Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 3409 reviews

What User likes about The Good Lion:
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 or... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Good Lion:
Was visiting SB and this place showed up everywhere so good job at marketing. Ordered two drinks and cocktails are very bland, citrus and watered alcohol. Bartender was unfriendly probably wanted to chat only with locals. Only good part was music. There are better options in SB. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Google
4.6 ★ from 418 reviews
Mark
20.11.2023 - 00:18

While the establishment is top notch, I hate it when people steal their identity, especially without acknowledging the great icon from who they took it. If you...

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Kevin
20.11.2023 - 00:18

We asked, we got told! $27 for 2 beers. Nope, no and never again. Price per person: $20–30 Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2

Reba
20.11.2023 - 00:18

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...

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Kris
20.11.2023 - 00:18

Tasty libations, great vibe. Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Jacob
21.02.2024 - 12:41

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

Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 619 reviews
Jesse
24.08.2023 - 13:18

One of the best cocktail bars I've ever experienced. From the moment you walk in the doors, you realize that there is something special to this place. A team of...

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Ken
24.08.2023 - 13:18

So Far, So Good! At the Soft opening of The Good Lion and loving it! Great new take on the old Marquee space. It's much more open and who can do wrong with a ba...

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Brooke
24.08.2023 - 13:18

My husband loved the old fashioned and my virgin mojito (for the pregnant lady) was delicious!

Gina
24.08.2023 - 13:18

Great drinks, appetizers and awesome music! Fun place!

Jon
24.08.2023 - 13:18

Super friendly and very knowledgeable staff. Reminded me of Stagger Lee Cocktail Bar in Berlin. An absolute gem.

Menu
4.0 ★ from 9 reviews

An unexpected but delightful find! Definitely will return the next time I'm in town : Stopped by late on July 4th after unexpectedly stopping in SB for the nigh...

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Hands down best cocktails in Santa Barbara, dare I say America, although I have yet to drink all the cocktails in America. This place serves magic in a cup with...

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Great seasonal craft cocktails! The bartenders are very knowledable and very friendly here. They have a huge classic cocktail menu and have a rotating seasonal...

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The bar was cool with great drinks, but watch out the one bartender with the tats and curling blonde. He is not nice, and judgmental. Would never give him a big...

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Was visiting SB and this place showed up everywhere so good job at marketing. Ordered two drinks and cocktails are very bland, citrus and watered alcohol. Barte...

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Facebook
4.5 ★ from 368 reviews
Foursquare
4.4 ★ from 82 reviews
Tripadvisor
5.0 ★ from 42 reviews
Yelp
4.4 ★ from 425 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 1188 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.6 ★ from 258 reviews

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