The Good Lion

Varun Sekhri

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.

Claire Patterson

Great staff and location on State Street. They make a ton of cocktail ingredients in house. It was the best Negroni I've ever had!

sarah lippert

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!

Misty Orman

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 house cocktail menu. We love to get here early to get a glass of the complimentary punch. Some of my favorite cocktails here are the Bramble on (when they have it, it's seasonal), Green beast, Tangerine gimlet, whisky sour and the Gin fizz. They also have a fantastic Amaro selection which is great for settling the stomach after dinner. Cool vibe and design. Small bites are great! Not really a place for a full dinner. It's more of a before or after dinner spot. All though I have filled up on small plates and cocktails before. Great for dates or meet up with friends.