Top rated Bars 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 126 places from Bar 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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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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I Bike Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
Tour operator
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ A MUST DO! If youโ€™re considering booking this - think no further and do it. William provided the most special day for us; he was knowledgeable about the area and made us feel confident on our bikes. We were so impressed with his professionalism, kindness and relationships with the local wineries and...
4.90 (37 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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Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
Public beach
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs.
4.70 (2.9K reviews)
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Shoreline Park
Park
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access.
4.70 (2.2K 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...
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4.70 (301 reviews)
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East Beach Volleyball Courts
Beach volleyball court
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Best beach around!!!! Lots of sand with no worry of being washed out. Very little oil in the sand so your feet stay clean. Tons of volleyball courts and people playing all day every day. Clean and beautiful, definitely our favorite beach to go to and highly recommend!!!
4.70 (261 reviews)
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CAJร‰ Coffee Roasters
Coffee roasters
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Caje is the best coffee in Santa Barbara. Iโ€™ve tried them all and their coffee is bold yet easy. The staff are friendly and the lines here are generally better than others around town. The environment is also amazing. It is an indoor/outdoor space with an open roof but couches near a fireplace, lon...
4.70 (194 reviews)
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Vices & Spices From Around The World
Spice store
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ The moment I walked in I was met with a wonderful aroma. They were grinding their fresh coffee beans to bag. I was on a mission for tea though, and was thrilled by their array of loose-leaf teas. They are priced by weight and you can choose how much you want of each. They're individually bagged, hea...
4.70 (191 reviews)
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Corazรณn Comedor
Mexican restaurant
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Sister restaurant of Corazon Cocina. They accommodated my corn & wheat allergy and recommended 4 Guisos De La Casa which is essentially 4 taco fillings with a side of tortillas and substituted green lettuce. My boyfriend got the fried quesadilla (de la โ€œesquiraโ€). Our server Brandon was so hospitabl...
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4.70 (154 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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