Win Place and Show is a longtime country bar and honky-tonk in Midtown Ruidoso, New Mexico, welcoming locals and visitors since 1956. Located on Sudderth Drive, it combines a lively bar, package liquor store, patio, and axe-throwing experience in one destination. The venue hosts live music and dancing on weekends, as well as Thursday music bingo, and welcomes guests of all ages until 6 p.m., when entry becomes limited to those 21 and over. Visitors may bring food from local eateries to enjoy with their drinks.

The package store offers bourbon, wine, and spirits, including exclusive store-pick bourbons and a broad bourbon selection. Win Place and Show also arranges private bourbon tastings led by New Mexico’s only certified bourbon steward. These educational tastings explore bourbon’s history and characteristics and let guests sample expressions from multiple distilleries, with purchasing opportunities available. The patio and bar can also be reserved for private events. With live entertainment, drinks, dancing, and axe throwing, WPS offers a distinctive place to unwind and gather in Ruidoso.