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    The Tap Room

    3.8 (38 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    THE TAP ROOM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Espresso martini $9 on happy hour! Delectable foam. Made with fresh espresso.
    Kellie C.

    We usually get at least one drink here when we stay at the Santa Maria Inn. When I stopped in for their terrific happy hour (daily from 3:00-5:00), I had the most wonderful service from Lorene the bartender. She was busy with a crowd of regulars but you'd never know it from her positive and super pro attitude with me. She made me an excellent espresso martini ($9 happy hour price) and brought it over to me at my seat. The room itself was expanded some years ago but the original design was by a very famous designer of the 1940s who also worked on Hearst Castle and the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel. You can guess where the original footprint was expanded as there are several historic photos of the room hanging on the walls. If you sit near the fireplace or in one of the old booths, you can still imagine you're imbibing in the 1940s pub-like tavern of 80+ years ago. The food menu looks incredible and the happy hour specials extend to food as well. The nighttime bartender wasn't quite as charming but he was friendly enough when I returned later for an after dinner Fernet Branca ($16.00 for a non-happy hour double). You can take your drink to your room if you prefer. I would like to return for another happy hour and try the food.

    Tri tip platter from bar menu.
    Mike R.

    Very cool old bar, with leather chairs, semi private booths, and great old fashion bar. Food is really good, and reasonable for the portion you get. Lots of TV 's also for sports.

    Bar room on quite Sunday night.  But full service e bar with bar good regardless.

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    What a cool bar in Old Santa Maria Hotel can't wait to be back. They have TVs and loved the variety of drinks available. #freepopcorn

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    Awesome place! The Bartender here is awesome! Food is great too. I ordered the Fish and Chips; really good quality.

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    love this bar! The manager was working the bar- wow he is great. He runs the whole restaurant, too. The martinis are to die for!!!!!

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    Warning: this hotel is listed under Santa Barbara on Priceline. It is not in Santa Barbara. It is…read morein Orcutt, a long drive away. That misleading listing is what caused me to book in the first place. When I discovered the error, I called to cancel. I asked three times whether a refund would be approved. Three times I was told yes, the manager would take care of it the next day. Don't worry, it's fine. So I trusted them. The next morning: denied. No refund. No explanation. No accountability. Because I trusted their word, I lost the window to just bite the bullet and make the hour drive to and from family. I had to book a second hotel out of pocket, stretching my budget in a way that was genuinely costly. All because a staff member couldn't simply say "I don't know" instead of giving me false assurances to get off the phone. This isn't a miscommunication. It's a lack of integrity. Do not rely on anything you're told verbally here and think twice before booking at all.

    We stayed here for 1 night this past weekend while visiting relatives in nearby Santa Maria. Plenty…read moreof parking and room felt cozy and modern, clean. Breakfast was mediocre as the pastries were stale. Best part of breakfast was the strawberries. Only 1 person staff at the front desk. It was likely the best hotel in the town of Orcutt. No views from our 2nd floor, got a wine bottle upon check in.

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