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.

Here for it. 🍹Whether you stop in for a pre-dinner cocktail or close down the bar with us, we hope to see you this weeke...
09/04/2026

Here for it. 🍹

Whether you stop in for a pre-dinner cocktail or close down the bar with us, we hope to see you this weekend! β₯

Looking for the full summer menu? See our pinned post.

πŸ“ 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ | 1212 State Street | Santa Barbara
πŸ₯ƒ Open daily 4 pm to 1:00 am (including this Monday, Labor Day)

09/01/2026

It's Jazz Night this Thursday at 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ from 7–9 PM with the Santa Barbara Jazz Collective . 🍸🎷

Swing by early for Happy Hour at 4 PM to 6 PM and snag a great seat to enjoy the music.

You can catch jazz at on the 1st Thursday of each month. πŸ‘Œ Send to your Santa Barbara music friends so they can join!

πŸ“ 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ | 1212 State Street | Santa Barbara
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$10 cocktails & summer nights. πŸ₯ƒ Headed to this week's last Free Summer Cinema Series in the Sunken Gardens? Swing by ea...
08/27/2026

$10 cocktails & summer nights. πŸ₯ƒ Headed to this week's last Free Summer Cinema Series in the Sunken Gardens? Swing by early for Happy Hour at 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ from 4 PM to 6 PM before popping over to the show this Friday. Or join us for cocktails after! Follow for more info.

Swipe β‡’ for Happy Hour menu, and be sure to ask your bartender for the seasonal selections this week.

πŸ“ | 1212 State Street
🌱 Certified green cocktail bar
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πŸ“Έ photo credit: Willhouse Creative

Thank you so much to everyone who has already voted β€” it means so much to us! ❀If you haven’t had the chance yet, this i...
08/24/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who has already voted β€” it means so much to us! ❀

If you haven’t had the chance yet, this is the last window to make your choice heard.

Please consider voting for us in one or all of these categories:
🍸 Best Martini
β˜• Best Espresso Martini
πŸ₯ƒ Best Mocktail
πŸ₯‚ Best Happy Hour
🍹 Best Show-Stopping Cocktail

πŸ—³οΈ Voting ends Aug 26th. Visit bestof.independent.com or to cast your vote! πŸ™ Thank you!

Our summer Black Sesame Sour is a layered sour cocktail balancing savory, citrus and tea notes. πŸ‘ŒMatcha-infused Plantera...
08/21/2026

Our summer Black Sesame Sour is a layered sour cocktail balancing savory, citrus and tea notes. πŸ‘Œ

Matcha-infused Planteray 3 Stars rum introduces grassy tannin and soft bitterness while yuzu sake contributes floral citrus character.

Licor 43 brings vanilla and baking spice beneath a rich black sesame cordial that adds roasted nuttiness and texture.

We finish it off with yuzu foam and matcha for a cocktail that leans savory while maintaining brightness and lift.

Hope you're enjoying sipping your way through our summer menu! β˜€οΈ

If you want to see what else is on the summer menu, we've pinned a post on our page for you. πŸ“Œ

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ | 1212 State Street
Open daily 4 pm to 1:00 am

πŸ‹ Portugal the Drink is our spin on the classic aperitif of Portugal. If you like a Port and Tonic, then this one is for...
08/18/2026

πŸ‹ Portugal the Drink is our spin on the classic aperitif of Portugal. If you like a Port and Tonic, then this one is for you.

Normally just white port and tonic water with a mint or citrus garnish, we bump up the ABV a bit by the adding a cuban style rum. When creating cocktails, all flavors are based on food pairings. For this drink we add a pleasant bitterness and fruit from the assam tea syrup, and slip in some tropical banana as a welcome yet unlikely pairing.

πŸ‹ Ft Portugal the Drink made with white port, cuban-style rum, banana, lemon, assam tea, and tonic.

πŸ“The Good Lion | 1212 State Street | Santa Barbara
🍸 Open daily 4 pm to 1:00 am

At , our espresso martini stays true to the classic while taking a more thoughtful approach. β˜•οΈ 🍸 We use to produce a r...
08/14/2026

At , our espresso martini stays true to the classic while taking a more thoughtful approach. β˜•οΈ 🍸

We use to produce a rich, chocolate-forward cold brew concentrate, then combine it with vodka, a touch of brown sugar, and one of our favorite Amari; Averna, Ramazzotti, Nardini, or Lucano.

Swipe β‡’ to see how our process results in a clean, elegant, and coffee-driven espresso martini.

β˜‘οΈ And if you are inspired, please vote for us for Best Espresso Martini at bestof.independent.com or .

Each vote counts, and we're so thankful for the incredible community that supports us.

🌎 We’re proud to share that we’ve officially completed our recertification as a California Green Business through the Ca...
08/11/2026

🌎 We’re proud to share that we’ve officially completed our recertification as a California Green Business through the California Green Business Network !

This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainable practices, reducing our environmental impact, and serving our community responsiblyβ€”one cocktail (and decision) at a time.

Thank you for supporting a greener bar. Here’s to raising a glass to the planet πŸ₯‚πŸŒ±

πŸ“The Good Lion | 1212 State Street

08/07/2026

🌢️ πŸ“ Spice up your with our Strawberry Spicy Margarita at . Fruit-forward, dried chile character, and Guajillo-infused reposado tequila β€” the perfect sip while you enjoy the music, parades and good times this week. Β‘Ven y celebra con nosotros! πŸŽ‰

πŸ“ 1212 State Street | Santa Barbara |

08/03/2026

It's Jazz Night this Thursday at 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 π•ƒπ•šπ• π•Ÿ from 7–9 PM with music from the talented Santa Barbara Jazz Collective . 🍸🎷

Come early for Happy Hour at 4 PM to 6 PM, grab a great seat and enjoy the festivities in downtown.

This week's summer order recommendation: Strawberry Spicy Margarita! πŸ“πŸΉπŸŒΆοΈ

Catch hosted jazz the 1st Thursday of each month.

πŸ“1212 State Street |

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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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