Brophy Bros. is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

1. Brophy Bros.

8.6
119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 145 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Wilson: Best Bloody Mary on town. Possibly the world!

Jesse E.Jesse Ervin: Best bloody mary and clam chowder in town!

John C.John Chinello: Amazing Bloody Marys!

Milk & Honey is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

2. Milk & Honey

8.5
30 W Anapamu St (Chapala St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 30 tips and reviews

Repeal Day S.Repeal Day Santa Barbara: Try the Bonnie & Clyde, an official Repeal Day Santa Barbara Vintage Cocktail. Enjoy this classic Sidecar of Fundador brandy, Cointreau, and Lemon Juice.

Michelle Z.Michelle Zeenix: This place is great! Try the Holy Crop martini, Lamb Sliders, and Brussel Sprouts...

Erik C.Erik Cox: Get the chicken brioche and the triple chocolate martini.

The Good Lion is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

3. The Good Lion

8.8
1212 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Cocktail Bar · Santa Barbara Downtown · 7 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Well made classic cocktails in a attractive, comfortable space, my Martini (pictured) was excellent, and you will be warmly welcomed with a complimentary glass of punch.

Amanda L.Amanda Leno: Amazing cocktails! I dislike sweet drinks so gin and tonics always hit the spot for me. I loved "The Bold"!

AllenAllen: Montenegro daiquiri and the Kon-tiki Kentucky are both delicious.

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

4. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

8.7
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Mesa · 74 tips and reviews

Blaire S.Blaire Suding: Boathouse signature breakfast is sooo good! Love them crab cakes! And pair that with their blood orange mimosa :0)

Bobby G.Bobby Gilchrist: The Signature Bloody Mary is like an appetizer and drink in one!

Michel P.Michel Pilon-Briggs: Sit at the bar and order the special Bloody Mary which comes with shrimp, bacon, pickled green bean, celery, and olive!

Finch & Fork is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

5. Finch & Fork

7.7
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 42 tips and reviews

Cassie P.Cassie Piper: The oysters were not the best but we loved the green tea mojitos and breadpudding w blueberry ice cream.

Skywriter11Skywriter11: The craft cocktails are amazing, their signature one— The Figueroa is a grown folks drink, fig infused bourbon. Every dish was unique and delectable.

Skywriter11Skywriter11: Like craft cocktails? The Figueroa is the best take on an Old Fashioned I’ve had. Fig infused bourbon. Servers are exceptionally knowledgeable about the menu. Russ is the man! Not a bad dish on site.

The Lark is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

6. The Lark

8.9
131 Anacapa St Ste A (Yanonali Street), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower State · 48 tips and reviews

Cheryl L.Cheryl Loveseth: Everything is good ... EVERYTHING. Free savoury popcorn, great cocktails, Brussels sprouts, yum. Enjoy!

Jenny L.Jenny L.: Get reservations. Fantastic craft cocktails. Food is amazing.

Shikha K.Shikha Kaiwar: Great for cocktails, a nice dinner, or just dessert. Pisco cocktail is excellent, and don't miss the chocolate tres leches cake.

Test Pilot is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

7. Test Pilot

8.4
211 Helena Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
Tiki Bar · Lower State · 9 tips and reviews

Hallifax J.Hallifax J: About 10-12 Tiki drinks on the menu, including some slushies and some wine! The Mai Tai is beautiful.

Marisol S.Marisol Segal: Comfy tiki bar with super tasty cocktails.

Mario D.Mario De las Cuevas: The Test Pilot and the Hotel National are great and just the right mix of flavors still holding to the traditional Cuban prohibition era cocktails. They have the Sea Wolf area which is in cosy.

Sama Sama Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

8. Sama Sama Kitchen

8.9
1208 State St (anapamu), Santa Barbara, CA
Asian Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 26 tips and reviews

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gray: Great food great music great service. A new fav in SB!! Get the sama sama cocktail and the pork belly bao. And the fries are insane!

Varun S.Varun Shetty: Sama Sama cocktail is bourbon, jasmine sweet tea and lemon. Super refreshing. Fried noodle and rice dishes are 💯. So are the brussel sprouts.

Crystal L.Crystal Long: The duck dish and the cocktails

Sandbar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

9. Sandbar

7.4
514 State St (btw E Haley & E Cota St), Santa Barbara, CA
Bar · Lower State · 76 tips and reviews

Marc S.Marc S: $2 bloody marys, mimosas, etc Sundays for breakfast/brunch.

Karen C.Karen Chisholm: Cucumber Jalapeño Martini is to die for and the Chili Relleno is the best I've ever had and I am from Texas, Capitol of TexMex!

Gaston K.Gaston Kovalenko: Fruit Mojito is a must!

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

10. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore

9.0
1260 Channel Dr (at Olive Mill Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel · 49 tips and reviews

SallySally: Must try Oprah's Pomegranate Martini (preferably at sunset out on the terrace) Read more.

Veronica A.Veronica A: Amazing Sunday brunch, expensive but worth it if you plan on driving. Bottomless mimosas & bloody Mary's!

Darrell P.Darrell Pridemore: Lunch and cocktails at the Four Season

Loquita is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

11. Loquita

8.8
202 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Lower State · 16 tips and reviews

Marisol S.Marisol Segal: Authentic Spanish tapas. Very tasty and meant to share. Great cocktails and wine too.

eric b.eric bornemann: Love this place from the Gin Tonic options to the incredible Iberian pork. A great addition to SB.

allison s.allison sharpe: Best restaurant in SB- order anything, we had 7/8 dishes, all great! Service excellent!

Tee-Off Restaurant and Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

12. Tee-Off Restaurant and Lounge

8.5
3627 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Steakhouse · North State · 12 tips and reviews

The WThe W: Tony and Todd are legends. Garlic mashed potatoes and any steak cut with a good cocktail and your in heaven.

Bree W.Bree Williamson: The sirloin steak dinner and a manhattan. For the win. The steak was cut like a filet and cooked PERFECTLY. Had the steamed clams as an app and that shit blew my mind. EPIC little place. Legendary.

Doc S.Doc Searls: Step through the door and you're in1956 -- in all the best possible ways. Great steaks, soups, portions, people, atmosphere, all of it. Treat yourself and enjoy.

Sambo's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

13. Sambo's

8.1
216 W Cabrillo Blvd (btw Bath St & Chapala St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Breakfast Spot · 68 tips and reviews

Sara M.Sara Madden: Get the jumbo mimosa and eggs Benedict!!!

KristinKristin: Great bloody Mary's and crab cakes Benedict! Sit outside and enjoy the view. Pet friendly!

Nikki C.Nikki Cozzola: Really great service in the morning with complimentary coffee that makes waiting for your table a bit nicer. Great pancakes, local coffee, and mimosas.

Alcazar Tapas Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

14. Alcazar Tapas Bar

7.7
1812 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mesa · 9 tips and reviews

David K.David Kavanagh: Try the Mang Mojito. Food was great as well!

launa g.launa gilbert: Great Mojitos and free daily deals on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/AlcazarTapasBar

Dmitrii C.Dmitrii Calzago: Happy hour all-night Mon-Wed & till 7pm Thu-Sat. Good cocktails. Vegetarian friendly selection.

Lucky's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Barbara.

15. Lucky's Steakhouse

8.6
1279 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA
Steakhouse · 25 tips and reviews

Bart R.Bart Reitter: Fabulous martini!

Michelle Q.Michelle Quinn: Macaroni n cheese, filet, and lava cake

SallySally: My go to when I don't want to cook. This place always impresses people. Stiff drinks, great food & atmosphere. Brunch is great. The veggie sides are lovely & they even have a vegan entree.