I shop here for beer. I'm a big craft beer fan and always on the lookout for new types to try as well as my old favorites. Keg'n'Bottle's has plenty of both. The selection impressed me from the first time I walked in. Really, it was better than I expected for the tiny college eating/drinking/shopping/services area that is Isla Vista, even knowing there would be a large number of beer aficionados here. There is an entire aisle of refrigerator cases stocked with four- and six-packs of beer, and another aisle is half cold case, half unrefrigerated beer in cans and mostly large-format bottles. The breadth of brewing companies and styles presents beers from many countries and likely has something for every palate. I see a few one-star reviews and I can't speak to the experiences those people had. I can say that I have never felt I was treated rudely. Perhaps this is because I'm a graduate student, though that really shouldn't have anything to do with it. I also haven't had cause to ask any questions about selection, because I let the beers give me all the info I need. But I do make smalltalk with the employees while at the register, and it's always been fine. There's also an impressively large selection of other types of liquors, liqueurs, and mixers, and some snacks as well. I've seen quite a few interesting looking bottles I'd be interested in trying, if I had more time to drink (grad student) and more money (yeah, grad student). I hope this store survives the Covid-19 pandemic. For those who stay in IV, drinking may be a pretty appealing activity, so I expect it will. read more

there's lots of cool alcohol choices. I give them that but the service is absolutely terrible. The man who help me at the front was an absolute asshole. My card wasn't working because I had just signed out of my iCloud so I had to re-sign in and he told me that, if I couldn't get my card ready, he wasn't gonna ring me up again. From the minute I walked in he was being completely rude to me. This was my first time ever coming here and I never wanna come back because of the way this guy treated me. When I got my card ready he ignored me and I asked him if he could ring me up please and he said all right if you're ready in a sarcastic tone. After rang me up , I asked him if he was the manager bc the only send allowed to treat people like that would be the business owner he told me he "wasn't the manager, if he was, he wouldn't be there on a Sunday night", For the dude who had this interaction with me. If you see this message, I hope you go find another job and stop being an asshole to people. I literally came in with a good attitude. I usually don't let these type of people get me down, but this guy was extremely rude and he just continued to be rude throughout this whole experience. The place is also very clean and well put together. They need to find better workers here if they want to stay in business. read more

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I am BEYOND disappointed with this establishment. I was beside myself when my grandfather, a war HERO, was completely disregarded by the people 'working' at this so called 'liquor store'. My grandfather (Stewart), was just looking to pick up some refreshments for his wife's Birthday hullabaloo, but was horrified by the sight of a rodent scurrying around the store. When he reported his findings to the 'cashier', he was met with grief, anguish and contempt. The seemingly harmless cashier with a smug look on his face spit on my grandfather, and told him to leave 'his store' (as if he was the owner !?!?!?). Anyway... cannot believe they treated a VETERAN like this... will be back NEVER. read more

I Can't believe this store is still open after what I witnessed this past Saturday the cashier (Hispanic male) was completely drugged. I stood in line for almost 20 minutes while the cashier mumbled to the customers just take whatever you want the cash register isn't working. He could barely hold himself up and his eyes were rolling back into his head. I left as soon as the police showed up. read more

Went on a last minute late night run and bought 3 bottles, checked the receipt when I got home andthey charged me for an extra bottle of Jameson. read more

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Really great selection of all different kinds of more kinds from Florida ceiling than many places have on offer... Usually friendly and helpful staff, open late and different sale prices on everything you can imagine. Got some nice recommendations on some higher-priced whiskeys from one of the older guys who work there and I've also had some really excellent sulfate free hard siders that come in a four pack in the refrigerated section when you enter to the left and back along the wall, And I highly recommend it for anyone who has sensitivities to preservatives and alcohol OK sulfites for anything similar as it really helps prevent the discomfort rashes etc. associated with having drinks that are not sulfate free... Very pleased that they have the service and selection to ride anything at all of that nature as it again they're very hard to find. Are open until midnight, convenient for iv adult kids and such to grab a late night run. Rad! read more

I could give zero stars if I could. Extremely rude and disrespectful. Will look at your ID and comment on your appearance multiple times in a negative way to within a short one minute. More specifically he kept laughing at my face and ID commented how I looked so different, how my hair looks worse now, and how I look so young (mentioned this four times). Just go to IV Deli across the street. Anywhere but Keg n Bottle. They even got caught selling alcohol to underage last December. Sketchy and rude read more

DO NOT COME HERE Rude employee in a football jersey with beard. On his phone when we came in. Overpriced. Bad selection read more

In the heart of IV, Keg N Bottle (KnB) has served as the place to go for a nice alcohol run when other liquor stores have closed and/or none of us has a car to go to Albertson's and Costco. When my friends and I do end up going to KnB, we are intoxicated and literally walking really fast/running there before the clock strikes 12 LOL They have a large selection of alcohol behind the checkout counter and they range from average to cheap prices. Just be prepared to show ID (friends too) and usually wait in a short to long line to pay (everyone in IV gets their alcoholic goods here lol). read more

Smack dab in the middle of IV is Keg N Bottle, it used to be a mini market but it is straight up a liquor store now. It has an amazing selection of craft beer and a whole lot of different spirits. This place can seriously compete or beat Bev Mo in beers and spirits (but not wine). I'd venture to guess that 80% of the liquors they carry have never been tried by either UCSB or SBCC students that live in IV. I'm sure most are sticking to the tried and true of handles of Bacardi or Popov, instead of a $500 bottle of Japanese Whisky. I'm not sure why they stock so many kinds, seeing as most students aren't that rich, but I guess there's always the 1% among students as well. The location of the stores a bit weird, but color me impressed! read more

There are very few times I wish I was a giant: -When I'm at a packed concert. -When I'm trying to change certain light bulbs. -When I'm at Keg N Bottle. I'm sure there are more instances, but the last one takes the cake. This store is an alcoholic's dreamland. Top-shelf booze (pun totally intended) lines the perimeter of the store. Everywhere you look, there's booze; it's like a BevMo shoved into a tiny store. They have aisles of beer and wine, refrigerated champagne and beer, and hard liquor (of varying sizes) that's up above and beyond your reach. I almost put a crick in my neck trying to decipher the Scotch section. Luckily, the staff's all really friendly and more than willing to climb the (rickety) ladder and grab whichever bottle you want. read more

Typical liquor store... but they do have an awesome selection of beer & hard liquor :) Prices are decent. Does get busy during weekends of course. BTW They stop selling alcohol at midnight, due to Isla Vista rules.. NOT 2AM! read more

The selection here cannot be beat in IV let alone Goleta. The amount of alcohol here is mind boggling. The foreign and specialty brews are something to be tried. I brew my own beer so I know what I am talking about when it comes to their selection. The prices represent IV (expensive) but they have the best selection and I would come here for my specialty brews I cant find elsewhere. read more

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KnB is not your typical convenience store. It's name pretty much describes it's forte: Keg and Bottle. So if you're coming here for anything other than alcohol and blunt wraps, you're in the wrong place. Venue: Pretty run down looking place but wait til you get inside. The wall of alcohol will literally astound anyone who wishes to gaze at it. Service: Pretty typical, but they do kind of rush you if your trying to pick a bottle off the wall so be prepared with your choices! read more

Formerly Mac's Market. This place has definitely changed a lot since it was called Mac's. More booze that's for sure, the hard liquor decorated the walls and all the way to the ceiling and they have some high ass ceilings. Lost its old school feel though. read more

I'm a fan of convenience and Keg N Bottle certainly is conveniently located. The shop is definitely run down and often times I've found half-filled shelves or a variety of products mixed together that don't belong; it's almost like they were literally thrown onto the shelves. Needless to say, this place offers convenience when purchasing essentials like booze, canned soup, and tampons. P.s. Booze buyers galore crowd the lines at night so be prepared for a moderate wait at the registers. read more

I got a keg for my landshark and the beer was absolutely undrinkable. It was completely flat to the point where my friends and I had to buy 30 racks to continue the party because no one would touch the keg. I complained to the people working when I returned the keg and they got my information saying the manager would contact me, he never did. read more

This place is basically an alcohol Disneyland for the 21+ people! They have so many beer, craft beer, wine, and more. My boyfriend and I were visiting some friends in the area this Summer, I cannot imagine how crowded this place must get during the school semesters. Great customer service and location. Very strict on ID, whoever enters and exits must show them. read more

I found the staff to be extremely rude and disrespectful to their customers. I was answered with pure distain multiple times when I asked simple questions about their prices and alcohol selection. This is tough because you can barely see any of the hard alcohol that's behind the counter. Overall, one of the worst experiences I've had at a liquor store. read more

Cashier tried to change price after items scanned and wanted to add $20 to each bottle and refused to honor the computer price. Many other terrible prices on any popular whiskey. This owner or manager seriously needs to spend some time reviewing msrp and fixing all the messed up prices in the store. Also this place is a cluttered mess, place is disgusting and looks like an episode of hoarders. read more

I don't even drink much anymore, but I have to give props to the stellar liquor selection as well as snacks, sodas, candy, etc. The staff are wonderful too. read more

Booze. Candy bins (candy by the pound). Munchies. Opens the latest, very very strict on ID, free lighter with a pack. That about sums it up. What else can I say? read more

The General Manager is the shit!! I love Keg N Bottle!! Lowest prices in Isla Vista!! Biggest variety of liquor. Over 77 kinds of candy too :) read more

Great alcohol shop with a huge variety of merchandise. When comparing prices, this shop does not have plans to rip you off. Customer service is great and always make you leave with a humorous laugh. I recommend all over 21 to stop on by. read more

Keg N Bottle offers competitive prices and generally has a decent selection. I prefer Isla Vista Market because then I can find everything in one stop. Keg N Bottle needs a remodel it is very old school and a little empty at times. IV Market is way better :) read more

Terrible manager. Im active duty military stationed out of state. So i was in SB visiting a friend and super excited to drink and hang out with him so i went to this place to get my drinks. I go to checkout and the manager takes my ID and tells me it is fake. This wasn't a big deal because i have an out of state ID and it wouldn't be the first time it was looked at funny. I then went on for 5 mins explaining to him I'm active duty military and I live out of state and how hard it is to get an ID from your home state when you dont live there anymore so it would be hard to replace. The manager then called me a fucking liar to my face and told me he would call the cops. So i told him that was fine you can waste their time and emergency services on this if he would like. He then fake called them and after waiting about 10 mins I just left cause it wasn't worth the argument. Great job supporting the troops and making sure the few weeks a year they get off is nice. If i was the owner of this store i would definitely fire this manager he is not good with customers and tried to start a fight with me twice in front of multiple people. Not a good look! read more

Most extensive selection of beers and spirits I've ever seen. So full there are things covered in dust at all angles and you can literally find anything you're looking for. It's not the cheapest but it's definitely the best choice. The staff are very helpful and will climb up to grab whatever you want. They're pretty strict on ID too, which I guess is a good thing. read more

This is the best place in IV to get your liquor fix! This place is always poppin, especially on the weekends. Any bottle you can imagine, there's a 95% chance they have it. Bigger selection than BevMo! PRO TIP- go in on your birthday and get a FREE SHOOTER!!!!!!!! read more

Great Liquor Store - they carry GoPong Beer Pong Tables for just $79. I think they might rent them too.

The manager is rude and inconsiderate. I will never support their business and malpractice. They lie about their rules that leads to them tricking patrons into buying things they didn't want. Yea they may have selection but make your way to another liquor store and save your money from these people. read more

I noticed that I was charged the full amount on my debit card 10 minutes after giving the clerk some cash and then paying the rest on a card.. Tried to tell the manager but he just sided with his coworker. Really disappointing. Said they checked the cameras but I doubt they even cared. Rather look out for a friend. I understand but I am just really annoyed. Said I was accusing people when I was simply recounting the event to him. Then he has the nerve to tell me my attitude isn't making him want to help me? Excuse me but my attitude isn't the subject of debate. You have a dissatisfied customer, at least pretend to care. read more

Came to SB from Santa Monica for a weekend and never wanted to leave this store. A better selection of craft beers than I could find in one place in SanMo. All collected in one spot. I just couldn't be expected to choose quickly. But then I found cans of Kilkenny. But they were in special packs of Guinness samplers. I only wanted the Kilkenny. The store clerk came up with the idea of breaking up the packs and putting one together of just Kilkenny. Instant hero. Now I'm back in SB for a minute and making a serious stop here, as I will every time I come to SB. Nearly a good enough reason to drive 2 hours here. read more

I like the idea of this place (every kind of booze imaginable), but the service is really disappointing. I got double charged on my credit card and the owner just told me to come back in a month for a possible refund (after accusing me of lying). WTF? Also, how the hell do these people get off charging $7.50 for a pack of camels when they're less than $5 right next door at Isla Vista Market? Just stay away from this place unless you like bitchy service and over-priced everything. read more

Good selection of craft beer from local and out of state breweries, probably the best selection in town. But the prices are ridiculous. I understand it's Isla vista, but the prices are 10-15% above suggested retail. read more

This is the best place in the Santa Barbara/Goleta/Isla Vista area to buy craft beer. Their selection is vastly more extensive than any other store, private or corporate in the area. All of my favorite high quality, somewhat pricey beers are $1-2 cheaper than anywhere else too!!! read more

A great selection of everything. They have gone out of their way to make sure I get the kegs I want. Will only go through them in this area.

I love this place! It's right in the middle of everything and the people that work there are the nicest! Much nicer than IV Market, at least from my experience! And they offer a ton of different kinds of liquor. read more

Very nice selection of alcohol with some hard to come by craft beer. Staff are very friendly and helpful if you are having trouble finding or picking drinks. read more