs are cheap.
*There are two pool tables if you like to shoot pool.
*The bartenders are friendly and know how to pour a drink. They are not overpriced either.
*They are open till 2 am EVERY night.
If you love dive bars like me this is a true gem in this little town. You will meet some friendly locals that can tell you stories of Pagosa’s past and present. It’s actually quite entertaining and a fun place to finish off your night.