Incredible drinks with incredible service. Cannot recommend highly enough to anyone who enjoys an excellent cocktail.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandre Radulovic
Nice bar, good decor, bartender knowledgeable and always available.. I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Craig Driscoll Helmstedter
We stopped in for cocktails with our oldest son before heading next door to the Granada Theater to see Samara Joy. The atmosphere was lively with great jazz music, and the cocktails were expertly crafted — creative, balanced, and beautifully presented. The staff was attentive, and the vibe was the perfect mix of classy and relaxed. A fantastic pre-show spot that set the tone for a memorable evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Kevin Siphender
If you're searching for a cocktail experience that transcends the ordinary, The Good Lion is your sanctuary. Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this intimate bar is a masterclass in mixology, ambiance, and hospitality.
The drink menu is a rotating showcase of seasonal ingredients and global inspiration. Whether you're sipping a smoky mezcal concoction or a delicate gin-based floral blend, every cocktail feels like a story told in flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wayne Bourland
Great drinks, super vibe, great place for pre-gaming dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kundai Chikowero
great service and lovely atmosphere. the bar tenders are so nice and I love going here when im craving a good conversation with people in the community. also drinks here are sooooo good too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Travis
Amazing rotating menu of delicious craft cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Mahany
I love going here for the whiskey sours. They are my favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alicia Mlynarczyk
ID’d us and would not accept an international license 😂
Lawrence Eady
Mine and my friends' favorite cocktail bar in Santa Barbara
The Good Lion is one of a couple of the highest level of quality and service for cocktail bars in Santa Barbara. In addition, their prices are the same or lower than other cocktail bars, and often lower than cocktails from restaurants. The bartenders are always willing to help guide you through drinks, both on and off menu.
This is great place if you are visiting Santa Barbara and want to plant yourself in downtown or experience some of the best SB has to offer. It is also a great piece of a date night, meet-up with friends, or simply for someone who wants to have the confidence their classic cocktail will be made very well.
Putting 4 stars on the atmosphere only because, during peak times, it can become crowded and hard to find a place to sit due to its smaller size. Aside from that, it's great. Dimly lit with an almost speak-easy vibe.
They wouldn’t serve me as I had an international (UK drivers license) ID, which is a completely valid identification. I’m 30, beard and just got married 😔
April Garcia
Amazing service & cocktails. 🔥
Leticia Porter
Excellent bar, amazing cocktails, friendly bartenders. Great experience, stopped by before our dinner reservations at a nearby restaurant. Very happy we did!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Chapman
Came the night of our wedding! Super cool place with awesome vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brooke Johnson
My absolute most favorite place. The people are amazing! 💐
Incredible drinks with incredible service. Cannot recommend highly enough to anyone who enjoys an excellent cocktail.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice bar, good decor, bartender knowledgeable and always available.. I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
We stopped in for cocktails with our oldest son before heading next door to the Granada Theater to see Samara Joy. The atmosphere was lively with great jazz music, and the cocktails were expertly crafted — creative, balanced, and beautifully presented. The staff was attentive, and the vibe was the perfect mix of classy and relaxed. A fantastic pre-show spot that set the tone for a memorable evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
If you're searching for a cocktail experience that transcends the ordinary, The Good Lion is your sanctuary. Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this intimate bar is a masterclass in mixology, ambiance, and hospitality.
The drink menu is a rotating showcase of seasonal ingredients and global inspiration. Whether you're sipping a smoky mezcal concoction or a delicate gin-based floral blend, every cocktail feels like a story told in flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great drinks, super vibe, great place for pre-gaming dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great service and lovely atmosphere. the bar tenders are so nice and I love going here when im craving a good conversation with people in the community. also drinks here are sooooo good too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing rotating menu of delicious craft cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love going here for the whiskey sours. They are my favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ID’d us and would not accept an international license 😂
Mine and my friends' favorite cocktail bar in Santa Barbara
The Good Lion is one of a couple of the highest level of quality and service for cocktail bars in Santa Barbara. In addition, their prices are the same or lower than other cocktail bars, and often lower than cocktails from restaurants. The bartenders are always willing to help guide you through drinks, both on and off menu.
This is great place if you are visiting Santa Barbara and want to plant yourself in downtown or experience some of the best SB has to offer. It is also a great piece of a date night, meet-up with friends, or simply for someone who wants to have the confidence their classic cocktail will be made very well.
Putting 4 stars on the atmosphere only because, during peak times, it can become crowded and hard to find a place to sit due to its smaller size. Aside from that, it's great. Dimly lit with an almost speak-easy vibe.
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They wouldn’t serve me as I had an international (UK drivers license) ID, which is a completely valid identification. I’m 30, beard and just got married 😔
Amazing service & cocktails. 🔥
Excellent bar, amazing cocktails, friendly bartenders. Great experience, stopped by before our dinner reservations at a nearby restaurant. Very happy we did!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Came the night of our wedding! Super cool place with awesome vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My absolute most favorite place. The people are amazing! 💐
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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