The Good Lion - Santa Barbara

I was a frequent visitor of this bar when I lived in SB during COVID. It's been years but I can't stop thinking about their martinis and manhattans Price per person: $10–20 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Never had any food year so I can't attest for that. But the drinks are a different story. This is probably the premier hand-crafted specialty cocktail place in Santa Barbara. It's a tight little space. Can often get pretty crowded shoulder to shoulder. It's also hard to hear. You may get lucky and get one of the tables to the left when you walk in. The bottom line is that the drinks are really special even if it takes them 10 minutes to make them with a perfume spritzer bottle.

Absolutely best bar in SB. You will find something you like, bar tenders are very talented.

The Good Lion is the cocktail bar in Santa Barbara. While the parent hospitality company had a few bars in the area, this by far the one to set the standard. They have an extensive classic cocktail menu, which you should not skip over. For my tastes I find this place best at happy hour, when there is a small crowd, but the bar is not overwhelmed. The bartenders are super knowledgeable, so if you don't know what to order, ask!

Best cocktail bar in town! I love the Full of parrots and the Spring spritz. They are only two bartenders, so come with an open heart and go to the bar to place your order.