Top rated Bars and Pubs in Santa Barbara

Experience the best that Santa Barbara has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 125 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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Aperitivo
Wine bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Amazing food. Love how the menu changes weekly. Small kitchen so not a big menu but it wonโ€™t disappoint.
5.00 (56 reviews)
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Riviera Bar
American restaurant
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Inviting and relaxed environment. Nice old school vibe, with delicious cocktails and elevated bar food. I tried the Ginger Pimms- refreshing!
4.90 (53 reviews)
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Dusk Bar
Bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Dusk is by favorite bar in Santa Barbara! The Mexican inspired cocktails and bar bites are incredible. The staff are extremely warm and the open concept and ambiance of the space make it so inviting for people walking on State street to pop in. John and Claudia are so kind and have made every experi...
4.90 (50 reviews)
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Third Window Brewing
Brewery
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ One of the best casual spots in SB to kick it. The beers are phenomenal and the Smashburger with tomato jam is even better. Great vibes and if nothing else you can watch the beer and wine getting made. This place is good with friends and fun for tourist to soak up some sun on a Sunday watching footb...
4.80 (324 reviews)
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Satellite SB
Vegetarian restaurant
Stylish bar & eatery offering refined vegetarian plates accompanied by wine, craft beer & cider.
$$ $$
4.80 (218 reviews)
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Grassini Family Vineyards
Wine bar
Local vineyard's tasting room offering flights of its red and white wines, plus chocolate pairings.
4.80 (114 reviews)
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Lab Social
Cocktail bar
๐Ÿ‘ Lab Social is a nice little bar. We tried it for drinks recently and it made for a nice evening out. The drinks were good if not a touch on the expensive side. The flatbread pizza was good. The pork butt tacos OK. The seating is cosy. And they had good music the night we visited. The seating...
4.80 (97 reviews)
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Skyenna Wine Lounge
Wine bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Omg!!! The best wine in a long time! Sweet environment! The owner knows his stuff. Perfect for old friends and new friends on a Friday night!!!
4.80 (80 reviews)
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Mony's Mexican Food
Mexican restaurant
This chill Mexican choice offers traditional fare & a big selection of salsa flavors in casual digs.
$ $$$
4.70 (981 reviews)
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The Palace Grill
Cajun restaurant
Upbeat eatery serving Cajun-Creole favorites as well as cornbread muffins & jalapeรฑo martinis.
$$ $$
4.70 (830 reviews)
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Night Lizard Brewing Company
Brewery
Airy, brick-lined taproom of a brewery offering craft draft beers named after endangered species.
$$ $$
4.70 (443 reviews)
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The Good Lion
Cocktail bar
Swanky bar with leather banquettes offering a changing menu of inventive cocktails & live jazz.
$$ $$
4.70 (391 reviews)
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Institution Ale Co. - Santa Barbara
Brewpub
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Five star experience during COVID19 new way of life. Clean, organized, and safe place. Ordering is organized. Comfort food is on fire. We love the preztels with the special mustard and cheese dips. Preztel is chewy, warm with slight crunch - buttery with light sea salt. Carne Asada and cheese pi...
$$ $$
4.70 (297 reviews)
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Topa Topa Brewing Co.
Brewery
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Great selection of beers with also great atmosphere. Staff were friendly and we enjoyed drinking a beer here. It has a cosy feel but also quite open at the same time. The $2 tasters are excellent for those who find it hard to choose between many options. Lots of other people seem to be enjoying them...
4.70 (152 reviews)
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The Pickle Room
Cocktail bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Solid neighborhood dive bar. Good food and drinks.
$$ $$
4.70 (150 reviews)
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Alcazar Tapas Bar
Tapas bar
Intimate tapas spot specializing in Latin American & European plates, plus cocktails & global wines.
$$$ $
4.70 (129 reviews)
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The Tully
Karaoke bar
๐Ÿ‘ I have no idea how to describe this place not quite a dive bar but not quite a homely neighborhood bar either. But who can't love a place that allows dogs. And if you want a great bartender show up on Tuesday nights
4.70 (85 reviews)
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Villa Wine Bar and Kitchen
Wine bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Local and โ€œlekkerโ€ as we used to say in SA! Great place to hang out with friends!
4.70 (66 reviews)
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Rodeo Room
Cocktail bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ 5 Stars high end cocktail bar. Thee classiest place in town. Best cocktails hands down. Ask for Tyger, the best bartender this side of the Mississippi. A pure chemist.
4.70 (52 reviews)
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Lure Fish House
Seafood restaurant
Locally sourced seafood, wine & beer in an upmarket space with an oyster bar & a nautical theme.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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