A delicious escape right here in downtown Santa Barbara. A fun bar space with small bites, local…read morewines and cocktails. Thanks Alex, Francisco, and Brian for taking good care of us. Top drinks for our visit, Chaparral Margarita, and Cucumber (Gin) Mint Cooler. And as a tasty small bites, thoroughly enjoyed the Tinned Fish. Which is a rotating selection of fishy goodness. Still a lot more on their Mornings and Evenings Menus to try. Love the sounds of their Breakfast Sandwiches and Toasts.

Bartender Anthony whipped up the most amazing espresso martini I've ever tasted! It was perfectly…read morebalanced and absolutely delicious!

Great craft cocktails in an incredible and historic building. We got there right at opening so…read moreservice was very quick and happy hour was in full swing. We only got two drinks because we were on a time crunch but both were delicious. The space is very intimate and dimly lit, the perfect space for a craft cocktail.

Great cocktails, great spot with Excellent customer service…read more It has good atmosphere , we were there after Happy Hour on a First Thursday and the band playing jazz was a lot of fun. Right next to the Granada Theater Downtown Santa Barbara

I absolutely loved Pearl Social and kudos to my friend Jara S. For highlighting them and for the…read morestellar drink recommendation. Pearl social is such a whimsical fun spot to grab a drink and a snack in the funk zone. We stumbled in for a late afternoon drink and it wasn't very busy inside - giving off "best kept secret vibe". The decor is very feminine yet playful. Loved the design and bar area. We opted for a casual booth area by the bar which was really nice. Also all of the little things were done well, crisp menus, clean bathrooms, and music done at just the right sound level. Their menu in the bar area for food is small but mighty - oysters, cheese plates, you name it. I'm definitely going to keep coming here for the cocktails. I've had one of the best sips in 2025 here - which would be The Mixtape cocktail. My friend told me I had to get it and I'm so glad I listen sometimes lol. This cocktail completely blew me away. Passionfruit forward, it's silky, sweet yet very well balanced. One of the more unique and tasty cocktails I've had ever and honestly I'm not sure how I could come back and get anything else. 10/10 Cocktail and menu. Super impressed. Kudos to Mark who was working the bar. Such a lovely spirit and kind person. He really is passionate about his menu and the drinks he's curated. Loved talking to him as we got to know a lot more about Pearl social and how some of their drinks were concerted. Really appreciated his time and expertise. Anytime I'm in the funk zone I will 100% be stopping back by here for a cocktail and good vibes.

Came by here on Valentines day to have a couple drinks. Place is beautiful and the vibe is very…read morechill and relaxing. Took a minute to get some service unfortunately. The drinks were well made and we ordered the charcuterie board to eat. Small place, small menu FYI. Overall not a bad little spot to hang out and catch up with friends or bring a date.

Oh boy the amount of times I have been inebriated here. Birthday parties, coming home celebrations,…read morecheeky post-work cocktails that accidentally turn into two in the mornings; New Years Eves, Potlucks, Aloha Sundays, Halloweens and everything in between. This is a great bar and there's just no way around that. The drinks are tough, the vibes are immaculate, the bartenders have teeth and the regulars are absolutely bananas. I love it here. It's probably the only bar you can roll into by yourself as a woman and feel comfortable. As if things couldn't get any better, there's a treasure of a human in there who spins vinyl on Friday nights (maybe Saturdays also, but don't quote me) and you really shouldn't miss that experience. Thank you Imperial and staff for your phenomenal service. You've truly cultivated something wonderful.

What an amazing hidden gem in Goleta!…read more While visiting the town, we were looking for a lounge walking distance from our hotel. We found this cool spot via yelp. A for atmosphere. You are transformed into a tiki/tropical/ vintage/bohemian not sure what to call it atmosphere. Super mellow and chill. We sat at a corner couch across from the bar. Comfy and relaxing, and dim lighting. Drink menu was diverse. Great selection. From cocktails to all types of alcohol. With an average price range of $15. Bartender knew his craft. All drinks ordered were great! C for service. The service dept needs some help, and I get it, with one person serving 15+ people. It is impossible to provide a5 star service. Initially service was great with a smile when we first arrived @ 6 pm. But soon after the bar became super busy. The wait was 20-30 minutes for an order. It was time to leave. We asked for our check and it came non-itemized. If it was 2 or 4 drinks that would be fine, but we were party of 3 with over 10 drinks. Then we had to wait again after asking for an itemized check. Waiter stated they need to hand write as their "machine" was not working. That took more time than needed. Ahhhhhh.... Ah well.. you can't get it all. Hence the 3.5 stars. I recommend, to sit at the bar and maybe pay cash to avoid hurdles I experienced.

Amazing bar with a highly skilled bartender (on a Tuesday night) who managed to deliver…read moreconsistently perfect cocktails with zero help, to a crowd. The cocktails are highly creative, diverse in flavor and design, and really could stand up to any you would find at a top cocktail bar in a major city. The exterior doesn't scream "must come in" but you absolutely should. Is it a tiki bar? Yes, but in the best way. And the bartender deserves applause for pulling off 3+ quite complex cocktails every 5 minutes off of memory and without any support.

Test Pilot lands somewhere in the orbit of tiki without fully crash-landing on a bamboo runway, and…read morehonestly, that works in its favor. In a stretch of Lower State packed with breweries, wine bars, and roaming weekend energy-drink humans in vintage bowling shirts, it threads the needle nicely between cocktail bar and tropical escape pod. The menu leans tiki-adjacent rather than deep-cut exotica, but the drinks are smartly built and avoid the "every problem can be solved with more rum" philosophy. There's a solid spread of spirits across the board, which makes the place feel more welcoming to a broader nightlife crowd instead of strictly rum disciples clutching vintage Trader Vic's mugs. The Oaxacan Dead was the standout for me. Smoky, balanced, endlessly sippable. One of those drinks where every sip quietly talks you into ordering another without turning into a sugar avalanche. The Jungle Bird was also great, though presented more in the direction of a Negroni than the punchier tropical versions you usually see. Bitter, restrained, and easy to settle into. Crowd-wise, things tilted a little frat-floaty as the night rolled on, but the staff handled everything smoothly and kept the vibe from turning into full pirate mutiny. Service stayed friendly and composed even when the volume of the room started climbing like a malfunctioning theremin. Big bonus points for the location and outdoor seating. Being right in the middle of Lower State makes it an easy launch point or final stop depending on your evening trajectory. Grab a drink, people-watch, drift between breweries and wine spots, repeat as necessary.

Right here in the historic San Marcos Plaza in downtown Santa Barbara, a new bar opening at the end…read moreof March. Starr and Bruce have created a comfy and cozy space with an emphasis on fine wine, beer, and an ideal space to meet up with those you love, or hope to love. They have an ideal retail area of wine, cigars, scents, books, stylish clothing, and one-of-a-kind items for the discriminating shopper. Looking forward to meeting with friends here soon.

What a gem in Santa Barbara! I'm visiting from out of town and found The House of Beau on State…read moreStreet, and I'm so glad I did. Walking through the door feels a little like discovering a 1920s speakeasy, except thankfully you don't need a secret password or special knock to get in! The atmosphere is intimate, stylish and full of interesting details. It's the kind of place you want to look around and explore rather than just sit down and order a drink. I learned the wine list is thoughtfully curated and changes regularly, so there's always something interesting to discover. They also have live music, wine tastings and special events that make Beau feel like much more than just another wine bar. I'll need to stop back in for Mahjong night or maybe Board Game night! One of the things I loved most is that Beau has a story behind it. There are books, antiques, art and unusual objects throughout the space, and much of it is actually available for purchase. It feels part wine bar, part bottle shop, part vintage treasure hunt and part step back in time. If you're visiting Santa Barbara and looking for someplace completely different from the usual bar scene, put The House of Beau on your list. Such a fun and unexpected find on State Street. I'll definitely be back!

We have been a longtime member of Foley's, and wanted to express our sincere appreciation for the…read moreexceptional service the staff provided. The team was both professional and welcoming, and they made us feel truly valued throughout our visit. The team was incredibly knowledgeable about the wines and provided outstanding recommendations and service. Justin W. and the entire staff were wonderful, and we greatly appreciate the care and attention we received. Thank you again for such memorable experiences.

Visited again this weekend, this time brought Mom with me. Had an enjoyable afternoon out on the…read morepatio. Enjoyed a few glasses of wine and watched the big show along State Street. This is a really fantastic place to visit and bring your friends. Perfectly situated on State Street, and just around the corner from the Funk Zone. Staff is very warm and welcoming. Pet friendly on the patio area. Stop by and enjoy the scene! Happy Travels!

Usually come here when there is a function in SB i'm attending. The Wine Cask is like visiting an…read moreold acquaintance where things are predictable. In a very good way. Nothing spectacularly avant garde with With me half the experience of eating out is the service and here is were the Wine Cask shines, staff being attentive but not overly intrusive.

Had an enjoyable Friday dinner to celebrate a friend's 40th bday…read more Our party of 10 ended up here completely by accident. My friend decided on ringing in her 40th with a group dinner. We originally were scheduled to have the dinner in Malibu, but they wouldn't allow us to add another person without agreeing to a stipulation that my friend didn't want to agree to so we pivoted here instead. Half of our party spent a good part of the day daydrinking and seeing as we were a huge party, we made the executive decision to rent a limo that would fit all of us so that we could drink like we were in our 20s again. The rainy drive to Santa Barbara from Camarillo was so enjoyable since we were able to keep the party going in the car. We even managed to make a bathroom pit stop and reup on drinks. Win! I'm fairly certain that all the women in the party used the bathroom as soon as we all got to the restaurant. After that we calibrated and settled in the private room right by the entrance that was able to fit our big party. That room was super sexy and gave our group the opportunity to be far away from all the other patrons which worked out for all parties involved since we were pretty loud so no one was bothered by our riff raffery. Everything I ate was shared with two other people. I'm not even entirely sure what happened - what I remember is that plates and plates of food kept coming so I kept eating until I couldn't anymore. What I do remember is that I didn't really eat much. It could do with the fact that I was cross faded to the highest level. We had a debrief when we got back to Cam and were in agreement that their portions are pretty small for the price point. You'd need to split at least 5 items between 3 people to just even get a little full. I think I was able to try 3 things. I'd consider giving them a second chance the next time I'm in the area with a much smaller party.