NoTown Tavern

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Casual sports bar with great beer and cocktails, lively karaoke nights, fast service, and a cozy, friendly atmosphere in Santa Barbara.

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NoTown Tavern

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Enjoy strong drinks, live karaoke, and sports on big screens at NoTown Tavern, Santa Barbara’s friendly, casual neighborhood bar.

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NoTown Tavern offers a welcoming local hangout featuring cold beer, a well-curated cocktail selection, and fast service. Guests enjoy lively karaoke sessions, big-screen sports broadcasts on multiple TVs, and a laid-back vibe without a kitchen but ample dining options nearby.

With accessible entrances, pool tables, and a dog-friendly space, this spot welcomes groups and locals alike with no reservations and affordable prices.

What's Included:

    🍺 Diverse beer and hard liquor selection
    🍸 Great cocktails and happy hour drinks
    🎤 Karaoke nights on Monday and Thursday
    🏈 Multiple TVs for sports viewing

Important Information:

    Age Policy: 21+
    Dress Code: Casual
    Kitchen: No kitchen onsite, food available from nearby eateries
    Parking: Free and plentiful parking in the shopping center

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📍 Local Insights

🎤 Karaoke Nights: Mondays and Thursdays feature karaoke, starting at 7 PM or 8 PM during football season, usually with easy seating.

🕒 Peak Hours: Expect the bar to fill up mid-afternoon around 3 PM, especially on game days.

🍺 Bring Your Own Food: NoTown Tavern doesn’t serve food but allows guests to bring in meals from nearby Magnolia Shopping Center restaurants.

🐶 Dog Friendly: Dogs are welcome at the bar, adding to the relaxed neighborhood vibe.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM–1:00 AM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM–1:00 AM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM–2:00 AM

Thursday: 10:00 AM–2:00 AM

Friday: 10:00 AM–2:00 AM

Saturday: 10:00 AM–2:00 AM

Sunday: 10:00 AM–1:00 AM

👉 Best For

Karaoke nights, sports fans, groups, casual drinkers

NoTown Tavern

5114 Hollister Ave
,
Santa Barbara
,
CA
93111

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
NoTown Tavern is praised as a friendly, welcoming neighborhood bar with attentive bartenders and a fun karaoke scene. Visitors appreciate the strong drinks, multiple TVs for sports, and reasonable prices. Some note a local-only vibe and occasional stiff attitudes, but most find the atmosphere cozy and enjoyable.

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January 9th, 2026

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What You'll Find

Beer Selection; Great Cocktails; Happy Hour Drinks; Karaoke; Sports TVs; Pool Tables; Wheelchair Accessible Entrance; Wheelchair Accessible Restroom; Free Parking Lot; Dog Friendly

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit for karaoke Monday and Thursday evenings starting 7 PM; afternoons around 3 PM popular for games; evenings busy but casual vibe persists.
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