The Good Lion

The Good Lion Friendly Craft cocktail bar in downtown Santa Barbara. Focused on organic local seasonal ingredients! Proud to be a 90% green bar!
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The Good Lion is a seasonal craft cocktail bar
known for being "Farm to Bar". We buy our produce from local farms and make everything possible in house. Our bartenders know over 100 classic craft cocktails on top of our seasonal rotating menu. We offer a small plate Spanish Tapas menu provided by Sama Sama. We take pride in giving our customers the best service & experience possible. The Good Lio

n also offers craft cocktail catering. We do off premiss events & are happy to chat about your next event.

We’ll handle the cocktails… you handle the follow-through. πŸΈπŸ“π•‹π•™π•– 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ | Santa Barbara
05/30/2026

We’ll handle the cocktails… you handle the follow-through. 🍸

πŸ“π•‹π•™π•– 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ | Santa Barbara

Summer menu from 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ cocktail bar🍹From our team to you, this lineup is a celebration of our community, the loc...
05/23/2026

Summer menu from 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ cocktail bar🍹

From our team to you, this lineup is a celebration of our community, the local produce and the Santa Barbara sunshine! β˜€οΈ Whether it’s a quick cocktail after work or a slow evening with friends, we’re honored to have a seat waiting for you this season. β₯ Let us know what you think!

And follow us at as we share upcoming special event info and more details about our menu.

πŸ“ 1212 State Street | Santa Barbara

Opening at 3 PM Thursday. πŸ₯ƒ Headed to this year's 's Economic Summit at the ? Swing by The Good Lion to snag a cocktail....
05/20/2026

Opening at 3 PM Thursday. πŸ₯ƒ Headed to this year's 's Economic Summit at the ? Swing by The Good Lion to snag a cocktail. And even if you aren't attending, you get to enjoy the perk of us opening early, too. πŸ˜‰ Our NEW summer menu has recently dropped! See you tomorrow.

πŸ“π•‹π•™π•– 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ | 1212 State Street | Santa Barbara

Jazz Night at The Good Lion: this Thursday from 6–8 PM🍸🎷Relax with a cocktail in hand and enjoy the music from the very ...
05/06/2026

Jazz Night at The Good Lion: this Thursday from 6–8 PM🍸🎷
Relax with a cocktail in hand and enjoy the music from the very talented Santa Barbara Jazz Collective .

Happy Hour is 4 PM to 6 PM (every M-F), so come early and grab a seat before the music. Plus NEW Menu drop!

We’re always honored to be part of Santa Barbara’s vibrant music scene once a month! Catch hosted jazz the 1st Thursday of each month.

πŸ“π•‹π•™π•– 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ | 1212 State Street | Santa Barbara
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This Mother’s Day, treat her to a Good Lion gift card, the perfect excuse for a little indulgence (and maybe a drink tog...
05/03/2026

This Mother’s Day, treat her to a Good Lion gift card, the perfect excuse for a little indulgence (and maybe a drink together πŸ˜‰) β€” because great taste runs in the family.

πŸ”— Purchase at our website (link in bio) or at bar
πŸ“π•‹π•™π•– 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ | 1212 State Street | Santa Barbara

Honored to offer a refined sanctuary, where exceptional cocktails meet timeless charm. ✨ Thank you, for the Good Lion h...
04/27/2026

Honored to offer a refined sanctuary, where exceptional cocktails meet timeless charm. ✨ Thank you, for the Good Lion highlight as a perfect nightcap destination in Santa Barbara, CA. 🍸

πŸ“π•‹π•™π•– 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ | 1212 State Street | Santa Barbara

🌎 This Earth Day, we're proud to spotlight what’s always been at the heart of our bar: doing business in a way that resp...
04/22/2026

🌎 This Earth Day, we're proud to spotlight what’s always been at the heart of our bar: doing business in a way that respects our beautiful Central Coast and the planet.

Thank you for supporting local businesses that careβ€”and for being part of our journey. πŸ’š Let’s raise a glass (responsibly!) to a greener future.

🫢 | Event photo credit: Tim Aukshunas |

Looking for N/A cocktail options for your Santa Barbara plans this weekend? πŸ₯ƒ Our Zero Proof menu at The Good Lion is cr...
04/17/2026

Looking for N/A cocktail options for your Santa Barbara plans this weekend? πŸ₯ƒ Our Zero Proof menu at The Good Lion is created with the same thoughtfulness and house-made ingredients as our main menu. πŸ₯‡ We were even awarded "Best Mocktail" in the Best Of Awards! 🫢

"...π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘šπ‘œπ‘π‘˜π‘‘π‘Žπ‘–π‘™ 𝑖𝑠 π‘Ž π‘ π‘π‘’π‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘™π‘‘π‘¦ π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘‡β„Žπ‘’ πΊπ‘œπ‘œπ‘‘ πΏπ‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘π‘œπ‘’π‘›π‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘œπ‘› π‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘™π‘¦ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ β„Žπ‘Žπ‘  𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒 π‘šπ‘Žπ‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘‘."

🍹 Ask your server what additional N/A cocktail options are available.

πŸ“ 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ | 1212 State Street, Santa Barbara
✨ Open daily 4 pm to 1:00 am

This Wednesday at ! We're honored to host the 12.5th Annual Spirits in the Air: Potent Potable Poetry. It’s a curated ce...
04/13/2026

This Wednesday at ! We're honored to host the 12.5th Annual Spirits in the Air: Potent Potable Poetry. It’s a curated celebration of the written word, where local poets dive into the storied relationship between classic literature and the art of the cocktail.

4:30 p.m. β€” Poetic Happy Hour: Settle in with a drink and find your muse.
5:30 p.m. β€” Poetry Reading: A live performance from an incredible roster of voices, led by host George Yatchisin .

We’re shaking up a few exclusive cocktails just for the night. There’s no cover chargeβ€”just an evening of world-class verse and perfectly balanced spirits. We are so proud to celebrate National Poetry Month right here in Santa Barbara. πŸ‘Œ

Plus, after tackling your taxes, we're happy to offer that stiff drink you might need. πŸ₯ƒ

Featured poets: Clayton E. Clark | | | | | | | Jason Scrymgeour | .starkey.984 |

πŸ“π•‹π•™π•– 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ | 1212 State Street | Santa Barbara

π•Šπ”Έπ•π”Ό 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝔻𝔸𝕋𝔼 πŸ—“οΈ Join us for the 12.5th Annual Spirits in the Air: Potent Potable Poetry on April 15 (tax dayβ€”yes, we'll...
04/07/2026

π•Šπ”Έπ•π”Ό 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝔻𝔸𝕋𝔼 πŸ—“οΈ Join us for the 12.5th Annual Spirits in the Air: Potent Potable Poetry on April 15 (tax dayβ€”yes, we'll all need a cocktail then). It'll be a curated evening of verse, where our favorite local wordsmiths will explore the deep connections between great literature and a finely made libation. πŸ₯ƒ

The evening begins at 4:30 p.m. with our Poetic Happy Hour, followed by a dedicated poetry reading featuring an exceptional lineup of featured poets and our brilliant host, George Yatchisin .

We'll have a few special cocktails on the menu for the occasion. πŸ‘Œ No cover, just great poems and potent potables. We're thrilled to be part of Santa Barbara's National Poetry Month this April!

Featured poets: Clayton E. Clark | | | | | | | Jason Scrymgeour | .starkey.984 |

πŸ“π•‹π•™π•– 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ | 1212 State Street | Santa Barbara

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1212 State St
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 1am
Tuesday 4pm - 1am
Wednesday 4pm - 1am
Thursday 4pm - 1am
Friday 4pm - 1am
Saturday 4pm - 1am
Sunday 4pm - 1am

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+18058458754

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