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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Santa Barbara. No fluff, just greatness at different price points.

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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Santa Barbara. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.

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EL Karaoke

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5
Karaoke spot with lively dancing and alcohol served in a Latino and women-owned venue. Late evening sessions bring fun vibes and community energy.
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Barbieri & Kempe Wines

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5
Intimate Santa Barbara wine bar with expertly crafted blends, friendly service, cozy seating, and a welcoming atmosphere featuring a resident pup.
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The Good Lion

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4.6
Swanky cocktail bar with leather banquettes offering an inventive menu and live jazz in a cozy, upscale vibe.
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The Pickle Room

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4.7
Old-school cocktail bar with top-notch drinks, cozy vibe, and standout menu items like the Pickletini and egg rolls in Santa Barbara.
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The Speakeasy

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4.4
Upscale bar in a romantic stonehouse setting featuring great cocktails, cozy ambiance, live music, and impeccable service all day till late night.
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The Mill

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4.7
A vibrant brewery with a standout beer selection and onsite bar offering a casual, inviting atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.
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Potek Winery

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4.3
Wine tastings highlight distinctive varietals in a lively Santa Barbara setting with indoor and courtyard seating for relaxed enjoyment.
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Validation Ale - Annex

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4.6
Trendy, casual Santa Barbara brewpub with a great beer selection, live performances, trivia nights, and fast service on a lively patio and indoor bar.
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Son Y Sabor

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5
Late-night nightclub with a vibrant dance floor and energetic atmosphere welcoming partygoers Thu–Sat 9 PM to 2 AM.
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Whiskey Richards

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4.5
Chill Santa Barbara music venue with 100+ whiskeys, live acts, karaoke, and pool tables in a friendly neighborhood dive atmosphere.
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Rincon Brewery

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🍻 Brewpub

4.5
Trendy brewpub with a vast beer selection, lively patio, bar games, and friendly service, perfect for casual visits and local vibe enjoyment.
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Kunin Wines

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4.5
Intimate winery with a warm atmosphere, expert-hosted Rhône-style tastings, and a dog-friendly vibe in Santa Barbara Downtown.
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The Bobcat Room

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4.5
Cozy, trendy bar known for fresh, handcrafted cocktails and fast service with a casual vibe that welcomes groups and conversation.
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Jaffurs Wine Cellars

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4.7
Intimate Santa Barbara winery known for Rhône-style reds with knowledgeable staff in a relaxed tasting room environment.
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High Seas Mead

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4.9
Crisp meads and ciders served in a casual, welcoming space with fast, friendly service and a dog-friendly vibe in Santa Barbara.
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Night Lizard Brewing Company

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4.7
Airy, brick-lined taproom serving craft draft beers named after endangered species. A chill spot with unique brews and a friendly vibe.
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Brass Bear Uptown

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4.4
Cozy Santa Barbara brewpub featuring a great beer selection, casual vibe, outdoor seating, and family-friendly amenities with a bustling atmosphere.
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Institution Ale Co. - Santa Barbara

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4.7
Trendy brewpub with a great beer selection, lively beer garden, and live performances for a casual yet vibrant vibe downtown.
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Whitcraft Winery

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4.8
Relaxed tasting room featuring handcrafted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Syrah from a long-running Santa Barbara winery.
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Vino Divino

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4.9
A cozy wine store and tasting room with knowledgeable staff offering unique, reasonably priced wines in Santa Barbara's Oak Park.
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The Tully

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4.7
Casual karaoke bar featuring strong drinks, a pool table, lively locals, fast service, and a cozy vibe for groups and chill nights.
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Tyler x Lieu Dit Tasting Room & Wine Bar

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🍷 Wine Bar

4.4
Urban wine bar with exceptional wines, knowledgeable hosts, and a refined food pairing program creates a social and intimate tasting experience.
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Test Pilot

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4.4
Handcrafted exotic cocktails served in kitschy mugs with a breezy tiki vibe and cozy outdoor seating in Santa Barbara.
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Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara

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4.5
Taproom with a fresh family-brewed lineup, lively live music, themed nights, and a spacious patio ideal for relaxing with friends.
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Café Lido

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🥐 Café & Bakery

3.7
Charming café with great coffee, cocktails, and live music by the pool. It offers quick service, a casual cozy vibe, and a scenic beachside setting.
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La Lieff Wines

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5
A lively, female-owned Santa Barbara wine bar featuring an impressive selection and inviting, friendly vibe perfect for relaxed tastings.
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Margerum Santa Barbara Tasting Room

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🍷 Wine Bar

4.7
Upscale Santa Barbara wine bar with cozy seating, unique wine flights, attentive service, and live music in a trendy, relaxed setting.
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Mulligan's Cafe & Bar

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🍳 Breakfast

4.4
A cozy bar & grill with a scenic golf course view, featuring a diverse drink menu, quick service, and inviting patio seating.
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La Pachanga

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4.6
Trendy Santa Barbara nightclub with fast service, great cocktails, beer, wine, and a lively dance scene for groups and celebrations.
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Aperitivo

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4.9
A cozy and trendy wine bar with an excellent Italian wine list, fresh pastas, and great cocktails, offering fast, friendly service in a casual, romantic setting.
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Elsies Tavern

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4.6
Cozy pub with a cash-only beer & wine bar, pool table, arcade games, and a laid-back vibe with outdoor patio seating.
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Chesterfield Cellars

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Chesterfield Cellars offers an intimate winery experience with onsite tastings highlighting their curated wine selection in Goleta.
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L'Antica Pizzeria

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🍕 Pizza

4.1
Authentic Italian pizzas with a cozy vibe, featuring wood-fired ovens, fast service, and a sunny outdoor patio in Santa Barbara Downtown.
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Roundin Third Sports Bar

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4.7
Lively local bar with a great drink selection, pool tables, and plenty of TVs for the game. Casual vibe with fast service and spacious seating.
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Lieu Dit Winery

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5
Charming Santa Barbara tasting room offering exquisite Cabernet Franc and pickled market salads in a beautiful, welcoming space.
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Frequency Wine Company

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4.8
Chill wine bar with a sunny outdoor patio offering a diverse wine selection and knowledgeable staff in a relaxed Santa Barbara setting.