I love going here for the whiskey sours. They are my favorite!
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.
Niall Shaw
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! 💐
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BeU Dreams
Played a show here. The drinks are dope. The crew had a great time . Though all of California need to do something about the drinks being super high in price, I understand it’s inflation. We need to find an alternative such as paying a fee for self serve like a jukebox for drinks. To cut bar costs and help more people coming. Just a thought.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay Hatfield
I have been coming here for years. Service, drinks and atmosphere are always enjoyable.
Our favorite bar in the world! My husband and I are huge cocktail connoisseurs. We’ve been to over 30 countries, and honestly, we always gravitate back to The Good Lion. The technique from these bartenders is so unique, the vibe is sexy, and the drinks are consistently amazing every time we visit.
This time, I stuck with a classic gin martini, but their Kentucky Mule is also incredible. It has a little spice to it that makes it stand out.
Feels like a speak easy vibes, you can either sit/stand inside or sit outside on State Street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BB B
Favorite drink is the Gonzo Old Fashioned! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
CR250R
Amazing location, cocktails, and happy hour!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
DONNALYNNE SHAW
Weird acid smell , sat outside because of this and not planning to go
I love going here for the whiskey sours. They are my favorite!
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.
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
Played a show here. The drinks are dope. The crew had a great time . Though all of California need to do something about the drinks being super high in price, I understand it’s inflation. We need to find an alternative such as paying a fee for self serve like a jukebox for drinks. To cut bar costs and help more people coming. Just a thought.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been coming here for years. Service, drinks and atmosphere are always enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice bar, good drinks. Would come again! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Our favorite bar in the world! My husband and I are huge cocktail connoisseurs. We’ve been to over 30 countries, and honestly, we always gravitate back to The Good Lion. The technique from these bartenders is so unique, the vibe is sexy, and the drinks are consistently amazing every time we visit.
This time, I stuck with a classic gin martini, but their Kentucky Mule is also incredible. It has a little spice to it that makes it stand out.
Feels like a speak easy vibes, you can either sit/stand inside or sit outside on State Street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Favorite drink is the Gonzo Old Fashioned! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing location, cocktails, and happy hour!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Weird acid smell , sat outside because of this and not planning to go
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
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