In 1963, Jerry and Diane Thompson bought nine bare lots from publisher tycoon Hastings Harcourt and drew up plans for a museum, restaurant, two-story hotel and the Maverick Saloon, which they named after the TV series starring James Garner. The barn came later (approx. 1968) at the behest of Buddy Dean, a Santa Maria DJ who was convinced that given a dance hall, Santa Ynez could become “the Nashville of the West.” To achieve an antique look, the Thompsons used materials salvaged from demolished Victorian houses. Before the Maverick Saloon took over the barn for a Dance Hall, it was at one time “Lulubelle’s” Restaurant and a Tool Rental Facility. It became part of the Maverick Bar in 1992.
Love this place, but never have had their food.
It's a good ole bar...the kitchen has burgers...but it's not always open and I've never eaten there. They have live bands and some celebrity locals that play there on occasion. I'm not exactly sure how long it's been there but it's not the original owners.
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