The Forge

About

The Forge occupies a restored blacksmith shop along Gardner's historic Santa Fe Trail, where a hidden speakeasy channels prohibition-era intrigue—you call a vintage 1920s phone on the wall, speak a password, and a secret door swings open to reveal dim candlelit rooms with original timber and brick. Soft jazz, carefully crafted cocktails, and a patio setup make this spot genuinely theatrical without feeling forced, and they take reservations for groups.