This is probably one of the BETTER hole in the wall bars. The staff are awesome the atmosphere is ok. Notown is located in a shopping center so getting food is simple.Vegetarian options: NoneDietary restrictions: NoneKid-friendliness: No kidsWheelchair accessibility: Yes wheel chairs can access from front door or rear door
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Joe Shmoe
Was bored at the hotel, and looked for a local bar for a drink, but everything looked too posh, not my style. Decided to hit this place, good reviews not a tourist trap, I'm in. Stopped by on a Thursday, Karaoke Night. The beer was cold, good tunes and passionate singers. Don't call this a dive bar, it's not dark, or grungy it's the opposite of that. People sure know each other here, but were also very welcoming and I never felt any bad vibes. I did not Karaoke, but I did find myself singing along. Felicia the bartender kept the drinks coming and is a total sweetheart. Got to talk to KJ Joe from Big Joe Karaoke, cool dude and it's easy to tell that pro audio is one of his passions. They both gave me local food spots worth trying and they were right about them. In short, I came for a drink and stayed until closing time. Cool place, will be back whenever I'm in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Arin
They don't have every option, for every drink, but they have what you need. Not pricey, and the atmosphere is homey (more Always Sunny, less SOA.) Felicia, Jen and Chip are awesome!Normie spending: $Scotch-Irish spending: $$-$$$
Arin Logan
They don't have every option, for every drink, but they have what you need. Not pricey, and the atmosphere is homey (more Always Sunny, less SOA.) Felicia, Jen and Chip are awesome!Normie spending: $Scotch-Irish spending: $$-$$$
Pat Changa
Great staff, great service. Has two pool tables in the back. I enjoyed to socialize with others at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Chadsey
A bar where a springer spaniel has a seat at the bar. Drinks are strong. Sports are on. And it’s full at 3pm. What’s not to love
Chip M.
Honestly one of the best bars I've been to, but definitely the best bar in Santa Barbara. The drinks are decently priced, I have a good time every time I come here. The karaoke nights are always fun and filled with great energy. Of the staff I've met, they've all been great. I come to this bar two to three times a week at a bare minimum. There's also some pretty serious pool players here if you're up for the challenge.
Chaz t.
Great experience with the updated environment. Great prices and a good crowd. I had the best time with Felicia and Jen on Thursday Karaoke night and still have to check out their Monday Karaoke with their bartender Chip.
Rochelle Martinez
This is a really fun place. The bartenders are great. If you like to watch sports, there are plenty of tvs. If you like to play pool, they have a table for you. If you want to sing a long to some of your favorite songs, then their karaoke will hit the spot. The drinks are good and reasonably priced. This place is in Magnolia Shopping Center off of Hollister. Check them out, it's a nice spot.Parking: Tons of parking in the shopping center lot.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Andy B.
Would recommend. A little dark but friendly service. Good pours. Plenty of televisions. Pool tables available. Can't comment on the food if any is offered
Love the atmosphere. Bartenders are awesome and very attentive. Alex makes a great watermelon kamikaze and he's very personable so I keep coming back. Karaoke night goes crazy especially on Thursdays. Would recommend checking this place out. Two pool tables and it's free to play!
Courtney H.
This place sucks! The bartenders from the night of 4/13/23 illegally changed my amount of tip from $5 to $15 (I have photo proof) I called the bar several times over several days and nobody has called back like they "promised" to, but thankfully my bank will be handling it. I'm not sure if this has happened to anyone else here, but be on the lookout!!! This has never happened to be before but I'm absolutely blown away and hope the Manager can somehow make this right.
Alma M.
Jennifer the bartender is awesome. We will definitely be back. We were a group of 6 and the vibe was amazing. You can ask for any drink and Jennifer was able to make it. Must try the Orange Julius drink by her.
Sheena Blair
The bartenders are awesome and the atmosphere is great ??
This is probably one of the BETTER hole in the wall bars. The staff are awesome the atmosphere is ok. Notown is located in a shopping center so getting food is simple.Vegetarian options: NoneDietary restrictions: NoneKid-friendliness: No kidsWheelchair accessibility: Yes wheel chairs can access from front door or rear door
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Was bored at the hotel, and looked for a local bar for a drink, but everything looked too posh, not my style. Decided to hit this place, good reviews not a tourist trap, I'm in. Stopped by on a Thursday, Karaoke Night. The beer was cold, good tunes and passionate singers. Don't call this a dive bar, it's not dark, or grungy it's the opposite of that. People sure know each other here, but were also very welcoming and I never felt any bad vibes. I did not Karaoke, but I did find myself singing along. Felicia the bartender kept the drinks coming and is a total sweetheart. Got to talk to KJ Joe from Big Joe Karaoke, cool dude and it's easy to tell that pro audio is one of his passions. They both gave me local food spots worth trying and they were right about them. In short, I came for a drink and stayed until closing time. Cool place, will be back whenever I'm in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
They don't have every option, for every drink, but they have what you need. Not pricey, and the atmosphere is homey (more Always Sunny, less SOA.) Felicia, Jen and Chip are awesome!Normie spending: $Scotch-Irish spending: $$-$$$
They don't have every option, for every drink, but they have what you need. Not pricey, and the atmosphere is homey (more Always Sunny, less SOA.) Felicia, Jen and Chip are awesome!Normie spending: $Scotch-Irish spending: $$-$$$
Great staff, great service. Has two pool tables in the back. I enjoyed to socialize with others at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A bar where a springer spaniel has a seat at the bar. Drinks are strong. Sports are on. And it’s full at 3pm. What’s not to love
Honestly one of the best bars I've been to, but definitely the best bar in Santa Barbara. The drinks are decently priced, I have a good time every time I come here. The karaoke nights are always fun and filled with great energy. Of the staff I've met, they've all been great. I come to this bar two to three times a week at a bare minimum. There's also some pretty serious pool players here if you're up for the challenge.
Great experience with the updated environment. Great prices and a good crowd. I had the best time with Felicia and Jen on Thursday Karaoke night and still have to check out their Monday Karaoke with their bartender Chip.
This is a really fun place. The bartenders are great. If you like to watch sports, there are plenty of tvs. If you like to play pool, they have a table for you. If you want to sing a long to some of your favorite songs, then their karaoke will hit the spot. The drinks are good and reasonably priced. This place is in Magnolia Shopping Center off of Hollister. Check them out, it's a nice spot.Parking: Tons of parking in the shopping center lot.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Would recommend. A little dark but friendly service. Good pours. Plenty of televisions. Pool tables available. Can't comment on the food if any is offered
Restaurantji Recommends
Very nicely renovated neighborhood bar!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Love the atmosphere. Bartenders are awesome and very attentive. Alex makes a great watermelon kamikaze and he's very personable so I keep coming back. Karaoke night goes crazy especially on Thursdays. Would recommend checking this place out. Two pool tables and it's free to play!
This place sucks! The bartenders from the night of 4/13/23 illegally changed my amount of tip from $5 to $15 (I have photo proof) I called the bar several times over several days and nobody has called back like they "promised" to, but thankfully my bank will be handling it. I'm not sure if this has happened to anyone else here, but be on the lookout!!! This has never happened to be before but I'm absolutely blown away and hope the Manager can somehow make this right.
Jennifer the bartender is awesome. We will definitely be back. We were a group of 6 and the vibe was amazing. You can ask for any drink and Jennifer was able to make it. Must try the Orange Julius drink by her.
The bartenders are awesome and the atmosphere is great ??