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    Test Pilot

    4.4 (426 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ube pina colada
    Steph H.

    STEPH JUDGEMENT: Fun place that puts a gentle twist on tiki classics. We were game for another stop after dinner and found out about this place, which we learned was affiliated with The Good Lion up the street. Since that's where we'd had a pre-dinner drink, it seemed quite fitting that we should have a post-dinner drink here. It was sizable and nicely decorated, with a convivial atmosphere. It was also mercifully uncrowded on the night of our visit. I got the Ube pina colada, which had a hint of ube to make things a little different and wasn't too sweet, like so many tiki drinks. The hubby got the Thai iced tiki, which had passion fruit pearls you fished out with a little wooden paddle--another interesting touch. The drinks were good but tended a bit toward the sour side. If you're in the mood for tiki drinks off the beaten path, give them a try.

    Mackenzie M.

    The place was cute inside, a good little vibe. The drinks were cool and tasted good. The prices were ok. The bartender was not efficient. You would walk up, he would apologize for the wait, take your order 5 minutes later, and then proceed to take 5 other groups orders and close everybody out and still didn't get my drink...... i ended up ordering 2 drinks at once since i was not going to do that again.

    Jen H.

    Cute little tiki bar in the funk zone! Went there early on a Friday and ordered two Ube Piña colada. Perfectly balanced cocktails! Staff was nice and service was fast.

    Bananacapa
    Morgan H.

    The drinks and atmosphere were a hit for us at this tiki bar in the Funk Zone. It was pretty packed but we were served quickly after we selected from the fun menu options. As a fan of banana, I loved the Bananacapa and found it to be well-balanced. We sat outside because the neighboring winery was hosting a DJ but I would definitely return to enjoy the music and vibe inside.

    Melissa L.

    Happy that my friend introduced me to this spot and we came for a pre-event cocktail. I'd always heard great things about Test Pilot so I was excited knowing that I was finally going to get the chance to try them. Test Pilot is giving tropical, sailboat, jungle vibes lol. This spot is fun, festive, and inviting. It's dimly lit inside and spacious enough as they have bar seating, cute little table nooks, and some outdoor space. The bar isn't too big but when we stumbled in it was still quite so easy access to some seats. Unfortunately I forgot the bartenders name but he was very nice and kind. He knew my friend so they chatted for a bit and he hand crafted each of our cocktails beautifully. I opted for the purple Mai Thai and it was super good. Refreshing, pretty presentation, the right amount of sweetness and not overly strong. A solid drink and the menu here is really creative and fun. I wish we could've stayed longer, but I'll definitely be back. There were so many different cocktails on the menu that I need to come back to try and I can confirm that at least what I ordered was a 5/5.

    Ericka B.

    I was really excited to check this place out but I probably just came during peak hours because service was super slow. I also noticed a lot of people getting helped first before my group which wasn't too great. I got the ube pińa colada and it was a tasty drink and you can taste a hint of ube but I was just a bit bummed of the drink to ice ratio. I mentioned it to the bartender but he didn't do anything about it and just handed me the drink. I also had the Thai iced tiki which was pretty good and I really like the popping boba on top! The interior was nice and they have lots of seating as it shares an outside seating with a winery next door. I would like to give this place another shot but hoping to visit when it's not too busy.

    Emi G.

    Had to come back for the Millennial Falcon Fizz. This cocktail is my favorite in the entire world. It was one of the first cocktails I ever tried back in 2021 when I became of age to drink and started to explore downtown SB. The bartenders here are attentive and there is ample seating outdoors. It can get pretty crowded inside by the bar but they'll always get your order in!

    Outdoor indoor fun
    Aurora L.

    Great drinks. Great service. Great for big groups. Great indoor and outdoor setting. Martini espresso is also great :)

    Thai tea tiki
    Jenny N.

    Small parking lot, street parking. Good outside tables. A little small inside but why not enjoy the good weather outside. Bathrooms behind the bar- 2 stalls for the women's bathroom. Clean Drinks looked really fun. I loved the Thai tea tiki I got! Bartenders super friendly too. Would be back :)

    Hotel Nacional Special - Delicious and pretty
    Angela R.

    Test Pilot is one of those places in town where you go to if you're in the mood for an inventive cocktail that's giving tropical vibes. It's categorized as a tiki bar, but would I deem this place a tiki bar? Not really, but the cool tiki mugs give you that Polynesian vibe. It's also the only place in the Funk Zone that provides tropical drinks. My only gripe is that they tend to be overly filled with crushed ice, and leaves you wondering how much drink did you really get for your money. Aside from the crushed ice, the drinks are packed with a punch so you won't need that many to make you feel buzzy. Every cocktail that I have tried had a well balanced blend of exotic flavors making each sip enjoyable. On my latest visit I tried the Ube Pina Colada. Not only was this drink a beautiful purple color, but the taste was yummy! I don't like sweet drinks, but this one was perfectly made. The Thai iced tiki was a nice creamy drink that I also enjoyed. The vibe here is lively on the weekends, and tends to be busier. If you're lucky, you just might catch a DJ spinning great tunes outside. They do have a fair amount of indoor seating as well as outdoor patio seating. I love sitting in the hanging egg chair whenever its available. Great photo opp! Overall, whether you come here with a group of friends or enjoying a solo adventure in the Funk Zone, this is a great place to check out.

    Kentucky
    Ashley R.

    You want a badass bartender? You've come to the right place! This spot makes delicious tiki drinks. I really love their themed drinks and cups. I was just drawn to watching the bartender make everyone's drinks. It was entertaining to watch. The vibe is casual and relaxed. It's a cool spot to enjoy well made spirits. Do try their Kentucky drink, I have to say it's the best one on the menu.

    Tatiana G.

    Manny, Kate, and Will were excellent! We had an amazing experience at Testpilot. The drinks were amazing & the vibes were high!

    Zombie and Oaxacan dead
    Alyssa V.

    I absolutely love tiki drinks. We always make it a point to come here when we are in town. I've been trying different drinks on the menu. They've all been fantastic. My favorite is the jungle bird. We finally tried the purple Mai tai which seems to be a favorite for many and it was good. Service is always fantastic and we love sitting both inside and outside depending on the weather

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    Amazing definitely recommend, great service and food! The environment was amazing as well!

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    Wonderful, fun, tropical themed bar in Santa Barbara with indoor and outdoor seating. Interesting cocktails and relaxing vibes.

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    Ask the Community - Test Pilot

    If we throw a wedding welcome hang out over there, will you let a 20 yr old in if they are a part of our group?

    Hello Aerosin, Unfortunately our type of liquor license does not allow anyone under 21 to be within our licensed area, including our patio. I would suggest Shaker Mill, our… Read more

    Are kids allowed?

    Hello Aimee, Thanks for checking. Unfortunately Test Pilot is strictly 21+ at all times. However our sister bar Shaker Mill, located at 418 State St just around the corner,… Read more

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    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.

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    3.8
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    Disappointing experience! We arrived on a Sunday around 1pm and were seated quickly. However, we…read morewaited over 30 minutes to receive our first round of drinks, no food ordered yet. We were ready to walk out, but our drinks finally arrived. I suggested we ask for the check sooner than later, considering how long it took to get our drinks. (Others who arrived after us did not seem to have to wait as long as we did.) Moments later, the vibe completely turned around when the bartender blew a conch shell to award a patron a Ventiki fez, accomplished after drinking all 60 cocktails on their in-house passport. That energy really helped recapture any aloha we felt upon arriving and we ended up staying for hours and chatting with staff. The place redeemed itself. We promised to return with some friends shortly who were driving through Ventura. We stepped out to grab coffee while waiting for our friends to arrive. We were excited to show them this place. When our friends got there around 4pm, they received an incredibly cold greeting at the entrance. They sent us a text and we told them we were a block away having just picked up a coffee and heading their way. When we all arrived together, a bouncer was at the front stand, boorish and inhospitable... his immediate attitude was downright insulting. (He wasn't around when we were there earlier.) He had previously refused to seat our friends at a table for four--even though we were just a block away--demanded we throw away our coffees, and asked us for ID. (My husband and I are in our late 50s/early 60s, and friends late 40s.) We literally had just been there for a couple hours and spent a good amount of money. Sure, I understand places have policies, but this attitude was COMPLETELY different than when we were there earlier. The bouncer was a self-important jerk about the whole thing. We went from giving them a second chance after they rekindled the aloha spirit to being completely turned off by the bouncer's egomaniacal attitude. Again, 4pm Sunday, no line or anything. Not some nightclub. Utterly unnecessary brute at the front. Rude and completely uninviting customer service. We ended up going down the street to a local brewpub that welcomed us, no attitude, no carding, and they didn't bat an eye at our coffee cups. AND when we parted ways with our friends, they told us they swung by Ventiki to talk to the manager. The manager told them she supports her bouncer and was unapologetic. If there was a society for tiki lounges with a membership card, this place should have their card revoked. They are not worthy. Tearing up the fez passport I started and will never set foot in there again.

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    One thing we quickly noticed in Solvang is that there aren't many places open late, so finding High…read moreRoller Tiki Lounge open until 11 PM was a huge plus! After a delicious dinner nearby, we stopped in for drinks, live music, and a good time and this place delivered. They had a great live band playing fun tunes that really set the atmosphere. The vibe was relaxed, lively, and exactly what we were looking for to end the night. Their drink menu is packed with creative and fun options. I ordered the Mango Michelada, and it absolutely did not disappoint. Our waiter was also fantastic, very attentive, friendly, and kept checking in on us throughout the night. If you're in Solvang and looking for a fun late-night spot with good drinks, music, and great service, High Roller Tiki Lounge is definitely worth stopping

    We wanted to start our Friday night by grabbing a drink and checking out High Roller Tiki Bar, but…read moreunfortunately, our experience was disappointing from the start. After walking in and passing the host stand, a server who was seated at the bar got up, walked us to a table, and suggested we sit on the loveseat. The host was friendly and welcoming, and the space itself seemed promising. We were excited to settle in, have a drink, and check the place out. The restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived, but shortly after we were seated, a larger group came in. From that point on, it felt like we were completely forgotten. The server focused on the larger party, taking drink orders and delivering beverages as more guests from their group arrived. Meanwhile, we sat waiting without any acknowledgment. Another group of ladies was seated nearby and appeared just as confused about who was helping them. We both work in the restaurant industry, so we understand that larger parties can demand attention and that things don't always go perfectly. We tried to be patient and give the team the benefit of the doubt. However, after waiting more than 15 minutes without anyone checking on us, taking a drink order, or even acknowledging our table, we decided to leave. What made the experience especially frustrating was that the restaurant wasn't busy when we arrived. We never felt welcomed beyond being shown to our table, and ultimately it felt like our business wasn't valued. Hopefully this was just an off night, because the atmosphere and concept seemed like something we would have enjoyed. We'd be willing to give it another chance, but first impressions matter, and unfortunately this one missed the mark. Sadly, it looks like we definitely missed out on the famous Bowl for Two.

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    Savor creativity: Our chef's unique happy hour bites and craft cocktails, served on our inviting patio. A taste of innovation.
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    3.8
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    39.4 mi

    Ha!! What a freaking cool spot I love that I walked in the door and completely felt like I was at a…read morelittle bar in Waikiki lol The bartender is freakin cool and fun which is how a bartender should be! Drinks are strong and you better believe all the drinks are only 9.99 which is freaking fantastic in today's economy I'm used to having to drive to LA for cool spots and so happy we are now gettin hip local spot!! I had dans pink drink and the mai tai both were hitters and you order food too Amazing decor and vibes

    Ate there on 3/25/26, The Chipotle chicken and Canadian pizza was okay, not much flavor in the…read moresauce. The Tiki bartender, didn't even acknowledge my wife and I as we walked in. He was in a lengthy, loud conversation with 1 lady sitting at the bar. There was one other man eating, at the table next to us, he was an employee. I had to go up to the bar and mentioned to him it was our first time here. He didn't seem to volunteer, any information on how to order, until I asked him. Then he just said there is a number on the table to order. I asked if he had a menu, he seemed bothered that I asked for a menu. He mentioned I could order from the hostess, so I did. She was very nice and polite and took our order. While waiting for the pizza, trying to get the napkin dispenser on the table to work. They were not even popping up to use. Bar tender ignored the tapping the dispenser on the table. So I switched one dispenser from another table to ours. He never said a word when I tried to get the napkins to pop up. The bartender looked and took the faulty ones and placed them on the bar counter, and never tended to the problem. He didn't even say anything, not a sorry about that, He just continued talking to the lady. Pizza was delivered and we had a few slices left. I just went to the hostess and asked her for a box. She was very fast and we thanked her on our way out. He did not do anything behind the bar, other than talk to the lady. Then he served her a drink, and then waved his hand over the screen, it appeared he didn't charge her for the drink, He did not type in anything. Then a man walked in and sat at the bar, he ordered a beer. Then suddenly bar tender, has lots of work to do, moving around the bar like he is supposed to. It was like someone knows somebody in the business. He was slacking and ignoring us, he never asked, is everything okay or if we needed a pizza box to go, I was already asking the hostess for a box. Probably because I got my own napkins, because I didn't want to interrupt him talking to the lady. We will not be going back to the 999 pizza Tiki bar. I am giving 1 star for the bar service. 5 Stars to the hostess.

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    76.7 mi
    $$

    Nobody plans to spend an evening in Bakersfield. You pass through it on the way to somewhere else…read more-- Mammoth, the Sequoias, the long flat grind up the 99 to Sacramento -- and if you stop at all, it's for gas or a bathroom or because your BMW's brakes have decided, somewhere around the Grapevine, that they'd rather not. Thank you, Weatherford BMW of Berkeley, for the near-death experience and, inadvertently, for one of the best nights out I've had in years. Stranded and waiting on repairs, we checked into The Padre, the only hotel in Bakersfield that feels like someone with a subscription to Dwell had a hand in it, and set out walking through a downtown that time has treated with more kindness than reputation suggests. There's a Woolworth's luncheonette still hanging on. There are old brick facades and wide sidewalks and the particular quiet of a Central Valley evening when the heat finally breaks. And then, on 18th Street, there is Tiki-Ko, and suddenly you are no longer in Bakersfield at all. You are, instead, inside someone's magnificent obsession. Tiki-Ko is a proper tiki bar -- not a tiki-themed cocktail lounge, not a place that bought some bamboo at a craft store and called it atmosphere, but a genuine, committed, floor-to-ceiling shrine to mid-century Polynesian fantasy. The carvings are real. The lighting is correct -- which is to say, barely there. The mugs are serious. There are pufferfish lamps and carved totems and the whole glorious taxonomy of tiki ephemera, accented here and there with a skate-culture edge that keeps it from feeling like a museum. It's reverent without being precious. The drinks are the real thing. Mai Tais built with actual orgeat. Zombies that earn the name. The bartenders make them with the kind of care and enthusiasm that tells you this isn't a gig -- it's a calling. They want you to be here. They want to talk about rum. They want you to try the Painkiller. In a city that most Angelenos regard as a punch line, somebody built a world-class cocktail bar and filled it with joy, and the regulars clearly know it. You will not plan a trip to Bakersfield. But if you find yourself there -- by mechanical failure, by accident, by the peculiar mercy of a bad brake job -- walk downtown. Find the tiki bar. Order a second round. Stay longer than you intended. Bakersfield has been underestimated, and Tiki-Ko is the proof.

    Haven't been in here for probably 15 years. It's changed- a bit. I love Tiki bars and I go to every…read moreTiki bar I can find. It's tiny- like a lot of tiki spots. Decor is nice. Little hidden gems. Lighting is dark with bits color and neon popping through. The Bar Top curves around the bar- there are two booths that seat 5-6 and two short tables next to them- one seats 4- the other will comfortably seat two. There are a few bench style seating areas at the front with some short coffee tables. Think- skater tiki bar. The drinks were good- small menu if you're not sure what you want or are new to tiki. Both sides of the menu are the same menu. There are some nice mocktail options as well- you don't see that often. The service for me is mixed- it wasn't busy- steady but not busy- 1/4 full. I ordered two drinks to start for our table- (no cocktail servers here/not unusual for a small Tiki bar) I asked for a soda water- the bartender looked at me without a word- popped open a can of soda water and walked away. When he walked back by, I asked for a glass of ice- he said nothing and I got an eye-roll huff. I almost left. I don't think providing a glass with ice to pour your canned room temp soda water in, is too wacky an idea to be perturbed by the request. The female who took the order was friendly, smiled and was professional. We got a third cocktail- the Mai Tai. The grumpy bartender was friendlier this time. So, that helped. Maybe he felt overwhelmed and I threw off his groove by asking for water- then a glass... either way- being annoyed wasn't cool. The music.... Wasn't Tiki- it threw off the "Tiki Vibe" and made it feel typical small local bar that serves only Tiki drinks with some Tiki decor. It didn't take you to the land of Tiki- disappointed. Drinks were good.

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    Interior booth
    Interior booth
    Sunken Ship
    Sunken Ship
    Interior. bar area

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    Interior. bar area
    Craft House At Corque

    Craft House At Corque

    4.2
    (492 reviews)
    28.3 mi
    $$$

    Celebrating our nation's 250th birthday in beautiful Solvang!…read more We ate at Craft House four times during our visit--and for good reason! It is, in our opinion, the best restaurant in Solvang. Every meal was exceptional, and the service was consistently outstanding. From the moment we walked in, Daniel welcomed us with a warm smile that made us feel right at home. At our first breakfast, Taylor provided friendly, attentive service that set the tone for the rest of our visits. That evening, we enjoyed the cauliflower appetizer, beet & burrata salad, short rib grilled cheese and black tie burger. Every dish was absolutely delicious. On our second breakfast visit, Sandra took wonderful care of us. She is such an asset to Craft House--knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely welcoming. Sophia, who brought out our food several times, always greeted us with the biggest smile. You can tell she truly loves what she does. Lorenzo and Nora were also fantastic servers who helped make every visit memorable. Over four visits, we sampled several different entrées and breakfasts. The avocado toast and chorizo quesadilla were definite standouts, and every meal exceeded our expectations. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Craft House team for your incredible hospitality, exceptional service, and outstanding food. We can't wait to return!

    Our favorite spot in Solvang. We come 3 times a year and this is always our dinner spot ( sometimes…read morewe'll come twice if we're there longer). Everything we have ordered has been amazing. Some favorites are the short rib grilled cheese, Korean filet salad, pizza, pasta, Brussel sprouts,, cocktails, I mean everything is so good! Live music outside on weekends is a vibe. Service is always great! Whenever we bring family or friends here they all have loved it! I usually make a reservation for a Saturday night but there's always some open tables available.

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    Inside front.
    Inside front.
    The BEST Black Tie Burger
    The BEST Black Tie Burger
    Our table.

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    Our table.

    Test Pilot - tikibars - Updated July 2026

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