I went here with a large group (over 10) The organizer of our group phoned ahead and the staff had a corner area set up for us! Waitstaff is very professional, atmosphere is wonderful, drinks unique and good! The "bar snacks" were these amazing potato chips! Only recommendation is some kind of easy to do food is missing. Otherwise a surprising find / a total Gem discovery! Highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Sara Kaiden
My favorite bar in the area! The cocktails and drinks are made with care, and bartenders are very kind. The mocktails are super delicious and very fancy. Even of you are the dd, you will feel like you are having a drink!
The warm nuts they have on the menu are addictive and recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rae
Amazing speakeasy if you’re in to crafted cocktails, dim lights & a retro tiki vibe.
Carlos Rodriguez
Great place to chill with friends and family or a nice spot for a date night. Great cocktails and good vibes to match.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hande Arpat Çakır
Lovely staff
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Mitzel
Shout out to Hugh for having wonderful taste in not only flowers, but also friends, and ESPECIALLY drinks! If you’re looking for unparalleled company, cocktails, or corsages… please visit Donald or Scott at the Imperial for an unforgettable evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Augie Freeman
NOT VET FRIENDLY
I was seriously looking forward to the jungle bird. I am a disabled vet psychiatric service animal. Two time combat and Purple Heart recipient. The host was really rude and turned us away.
Under the ADA and California law, state and local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that serve the public generally must allow service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas of the facility where the public is normally allowed to go.
Please change your policy. There are people have fought for this country and our way of life. They deserve to be treated with dignity.
Service: 1
Steve Schoenstein
The coolest local bar. Traditional drinks are made perfectly but there are also imaginative variations that are well balenced and very tasty. The staff are great - very friendly. The decor is retro and fun. Not to be missed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luta Snavely
Great ambiance, disappointing cocktails. Went here based on reviews and I’m not sure I would return. I tried the paper plane and sazerac - paper plane tasted like pure lemon and sazerac was bland, expected more for $16 $17 cocktails and the rave reviews :(
Spent my 21st birthday at the imperial last night. Incredibly cool atmosphere. Delicious drinks and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Power
Great bar, great bartenders… a must see when in SB county!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Leach
***PATRONS BEWARE***I checked out The Imperial last night for the 1st time and was shocked by how awful the bartender treats people. As I walked up to the nearly empty bar to order, the bartender (a bearded guy with tattoos all over his arms) was not friendly and immediately gave attitude as if our presence was an inconvenience to him. Never being there before, I shared that my date and I were there for the 1st time and were curious if any of the drinks on the menu were more popular. The bartender dismissively told that he doesn't know what I like and to just look at the menu myself, then proceeded to completely change his demeanor and hit on my date!Shortly later, being that there's no cell service in the bar, I kindly asked the bartender if there was wifi. He responded saying that they have wifi, but when I asked for the credentials he rudely told me he doesn't know the password?! He made no effort to find it and just dismissed my request again. 0 for 2.My date and I were so uncomfortable by his negative energy we went outside away from him. When were were outside, were were served by another bartender name Claire who was great.Being a former bartender at a top ten world class resort in Montecito, I know the value a good bartended brings to a business dynamic. You'd think paying $16 - $18 a cocktail the ownerships would hire a bartender that doesn't treats their patrons terribly.Other than the horrible bartender, the ambiance and drinks were good. However, due to the bartender, my friends and I will not visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Dan Wimberly
Our bartender Mr. Gauthier was really cool. Fun to talk to and helped us learn about some new drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bart Bader
Good luck party on the porch of the Imperial.We brought in food snacks and Clair helped us get set up and organized. Great job and great time. Great place for a party. Thank you.
I went here with a large group (over 10)
The organizer of our group phoned ahead and the staff had a corner area set up for us! Waitstaff is very professional, atmosphere is wonderful, drinks unique and good! The "bar snacks" were these amazing potato chips!
Only recommendation is some kind of easy to do food is missing.
Otherwise a surprising find / a total Gem discovery!
Highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
My favorite bar in the area!
The cocktails and drinks are made with care, and bartenders are very kind. The mocktails are super delicious and very fancy. Even of you are the dd, you will feel like you are having a drink!
The warm nuts they have on the menu are addictive and recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing speakeasy if you’re in to crafted cocktails, dim lights & a retro tiki vibe.
Great place to chill with friends and family or a nice spot for a date night. Great cocktails and good vibes to match.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely staff
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shout out to Hugh for having wonderful taste in not only flowers, but also friends, and ESPECIALLY drinks! If you’re looking for unparalleled company, cocktails, or corsages… please visit Donald or Scott at the Imperial for an unforgettable evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NOT VET FRIENDLY
I was seriously looking forward to the jungle bird. I am a disabled vet psychiatric service animal. Two time combat and Purple Heart recipient. The host was really rude and turned us away.
Under the ADA and California law, state and local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that serve the public generally must allow service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas of the facility where the public is normally allowed to go.
Please change your policy. There are people have fought for this country and our way of life. They deserve to be treated with dignity.
Service: 1
The coolest local bar. Traditional drinks are made perfectly but there are also imaginative variations that are well balenced and very tasty. The staff are great - very friendly. The decor is retro and fun. Not to be missed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great ambiance, disappointing cocktails. Went here based on reviews and I’m not sure I would return. I tried the paper plane and sazerac - paper plane tasted like pure lemon and sazerac was bland, expected more for $16 $17 cocktails and the rave reviews :(
Atmosphere: 5
Absolutely perfect...again and again
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Spent my 21st birthday at the imperial last night. Incredibly cool atmosphere. Delicious drinks and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great bar, great bartenders… a must see when in SB county!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
***PATRONS BEWARE***I checked out The Imperial last night for the 1st time and was shocked by how awful the bartender treats people. As I walked up to the nearly empty bar to order, the bartender (a bearded guy with tattoos all over his arms) was not friendly and immediately gave attitude as if our presence was an inconvenience to him. Never being there before, I shared that my date and I were there for the 1st time and were curious if any of the drinks on the menu were more popular. The bartender dismissively told that he doesn't know what I like and to just look at the menu myself, then proceeded to completely change his demeanor and hit on my date!Shortly later, being that there's no cell service in the bar, I kindly asked the bartender if there was wifi. He responded saying that they have wifi, but when I asked for the credentials he rudely told me he doesn't know the password?! He made no effort to find it and just dismissed my request again. 0 for 2.My date and I were so uncomfortable by his negative energy we went outside away from him. When were were outside, were were served by another bartender name Claire who was great.Being a former bartender at a top ten world class resort in Montecito, I know the value a good bartended brings to a business dynamic. You'd think paying $16 - $18 a cocktail the ownerships would hire a bartender that doesn't treats their patrons terribly.Other than the horrible bartender, the ambiance and drinks were good. However, due to the bartender, my friends and I will not visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Our bartender Mr. Gauthier was really cool. Fun to talk to and helped us learn about some new drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Good luck party on the porch of the Imperial.We brought in food snacks and Clair helped us get set up and organized. Great job and great time. Great place for a party. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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